PhillySMB
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FOR SALE: Sportsmobile “EB-22” camper van built on a Ford Econoline extended-length E-250. Very livable walkthrough design with forward-facing captain’s chairs/seatbelts for three and sleeping for four (2 downstairs and 2 in penthouse). Seats a total of seven counting side-facing dinette benches with lapbelts. A very well-cared-for 1998 van with 117k miles (truly almost all highway) in very good condition. And… NO RUST! Located in the Philadelphia, Pa., area.
Strong 5.4 V8 gas engine, 3.73 Dana limited slip rear. 2WD. Front suspension and brakes upgraded to 2012-style setup (much better) and newer rear leaf pack installed. Not 4x4, but existing high clearance and limited-slip rear have always gotten us the places we wanted to camp. Power windows and locks, cruise control, lighted visor mirrors, etc., in the cab. My family of three has done several month-long cross-country trips, week-long trips, and lots of weekends in the van and it’s never let us down. An in-depth look at the things you’ll most likely want to know is below.
Price is $24,500. I’m not desperate to sell and have priced it fairly (I think) given the condition of the van and the upgrades noted below. Only selling because we unexpectedly found a late-model Sportsmobile for sale locally and just bought it. I have no idea how to sell a van during Corona lockdown, but we can figure it out together if you are interested. Questions from serious buyers are welcomed, we can do a Skype walkthrough or whatever you want.
See 130+ pics at https://www.flickr.com/photos/111684855@N04/albums/72157713796695101
* I’m the second owner and purchased it in 2012 directly from the first owner (a retired surgeon) with 73k miles on the van. I have **ALL receipts since day one**, including the original SMB build sheet, manual, and other paperwork. I believe in preventative maintenance, as our primary use for the van is week-plus trips and I want it to be dependable. Most common E-van pain points have been addressed either as a fix (although this van rarely has given us problems) or more commonly as preventative maintenance. Spark plugs replaced at dealer around 100k miles (no issues). I know everyone says this in ads, but I’d honestly feel comfortable driving it cross-country tomorrow (that’s what we keep it maintained for).
* **Third captain’s chair** professionally installed behind passenger seat, complete with three-point seatbelt firmly attached to van body. Suitable for car or booster seats for a child (we put it in for our son). Don’t need the seat? I’ll keep it and knock $400 off the price.
* **Big upgrade: front end suspension and brakes professionally upgraded to OEM 2012 E250** new-style setup, including MUCH better and larger brakes, sway bar, etc. Parts were new takeoff with zero miles installed in 2012 at about 75k miles on the van. Bilstein shocks and 2012 OEM Ford alloy wheels were also installed at that time. (OEM parts sourced from Quigley, which pulled them from a brand-new van to install their 4x4 setup.) Rear springs updated in 2017 with a new custom five-leaf set, hangers, shackles, and hardware from ATS springs. Rear swaybar from an E450 added. Front Firestone airbags installed inside the coil springs, but never used. The van handles extremely well for its size and weight, even in the wind and at highway speeds.
* First-row driver and passenger seats swivel.
* Currently has 225/75r16 Michelin LTX E-rated tires with good tread; I’m sure it would easily fit two+ sizes larger if you wanted to go that route. Spare tire is a matching LTX that’s basically new.
* Underneath is very clean, with no rust that I can see on frame or body (and I’ve looked pretty closely). See photos. Although it’s an East Coast van, neither I nor the first owner (from interior North Carolina) ever drove it in the winter (I store it from November through March). Frame has been painted chassis black for appearance, not to cover anything up (before-painting pics are available if you’re concerned). It is NOT undercoated. My mechanic says it’s the cleanest Econoline of its age underneath he’s ever seen.
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Strong 5.4 V8 gas engine, 3.73 Dana limited slip rear. 2WD. Front suspension and brakes upgraded to 2012-style setup (much better) and newer rear leaf pack installed. Not 4x4, but existing high clearance and limited-slip rear have always gotten us the places we wanted to camp. Power windows and locks, cruise control, lighted visor mirrors, etc., in the cab. My family of three has done several month-long cross-country trips, week-long trips, and lots of weekends in the van and it’s never let us down. An in-depth look at the things you’ll most likely want to know is below.
Price is $24,500. I’m not desperate to sell and have priced it fairly (I think) given the condition of the van and the upgrades noted below. Only selling because we unexpectedly found a late-model Sportsmobile for sale locally and just bought it. I have no idea how to sell a van during Corona lockdown, but we can figure it out together if you are interested. Questions from serious buyers are welcomed, we can do a Skype walkthrough or whatever you want.
See 130+ pics at https://www.flickr.com/photos/111684855@N04/albums/72157713796695101
* I’m the second owner and purchased it in 2012 directly from the first owner (a retired surgeon) with 73k miles on the van. I have **ALL receipts since day one**, including the original SMB build sheet, manual, and other paperwork. I believe in preventative maintenance, as our primary use for the van is week-plus trips and I want it to be dependable. Most common E-van pain points have been addressed either as a fix (although this van rarely has given us problems) or more commonly as preventative maintenance. Spark plugs replaced at dealer around 100k miles (no issues). I know everyone says this in ads, but I’d honestly feel comfortable driving it cross-country tomorrow (that’s what we keep it maintained for).
* **Third captain’s chair** professionally installed behind passenger seat, complete with three-point seatbelt firmly attached to van body. Suitable for car or booster seats for a child (we put it in for our son). Don’t need the seat? I’ll keep it and knock $400 off the price.
* **Big upgrade: front end suspension and brakes professionally upgraded to OEM 2012 E250** new-style setup, including MUCH better and larger brakes, sway bar, etc. Parts were new takeoff with zero miles installed in 2012 at about 75k miles on the van. Bilstein shocks and 2012 OEM Ford alloy wheels were also installed at that time. (OEM parts sourced from Quigley, which pulled them from a brand-new van to install their 4x4 setup.) Rear springs updated in 2017 with a new custom five-leaf set, hangers, shackles, and hardware from ATS springs. Rear swaybar from an E450 added. Front Firestone airbags installed inside the coil springs, but never used. The van handles extremely well for its size and weight, even in the wind and at highway speeds.
* First-row driver and passenger seats swivel.
* Currently has 225/75r16 Michelin LTX E-rated tires with good tread; I’m sure it would easily fit two+ sizes larger if you wanted to go that route. Spare tire is a matching LTX that’s basically new.
* Underneath is very clean, with no rust that I can see on frame or body (and I’ve looked pretty closely). See photos. Although it’s an East Coast van, neither I nor the first owner (from interior North Carolina) ever drove it in the winter (I store it from November through March). Frame has been painted chassis black for appearance, not to cover anything up (before-painting pics are available if you’re concerned). It is NOT undercoated. My mechanic says it’s the cleanest Econoline of its age underneath he’s ever seen.
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