Trade/Sell/etc 2008 F-350 6.4 Diesel - perfect for a camper
Current Asking Price: $32000
Sold the camper and now just have the truck. This is a great vehicle and would be perfect to drop a FWC Eagle on top and hit the road.
Please email me with any questions: philipsterling at gmail dot com
Crummy cell phone pictures of the truck as it stands without the camper:
Previous pictures with the camper - but should give you a better idea of the truck as well.
Well, after putting about 12,000 miles over three trips on this truck I traded a forum member (Traded the Nemo Tacoma), I wanted to post a listing here and put the feelers out. Yeah, I totally have vehicle ADD, but it's fun and I am always looking for something new.
So, basically after selling my business, I am focused on traveling for the next 12-18 months. When I listed the Nemo Tacoma, it was because I wanted something more suited to extended travel (ie, a pop-up camper, etc). In February of this year, I drove the Tacoma up to Idaho and traded it for this Ford. It's been a really fun ride and I have done quite a bit of work to the engine and accessories. So, why am I listing it? Well, I knew this from the start, but it's definitely much more truck than I need. I really dont do any serious off road stuff - I mainly travel on highways and forest roads - stuff that you can realistically drive a rental car over (just make sure to get the insurance). The lift, the 37" tires, etc....they are overkill really. I bought the truck for the camper aspect and in that sense it's been great - it's really easy for me to live out of for 2-3 weeks at time with my bikes, fishing gear, etc
What am I looking for next? Well, I am open to ideas on trades and obviously open just to sell it straight up. Converted Sprinter Vans, Sportsmobiles, Fuso Trucks, Truck/Camper Combos, Defender 110s, Built Land Cruisers - worst I could say is no.
I am not totally ruling out keeping this truck. I will be driving and using it regularly in the mean time. If it doesnt sell - what I might do is lower the suspension a bit, and put a utility bed on there with a new camper. But before I do that, I wanted to put the feelers out and see if there were any interesting trades/deals/etc in it's current state
And yeah, I know some people will be rolling their eyes on this, but I enjoy swapping rigs out (and I always leave them better than when I bought them) - I guess it's something of a hobby by now and I am really getting a feel for what I do and dont want in a travel rig. In fact, next up, I am almost done restoring a Ural, which I will be touring around with in late Summer/Fall - look for a post on that soon.
So, here are the upgrades/modifications/service done on this beast of a truck. I will post up some good pictures of everything once I get it cleaned up and the weather clears (who knew it would be constantly raining in Texas at the end of June).
Here are some pictures from the PO in it's various states: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/75174-Off-Road-escape-pod!
The platform is a 2008 F350 FX4 4X4 6.4 twin turbo Diesel with all recalls performed - loaded window sticker (which I think I have) was 56k
General Specs:
Black Leather
Heated seats
Power everything
4x Uplifter switches (on wired to the front HIDs and the other the side LEDs)
Sunroof
Winter package - dual insulated batteries
Removed all FX4 stickers
Bed Liner - rhino liner type (not sure if it's factory or what brand name really)
Accessories:
8in Fabtec lift- $1100
Custom track bars in the rear(horrible axel wrap without them)- $800
Airbags with wireless controller/moniter- $1200
DPF delete
SS Bullet exhaust- nice sound, and keeps the egt's down- $650
AFE intake- $350
Sparten Tuned with Dash DAQ with three selectable tunes (in the process of updating this to the newest tunes) $1200
51 gallon titan fuel tank - Getting 12-17 MPG you can do the math - $1100
17" MT wheels - painted black with some paint chipping - $700
2" billet wheel spacers- $400
CB Radio in the cab
Fabtec dual steering stabilizers-$200
Warn front Bumper-$3000
Warn 16.5k winch- $2300
Aluminess rear bumper with baja box- $3800
Rigid led's on the side of camper - wired to factory uplifter switch - gives great wide/side lights-$180
Eclipse NAV system - not the most fancy but it does have really extensive maps - I have never been on a road it didnt recognze -$2300
kenwood 5 channal amp- $700
Polk 12"sub - $250
infinty door speakers- $300
2001 Sunlite Eagle SB 6.5 bed- original sticker says $10900 - I reupholstered the camper totally and pulled out some of the frilly window dressings and stuff. It had all the tacky RVer crap in there - I like plain and simple.
Frame mounted tie downs for camper
200 Watt solar up top - never had and issue with keeping enough juice in the battery for me using it. Really the battery just runs the lights and the water pump when you need it as well as any accessories you want to plug in- $800
1 AGM battery in camper. There is space to run two and the solar charge controller can handle two batteries, but I have never needed more than one.
2k Power-sin inverter- $300
2k powermate gen - this was a cheap generator included with the sale. I have never tried to use it but I guess you could use it if you wanted to run the AC while boon-docking.
Camper Details:
2001 Sunlite Eagle SB 6.5 bed
I went over the exterior and resealed just about any seam you can think of. Doesnt look factory perfect, but it's definitely robust.
New Upholstry throughout
Sink with pump
Lots of windows/light
Two-burner stove
3 way Dometic fridge. I run it on propane usually and it lasts and lasts. I seem to get about 2 weeks use out of one 20lb tank - that's with some cooking (once a day) on the stove top.
Probably about a 10-15 gallon water tank for the sink.
No hot water - that's one thing I would add - I have been using a solar shower.
30 exterior plug for shore power.
Here is what I have done since owning the truck:
At 98K Miles:
Full EGR Delete
New Oil Cooler
New Water pump and front plate cover
new rotors, pads and calipers all around
ARP head studs
New Head Gasket
New oil cooler
In-line coolant filtration.
New y-pipe exhaust manifold - flex-line was cracked in the old one
All new engine fluids when this was done
Put the engine through all the diagnostic tests - pumps, injectors, etc etc.
This service cost was about $6k - done by a good local independent mechanic who specializes on Fords.
At 100k Miles:
Converted the front windows to a 'legal' tint for Texas $100
All 4 doors were double dynamated for sound deadening. This with the new tires cut the road noise a TON. $400
HID KC lights up front - Had these from a previous truck
New Toyo Open Terrain MT 37x13.5x17 x 4 $2000 - warranty from 4Wheel parts on this - free tire rotation every 5K
LED reverse lights - nice to have some extra light off the back for reversing the beast
LED License plate light
HID headlights wired through a separate relay - OEM headlights sucked.
Diff/Trans/Transfer fuilds changed at 85K according to PO - checked by my local shop and they looked good.
Known issues/cosmetics:
- Interior is killer nice. Everyone who gets in the truck comments on that.
- The fender flares have cracks in some places (inside the wheel well, etc).
- I do not have the tailgate. PO said he would give it to me as it was in a location different from where I picked it up, but I havent heard about it. Regardless, you cant use the tailgate with the camper and Aluminess bumper.
- One of the cab top market lights broke - I plugged it up and will fix it - simple screw in deal.
- The camper is not pretty/perfect but it's solid and everything works - it's about 15 years old so it does show some age even thought it's been taken care of and updated.
- I noticed that some chrome is peeling off the front grill. I will probably just take the grill off and sand it down to black.
- I'll try and add to this as I remember things...it's really a super clean truck.
Few other notes:
- Currently mileage is sitting at about 110K+ - I dont daily drive this, but I do travel often.
- Probably willing to deliver if you live somewhere interesting and we are trading or you want to pay for my flight home.
- Truck is based in Dallas, TX.
Hmmm, what else....that's about it. If you have any other questions feel free to message me and we can chat on email or the phone.
Price: Obviously things can get all over the place with trades. But I would like to list the truck for $35,000.
Current Asking Price: $32000
Sold the camper and now just have the truck. This is a great vehicle and would be perfect to drop a FWC Eagle on top and hit the road.
Please email me with any questions: philipsterling at gmail dot com
Crummy cell phone pictures of the truck as it stands without the camper:
Previous pictures with the camper - but should give you a better idea of the truck as well.
Well, after putting about 12,000 miles over three trips on this truck I traded a forum member (Traded the Nemo Tacoma), I wanted to post a listing here and put the feelers out. Yeah, I totally have vehicle ADD, but it's fun and I am always looking for something new.
So, basically after selling my business, I am focused on traveling for the next 12-18 months. When I listed the Nemo Tacoma, it was because I wanted something more suited to extended travel (ie, a pop-up camper, etc). In February of this year, I drove the Tacoma up to Idaho and traded it for this Ford. It's been a really fun ride and I have done quite a bit of work to the engine and accessories. So, why am I listing it? Well, I knew this from the start, but it's definitely much more truck than I need. I really dont do any serious off road stuff - I mainly travel on highways and forest roads - stuff that you can realistically drive a rental car over (just make sure to get the insurance). The lift, the 37" tires, etc....they are overkill really. I bought the truck for the camper aspect and in that sense it's been great - it's really easy for me to live out of for 2-3 weeks at time with my bikes, fishing gear, etc
What am I looking for next? Well, I am open to ideas on trades and obviously open just to sell it straight up. Converted Sprinter Vans, Sportsmobiles, Fuso Trucks, Truck/Camper Combos, Defender 110s, Built Land Cruisers - worst I could say is no.
I am not totally ruling out keeping this truck. I will be driving and using it regularly in the mean time. If it doesnt sell - what I might do is lower the suspension a bit, and put a utility bed on there with a new camper. But before I do that, I wanted to put the feelers out and see if there were any interesting trades/deals/etc in it's current state
And yeah, I know some people will be rolling their eyes on this, but I enjoy swapping rigs out (and I always leave them better than when I bought them) - I guess it's something of a hobby by now and I am really getting a feel for what I do and dont want in a travel rig. In fact, next up, I am almost done restoring a Ural, which I will be touring around with in late Summer/Fall - look for a post on that soon.
So, here are the upgrades/modifications/service done on this beast of a truck. I will post up some good pictures of everything once I get it cleaned up and the weather clears (who knew it would be constantly raining in Texas at the end of June).
Here are some pictures from the PO in it's various states: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/75174-Off-Road-escape-pod!
The platform is a 2008 F350 FX4 4X4 6.4 twin turbo Diesel with all recalls performed - loaded window sticker (which I think I have) was 56k
General Specs:
Black Leather
Heated seats
Power everything
4x Uplifter switches (on wired to the front HIDs and the other the side LEDs)
Sunroof
Winter package - dual insulated batteries
Removed all FX4 stickers
Bed Liner - rhino liner type (not sure if it's factory or what brand name really)
Accessories:
8in Fabtec lift- $1100
Custom track bars in the rear(horrible axel wrap without them)- $800
Airbags with wireless controller/moniter- $1200
DPF delete
SS Bullet exhaust- nice sound, and keeps the egt's down- $650
AFE intake- $350
Sparten Tuned with Dash DAQ with three selectable tunes (in the process of updating this to the newest tunes) $1200
51 gallon titan fuel tank - Getting 12-17 MPG you can do the math - $1100
17" MT wheels - painted black with some paint chipping - $700
2" billet wheel spacers- $400
CB Radio in the cab
Fabtec dual steering stabilizers-$200
Warn front Bumper-$3000
Warn 16.5k winch- $2300
Aluminess rear bumper with baja box- $3800
Rigid led's on the side of camper - wired to factory uplifter switch - gives great wide/side lights-$180
Eclipse NAV system - not the most fancy but it does have really extensive maps - I have never been on a road it didnt recognze -$2300
kenwood 5 channal amp- $700
Polk 12"sub - $250
infinty door speakers- $300
2001 Sunlite Eagle SB 6.5 bed- original sticker says $10900 - I reupholstered the camper totally and pulled out some of the frilly window dressings and stuff. It had all the tacky RVer crap in there - I like plain and simple.
Frame mounted tie downs for camper
200 Watt solar up top - never had and issue with keeping enough juice in the battery for me using it. Really the battery just runs the lights and the water pump when you need it as well as any accessories you want to plug in- $800
1 AGM battery in camper. There is space to run two and the solar charge controller can handle two batteries, but I have never needed more than one.
2k Power-sin inverter- $300
2k powermate gen - this was a cheap generator included with the sale. I have never tried to use it but I guess you could use it if you wanted to run the AC while boon-docking.
Camper Details:
2001 Sunlite Eagle SB 6.5 bed
I went over the exterior and resealed just about any seam you can think of. Doesnt look factory perfect, but it's definitely robust.
New Upholstry throughout
Sink with pump
Lots of windows/light
Two-burner stove
3 way Dometic fridge. I run it on propane usually and it lasts and lasts. I seem to get about 2 weeks use out of one 20lb tank - that's with some cooking (once a day) on the stove top.
Probably about a 10-15 gallon water tank for the sink.
No hot water - that's one thing I would add - I have been using a solar shower.
30 exterior plug for shore power.
Here is what I have done since owning the truck:
At 98K Miles:
Full EGR Delete
New Oil Cooler
New Water pump and front plate cover
new rotors, pads and calipers all around
ARP head studs
New Head Gasket
New oil cooler
In-line coolant filtration.
New y-pipe exhaust manifold - flex-line was cracked in the old one
All new engine fluids when this was done
Put the engine through all the diagnostic tests - pumps, injectors, etc etc.
This service cost was about $6k - done by a good local independent mechanic who specializes on Fords.
At 100k Miles:
Converted the front windows to a 'legal' tint for Texas $100
All 4 doors were double dynamated for sound deadening. This with the new tires cut the road noise a TON. $400
HID KC lights up front - Had these from a previous truck
New Toyo Open Terrain MT 37x13.5x17 x 4 $2000 - warranty from 4Wheel parts on this - free tire rotation every 5K
LED reverse lights - nice to have some extra light off the back for reversing the beast
LED License plate light
HID headlights wired through a separate relay - OEM headlights sucked.
Diff/Trans/Transfer fuilds changed at 85K according to PO - checked by my local shop and they looked good.
Known issues/cosmetics:
- Interior is killer nice. Everyone who gets in the truck comments on that.
- The fender flares have cracks in some places (inside the wheel well, etc).
- I do not have the tailgate. PO said he would give it to me as it was in a location different from where I picked it up, but I havent heard about it. Regardless, you cant use the tailgate with the camper and Aluminess bumper.
- One of the cab top market lights broke - I plugged it up and will fix it - simple screw in deal.
- The camper is not pretty/perfect but it's solid and everything works - it's about 15 years old so it does show some age even thought it's been taken care of and updated.
- I noticed that some chrome is peeling off the front grill. I will probably just take the grill off and sand it down to black.
- I'll try and add to this as I remember things...it's really a super clean truck.
Few other notes:
- Currently mileage is sitting at about 110K+ - I dont daily drive this, but I do travel often.
- Probably willing to deliver if you live somewhere interesting and we are trading or you want to pay for my flight home.
- Truck is based in Dallas, TX.
Hmmm, what else....that's about it. If you have any other questions feel free to message me and we can chat on email or the phone.
Price: Obviously things can get all over the place with trades. But I would like to list the truck for $35,000.
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