Campervan for Sale
Update: Van is now sold.
2008 Ford E350 Sportsmobile
For sale is my 2008 Ford E350 with Sportsmobile 'Penthouse' poptop and a hand-built interior. I built this van with the highest quality finishes I could find, and used non-toxic materials where possible. It seats and sleeps 4 comfortably, has enough storage for multi-week camping trips, sports a huge built-in fridge with freezer, and uses a 135W Kyocera solar panel to keep the 100Ah AGM deep-cycle battery charged.
Located in Monroe, WA, USA (Google map).
Van
- 2008 Ford E350
- 5.4L V8
- 28,100 miles
- Clean WA state title (no liens, tabs valid until 02/2013)
- Air conditioning
- Cruise control
- Power windows and door locks
- Air bags
- Class III tow hitch
Interior
- Second row captain's chairs
- Lightweight cabinetry built with formaldehyde-free plywood
- Rear facing benches convert into a 4' x 6' bed
- Cushions and mattresses made from natural latex
- 3.5 cubic foot Nova Kool refrigerator (model R3800)
- Van walls and floor insulated with foil-backed, recycled cotton insulation
- LED overhead lighting
Exterior
- Fiamma F45i awning
- Aluminess aluminum rear bumper with spare tire swingout and 'deluxe' box
- Running boards
Electrical
- 135W Kyocera solar panel
- Blue Sky MPPT solar controller
- Universal 100Ah deep cycle AGM battery
- Xantrax TrueCharge2 40A charger
- AC / DC power distribution panel
- Battery separator charges house battery from alternator
- Oversized wiring throughout
More information
The van is in excellent condition, and the conversion work is of high quality. The conversion was done in 2010.
I ran out of time to complete the interior, though - there is some finishing work to be done by the purchaser. Wall panels are in place in most of the van, but have not been upholstered (though the automotive upholstery is included). There are some rough edges that need to be finished with trim. The van is fully usable in its current state, and still looks very nice inside.
The refrigerator is massive! You can store enough food in there for many days. It uses an efficient Danfoss compressor, which runs so quietly you won't hear it while you're sleeping. In good weather, the solar panel will have your battery topped back up to full charge by 10am; even with the panel disconnected, you could last three days without charging. There's also a 40A charger that runs off of shore power, and a battery separator that connects the house battery to the alternator while you're driving.
Cooking and washing is outside. The van is a 'dry camper' without water or propane on board.
The cabinetry is lightweight, and amazingly spacious. The drawers go back almost two feet, and slide out on full extension RV slides. RV slides use a spring detent to keep the drawers from opening while you're driving, without having to remember to latch them each time. The rear benches open up to reveal a ton of storage; we did numerous 2 week road trips as a family of four, carrying all of our gear with us.
There's also a dedicated cupboard at the back for the portapotty. The van includes a pop-up latrine tent for use outdoors - unzip the tent, throw it into the air, and it pops open, ready to use. It folds away in seconds, and doubles as a shower tent.
The 5.4L V8 is an amazing engine. It drives incredibly smoothly and quietly, and has plenty of power to pass uphill. It's very satisfying to blast past larger campers in your compact rig :) It's extremely comfortable to drive, even on long roadtrips, and the factory sound system is very nice. Estimated, real-world fuel economy is 18 MPG.
Pricing
I'm keeping the pricing transparent and fair, and am asking $25,000 firm. Here's how I came to that number:
Van: $16,000 (KBB price: $16,716)
Cost of major accessories installed in 2010, depreciated to 70%:
- Sportsmobile penthouse top: $6000
- Aluminess bumper with deluxe box and Hella reverse lights: $5000
- Fiamma F45Ti awning: $900
- Nova Kool R3800 refrigerator: $900
- Solar panel and controller: $600
- Xantrex TrueCharge2 40A charger: $300
- Universal group 27 AGM battery: $200
Total accessories cost = $13,900 * 0.7 = $9730
Included, but not figured into the price:
- Cabinetry
- Accessories such as power distribution panel, quick release seat pedestal (not installed)
- Seats, beds, sofa mattresses
Basically, the conversion work is not being added to the price (though it would cost you many thousands of dollars at a place like Sportsmobile).
Total price of van + depreciated accessories: $25,730
Asking price: $25,000
Pictures
Contact
Mike Jeffrey: [email protected]
Monroe, WA 98272