After searching long and hard, I thought this would be the best route to go down, but I'm thinking of just going back to my pick and trailer for now.. I know, I had play-toy ADD. Anyway, here's the deal. I found this truck at a broker in Denver, it needed a bit of brake work but otherwise was in really good condition. I had it inspected at a former MRA racers shop, "Factory Training Auto" and enlisted him to also do the repairs (needed front pads/rotors). I also had the ENTIRE truck gone through, new fluids in tranny, diff, motor, new serpentine belt, air filter, EVERYTHING that needed attention was addressed. In other words, this thing is ready to rock for another 30-50k miles w/just oil changes. Tires are all very good shape, brakes are excellent, rides surprisingly well.. And will do 70-75mph on the highway pulling small trailer. It averaged 11mpg for me coming/going to HPR from Alamosa CO.
2005 Ford E-series van 126,000 miles
V8 motor, Auto tranny w/"Tow Haul"
A/C Blows ICE cold - way better a/c than even my ford raptor
Am/Fm stereo, although I do have new JVC cd player I can throw in.
I bought it as a plain jane box truck, built a wall to separate the space, used romex electrical wire/panel through out truck. Everything is done to "code" so to speak, all wiring is stapled, circuits work, I did it right. I'll break down cargo & sleeping area
CARGO AREA
FULLY insulated walls/roof w/1" foam board, foil back insulation
2 wall mounted cabinets, shelving
2 4' Florecent lights
Hooks Galore
Setup for 2 Strapless Transport System units, and 1 wheel chalk
-Holds 2 full size bikes, all gear, tools, fuel and Zuma w/more room to spare
SLEEPING AREA- 77" in length
-FULLY insulated, walls/roof w/1" foam board, foil backed insulation
-5'8" Couch hinged w/large storage space
-Built in melamine shelves
-1 30" cabinet
-24" LCD TV- New, will go w/truck
-Coleman A/C*** Needs new cover, and works OK, not fantastic, kept the truck about 80* this weekend during the day, at night kept it 65-70* but possibly needs to be charged
-Vinyl flooring
-Also have 40"x 76" platform I built that can be suspended from D-Rings on walls and fit a twin size air matress.
-The space can sleep 3 people
-Has orange Black and Decker refrigerator but it sat in storage for years, and doesn't work well... replacement is $90 at walmart
Has welded on 2" ball, light hookups for trailer (fully functional) *No trailer brake hooked up as of now*
I'll be happy to answer any other questions, or can deliver in to Denver area, or to any MRA event. Asking $11,000 which is less than I have in it. Not looking to make a buck off anyone in the MRA!
I've got loads of pics, will upload a few and email others
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