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Thanks for all the advice and tips over the years!

I'm located on the central California coast (near SLO). I have built about 20 Vans and have a bunch of parts that I don't use that would be helpful for someone who is starting out. Not worth my time trying to sell so I'm trying to give it to someone who might need it, please don't respond if you are planning on reselling.

I have a 30 gallon freshwater tank that is used (replaced someone's old tank)

A brand new 24 gallon under mount gray water tank

New Shower surround 24x32 (arrived with a couple minor cracks and they didn't want it back)

A new Chinese diesel heater with a rubbing fan.

A bunch of other miscellaneous items.

Everything is free, just trying to help someone.

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Not looking forward to it being exposed to salt this coming winter in Indiana :(. Also not totally sure of the direction I want to go with it yet. I have a cot, a goodwill recliner, sleeping bags, cooler, bucket toilet, blow up pillow, foam mat. Eventually, I do want to build it out, but I kinda like it how it is now where I can use it as kind of like a tent so to speak also like that, I can take the stuff out and then redo it with other furniture I find.

Hi all, wondering how well these hold up. I ran the VIN and it has had good maintenance done on it. Its engine got swapped recently (total miles on the van are 242k), transmission rebuilt, new tires, new starter. All for $3900. It's higher miles than I'd usually look at, but with the transmission rebuilt and engine swapped I'm giving this one a look.

Any thoughts?

What do we think gang is this deal too good to be true? Anyone have experience with freightliner sprinters? I have read the DEF systems are trash which worries me a bit but seems like every option out there has its share of issues.

The first listing has since been reduced to $44,000. The second one says $42,000 firm.

Seller did the build themself using havelock wool for insulation.

I've become somewhat locked in on seeking out these hi-top Ford Transits. From what I've read, they seem reliable and save on maintenance costs compared to a diesel.

I'd prefer to have the van pre-built. Due to time and resource constraints. I know I could do it cheaper myself, but even an empty shell seems to go 20-30k.

Curious what you all might think of these & questions you might ask before making a final purchase.

$50,000 York, Pennsylvania Gasoline 52,430 Miles SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES· One owner, no pets, non-smoker, Title in Hand· Mileage: 52,430· Ram Promaster 280-HP, 3.6L V6, 6 Speed Automatic· Fuel Type: Gas· Solar Panel: 100W capacity for sustainable, off-grid energy· Generator: Cummins Onan 2800, with 83 hours of operation (stored with ethanol free fuel)· Rear Door Mounted Fiamma 2-Bike Rack· Powered Fiamma awning with support leg attachment to vehicle or ground· Roof rack with Fiamma Kayak rack for two· Powered entrance step· 6 Gallon Propane tank and exterior grill connection port· 21 Gallon Fresh Water Tank· 11 Gallon Black Tank· 15 Gallon Grey Tank COMFORT AND UTILITY SYSTEMS· Water Heater / Furnace: Truma integrated with the Truma Combi system; operates from propane, 12VDC and 120VAC· Sliding Bug Screen on Side Entry Door· Automatic dual Group 31 AGM battery charging from 120VAC, solar and engine alternator· 22 HDTV with Jensen audio/video sound system and powered subwoofer· New Coleman 10NDQ Air Conditioner· 2 full size sleeping areas utilizing a rear murphy bed and front puzzle bed (sleeps four adults) RECENT MAINTENANCE AND EQUIPMENT· Oversized Geo lander AT Tires with aftermarket rims (excellent in winter conditions)· New 5000lb Mopar Trailer Hitch· Spare (4) tire OEM wheels and rims KITCHEN APPLIANCES· Microwave High Pointe· Two-Burner Gas Stove Top· Large 3-way refrigerator/freezer that operates from propane, 12VDC and 120VAC CONDITION d PRICE· Condition: Very Good· Van is largely factory condition, with no permanent modifications made· New 2025 Travato currently sells for $134,999· Price: $50,000Located near York, PA

2018 Ford Transit Highroof with 38,000 miles

Electrical System

Victron 3000W Pure Sine Wave Inverter

900Ah Lithium-ion Battery Bank

400W Roof-Mounted Solar Array

Victron 50A DC-DC Alternator Charger

Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/50

30A Shore Power Inlet

Smart Energy Monitoring System

Starlink Internet

Multiple 120V Outlets & USB / Puck Chargers

Plumbing

36-Gallon Fresh Water Tank

Rixen Hydronic System with On-Demand Hot Water

Tetravan Indoor Shower (space-saving wall-mounted design)

Outdoor Rear Shower

Stainless Steel Sink with Pull-Down Faucet

Dedicated Filtered Drinking Water System

No gray water tank, drains to ground

Heating & Cooling

Dometic RTX 2000 Rooftop A/C (ultra-efficient & quiet)

Rixen Hydronic Air Heater

Rixen Hydronic Heated Floors (zoned heating keeps feet warm all winter)

Interior Features

Custom Walnut Cabinetry with Soft-Close Hinges & Marine Latches

HappiJac Elevator Bed System

Queen-Size Convertible Bed with Multi-Zone Storage Below

Modular Seating & Sleeping for 2–4 People

Premium Foam Cushions & Upholstery

Slide-Out Dining / Work Table

Upper Storage Cabinets

Durable, Easy-to-Clean Flooring

Duck Liner Sound Deadening

3M Thinsulate Insulation

Dimmable LED Lighting Throughout

Touchscreen Control System

Insulated Window Covers for All Windows

Sliding Windows with Bug Screens

Wet Closet with Gravity Grabber Holders

Roman Clay Interior Finishes

Exterior & Upgrades

Owl Vans XL Box

Flatline Van Co Roof Rack

Flatline Side Ladder

Flatline Surf Rack

44” LED Light Bar

Side-Mounted LED Pod Light

BFGoodrich KO2 All-Terrain Tires

Onboard Air Compressor with Apex Connections

Our kids are growing up and we are using our 12 passenger 2009 Dodge Sprinter less and less. It has only ever been used as a family vehicle, never towed (the hitch was just for bike racks, and it has no hookups for a trailer), and has about 158k miles. Its always been maintained with German parts and approved fluids. Its not fancy, with rubber floormats and vinyl seats, but it has working dual AC, DVD players and is generally in good shape with a few scrapes and small dents. Some surface rust on the roof gutters, and on the exhaust pipe, but the body is incredibly solid. This is the NCV3 motor and the last year without DEF.

Recent-ish repairs/maintenance include:

Transmission and diff service

New OEM Alternator

New oil cooler seals

New intake manifolds with new swirl flap motors

New fuel filter

New EGR valve

Major work since 2019 included a new turbo and a new zero mile Mercedes head after a shop destroyed a head trying to replace a glow plug.

Beyond the surface and exhaust pipe rust, imperfections include:

The sunroof mechanicals broke and Dodge didn't have them, so the sunroof was closed and sealed with silicone

Rear AC sometimes leaks water in. Super common with these vans.

I replaced the headlamps with some from halogens from Amazon and the new ones don't have functioning high beams.

Yokohama tires, but the front will need to be replaced soon. Probably needs new front struts and tie rod ends soon.

Most sprinters are either cargo models or the executive coach models. This one has the huge windows of a passenger model with a pretty utilitarian interior.

What would y'all consider to he a fair price for this thing? Comps are scarce.

Hello, I have been seriously considering buying this skoolie for an agreed on amount of $26,000. Although I am very nervous of course, I would greatly appreciate some opinions about this build. Apologies for the image quality, I have a video link that will show the interior more clearly,

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C5d5NK7xvlP/?igsh=MTV5NzcwdHk0Nnl5eQ==

Here are the details as listed by the seller:

The Bus:

2012 Chevy Express 3500

Dependable 6L V8 gas engine (not the ford diesel)

78K miles

8-11 MPG

23 feet long-9 feet high

Upgraded alternator

Dually mud and snow rated off road tires

Thompson Built

Passed CA smog

VIN: 1GB3G38GXC1113137

Clean Carfax

Clean title in hand

The Build:

Huge custom tile shower & utility room

Dual 40 gallon fresh water tanks (80 total)

20 gallon grey tank

Granite countertop with large sink

Two burner gas stove

4.5 cu ft fridge and freezer

6 ft bed converts to dining area

5KW diesel heater

Maxxair fan

Instant hot water heater

8 gallon propane tank

Full size closet with tons of storage

Lots of 120v and 12v outlets

Easy to clean cabinets

Electrical:

Victron components

575 watts of solar panels

400ah of 12v Lithium battery storage LiFePo4

3000 watt inverter

Exterior upgrades:

Huge roofdeck for entertaining guests

Custom steel ladder up to roof deck

Rockville 8 inch 600 watt speakers

Safety:

Keyed entry for electric bus door

Emergency exit hatch

The seller said that the bus was rent to own for a year or two I believe, which explains why the instagram listing is much older than the sellers website listing. Of course I plan to get a PPI for both the mechanical and interior, but they said it was mechanically solid, and with a clean undercarriage. He did not have the weight of the build on hand, but I definitely plan to get it weighed before purchase as well.

I have been doing a lot of research on this vehicle and lifestyle, and the bus seems to have everything I want in it. Still please let me know what you think, it's a scary decision! If you might have any clarifying questions feel free to ask of course. Thank you very much!

Still available!

Ready to sell!!!

Meet Vanna White

2003 Chevrolet Express 3500-Extended

VIN: 1GCHG39U031140893

210,500 miles

Everything you need to take off and camp and travel. She’s been well taken care of and is ready for a new adventure. Built out to include solar panels, a converter, charger, battery packs, bed, fridge, benches & storage. Fully insulated, ceiling fan above bed, lots of under the bed storage! Super clean, comfortable, and roomy. Clean full size mattress in waterproof case included. AC/Heat works great! Curtains around all of the windows for privacy and remote led lights make it so cozy at night. Beautiful cedar build!

Asking $6000 serious buyers only. Open to offers. Clean title in hand. Three owners. cash or bank transfer only, no third parties, no shipping, no funny business. Come and see her for yourself. Lafayette, Indiana

1984 Ford Econoline E150

Passenger • Van

Driven 63,624 miles

Automatic transmission

Exterior color: Black

Interior color: Red

* Fuel type: Gasoline

• 2 owners

Description

Very very nice condition conversion van with a 302 and automatic transmission. It's hard to believe it's a 1984. This van was babied all its life by its original owner. Clear Arkansas title issued from the MSO. Everything works as it should. Have some Ford 16 inch rims to go with it. Moving out of state so selling all the classics!

Have a new set of tires to install and have the Ford center caps for the rims.

New 2026 van build with extensive testing of all mechanical systems. Less than 50K original miles. No camping has been done yet! This project spanned over 6 months to turn this super low-mileage-last-year-high-roof model Ford Transit Connect into something truly special. Exceptional attention to detail. Mechanically it is 100%. Everything works. No rust. No leaks. 25+ mpg all day. Drives like a regular car. Upgraded stock stereo system with Bluetooth, voice and steering controls. Driver seat with lumbar and height adjustment. Clean CarFax with excellent maintenance history from zero miles and no accidents. A partial list of all work completed is presented below. The entire build and mechanical work is documented with pictures and receipts.

Mechanical work
- New spark plugs
- New ignition coils
- New valve cover gasket
- New sway bar links and bushings
- New HVAC blower motor
- New stainless steel muffler professionaly welded on
- Transmission fluid, filter and gasket replaced (full synthetic)
- Oil and filter replaced (full synthetic)
- Throttle body and valve clean

Other - wipers replaced, grill and emblem replaced, perforated leather steering cover installed, new seat and headrest covers, new all weather mats, ceramic restoration of headlights and trim. Car runs and drives great, shifts smoothly, has great compression on all 4 cylinders and shows that all computer diagnostic data values are within spec. Tires have a ton of tread. With less than 50K miles on the odometer there shouldn't be much to worry about especially after all the attention this car was given just prior to this listing.

Unique feature - You can turn it back into a cargo van in under 10 minutes. There are 3 main floor cabinets that can be easily removed giving you a full size cargo van. Last picture shows the cargo van mode.

Build Details
-MaxxAir Fan Deluxe with remote, BougeRV fridge, Anker Solix C1000(x) power station, 130W Eco-Worthy flexible solar panel, dimming puck lights, USB charge ports built into shelving, water jug with battery powered/USB charged water dispenser. Quality wiring with Wago connectors. All systems wired through a fuse block. Will run on solar indefinitely. Power station can also be charged from a cig lighter while driving if necessary.
- Triple insulated walls, floor and ceiling using sound deadening mats, closed cell foam and Rockwool.
- Lightweight cedar planking used for walls and ceilings sealed with water based poly. Tongue and groove screwed construction for ease of access if necessary. 3/4" and 1/2" furniture grade plywood used for cabinets with holes added for ventilation and weight savings.
- Luxury vinyl plank flooring with level pine edging for easy floor sweeping.
- Full size gel memory foam mattress with custom 100% cotton cushion covers (pre-shrunk). All upholstery treated with ScotchGuard for water and stain resistance.
- Extended storage space over the cabin, huge pull-out kitchen/storage drawer on heavy duty locking slides, dedicated storage space sized for a small cassette toilet if needed.
- Custom made blackout curtains with built-in magnets including the main cabin divider.

$26,500

Located in Outer Banks, NC

Additional pictures can be found here: https://thevancamper.com/post/16231/2013-ford-transit-connect-49k-miles-for-sale

I’m looking to buy a van and move to Montana within the next year. Was looking for any input you all have on what van to purchase. I’m planning on building it myself. I need a good bit of storage since I plan on bringing my tools with me. I’m a carpenter so biggest things would be chop saw and table saw. Just mainly looking for something that isn’t gonna be in the shop regularly for repairs. Preferably AWD but not a necessity. What do you guys and gals like or not like about your vans. Any input is welcome thank you.

We are upgrading from our 2016 transit xlt to one that these old folks of 70+ age can stand up in. She is beautifully converted (teak), and has 97,000 mile on her. Carvana offers $12,000 for a non-converted. What would be a good prive to ask?

I have a 400 Watt solar set up that was intended for a van that I had to sell. I posted on marketplace but most of everything is still in boxes and everything is unused. Asking $1600 for the whole set up

EDIT: located in Saratoga county NY

Going to check out this Van tomorrow to build a weekend camper/road trip vehicle and I just want some advice on what to keep an eye out for when I go to check it out. Its in NJ so I know to check for rust and I know how much rust is too much rust. It's listed for $3,500 which I think is a little high. Apparently they hit a deer and that's why a hole is in the grill but looks cleanish. Is this worth a look?