VanishCamper
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Like new 2018 Ford Transit 250 High Roof Extended Length with the 3.5L EcoBoost engine. ~4500 miles. Conversion to a campervan for four has just been finished! Asking $95,000
The van was bought new and was intended to be a cross-country national park hopper for our family of four and a large dog. But as life would have it, now we’re building a house and don’t anticipate much #vanlife for the next two years. As the seller/builder, I currently work as a mechanical/electrical/controls engineer, and have years of experience as a finish carpenter and custom cabinetmaker. Building a custom camper van is where my experience, expertise and skills have intersected and was built over the years with expert care, as I enjoy the process and precision (to my wife’s chagrin).
The cabinetry and trim is built from reclaimed walnut and hickory from Hurricane Fran (1996!). Details include matched door and drawer fronts, push-to-open drawers and fully adjustable euro hinges. I added the rear four windows for natural light, ambiance and ventilation. It is designed to operate indefinitely off-grid, but has standard RV hookups for 120VAC and water.
The van is parked in Harrisonburg, VA and delivery is available! Also, please PM for more pictures.
BUILD HIGHLIGHTS
Sleeping space for four adults:
Fold down platform with 4” memory foam queen mattress (6.5'x5')
Carpeted sleeping platform under queen mattress (6’x5’)
Foldaway second row seats with integrated seat belts
75" ceiling height
Environment:
Windows: CR Lawrence windows with both sliding and awning style openings
Ventilation: MaxxFan Deluxe with thermostat, 4 speeds and touchpad controls
Awning: Fiamma F45 10’ long
Insulation: Havelock wool throughout
Outdoor shower and bike wash hoses
Kitchen:
Cook-top: Camp Chef Everest 2 burner propane stove – can be used inside van (with windows or door open) or outside (with included 15’ hose)
Slide-out cutting board
Sink: Undermount single bowl with two handle faucet
Fridge: Engel SB70F
Water Pump: Pentair Shurflo 3.0 gpm
Water: 25 gal fresh water and 25 gal grey water with bypass to ground
Water heater (propane): Camplux Pro BD158 1.58 gpm
Propane capacity: Worthington 4.25lb tank
Electrical:
House battery: 90 Ah Victron LiFePO4 with bluetooth connectivity
Battery management systems: Victron BMV 712, BP65 (load side), BP100 (charge side)
Inverter: Victron Phoenix 12/500
Solar charge controller: Victron MPPT 100/30
Alternator charge controller: Sterling BB1230
Shore charge controller: Sterling PCU1230
Solar panel: 285W LG
Lights: Original LED cargo lights wired for both chassis and house battery power, “fairy light” strings and magnetic LED pucks
Protection: Blue Sea switches, circuit breakers, disconnects and appropriately sized fuses and conductors
Storage:
Lots of shelves and deep drawers with pantry space under sink
Large amount of in-floor gear storage beneath the lower bed
VAN HIGHLIGHTS
Stereo system with built-in Bluetooth (that sounds great!), cruise control, power windows/locks, 2” hitch with towing package, backup camera and sensors and lots of cup holders.
The van was bought new and was intended to be a cross-country national park hopper for our family of four and a large dog. But as life would have it, now we’re building a house and don’t anticipate much #vanlife for the next two years. As the seller/builder, I currently work as a mechanical/electrical/controls engineer, and have years of experience as a finish carpenter and custom cabinetmaker. Building a custom camper van is where my experience, expertise and skills have intersected and was built over the years with expert care, as I enjoy the process and precision (to my wife’s chagrin).
The cabinetry and trim is built from reclaimed walnut and hickory from Hurricane Fran (1996!). Details include matched door and drawer fronts, push-to-open drawers and fully adjustable euro hinges. I added the rear four windows for natural light, ambiance and ventilation. It is designed to operate indefinitely off-grid, but has standard RV hookups for 120VAC and water.
The van is parked in Harrisonburg, VA and delivery is available! Also, please PM for more pictures.
BUILD HIGHLIGHTS
Sleeping space for four adults:
Fold down platform with 4” memory foam queen mattress (6.5'x5')
Carpeted sleeping platform under queen mattress (6’x5’)
Foldaway second row seats with integrated seat belts
75" ceiling height
Environment:
Windows: CR Lawrence windows with both sliding and awning style openings
Ventilation: MaxxFan Deluxe with thermostat, 4 speeds and touchpad controls
Awning: Fiamma F45 10’ long
Insulation: Havelock wool throughout
Outdoor shower and bike wash hoses
Kitchen:
Cook-top: Camp Chef Everest 2 burner propane stove – can be used inside van (with windows or door open) or outside (with included 15’ hose)
Slide-out cutting board
Sink: Undermount single bowl with two handle faucet
Fridge: Engel SB70F
Water Pump: Pentair Shurflo 3.0 gpm
Water: 25 gal fresh water and 25 gal grey water with bypass to ground
Water heater (propane): Camplux Pro BD158 1.58 gpm
Propane capacity: Worthington 4.25lb tank
Electrical:
House battery: 90 Ah Victron LiFePO4 with bluetooth connectivity
Battery management systems: Victron BMV 712, BP65 (load side), BP100 (charge side)
Inverter: Victron Phoenix 12/500
Solar charge controller: Victron MPPT 100/30
Alternator charge controller: Sterling BB1230
Shore charge controller: Sterling PCU1230
Solar panel: 285W LG
Lights: Original LED cargo lights wired for both chassis and house battery power, “fairy light” strings and magnetic LED pucks
Protection: Blue Sea switches, circuit breakers, disconnects and appropriately sized fuses and conductors
Storage:
Lots of shelves and deep drawers with pantry space under sink
Large amount of in-floor gear storage beneath the lower bed
VAN HIGHLIGHTS
Stereo system with built-in Bluetooth (that sounds great!), cruise control, power windows/locks, 2” hitch with towing package, backup camera and sensors and lots of cup holders.
