The E-350 4×4 is the most popular van on our forum, with recent examples including this 2006 Econoline, a 2006 with a Stahl Service Body and pop top, and a 2008 Sportsmobile. A “million-mile” motor, generous interior living space, and impressive capability are just some of the reasons this platform is so desirable for travel. Today’s 2003 Ford E-350 (314,000 miles) showcases a U-Joint Offroad 4×4 conversion, extensive aftermarket upgrades, and a well-equipped camper interior. With more opportunities than ever to work remotely, live-in rigs such as this have never been so popular. The ability to buy this rig at a competitive $34,000, live in it full-time (removing many of life’s overheads), earn a living while traveling, and then sell a few years later for the majority of what you paid makes this a great investment. If you’d like to learn more about this rugged 4WD van, check out builds from U-Joint Offroad Colorado, Primal Outdoors, and B Roll Offroad.
From the Seller:
“Our primary goal was to build a vehicle to support our project of traveling the US, collecting data and imagery of rock climbing areas. The design was intended to respect and repurpose the ‘ambulance’ systems wherever they were useful or just fun. We lived in this van full-time for 18 months in 2017-2018 and traveled to 49 US states and three Canadian provinces—over 40,000 miles. As rock climbers, having a 4WD van was a game-changer for accessing crags in the most remote parts of the country.”
2003 Ford E-350 Econoline 4×4
The E-350 is fitted with a 7.3-liter Power Stroke diesel that produces 260 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. A “million-mile” engine is matched with impressive capability thanks to a U-Joint Off-Road conversion that uprates the E-Series with 4WD, a 6-inch lift, high and low range, 4.10 axle gear ratio, front TrueTrac torsion-based limited-slip differential, Warn manual locking hubs, and more. Inside driver comforts include:
- Power steering, windows, and locks
- Upgraded center console
- Premium aftermarket audio with separate amp and powered subwoofer
- Uniden Pro510XL CB radio
- Cupholders
Distinguishing Features
- U-Joint Offroad 4×4 conversion
- Pro Comp Series 5001 wheels with Toyo Open Country A/TII tires
- AGM 125-amp-hour batteries (3), 400 watts Renogy solar, Renogy 40A MPPT charge controller, Fleet Power 1,000-watt inverter, and Ford’s “Ambulance Package” with dual 110-amp alternators
- Freshwater (20 gallons)
- Engel MB40V-D refrigerator
- weBoost LTE extender
- ARB awning
This 2003 Ford E-350 4×4 U-Joint Off Road is listed for $34,000 and is currently located in Bay Area, California. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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