When I first transitioned to life on the road, a big motivation was to escape rent and save money for experiences. However, in my excitement, I bought a 40-year-old Vanagon Syncro, which has cost me more than Buckingham Palace to run and maintain over the past decade. If you’re looking to travel, choosing a platform with a reputation for build quality and reliability pays. With this in mind, the F-250 is a great choice, especially when fitted with the legendary “million-mile” 7.3-liter Power Stroke motor. Subsequently, it’s a desirable choice on the forum. Recent examples include this 1997 with an Outfitter Caribou camper, 2002 with a Bowens custom flatbed and Aterra XL camper, and 2020 with a Northstar Liberty camper. Cue today’s 2000 Ford F-250 (169,000 miles), showcasing a plethora of premium upgrades and topped with a well-equipped Snugtop Outback camper shell. At just $15,800, this package represents impressive value and would serve as the ideal budget-friendly option for hitting the road and exploring. If you’d like a better idea of how this truck can be outfitted for travel, check out builds from EC Offroad, TY Fenwick, and The Fast Lane Truck. Alternatively, deep dive Expedition Portal’s features on F-250 builds from Jon Burtt and Basil Lynch.
From the Seller:
“We’re selling our complete overlanding setup (including the truck and gear) while we build a new rig. We built this F-250 to load up a couple weeks’ worth of gear and burrow deep into the toolies and stay there until the beer runs out. Buy this truck, fill the fridge, and you’re ready to go camping. The truck is set up [with] a very comfortable mattress in the back; we’ve always preferred this setup to RTT [since there is] faster camp setup/teardown, no drying out the RTT after a rainy trip, and wind is no big deal.”
2000 Ford F-250
The F-250 is fitted with a 7.3-liter Power Stroke diesel motor that, in stock form, delivers 260 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. An exceptionally long-lived engine is mated with all-terrain capability thanks to 4WD, an uprated and lifted suspension, Warn manual locking front hubs, a winch, and armor. Inside, these backcountry credentials are balanced with a well-equipped interior with driver comforts that include:
- Air-conditioning
- Cruise control
- Aftermarket stereo
- Power steering, windows, locks, and mirrors
- Center console with cupholders
Distinguishing Features
Please reference the original listing for full details. Below is a small selection of notable features.
- ARB Bull Bar and Smittybilt X20 winch
- Custom rear-seat-delete platform
- Snugtop Outback camper shell
- Ultraswing spare tire carrier
- Iceco VL45 fridge
- Viair 450P air compressor
- Overland Pros 4K Wraptor 270 awning
This 2000 Ford F-250 is listed for $15,800 and is currently located in Vashon, Washington State. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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