4X4 MOTOR HOME / ADVENTURE RIG / FUN-MOBILE / LAND YACHT / DISASTER PREPAREDNESS VEHICLE
 
This four wheel drive adventure vehicle is a custom conversion of high integrity. It is “turn-key“ and comes with lots of great gear and equipment. It is mechanically excellent and ready to go (almost) anywhere. The conversion and maintenance listed were completed within the last 8 months. In much the same way as a sailor prepares his yacht for long periods at sea, we have prepared this vehicle for trouble free, comfortable adventures into remote places and urban environs alike.
 
Registered in New Mexico as a truck. Clean title, no accidents.
 
Ford F350, 4X4, 7.3L Power Stroke turbo diesel. 84,700 original miles. Excellent condition. Year, 1996. Condition does not reflect age. Dually rear-end. New paint, new deep tread M/S tires, dual fuel tanks, dual A/C , professionally serviced, completely maintained and certified. Power locks front and rear, power windows, heated/remote controlled mirrors, stereo front and rear, welded aluminum uni-body and cabinetry, Granning air-ride suspension system, brush guard, 8000 pound Warn winch, Block heater, Amsoil synthetics used in engine and transmission, multistage water purification system, air purification system, ventilation system, roof rack, 215 amp alternator, sophisticated power management system, dashboard computer monitoring system, 110V / 12V, 1000W inverter, shoreline power with battery charger, 4- deep cycle battery bank, roof mounted solar panel, walk-through from cab to rear living quarters. Custom interior includes sink, stove w/ hood, 2-way refrigerator (runs on propane or electric), couch folds-out into large bed and is complete with a new custom made organic latex mattress protected by a densely woven organic cotton canvas cover. Lots of secure storage. All exterior cabinets are diamond plate lined and illuminate automatically when opened, Garaged since new. Comes with extensive assortment of equipment, tools, accessories, household supplies and camping gear. All important service records, equipment manuals, engineering drawings, and electrical diagrams are included!

Delivery worldwide is negotiable.
 
Dimensions:

Bumper to bumper: Approximately 23 feet (not too big, yet not too small)
Living quarters (exterior dimensions): Approximately 12 feet long x 8 feet wide x 6.6 feet high. (interior standing height is approx. 5 feet 6 inches, Distance from bottom of running boards to the ground is approximately 2 feet. (The vehicle stands quite tall with air suspension fully inflated)
Exterior storage: approximately 56,000 cubic inches of useable storage areas. (diamond plate cabinets illuminate automatically when opened and have heavy-duty keyed doors for security)
Interior storage compartments: I haven’t done the math on this yet but there is abundant storage compartments including a few very secure secret compartments to hide your documents and valuables!

Original vehicle (prior to motor home conversion):
Originally, this vehicle was a “built-to-order” Type I ambulance. The base truck chassis was manufactured by Ford Motor Company with the ambulance conversion completed by Horton Emergency Vehicles Company.
We purchased this vehicle directly from an East Coast fire and rescue company that commissioned the original custom build-out of this vehicle. We specifically sought this particular type of unit per the reputation of the manufacturer as well as for it’s features and specifications. Horton E.V.C. is without a doubt one of the finest ambulance builders in the United States. After reviewing many vehicle options we elected this particular type of unit as a superior base vehicle for conversion to our requirements.
F.Y.I., Horton E.V.C. has such confidence in the quality of their design and manufacturing that they provide a full 15 year warranty insuring the vehicle’s structural integrity! This includes the entire modular, welded aluminum ambulance body and it’s structural components. Bet you won’t find a single RV manufacturer that even comes close!
 
Mechanical maintenance history:
This vehicle has always been well maintained. In it’s first life as a primary response rescue vehicle, as well as in later years when used only as a reserve ambulance, this rig was always garaged and regularly serviced. Each and every time it returned to the station, it was cleaned and inspected to insure it’s readiness for the next call. Most recently, (over the course of the last 6 months) we have utilized excellent technicians to perform complete inspections of the entire vehicle and to service or upgraded everything which we felt was necessary to insure excellent performance and reliability. There was no way we were going to head out into remote areas unless we felt comfortable with the reliability of our vehicle! Thus, if we had any doubt at all, we had it serviced or replaced. This vehicle is in excellent condition!
  

Vehicle maintenance items completed in the last 5 months:
We have literally spent thousands of dollars and a great deal of effort in the preparation of this vehicle for our own adventures.

Performed computer compression power balance test. (All systems passed.)
Performed electrical system inspection. (All systems passed.)
Installed six new Cooper mud / snow LT255 / 85R16 tires
New wheel for spare tire
Replaced front tie rod
Front end aligned
New exterior paint (dark green)
New fuel pump.
New fuel filter.
Oil cooler serviced. Installed new O-rings and gasket
Engine / crankcase flushed oil filter replaced twice to insure cleanliness.
Replaced engine oil w/ Amsoil full synthetic oil. This high grade synthetic guarantees excellent performance and is good for 25 thousand miles!
Power Flushed transmission using cleaning agent and inspected transmission.
Replaced Trans fluid with Amsoil and replaced filter. Transmission fluid is good for 60,000 miles. Transmission is fine.
Cleaned fuel injectors and combustion chambers (this really increased performance and fuel economy!)
Replaced antifreeze overflow bottle and radiator hose
Added diesel antifreeze additive to protect the (newer) water pump from premature failures.
Inspected, cleaned and adjusted brakes. Rear brakes have 50% life remaining. Front brakes have over 40% life remaining.
Re-torqued rear air suspension fittings.
Replaced all shock absorbers. New, heavy duty shocks front and rear.
New leaf spring bushings.
Changed rear differential fluid and inspected for bearing wear. No wear was found. Installed new 75-90 differential fluid. No need to service again for 60,000 miles.
Replaced wiper blades 

SOME OF THE FEATURES AND EQUIPMENT INCLUDED:

Ford OEM Auxiliary power train control load management system. This system automatically balances engine RPM with power demand. This kit provides adaptive vehicle “charge protection” selectable fixed elevated idle operation, and or “manual” RPM control.
Awesome lighting inside and out! Exterior flood lights on all sides light up the night like you are at a ball park! Interior lighting that ranges from dim mood lighting all the way to the brilliance of an operating room!
Separate front and rear climate control units.
Heated / remote control side view mirrors
Granning air suspension system with auto-kneeling feature.

Complete suspension system includes conventional steel leaf springs and new, Gabriel shock absorbers combined with the Granning air ride system. This combination provides a much greater level of vehicle performance and durability. Conventional steel leaf spring suspensions offer varying spring rates. That is, as the vehicle is loaded and the frame deflects, the stiffer the steel springs become. The outcome is a rough ride which would lead to premature suspension wear, not to mention the possible damage to vehicle contents. On the other hand, air suspension systems employ air bags and with a height control valve a constant frame height is maintained. Air springs have a constant spring rate over a greater amount of travel (deflection). The air spring is designed to ride at the most desirable spring rate and is maintained by the height control valve.

Block heater
Roof-top cargo rack
AIREOX air purification system. New carbon filter installed 4/08.
Jack and tire iron and tow hooks

New Dometic RM2410 LP / Electric refrigerator with 3 year warranty.

Refrigerator compartment includes a whisper quiet, 2 speed electric blower and is ducted to exterior for excellent all weather performance. We have tested the fridge extensively in the desert heat and have confirmed that the configuration exceeds our expectations! Currently, the refrigerator is not connected to the propane tank and is configured to run only on electricity. Full-time connection to the propane tank is a simple procedure than can be done by most any RV service facility. We simply did not get around to that detail yet.

Water related systems and equipment:

20 gallon drinking water storage tank with easy connection to most any outside water tap
Multi-stage water filtration system w/ UV rated at 2 G.P.M. * includes:

Pre-pump sediment filter, 5.0 micron washable pre-filter, 5.0 micron sediment filter, 0.5 micron carbon block filter, Ultraviolet disinfecting lamp.
*The above system is designed for pulling water from wells or municipalities as well as from rivers and lakes. Included are all the replacement filters, UV bulbs and parts you will need for well over 20,000 gallons of purified water! You won’t have to worry about parts for years!

110V Simer flex vane impeller utility pump. This pump makes it easy for you to draw water from a river or a lake. The simmer pump also serves as an emergency back up in the event the 12V Surflow demand pump were to fail. The Surflow pump is part of the installed system and is used to push water thru the filtration system on it’s way to the sink.
1-25’ heavy rubber garden hose
Extractor hose extensions for grey water drain
1- small manual siphon pump
1- gallon distilled water for deep cycle batteries

Electrical systems and equipment:

Series 2000 electrical system with programming instructions and system specifications. Driver’s dash mounted on-board computer console with lighted digital display provides information and control of many vehicle systems. Display alerts driver if any cargo compartment of entry door is open. It also monitors the electrical system power consumption and can perform self diagnostics.
Battery and charge system includes 70 watt ICP Global solar panel (there is plenty of room for additional panels on the roof if desired) with ICP voltage regulator. The System has 4 deep cycle batteries linked in parallel and charged by a 215 amp alternator . Remote batteries are installed in protective boxes and vented to the exterior.
Vanner 1000 watt inverter
Kussmaul Electronics Auto Eject WP, automatic shore line disconnect. (this unit automatically disconnects the extension cord from an AC power supply should you forget you are plugged-in when you start the engine to drive off such as at an RV park)
STREAMLIGHT rechargeable lantern with red and green LED charge indicators. New, rechargeable battery installed June, 2008.
Craftsman model #82140 digital multimeter kit w/ bag and a separate Craftsman AC voltage detector
2 - small single appliance inverters(150W and 140W)
30 amp adaptor for RV park connections
12 foot / 10ga, 200 amp, booster cables w/ case
2- standard indoor 10’ extension cords
1- 50 foot, 12 ga, outdoor extension cord
1- 50 foot, 16 ga, outdoor extension cord
2 - Belkin surge master power strips w/ six outlets
Large bag full of electrical wire and misc. connectors
Rig is equipped with four roof top antennas over the living area for radios and cellular and one antenna near the engine for AM / FM.

Cooking:
Interior cook area includes a 12 V lighted range hood vented to the exterior. The cooking area has an attractive metallic surround and allows for a variety of stoves to be utilized.

Included with the vehicle are the following three stoves:

New Coleman 5469 2 -burner propane stove with electronic ignition. (portable for indoor / outdoor cooking) This stove comes with a Coleman, 4 piece ‘toaster’. Two burner electric stove. Great indoors or out when at an RV park or plugged-in to any AC power supply.
Single burner backpacker’s stove (just in case all else were to fail!)

Note: We chose the portable Coleman stove because we enjoy cooking outdoors much of the time when camping. A more standard type cook-top could easily be installed if you so desired.

Couch / bed and bedding:
The couch is custom designed and built to provide both comfort and versatility. The couch rapidly converts into a bed big enough for two people to sleep comfortably, or it can be easily removed from the vehicle leaving the couch platform to serve as a large work table or single bed. Further, the remaining couch platform can also be quickly removed thus revealing a very large cargo area!

When folded-out into a bed, the mattress measures 54” x 72”. It is made of densely molded organic latex rubber on top of which is additional organic padding. It is firm and very comfortable. The mattress is covered with a custom made organic cotton canvas cover which is water resistant and zips-off for easy cleaning. The couch cover / bed spread was also custom made to provide additional padding as well as great protection from dirt and spills. Some bed sheets and an organic cotton comforter are included.
 
Camping equipment and miscellaneous gear included:

11# refillable propane tank
Two folding camp chairs
Folding table
Coleman cooler
4 tarps of various sizes
Plastic sheeting
Extra screening and mosquito netting
The BACKBOARD! Yep it’s always been with the rig and still is. This is a really versatile piece of gear. Beyond being an awesome rescue tool, it’s a great table, a sled for dragging a load of firewood out of the forest, it’s a wind block, it’s a bench and so much more. Perhaps best of all, it makes and excellent “creeper” for those occasions when it is necessary to slide under the vehicle for what ever reason.
Extra 18” wiper blade
2 telescopic extendable metal poles for rain fly or sun shelters
Rake
Spade

Tools and Equipment included:

Canvas tool bag
Assortment of cutting tools and blades
24 piece file set w/ case
Socket set, Metric and US standard
3- box-end wrench sets Metric and US standard w/ cases
Allan wrench set
Crescent wrench - 200mm
6 kinds of pliers
2 kinds of metal shears
2 pair scissors
Stanley hammer
Stanley folding saw
Swanson speed square
10 screwdrivers
Stanley 25’ power lock heavy duty tape measure
Putty knife
Rope tensioner
3 piece wood chisel set
Craftsman magnetic torpedo level
Stanley hand saw
Bow saw / hack saw
Miter box
Machete (bush knife)
Aluminum tape, duct tape, masking tape, packing tape, electrical tape, various glues, sand paper, steel wool, RV silicone caulk,
Large assortment of screws, bolts, nuts, washers, brackets, hinges and misc. hardware and parts
Craftsman, AC multi speed jig saw with laser sight and scrolling feature. Includes case and assortment of blades.

Household goods included:

Set of 6 Dinner plates, 6 side plates, 12 bowls (2 sizes) all non-breakable.
Set of 6 place settings of Oneida silverware, w/ serving fork and spoon.
Large assortment of kitchen utensils
Set of 6 clear drink tumblers, non- breakable.
2 travel mugs
glass bake ware/ storage containers with lids, various sizes.
2 glass chopping boards.
Chrome dish drainer and base.
Glass tea kettle.
Assortment of plastic storage containers, incl large 10 gallon Sterilite w, lid.
Coleman cool box/ice chest.
Kitchen towels.
Area rug 27“x 42“.
Mop.
Broom.
Dustpan and brush.
Small stainless steel trash can.
Canvas tote/ shopping bag.
And more!!!!!

PRICE: $23900 or BEST OFFER!

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