Today’s build is the perfect confluence of old and new. A low-mileage 2002 Ford F-250 4×4 (97,393 miles) with the legendary 7.3-liter Power Stroke diesel is matched with a premium Bowen Customs flatbed and topped with an exceptionally well-equipped 2023 Aterra XL camper. It provides proven mechanical longevity alongside modern-day interior refinement, technology, and comfort. The F-250 is a firm favorite with the overlanding community with recent features including this 2000, 2000 with a Scout Kenai, and 2012 with a Hallmark camper. It was also the platform of choice for Jon Burtt and Expedition Portal contributor and owner of Basil’s Garage, Basil Lynch, who lived full-time in his legendary 2000 Ford F-250 camper “Bruce” for two years (detailed rig walkthrough on the Diesel Power Products YouTube).
From the Seller:
“A heavy-duty 4WD overlanding rig made for long-distance off-road adventures. Keep it as-is with one of the most reliable trucks ever made, or put the camper on your own truck, make some cash selling this one, and hit the road. Hard to find 2023 AT Overland Aterra XL Flatbed Truck Camper (serial XLF23016) on a Colorado-made Bowen Customs Overland aluminum flatbed with a large storage garage behind the crew cab. The low-mileage pickup has less than 100,000 original miles on it. It was garaged before I bought it, and I have full maintenance receipts from regular work at Bodacious Diesel in Golden, Colorado, after I purchased it.”
2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4×4
The F-250 is powered by a 7.3-liter Power Stroke diesel that produces 260 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. An exceptionally long-lived motor is matched with excellent backcountry performance courtesy of 4WD, high and low range, manual locking front hubs, armor, and more. Inside, the Ford balances these rugged features with driver comforts that include:
- Aftermarket premium Kenwood head unit with backup camera
- Power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors
- Weathertech floor liners and windshield and window deflectors
- Ceramic window tint
- Air-conditioning
Distinguishing Features
The modifications are extensive; please see the original post for full details. Here are just a handful of notable inclusions:
- Bowens Customs aluminum flatbed with Aterra XL Flatbed Truck Camper
- Lithium 105-amp-hour battery(2), 400 watts of solar, Redarc inverter, Starlink WiFi satellite internet kit, and National Luna 40-amp DC/DC charging system with integrated MPPT solar controller
- Truma Varioheat heater and DC 12-volt split 6,000-BTU air conditioner
- Freshwater (30 gallons), AquaGo on-demand hot water
- Rhino Warlord wheels on Bridgestone Dueler Revo 3 A/T tires
- ARB air compressor
- National Luna 90-liter dual-zone fridge/freezer
This 2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty 4×4 w/ Bowens Customs flatbed and 2023 Aterra XL Flatbed camper is listed for $130,000 (or camper for $87,500 OBO) and is currently located in Leadville, Colorado. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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