I have a lot of appreciation for off-the-shelf overland builds, but it’s hard to beat the charm of one-of-one rigs. Each offering is as unique as the owner and often incorporates ingenious features not seen in mass-produced alternatives. Necessity is the mother of invention, so it’s hardly surprising that some of the best overlanding builds are conceived by adventurous travelers testing their vehicles and equipment in the wild. Cue today’s 1999 Ford Ranger (143,000 miles), which showcases a plethora of premium upgrades and a bespoke camper. This is not simply a proof of concept; it’s recently completed an epic journey from Canada to Chile and is now available in Peru for its next adventure. In a world where dialed overland rigs often fetch the best part of $100,000 this proven platform represents impressive value at $26,800.
From the Seller:
“Hi everyone. After a long journey from Canada to Chile, we are selling our Ford Ranger truck camper. It is currently in Peru, but we are more or less flexible on the location.”
1999 Ford Ranger Camper
The Ranger is fitted with a 4.0-liter V6 that produces 152 horsepower, 185 pound-feet of torque, and returns a combined 17 mpg. A dependable motor is matched with all-terrain capability thanks to 4WD, high and low range, an uprated suspension with Bilstein shocks, snorkel, BFGoodrich all-terrain tires, and more. Inside, the Ranger features the following driver comforts:
- Air-conditioning
- Power steering, windows, and locks
- Cupholders
- Stereo
- Center console
Distinguishing Features
- Freshwater (20 gallons) with filtration system and heater
- Lithium100-amp-hour battery, 350 watts of solar, 750-watt inverter, Victron MPPT controller
- Handheld showerhead for inside/outside and pop-up shower tent
- ARB compressor
- Awning and annex
- ActionTrax recovery boards, shovel, Hi-Lift jack
- Refrigerator, 50-liter
This 1999 Ford Ranger camper is listed for $26,800 and is currently located in Peru. Check the full vehicle specifications via the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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