As someone who has endured three engine failures in three years, I can’t stress enough the importance of choosing a vehicle with a dependable motor and drivetrain. The reliability of Ford’s 7.3-liter Power Stroke diesel, as fitted to today’s F-350, is legendary, with many well-maintained examples exceeding 1,000,000 miles. Sure, it’s not the most powerful or economical, but these are minor considerations when you consider its immense lifespan. If you’d like a better idea of how this platform performs as a rolling home, check out this unique and capable build from Truck House Life. Today’s 2001 F-350 Lariat has covered 128,783 miles and features a plethora of tasteful upgrades and is topped with a well-equipped Alaskan camper. The F-350 is also highly customizable thanks to excellent aftermarket support, which means it can be transformed from a cross-country tourer into a legitimate backcountry crawler (as demonstrated by this build shared by Blue Ridge Overland Gear).
From the Seller:
“I’m willing to separate the truck and camper but would prefer to sell as a package. The F-350 spent most of its life in Arizona (I bought it in Yuma from the original owner), and it has no rust. I have some service records along with the original window sticker. The camper fully loaded averages around 12 mpg at 75 mph.”
2001 Ford F-350 Lariat
The F-350 is fitted with the bulletproof 7.3-liter Power Stroke motor that produces 215 horsepower and 425 pound-feet of torque (some examples were uprated from the factory to 225 horsepower and 500 pound-feet of torque). A long-lived motor is mated with excellent backcountry capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, aftermarket suspension, skid plates, and more. Inside today’s offering is well-equipped thanks to the optional Lariat package, which includes the following driver comforts:
- Upgraded stereo and speakers
- Cruise control
- Air-conditioning
- Center console
- Leather seats
Distinguishing Features
- XD wheels with Nitto all-terrain tires
- Bilstein 5100 shocks and Firestone rear differential airbags
- 2002 Alaskan pop-top camper with aluminum flatbed and custom underside toolboxes
- Freshwater, 27 gallons
- Propane furnace and water heater
- Norcold fridge
- Rooftop air-conditioning
This 2001 Ford F-350 Lariat with an Alaskan Camper is listed for $60,000 and is currently located in North Carolina. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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