So, Suzann wishes to sell her van. She has only used it a few times since Jamie passed. She, understandably, doesn't want to see it just sit. She is "showing" the van here, only, and not on C-list or Ebay, so friends get the opportunity.
I have no connection to the van, no interests/stake or even any access to the van. I am just helping Suzann with this as a friend. I have seen the van and shared a campground... it is solid.
A little background on Jamie that is pertinent to "getting" this offer. He passed away from a sudden and acute blood disorder about a year and a half ago. He was a very helpful and thoughtful... and, well, fun forum dude... even was an admin.
In real life he was a Porsche mechanic trainer. Mad skill, took me a couple of tries to even spell Poorsh. Dude knew his way around the garage! So, as a witness, everything that he put into the van was done right.
The van is in Palo Alto/SF Bay area. PM me for contact. The package includes the van and some goodies. This list has some surprises in it.
Hi Marc! thanks for your help!!2008 Ford E350 extended van V10 2wd
Insulation, sound dampening (it is like a tomb when you shut the doors)
Ceiling fan (that doesn't let light in so you can sleep in peace)
Lighting through out the van
Inverter
Upgraded speakers and subwoofer that he took from his Audi
Pioneer Navi system and DVD player and traffic
Dropdown HD video screen (I think it's 23 inches)
New leather seats, driver side is powered. Although he spilled something on the seat so it's not perfect but it's on the sitting surface so not too obvious
it's wired with 12v througout the van
There are micro usb and mini usb plugs that power phones and such
There is a floor he put in on top of the van floor where the fridge sits.
There is a ARB 63 quart fridge freezer
http://store.arbusa.com/ARB-Fridge-Free ... 21328.aspx
Windows are wired to do a one touch down
Locks all engage once the van reaches a certain speed
There is autostart controlled by remote (but it's not currently working for some reason, I think it's a setting on the remote)
New brakes (front that Jamie did, and rear that Jorge did...or vice versa)
LED brakelights that Jorge put in
2 auxillary batteries
Water tank that holds 25 gallons
E track (came with the van)
Bed with an almost new memory foam mattress (bed is king sized and larger than my bed at home)
Solar panels charge aux batteries
He wired something that allows you to jump start the main van battery with the aux batteries, there is a lead or something right next to the van main battery. Easy to jumpstart, as I've learned.
Window shades, both inside and out.
Water pump for the water tank
light switches
Axel for 4 wdrive. I have a cherry picker for it as well that I kept to move the axel...it's heavy. There are also some components from Ujoint, still in the box, don't know what they are.
Rear windows that are not installed that can open (current ones don't)
Window trim (not installed and needs to be painted to the van color if you want to use it.
Separate switch that allows the van's electronics to be used when the van is turned off (we called it the camping switch, but it powers the DVD player etc)
It has rear a/c and he changed to vents so it is more effecient.
That's all I can think of so far.
Also, I want to include the bins that fit under the bed, the Hot water heater for the shower, the shower set up (outdoor), hoses,
10x10 foot tent awning, all camping equipment that we used in the van including plates, cups, bowls, silverware etc, chairs etc.
Plus, If you want to buy the van, I'll throw in all his tools and tool chests if you want them, but they are heavy and bulky but worth a lot.
Approx 220k. Mostly freeway miles. No rust. We got it in may 2011. He intended to overhaul the engine when he needed but it still runs fine. I don't think we've put on more than 15-20k miles since we got it.
so, I put in LED lights in the back after he passed because I had bought them as a gift to him and they arrived right as he entered the hospital. I didnt' tell them they had arrived and wanted to surprise him when he got home. Since that didn't happen, I still decided to get them put on.
Before he met Chris up north the weekend before he got sick, he put on new front brakes and I had new rear brakes put on by his friend Jorge a couple months after he passed. There is also an updated ceiling fan and solar panels that I don't have pictures of .
So, in summary this is a stealthy street rig with a wealth of niceties... with at least some of the fixin's to make it 4wd. And tools... hmmm