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We are asking $55,000 OBO. Please do not hesitate to make an offer!
Here is a video tour of the van: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59rcPpPrn3Q&list=WL&index=1
My girlfriend and I spent 4.5 months building this van in 2021 and lived in it for 2.5 years. This van has all the amenities you need for living life: a super comfortable bed, dining area, workspace, stove, fridge, freezer, toilet, and a roof deck! I am a mechanical engineer and my girlfriend is a graphic designer, which fuses the different worlds of functionality and beauty to create a van that is both well-built and feels like a home. We are the second owners of this van, looking to sell because we’ve moved out and don’t have a place to keep it. The first owner was a plumber in Idaho. We love this van, and it has been a hard decision to sell it. We want our precious creation to go to a good home with people who will take care of it and enjoy it. We documented our build on our Instagram account and added information about it on our blog, so be sure to check those out along with the YouTube video tour. We know everything about this van and don’t mind staying in contact with the buyer to answer future questions. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Instagram: @lifesallryte
Website: https://lifesallryte.com/
SIZE
21ft bumper to bumper
10ft standing height
8ft 2in side mirror to side mirror
8000 lb weight
INTERIOR
Passenger swivel seat
4-zone warm LED lighting
Havelock Sheeps Wool insulated walls, floors, window covers, and cockpit curtain
African Mahogany countertops sealed with tung oil
25-gallon freshwater tank – water outlets are the sink and a quick connect sprayer in the basement
Modified Murphy bed design – allows access to storage and a pull-out table in between benches that face one another
Custom overhead cabinets with gas springs and magnetic latches
Robust framing – 1×3” boards secured every 12” or less with ¼-20 rivet nuts and mostly Grade 5 screws
Finished and sealed shiplap-style walls and ceilings
Smart core luxury waterproof Vinyl tongue and groove flooring
5-gallon grey water tank – small so it can easily be dumped in a toilet or sink
Faucet with extendable reach – can be sprayed outside through the sliding door
Microwave – this is a lifesaver
2 burner Propane camp stove – in a drawer for easy storage, it’s great to be able to not have a sticky greasy stove in the way all the time
20lb propane tank – hooked up directly to stove
Propane locker with vent outside
Custom-built composting toilet – you may be skeptical, but this toilet is great
Motor controlled churning
Ventilation fan
Urine separator
Standard 1-gallon urine jug
Removable poo bucket with lid
Removable custom cushioned bench seating
Ergonomic desk workspace
Basement access door
Pull out dining table with latch
Bench storage
Bench backrest storage
Toe kick on kitchen counters
USB and USB C power sockets – super convenient for charging phones and a lot of other things
Super comfortable queen mattress – this is an IKEA mattress with a memory foam topper, there is no crease from folding the bed up
Twin secret cubbies – these function as nightstands with chargers inside
2 kW Diesel heater – this is necessary when it’s in the 30s outside, draws fuel straight from the fuel tank
Small portable fire extinguisher
Fantastic and spacious basement storage below bed
EXTERIOR
Rear door ladder
Roof deck (great for lounging, stargazing, tanning, etc.)
Large window across from sliding door
Sliding windows with screens – allows for great ventilation in the heat with the fan
Low-profile roof rack
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
4X 100W Renogy Solar Panels (wired in series)
12V 206 Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate SOK Battery
Renogy Rover 40A MPPT Charge Controller (with Bluetooth module for solar power tracking via phone app)
2200W Giandel Pure Sine Wave Inverter
20A Renogy DC-DC Battery Charger
High-quality breakers and fuses
MaxxAir Fan
Inset puck ceiling lights (warm light temperature)
Hanging accent lights (even warmer light temperature)
Dometic Dual Zone Fridge CFX3 75DZ
No shore power hookup
VEHICLE SPECS
2015 Ford Transit T350 Extended Length High Roof
3.2L Powerstroke Inline 5 cylinder Diesel Engine, 350 lb-ft @ 2,500 rpm, 197 hp @ 3,000 rpm
175,000 miles
Can go ~400 miles on a single tank of fuel
Automatic 6-speed transmission
Rear Wheel Drive
13-20 mpg depending on terrain, speed, elevation
Clean title
Registered and Insured
Diligent maintenance schedule – happy to get a CARFAX if desired, and share the maintenance history during the entire time we have owned it
Upgraded stereo system
Added 2-way overhead speakers
Under-seat subwoofer
Upgraded door speakers and tweeters
Alpine head unit with Apple carplay and Android auto – the sound system kicks ass!
The only issue with the van is the transmission. The van drives fine, but the transmission is in the early stages of breakdown according to a transmission shop here in Denver. The shop said that the transmission needs to be rebuilt or replaced, costing anywhere from $4400 to $6200. We are willing to adjust the price based on the transmission repair.
Contact Ryan