Hello, this is my first post. Ive been lurking for years.
Im coming from a truck camper background and am tired of swapping out the camper for the sled deck in winter. Im looking for a rig that can tow a snowmobile trailer and be somewhat comfortable for 2 men for a night or two in a snowpark. The summer scenario is for my wife and kid. I go fishing in Alaska for 5 months from May to September. We love to rock climb and plan to use a van for trips up to Squamish BC in the summer and fall.
We want a van that we can use as people mover as well. I like the idea of having a queen bed/ bench seat in the back of a LB. Captains chairs in the 2nd and 3rd row also converting the forward driver and passenger seats to swivel. If we are summer camping, we can cook outside. In the winter we can take out the 2nd row and have a simple modular cooking setup on the driver side.
The van I am looking at has a new Ford V10, new radiator and catalyic converter. Also has a rebuilt transmission with 100 miles. Story is the van was a fleet lease. All the problems were resolved within the first year of the owners purchase. All receipts have been provided and story adds up. Basically mechanically new engine and drivetrain.
Considering the CCV Rear Electric Bench Seat Bed setup for $2500 Could get it done before I pick up the van.
Van seats 10 with a bench and 2 rows of captains chairs, has new stereo and backup cam. Seats were reupholstered. CCV High Pop top installed with electric.
Asking Price is 28,500.
Im looking for any commentary on this van. Will it suit my families needs long term? Anything I'm obviously missing? Im in Washington State, Vans in Colorado. Im feeling pretty good about the van but just need a little boost of confidence, or not! Thanks for looking
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link to some images of the rig.