c4500 4x4 camper on BAT

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saw this today, not sure if it is listed elsewhere:

This 2005 GMC TopKick C4500 crew cab was purchased by the current owner’s late husband in 2013 and subsequently converted into an overland-style expedition vehicle with the addition of a camper cabin. The truck is finished in white and black over gray cloth upholstery, and power is from a 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 linked to an Allison five-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. Features include a Move front bumper, a cargo rack, LED driving lights, a suspension lift, a reverse-view camera, a DrawTite trailer brake controller, and a Pioneer touchscreen infotainment system. The camper cabin is separate from the cab and houses a living area with a kitchenette, a dinette that converts to a sleeping area, and a bathroom. Equipment includes LED perimeter lighting, a Dometic awning, air conditioning, a water heater, a Dometic refrigerator, and a Grape Solar charge controller. Service under current ownership reportedly involved overhauling the engine and replacing the fuel filter. This TopKick camper is offered by the seller on behalf of the owner with manufacturer’s literature, a shop manual, photocopies of build and service records, a Viar air compressor, a PPE ECU programmer, a Carfax report, and a clean Arizona title in the seller’s name.

2005 GMC C4500 4x4 Camper Conversion


The truck body is finished in white with black bedliner material on the lower bodywork. Equipment includes a Move front bumper, a roof rack, high-mounted driving lights, LED fog lights, towing mirrors, side steps, and a receiver hitch. The camper cabin is constructed of aluminum with a fiberglass shell and is equipped with perimeter lighting, a roof-top cargo rail, rear-mounted traction boards, a Dometic manually-operated awning, equipment lockers, and shore connections for water, waste disposal, and electrical service. Additional equipment includes a 100-gallon freshwater tank, 35-gallon black and gray water tanks, and dual propane tanks. The Carfax report notes an accident in June 2010, though the vehicle was reportedly not damaged.

2005 GMC C4500 4x4 Camper Conversion


Black Stazworks 20″ wheels are mounted with 365/80 Goodyear G27 MSA tires, while a spare is mounted on the back of the camper. Stopping power is from four-wheel disc brakes. The truck is equipped with a suspension lift and manually locking front hubs.

2005 GMC C4500 4x4 Camper Conversion


The cab houses front bucket seats and a rear bench trimmed in gray cloth upholstery along with a black dashboard, floor liner, and door panels. Features include power windows and locks, air conditioning, a reverse-view camera, a glove box, a DrawTite trailer brake controller, and a Pioneer touchscreen infotainment system.

2005 GMC C4500 4x4 Camper Conversion


A four-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of an 85-mph speedometer, a 5k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, voltage, and coolant temperature. GlowShift gauges for boost pressure and exhaust gas temperature are mounted on the right. The digital odometer indicates 228k miles, approximately 30k of which were added under current ownership.

2005 GMC C4500 4x4 Camper Conversion


The kitchenette is outfitted with a black composite countertop, vinyl flooring, an Atwood three-burner propane range, a double-basin sink, a Dometic tri-fuel refrigerator, overhead cabinets, and under-counter storage. The countertop can be converted to a sleeping surface using the included cooktop fill panel and twin mattress. The interior features a 6.5′ ceiling height, and house equipment includes a ceiling-mounted air conditioner, an Atwood furnace, a freshwater pump, a water heater, ceiling vents, a Boss touchscreen stereo, a Grape Solar charge controller, and an Atwood power distribution panel with an integrated converter/charger.

2005 GMC C4500 4x4 Camper Conversion


The composite table and wraparound seating in the dinette can be folded down to form a sleeping surface. Additional features include windows with blinds, overhead cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, and a 120-volt power outlet. The wet-bath bathroom is outfitted with a power-operated ceiling vent, a toilet, a shower with a tethered sprayer, and integrated shelves.

2005 GMC C4500 4x4 Camper Conversion


The 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel V8 is said to have been overhauled under current ownership and was factory-rated at 300 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque. Equipment includes dual fuel tanks and a front-hinged engine cover. The seller states that the fuel filter was recently replaced.

2005 GMC C4500 4x4 Camper Conversion


Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through an Allison five-speed automatic transmission and a dual-range transfer case. The seller notes that the transmission warning light is illuminated, and rust is present on the frame.

2005 GMC C4500 4x4 Camper Conversion


Manufacturer’s literature will accompany the camper along with a shop manual, photocopies of build and service records, a Viar air compressor, and a PPE Xcelerator ECU programmer.
 

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