The F-250 is a popular full size for overlanding with recent offerings including this 1993 Service Body w/ 1973 Alaskan camper, a 2021 Lariat w/ OEV Aluma Tray w/ OEV Hudson Bay Edition camper, and a 2024 Super Duty XL w/ Bison Overland camper. With a choice of powerful and durable motors, functional interiors, 4WD capability, and generous payload and towing capacity it’s not hard to see why this platform is a desirable travel companion. It was for these reasons and more that the Tremor variant was awarded Editors Choice in Overland Journal’s Full Size Truck of the Year with publisher Scott Brady stating, “it delivers on everything we need a full-size truck to be: capable and durable, with the payload to haul any reasonable overland load or camper.” Cue today’s “rust-free” 2011 Ford F-250 4×4 (155,500 miles), which incorporates tasteful upgrades and is topped with a well-appointed Phoenix Pulse pop-top camper. At just $24,000 this rig represents excellent value for a full-size package and would serve as the ideal budget-friendly turn-key rig to hit the road this upcoming season. Whether exploring at home or abroad the F-250 is a great option as showcased by drool-worthy builds from John Burtt, Roaming Lost, and Ty Fenwick.
From the Seller:
“Only selling as a combo at this time. An excellent combination of versatility and usefulness. With some practice, the camper can be removed from the truck in 20 minutes and be ready for work duties. The camper is lightweight and honestly, the truck rides better with it on. Similar to Four Wheel Campers the Phoenix campers are also built with a fully welded aluminum box frame that’s designed to handle the stress of off-roading. It’s also the same size as a FWC Hawk model (6-6.5-foot bed) with an arguably better floor plan.”
2011 Ford F-250 4×4
The F-250 is fitted with a 6.2 liter V8 that produces 385 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. A dependable motor is matched with 4WD, high and low range, uprated suspension, and a rear locking differential. These rugged backcountry credentials are balanced with a well-equipped interior with driver comforts that include:
- Powered, heated, and cooled leather seats
- Air conditioning
- Reverse sensors
- Premium audio
- Front-facing camera
Distinguishing Features
- Aluminum wheels with Patagonia Milestar XT E tires
- Fox Adventure Series shocks
- Phoenix Pulse slide-in pop-up camper
- Renogy 100-amp-hour lithium battery, Victron Orion charger and BMV-712 smart gauge, and Progressive Dynamics converter
- Propane furnace and 20-pound propane tank
- Dometic fridge
- Freshwater, 15 gallons
This 2011 Ford F-250 with a Phoenix Pulse camper is listed for $24,000 and is currently located in Blanca, Colorado. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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