Expedition Ready Off-Grid 4x4 Camper Van
Sale price: US $54,900.00 Make an Offer
| Condition: | Used | Year: | 1994 |
| VIN : | 1FBHS31H4RHB45340 | Fuel Type: | Gas |
| For Sale By: | Private Seller | Make: | Sportsmobile |
Frisco, Texas, United States
Vehicle description
Take the roads less traveled in this highly capable rig. Rugged on the outside,refined on the inside – stay weeks off-grid comfortably in a camper that willgo anywhere. Travel to amazing places inaccessible to most camper vans whilehaving full onboard internet service. Affectionately known as Hank, this van isa one-of-a-kind and optimized for those wishing to get off the beaten path.
NOTE: This is not a Sportsmobile conversion, but was the only relevant RV type given in the make options.
Detailed features are provided below, but here’s a quick overview:
Van is a converted 1994 E350 Econoline with under 140k miles. A Ujoint 4x4conversion with 37” tires on an 8” lift provides massive clearance,articulation and driving stability. A high top was added to provide an interiorstanding height of 63”. On-board amenities include: 54 qt fridge/freezer, faucet/sink,53”x75” bed with custom foam mattress, swivel captain chairs, hidden slidingbench with seat belts, flushable cassette toilet, led lighting throughout, largegarage with 40” slide, lots of storage, 20 gallons fresh water, hot watershower system. Camper has been deep cleaned for sale.
Engine:
351Windsor (5.8L, gas), Rock solid reliable and easily sourced parts at any localparts shop across the country
Recentstandard tune-up (plugs, wires, cap, rotor, timing)
Suspension / 4x4 Conversion / Drivetrain: · Ujoint4x4 conversion, 8" lift, Atlas leaf springs, Bilstein shocks, 37” x 13.50” Toyo Open Country M/T (with full-size spare) · 18"Procomp aluminum wheels · Stoptechfront brake kit (rebuilt OE calipers with high temp seals, powdercoated,stoptech pads/rotors) · Transmissionrebuilt at ~100k, upgraded for more positive shifting for sustained heavyloads. All transmission seals replaced 9/2020. · 4.88gears
Body: · Aluminessfront bumper with locking winch box, bull bars, fog lights · Headlightsupgraded to LED with running lights · Aluminessrear tire swingout/carrier · Aluminessrear door ladder · Bushwackerfender flares. Wheel wells trimmed for additional clearance · Lowprofile rear bumper powder coated black · New 60”Hi-Lift Jack mounted to rear bumper. Can also be used as a winch with includedaccessories from a prior jack. Heavy duty tow shackles front and rear. · 16"Fiberglass top extension, black aluminum trim strip with all stainless mountingscrews, sealed with all-weather rubber mastic tape and 3M 5200. Provides 63”interior standing height · Two 36"sliding/screened marine windows · POR-15Rust Preventive applied to underbody · Fulllength Running Boards · Customexhaust
InteriorFeatures: · Large53”x75” fixed bed/mattress with cover. Mattress consists of 3” high densityfoam topped with 2” of plush memory foam. Very comfortable! · Stainlesssteel sink with basket strainer, sink grid, stopper. Faucet is fed via waterpump from 7-gallon heavy duty container and drains into 5-gallon gray watertank. Both containers are easily removed for filling/dumping. The primaryadvantage of this simple plumbing system is winterization is never needed. · Hiddensliding bench. This is one of the most unique features of the van! Slide thebench in to open more floor space. Bench is custom built on 500-pound locking slidesand includes 2 sets of anchored lap belts. We’ve carried 3 adults on the benchwhile driving off-road with no issues. · Butcherblock countertop. Comes with side extension. · Originalseats have been replaced with comfortable Captains Chairs. Both fully-swivel. · Cedarplank ceiling with dimmable led lighting. 4 USB ports on rear shelf. · Marmoleumflooring (installed in one piece). Marmoleum is bio-based, highly durable,non-toxic, anti-microbial and easy to maintain. · 2 deepoverhead storage bins over the driver cab. Lighted interior. · Flushablecassette toilet. Slides out from under bench. · Originalfront carpet replaced and topped with all-weather rubber mats. · Two deepsliding drawers built flush into angled backrest of bench. One is 40” deep, theother 24”. Additional large drawer below bench and small drawer below counter. · Largelighted rear garage with 40” slide. Dimensions 63” W x 52” D x 28” H. Comeswith a large box that mounts to the slide. Fill box with your camping gear.When emptied take out, turn over and use as the perfect camper entrance! A 2’x3’ rubber mat fits perfectly on top ofthe box. Box is weather resistant and reinforced with aluminum trim. · 20 gallonsof total freshwater storage · BOSS-XW18Basecamp Shower System. Uses 1-lb propane bottle. Can be ran using internalbattery or inverter. A must have for the active adventurer! · Qualitymarine hardware used throughout the camper. Except for the front carpet, allsurfaces are hard and easily wiped down. · Insulatedwindow coverings (magnetically attached) for rear windows around bed.
Electronics: · Camperis powered by a maintenance free Renogy Deep Cycle AGM Battery 12 Volt (200Ah).Battery is in excellent condition and has never been discharged below 50%. Canrun all on-board electronics (including fridge) for about 4 days before droppingto under 60%. · High-efficiencytop-loading 54 Quart fridge/freezer (12V/110V). Uses under 20 Ah per day normaluse. · 1000WPure Sine Wave Inverter · MaxxFanDeluxe with remote. Features rain shield, thermostat, air intake and exhaustfunctions · All ledlighting throughout camper. Ceiling features split dimmable flush led’s. Arecessed led strip runs full-length under the sink counter for warm lowerlighting and great visual effect. · WeBoostmobile cell booster. One of my favorite Hank memories is camping in the highdesert miles above Moab while working remotely with full data coverage thanksto the WeBoost · Pre-wiredfor solar · KeylineSmart Battery Isolator (12V, 140 amp) for rapid house battery charging. We’venever bothered to install solar panels because we can top-off our house batteryin just a few hours of driving. · USBcharging stations are located throughout camper. 110V outlets available frominverter and shore power. · Housebattery charger (via shore power)
Build-OutNotes: · Fullyinsulated floor, 3M 5200 sealed, reflectex base and 1/2" Rmax foam(reflectex only under front carpet) · 3/4"laminated plywood subfloor, stainless steel hardware through bolted to body andsealed with 3M 5200 · Fullyinsulated walls/doors, small cavities filled with expanding foam, largecavities filled with fiberglass insulation, small holes sealed with Tyvek tape,large openings covered with breathable membrane sheeting · Extendedfiberglass roof insulated with base of reflectex and 3/4" foam in top ofroof · Solidwood and plywood used throughout build
Known Issues: · Somescratches and small dents on body (it’s an expedition vehicle) · The A/Cdoes not blow through front dash vents. The A/C does work, and the check valvehas been recently replaced. Apparently, a hose behind the dash needs replacingas the A/C only blows through the floor and defrost vents. · Speedometerfluctuates at high speeds. At over 70 mph the needle jumps around a bit. The differentialspeedometer ring has been replaced so the problem is again probably behind thedash. Thefollowing items have been replaced within the last year:
Water pump, ignition coil, distributer assembly, spark plugs, wires (upgraded tocable), alternator, brake lines, fuel pump, starter battery
NOTE: This is not a Sportsmobile conversion, but was the only relevant RV type given in the make options.
Detailed features are provided below, but here’s a quick overview:
Van is a converted 1994 E350 Econoline with under 140k miles. A Ujoint 4x4conversion with 37” tires on an 8” lift provides massive clearance,articulation and driving stability. A high top was added to provide an interiorstanding height of 63”. On-board amenities include: 54 qt fridge/freezer, faucet/sink,53”x75” bed with custom foam mattress, swivel captain chairs, hidden slidingbench with seat belts, flushable cassette toilet, led lighting throughout, largegarage with 40” slide, lots of storage, 20 gallons fresh water, hot watershower system. Camper has been deep cleaned for sale.
Engine:
351Windsor (5.8L, gas), Rock solid reliable and easily sourced parts at any localparts shop across the country
Recentstandard tune-up (plugs, wires, cap, rotor, timing)
Suspension / 4x4 Conversion / Drivetrain: · Ujoint4x4 conversion, 8" lift, Atlas leaf springs, Bilstein shocks, 37” x 13.50” Toyo Open Country M/T (with full-size spare) · 18"Procomp aluminum wheels · Stoptechfront brake kit (rebuilt OE calipers with high temp seals, powdercoated,stoptech pads/rotors) · Transmissionrebuilt at ~100k, upgraded for more positive shifting for sustained heavyloads. All transmission seals replaced 9/2020. · 4.88gears
Body: · Aluminessfront bumper with locking winch box, bull bars, fog lights · Headlightsupgraded to LED with running lights · Aluminessrear tire swingout/carrier · Aluminessrear door ladder · Bushwackerfender flares. Wheel wells trimmed for additional clearance · Lowprofile rear bumper powder coated black · New 60”Hi-Lift Jack mounted to rear bumper. Can also be used as a winch with includedaccessories from a prior jack. Heavy duty tow shackles front and rear. · 16"Fiberglass top extension, black aluminum trim strip with all stainless mountingscrews, sealed with all-weather rubber mastic tape and 3M 5200. Provides 63”interior standing height · Two 36"sliding/screened marine windows · POR-15Rust Preventive applied to underbody · Fulllength Running Boards · Customexhaust
InteriorFeatures: · Large53”x75” fixed bed/mattress with cover. Mattress consists of 3” high densityfoam topped with 2” of plush memory foam. Very comfortable! · Stainlesssteel sink with basket strainer, sink grid, stopper. Faucet is fed via waterpump from 7-gallon heavy duty container and drains into 5-gallon gray watertank. Both containers are easily removed for filling/dumping. The primaryadvantage of this simple plumbing system is winterization is never needed. · Hiddensliding bench. This is one of the most unique features of the van! Slide thebench in to open more floor space. Bench is custom built on 500-pound locking slidesand includes 2 sets of anchored lap belts. We’ve carried 3 adults on the benchwhile driving off-road with no issues. · Butcherblock countertop. Comes with side extension. · Originalseats have been replaced with comfortable Captains Chairs. Both fully-swivel. · Cedarplank ceiling with dimmable led lighting. 4 USB ports on rear shelf. · Marmoleumflooring (installed in one piece). Marmoleum is bio-based, highly durable,non-toxic, anti-microbial and easy to maintain. · 2 deepoverhead storage bins over the driver cab. Lighted interior. · Flushablecassette toilet. Slides out from under bench. · Originalfront carpet replaced and topped with all-weather rubber mats. · Two deepsliding drawers built flush into angled backrest of bench. One is 40” deep, theother 24”. Additional large drawer below bench and small drawer below counter. · Largelighted rear garage with 40” slide. Dimensions 63” W x 52” D x 28” H. Comeswith a large box that mounts to the slide. Fill box with your camping gear.When emptied take out, turn over and use as the perfect camper entrance! A 2’x3’ rubber mat fits perfectly on top ofthe box. Box is weather resistant and reinforced with aluminum trim. · 20 gallonsof total freshwater storage · BOSS-XW18Basecamp Shower System. Uses 1-lb propane bottle. Can be ran using internalbattery or inverter. A must have for the active adventurer! · Qualitymarine hardware used throughout the camper. Except for the front carpet, allsurfaces are hard and easily wiped down. · Insulatedwindow coverings (magnetically attached) for rear windows around bed.
Electronics: · Camperis powered by a maintenance free Renogy Deep Cycle AGM Battery 12 Volt (200Ah).Battery is in excellent condition and has never been discharged below 50%. Canrun all on-board electronics (including fridge) for about 4 days before droppingto under 60%. · High-efficiencytop-loading 54 Quart fridge/freezer (12V/110V). Uses under 20 Ah per day normaluse. · 1000WPure Sine Wave Inverter · MaxxFanDeluxe with remote. Features rain shield, thermostat, air intake and exhaustfunctions · All ledlighting throughout camper. Ceiling features split dimmable flush led’s. Arecessed led strip runs full-length under the sink counter for warm lowerlighting and great visual effect. · WeBoostmobile cell booster. One of my favorite Hank memories is camping in the highdesert miles above Moab while working remotely with full data coverage thanksto the WeBoost · Pre-wiredfor solar · KeylineSmart Battery Isolator (12V, 140 amp) for rapid house battery charging. We’venever bothered to install solar panels because we can top-off our house batteryin just a few hours of driving. · USBcharging stations are located throughout camper. 110V outlets available frominverter and shore power. · Housebattery charger (via shore power)
Build-OutNotes: · Fullyinsulated floor, 3M 5200 sealed, reflectex base and 1/2" Rmax foam(reflectex only under front carpet) · 3/4"laminated plywood subfloor, stainless steel hardware through bolted to body andsealed with 3M 5200 · Fullyinsulated walls/doors, small cavities filled with expanding foam, largecavities filled with fiberglass insulation, small holes sealed with Tyvek tape,large openings covered with breathable membrane sheeting · Extendedfiberglass roof insulated with base of reflectex and 3/4" foam in top ofroof · Solidwood and plywood used throughout build
Known Issues: · Somescratches and small dents on body (it’s an expedition vehicle) · The A/Cdoes not blow through front dash vents. The A/C does work, and the check valvehas been recently replaced. Apparently, a hose behind the dash needs replacingas the A/C only blows through the floor and defrost vents. · Speedometerfluctuates at high speeds. At over 70 mph the needle jumps around a bit. The differentialspeedometer ring has been replaced so the problem is again probably behind thedash. Thefollowing items have been replaced within the last year:
Water pump, ignition coil, distributer assembly, spark plugs, wires (upgraded tocable), alternator, brake lines, fuel pump, starter battery