The Ford F-250 4×4 is a firm favorite amongst the overlanding community, with all iterations of this iconic truck being utilized for adventurous travel. A few recent overland-ready builds include a 2022 Lariat with the Tremor package, a 2001 FX4 with an aluminum flatbed and EarthCruiser GZL 300, and a 2000 with a Four Wheel Camper Hawk. Reliability, capability, generous payload, towing capacity, and parts availability are just some of the reasons these full-size trucks are such a popular choice. Today’s 1997 Ford F-250 HD 4×4 showcases a long list of tasteful upgrades and is topped with a well-equipped Alaskan camper. In fact, at $30,000, this rig represents impressive value when you consider the exterior modifications and that it has all the amenities to make it a comfortable four-season home. These include Battle Born lithium batteries, solar, generous water capacity, a heater, and much more. I also commend the seller for upgrading the original braking system to Power Stop front brakes and fitting Napa Heavy Duty Fleet rear drums to account for the build-out. Finally, it’s powered by the legendary 1,000,000-mile Power Stroke diesel, which is barely broken in at 240,000 miles. If you’d like a better idea of how this older generation F-250 performs in the backcountry, check out the field tests from TFLOffroad and Dillon Wenk.
From the Seller:
“This rig has been such a pleasure to own for the last nine years and has never left me stranded. I got it nearly stock from the original owner with 140,000 miles on it, and the drive train has been very solid, with only general maintenance required. Just last year, the original transmission finally started slipping at 235,000 miles, so it got treated to a rebuilt E4OD with an HD triple disk TC and drives and shifts better than ever. At the end of a long travel day, the Alaskan is a godsend to wind down in. Between the full oven, three-burner stove, and BBQ, you can cook just about anything you can dream up. The 200 amp-hours of Battleborn batteries and 200 watts of solar usually top up everything by 10 a.m.”
1997 Ford F-250 HD 4×4
The F-250 is powered by the legendary 7.3-liter Power Stroke diesel that, in stock form, produces 215 horsepower and 425 pound-feet of torque (higher output variants were available, and today’s offering has been upgraded). A reliable motor is matched with backcountry capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, 4.10 gears, a limited-slip rear differential, and more. Inside, the F-250 showcases the following driver comforts:
- Power steering, locks, and windows
- Aftermarket stereo and uprated speakers
- Air-conditioning
- Cruise control
- Wilson 5G cell booster
Distinguishing Features
- Alaskan camper
- Fox shocks with A1 Spring custom leaf springs
- Air compressor
- Battle Born lithium batteries (200 amp-hours), 200 watts of solar, Renogy 1000-watt inverter, and more
- Atwood furnace
- Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires
- Compressor fridge
This Ford F-250 HD 4×4 with an Alaskan Camper is listed for $30,000 and is currently located in the Bay Area, California. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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