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2006 Ford E350 extended body SMB/CCV 4x4 - $75k
Reno, NV
We’re downsizing our camper collection and would like someone else to enjoy this van.
We bought it from the original owner's in SoCal in fall 2018 with ~115k miles.
Current mileage is 144k and will change as we drive it every couple of weeks to keep things lubricated
This is not a complete build as we used this van for camping trips + home depot trips (12-foot lumber fits inside on the floor) + road trips (non-camping). Someone else can make this van into their adventure on wheels.
Upgrades:
37” Geolandar X-AT’s on Method 20-inch wheels
Choate performance 6.0 engine in 2019 - Very similar to a KDD stage 1 long block = https://killdevildiesel.com/products/kdd-6-0-powerstroke-long-block
The STC fitting broke on our way to Truckee CA and further investigation by a diesel shop showed some other minor internal issues and we decided for a fresh engine instead of a rebuild.
FuelLab 51502 fuel regulator with banjo bolts + fuel lines from rear of heads = https://shop.fullforcediesel.com/driven-diesel-banjo-bolts-dd-60fs-banjokit
ATS TC with flexplate = https://www.atsdiesel .com/ats2/product.asp?p=3020000999&dc=2&dsc=24
Zylstra intake with Airaid 721-128 filter = https://www.airaid.com/721-128-universal-air-filter
ODawg S2R intake = https://www.odawgsdiesel.com/product/s2r6-0/
Accufab 05PE elbow = https://accufabracing.com/ford-diesel-elbow-6.0l-2005-2007
KC Turbo 1.5 = https://kcturbos.com/products/kc-6-0-stage1-5-turbo
Turbo blanket = https://www.ptpturboblankets.com/co...2003-2007-ford-6-0l-powerstroke-turbo-blanket
BulletProofDiesel 58V FICM with PHP FICM tunes = https://shop.fullforcediesel.com/php-ficm-tuner
Dieselsite up pipes ceramic coated = https://www.dieselsite.com/2003-200760lpolishedstainlessup-pipekit.aspx
DC Power270 Amp XP High Output Alternator with upgraded Ancor 4/0 wiring to the batteries
6.7 starter
The entire engine harness was replaced in 2022 and is wrapped with ThermoTec heat reflective sleeve.
Including about a dozen tunes with SCT X4 tuner (also have Atlas FICM tunes & a PHP FICM tuner)
Edge CTS3 with EGT + fuel psi + oil psi + air temp
CCV high top installed in fall 2022 with aluminum rails and MaxxAire Deluxe and extra removable sleeping platform – this is a game changer versus the SMB poptop...waaaaay more room when up and down - https://www.coloradocampervan.com/ford-eseries-pop-top
Upper sleeping foam platform is ~103” x 48”
Custom vinyl wrap on entire vehicle and on the vertical face of the CCV top in 2022 @ GraficsUnlimited (Sparks)
Hood vents and fender vents to help remove heat from the engine bay
Front Dynatrac ProRock 60 with ARB (controlled by RCR) and Dynatrac hubs - (similar) https://www.dynatrac.com/axle-assemblies/prorock-60-axle.html
Rear Dynatrac ProRock 60 with ARB (controlled by RCR) - (similar) https://www.dynatrac.com/axle-assemblies/prorock-60-axle.html
Front Aluminess bumper with Derale 65840 transmission cooler + thermostat + fan controller and Espar coolant heater inside the storage area - https://www.aluminess.com/ford/ford-vans-1992-2007/front-bumper/ + https://derale.com/product-footer/fluid-coolers/remote-mount-cooers/hi-flow-racing/65840-detail
Rear Aluminess bumper with spare tire mount on drivers side (with Overland Gear Guy tire bag) and Aluminess box on passenger side (with tire table + folding steps + Jones Mfg tool holder) - https://www.aluminess.com/ford/ford-vans-1992-2007/ford-van-92-07-rear-bumper/
ATS aluminum nerf bars
Two Fiamma F45s 11-foot awnings mounted with Ray’s custom brackets - https://pantherrvproducts.com/fiamm...g-3-5m-116-deep-black-case-royal-grey-fabric/
ExtremeAire compressor (controlled by RCR) feeding a Vixen air tank
Rear Deaver leaf springs in 2021 (original Old Man Emu front leaf springs)
Vantage Optics headlights + turn signals - https://www.vantageoptics.com/shop/...D-Projector-Retrofit-Headlight-Kit-p102409582
Battleborn 270AH monster battery in fall 2022 - https://battlebornbatteries.com/product/270ah-12v-lifepo4-deep-cycle-gc3-battery/
Two Panasonic VBHN340SA17 340W panels each feeding a Victron SmartSolar 100/30 MPPT controller that are connected to the Battleborn battery (have two of each for redundancy)
Mastervolt 12-12/50a DC-DC charger - https://www.mastervolt.com/products/mac-plus-serie/mac-plus-12-12-50/
Dual Odyssey group 65’s under the passenger door with upgraded 4/0 Ancor wiring to interior and engine - https://www.odysseybatteries.com/odyssey/pc1750.html
Switch-Pros RCR 12-switch controller
Espar D2L air heater mounted behind barn doors and controlled by an Espar pro controller - https://www.heatso.com/espar-d2l-heater-kit-with-pro-controller-12v-2kw/
Espar D5E coolant heater controlled by an Espar EasyStart controller with Espar Remote+ - https://cabcomfortdirect.com/collec...espar-hydronic-iii-d5e-kit-w-easy-start-timer
Dynamat & ThermoTec sound deadener applied to as many metal surfaces as possible (walls + doors + anywhere that was accessible behind the front seats)
Havelock wool stuffed everywhere – walls + doors + anywhere that was accessible rearward of the front seats)
Extruded aluminum interior with cross rails for a ~79” x 72” sleeping platform with two foam pads
Two sets of L track in the floor for adaptable seat locations (the existing SMB flooring was left in place during install)
Two Sienna recliner seats on Unwin seat lockers and a third seat on Unwin seat lockers
Three Overland Gear Guy camper van seat organizers
Pioneer double din radio (controlled by the RCR) with front and rear cameras.
Weboost OTR mounted and controlled by the RCR
Tecniq underbody marker lights controlled by the RCR
Engine hi-idle controlled by the RCR
Redarc brake controller
Davies Craig PC0500 fan controller for the Derale 65840 engine oil cooler - https://derale.com/product-footer/fluid-coolers/remote-mount-cooers/hi-flow-racing/65840-detail
3m auto security film installed on all windows
There is a SmartPlug on the rear bumper with wiring to the inside in case someone wants to connect to a inverter.
A lot of brand new spare parts - enough to fill an extra large roughneck container.
And various parts we've removed and kept in case the next owner wanted them (sun visors, air intake, fenders, etc.)
Here's how the van looked in 2018:
Here's how the van looks now (more photos here -https://imgur.com/a/RWAujz5 ) - will post more photos in additional posts:
photo showing a seat configuration with the three seats inline and the foam mats bungied to the wall.
The front window of the poptop
The lower sleeping platform - 3 year old for size reference (24" between the foam and the ceiling)
Two Sienna seats located in front of the lower sleeping platform
Poptop fully raised - a lot of room up here
Reno, NV
We’re downsizing our camper collection and would like someone else to enjoy this van.
We bought it from the original owner's in SoCal in fall 2018 with ~115k miles.
Current mileage is 144k and will change as we drive it every couple of weeks to keep things lubricated
This is not a complete build as we used this van for camping trips + home depot trips (12-foot lumber fits inside on the floor) + road trips (non-camping). Someone else can make this van into their adventure on wheels.
Upgrades:
37” Geolandar X-AT’s on Method 20-inch wheels
Choate performance 6.0 engine in 2019 - Very similar to a KDD stage 1 long block = https://killdevildiesel.com/products/kdd-6-0-powerstroke-long-block
The STC fitting broke on our way to Truckee CA and further investigation by a diesel shop showed some other minor internal issues and we decided for a fresh engine instead of a rebuild.
FuelLab 51502 fuel regulator with banjo bolts + fuel lines from rear of heads = https://shop.fullforcediesel.com/driven-diesel-banjo-bolts-dd-60fs-banjokit
ATS TC with flexplate = https://www.atsdiesel .com/ats2/product.asp?p=3020000999&dc=2&dsc=24
Zylstra intake with Airaid 721-128 filter = https://www.airaid.com/721-128-universal-air-filter
ODawg S2R intake = https://www.odawgsdiesel.com/product/s2r6-0/
Accufab 05PE elbow = https://accufabracing.com/ford-diesel-elbow-6.0l-2005-2007
KC Turbo 1.5 = https://kcturbos.com/products/kc-6-0-stage1-5-turbo
Turbo blanket = https://www.ptpturboblankets.com/co...2003-2007-ford-6-0l-powerstroke-turbo-blanket
BulletProofDiesel 58V FICM with PHP FICM tunes = https://shop.fullforcediesel.com/php-ficm-tuner
Dieselsite up pipes ceramic coated = https://www.dieselsite.com/2003-200760lpolishedstainlessup-pipekit.aspx
DC Power270 Amp XP High Output Alternator with upgraded Ancor 4/0 wiring to the batteries
6.7 starter
The entire engine harness was replaced in 2022 and is wrapped with ThermoTec heat reflective sleeve.
Including about a dozen tunes with SCT X4 tuner (also have Atlas FICM tunes & a PHP FICM tuner)
Edge CTS3 with EGT + fuel psi + oil psi + air temp
CCV high top installed in fall 2022 with aluminum rails and MaxxAire Deluxe and extra removable sleeping platform – this is a game changer versus the SMB poptop...waaaaay more room when up and down - https://www.coloradocampervan.com/ford-eseries-pop-top
Upper sleeping foam platform is ~103” x 48”
Custom vinyl wrap on entire vehicle and on the vertical face of the CCV top in 2022 @ GraficsUnlimited (Sparks)
Hood vents and fender vents to help remove heat from the engine bay
Front Dynatrac ProRock 60 with ARB (controlled by RCR) and Dynatrac hubs - (similar) https://www.dynatrac.com/axle-assemblies/prorock-60-axle.html
Rear Dynatrac ProRock 60 with ARB (controlled by RCR) - (similar) https://www.dynatrac.com/axle-assemblies/prorock-60-axle.html
Front Aluminess bumper with Derale 65840 transmission cooler + thermostat + fan controller and Espar coolant heater inside the storage area - https://www.aluminess.com/ford/ford-vans-1992-2007/front-bumper/ + https://derale.com/product-footer/fluid-coolers/remote-mount-cooers/hi-flow-racing/65840-detail
Rear Aluminess bumper with spare tire mount on drivers side (with Overland Gear Guy tire bag) and Aluminess box on passenger side (with tire table + folding steps + Jones Mfg tool holder) - https://www.aluminess.com/ford/ford-vans-1992-2007/ford-van-92-07-rear-bumper/
ATS aluminum nerf bars
Two Fiamma F45s 11-foot awnings mounted with Ray’s custom brackets - https://pantherrvproducts.com/fiamm...g-3-5m-116-deep-black-case-royal-grey-fabric/
ExtremeAire compressor (controlled by RCR) feeding a Vixen air tank
Rear Deaver leaf springs in 2021 (original Old Man Emu front leaf springs)
Vantage Optics headlights + turn signals - https://www.vantageoptics.com/shop/...D-Projector-Retrofit-Headlight-Kit-p102409582
Battleborn 270AH monster battery in fall 2022 - https://battlebornbatteries.com/product/270ah-12v-lifepo4-deep-cycle-gc3-battery/
Two Panasonic VBHN340SA17 340W panels each feeding a Victron SmartSolar 100/30 MPPT controller that are connected to the Battleborn battery (have two of each for redundancy)
Mastervolt 12-12/50a DC-DC charger - https://www.mastervolt.com/products/mac-plus-serie/mac-plus-12-12-50/
Dual Odyssey group 65’s under the passenger door with upgraded 4/0 Ancor wiring to interior and engine - https://www.odysseybatteries.com/odyssey/pc1750.html
Switch-Pros RCR 12-switch controller
Espar D2L air heater mounted behind barn doors and controlled by an Espar pro controller - https://www.heatso.com/espar-d2l-heater-kit-with-pro-controller-12v-2kw/
Espar D5E coolant heater controlled by an Espar EasyStart controller with Espar Remote+ - https://cabcomfortdirect.com/collec...espar-hydronic-iii-d5e-kit-w-easy-start-timer
Dynamat & ThermoTec sound deadener applied to as many metal surfaces as possible (walls + doors + anywhere that was accessible behind the front seats)
Havelock wool stuffed everywhere – walls + doors + anywhere that was accessible rearward of the front seats)
Extruded aluminum interior with cross rails for a ~79” x 72” sleeping platform with two foam pads
Two sets of L track in the floor for adaptable seat locations (the existing SMB flooring was left in place during install)
Two Sienna recliner seats on Unwin seat lockers and a third seat on Unwin seat lockers
Three Overland Gear Guy camper van seat organizers
Pioneer double din radio (controlled by the RCR) with front and rear cameras.
Weboost OTR mounted and controlled by the RCR
Tecniq underbody marker lights controlled by the RCR
Engine hi-idle controlled by the RCR
Redarc brake controller
Davies Craig PC0500 fan controller for the Derale 65840 engine oil cooler - https://derale.com/product-footer/fluid-coolers/remote-mount-cooers/hi-flow-racing/65840-detail
3m auto security film installed on all windows
There is a SmartPlug on the rear bumper with wiring to the inside in case someone wants to connect to a inverter.
A lot of brand new spare parts - enough to fill an extra large roughneck container.
And various parts we've removed and kept in case the next owner wanted them (sun visors, air intake, fenders, etc.)
Here's how the van looked in 2018:
Here's how the van looks now (more photos here -https://imgur.com/a/RWAujz5 ) - will post more photos in additional posts:
photo showing a seat configuration with the three seats inline and the foam mats bungied to the wall.
The front window of the poptop
The lower sleeping platform - 3 year old for size reference (24" between the foam and the ceiling)
Two Sienna seats located in front of the lower sleeping platform
Poptop fully raised - a lot of room up here
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