FS: 2006 SMB Penthouse EB31 6.0 Super Clean 2WD

[1der]

Here’s great opportunity to create awesome memories as the new owner of a one owner, super clean, well-equipped, rust-free, Sportsmobile 2wd rig with penthouse / pop-top; ready to go for amazing adventures!

I’m pretty confident the first people who see this rig will buy it.
Rig is located in San Francisco, easy access to the airport. Fly in, check it out and drive it home for the summer.

Here are all the specs (hopefully I didn’t forget anything!). Please PM with any questions.
Thanks for looking!

1der / Ray

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Price $29,500 - offers considered
Delivery for expenses, return airfare and ?? possible.

Solid Vehicle
• 2006 Ford E350 Super Duty
• Engine / Mileage: Dealer maintained Diesel 6.0, 159k miles
• Sportsmobile EB31 layout with manual penthouse (pop-top)
• Super Clean California Rig
• Exterior - Body and Paint - Excellent condition: 9 + out of 10
• Interior - it’s in excellent condition: 9++ out of 10
• Penthouse Top - Canvas/windows no rips/tears- very good condition
• Original SMB Manual, build sheet, and service records

Suspension
• 4.10 LSD Semi-Floater Rear Axle (ready for 4x4!)
• Everything feels solid and tight

Going the Distance
• Fuel Tank: 35 gallons (nearly 600 mile range on highway!)
• Water Tank (interior): 10 gallons
• Grey Water Holding Tank: 5 Gals
• New CO2 sensor (no beeping due to out-of-date battery)
• New House Group 31 AGM battery 105Ah
• Shore Power – 30A with heavy duty cord and 15A adapter
• Converter / Battery Charger with Charge Wizard
• Heavy Duty Tow Package
• Factory Chrome rims with 245/75-16 tires in excellent condition
• Dash cam
• Rear View Cam w separate ceiling mounted monitor

Comforts of Home
• Everything is clean, works great and is in very good to excellent condition
• Penthouse pop-top with single-piece bed cushion that hooks to ceiling; nothing beats waking up to the sunrise and stargazing from the penthouse!
• Extended body SMB-31 layout has a very open feel
• Lots of windows (with tinting) to enjoy the scenery, sunrises and sunsets!
• Ford Pop out 60 Door Window for cross ventalation
• Air Conditioning: StarCool III Rear 12vdc /120 vac A/C, stock front
• Hot Water Heater 2.5 gal: 1500w Fast Recovery 120 volt Electric for use with shore power
• Refrigerator: 2.7 cubic ft Norcold DE0251T 12vdc / 120vac
• City Water: External port
• Privacy and comfort: Window Day/night shades and pull curtains
• Storage areas in the barn and rear doors
• Nice storage cabinets with adjustable shelves plus pantry pull out
• Swiveling seat bases for driver and front passenger seats – turn the cab into a lounge area for great socializing with table setting up front!
• Rear two captain chairs are on quick release bases for seating flexibility
• Rear seating has its own separate table. These seats QUICKLY and EASILY convert into a VERY comfortable double bed of 6' to 6’ 3” by 4.5 feet
• Lots of storage space below the passenger side and additional under the driver side dinette seats.
• Dometic Microwave Oven w/ turntable
• Single burner butane stove stows in cabinet leaving counter space free
• Privacy curtains to block off the rear sleeping area and windshield
• Porta-Potty
• Door Talon (holds the 40 door open)
• Exterior Shower- Hot and Cold water w/water saving head
• Stock high end Ford AM/FM/CD satellite ready stereo w/ speakers in front, side and rear doors
• LED and flourescent interior lighting

General Notes
• Overall, it is in truly excellent condition, starts easily and runs smooth and strong.
• Upholstery is in excellent condition and is very comfortable.
• It would be difficult to find a cleaner Sportsmobile than this one.
• Remote door key fobs (2)
• Recent Oil change completed
• Calif registration through October 2018

What Does It Need?
• There is a ceiling mounted DVD Player - This does not power up.

This would be a perfect rig to do an Agile TTB 4x4/ UJOR conversion. Underneath the frame and running gear are super clean and in excellent condition, it has never been off road or abused. Most of the mileage was from use as a daily driver. Buy it, convert it to 4x4 and add many more all brand new goodies and be invested for less than a comparable 2006 4 WD.

If you want any Aluminess products, I can arrange to get those.

[BroncoHauler]

Looks like a great, clean rig at a good price. Throw in 4x4 for <$20K, maybe some Aluminess as you mention, and this would be a great rig still at a great price.

Or, just leave it as-is and enjoy cross country roadtrips with money to spare. GLWS.


Herb

[MountainBikeRoamer]

Beautiful rig!
I've forwarded this listing to a good friend who's in the hunt.

Gotta ask, though:
Being the 6.0....the elephant in the room.....and with 159k miles....can you offer any more details of your perception/assessment of the engine's maintenance history/most likely state of internals? Mostly curious because there's no notes of "bulletproofing" or aftermarket oil coolers/filters.

Despite its reputation, it sounds like the 6.0 can be a great motor if its oil/filter maintenance is religious (and to the letter of Ford specs.) Wondered if there's any way to check/verify clean oil passages and oil cooler efficiency on a used rig? There are indeed high-mileage 6.0's out there still going strong to rival the 7.3's.

GLWS!

[1der]

Mike - great questions. This rig was covered under factory warranties until January this year. All the maintenance was done at mostly Ford dealers or to Ford Spec. Additionally, it was a daily driver for most of its life in between family trips. I think this regular use and dealer maintenance (oil and coolant changes) is a very big positive.

This 6.0 runs really well. It starts easily when cold or hot, smooth steady idle, turbo spools freely, and runs smoothly. No bubbling in the coolant recovery tank, no oil leaks. Throttle response and acceleration are excellent. A scan showed no codes.

Re: bulletproofing ideas - I have done lots of reading about the 6.0 and realize it may be something a buyer might consider. It runs so well I would be torn about changing anything and would likely continue with strict maintenance intervals.

I have no concerns about it going to a reputable diesel mechanic for an evaluation. Thxs!

[MountainBikeRoamer]

Ray -- thanks

Man that thing looks clean underneath!

[1der]

SOLD - To the first person to see and drive it. On to a great new home. Thxs!

Coming soon: 1998 E350 V10 EB SMB Quigley 4x4. 127k fully documented mi. Pop Top w Walkthrough 30 layout, custom seats, Aluminess Rear bumper, box with bike racks above, super clean. Stay tuned !