La Aduana: Not Your Average 2004 Sportsmobile

A white overlander camper van with a raised roof and off-road tires is parked on a paved lot. The van has large windows, a custom front bumper, and is surrounded by trees and buildings in the background.

It many not seem all that unusual from the outside, but this is probably the most interesting Sportsmobile we’ve seen in a looong time. A 2004 EB/E-350 4×4, this van only has 59,000 miles on the odometer and appears to have been loyally maintained and cared for. The 6.0 liter V8 Diesel is a highly desirable power plant for these vans and it does include a few extras the typical overlander would appreciate. The heavy duty bumper is paired to on-board air, and a rear jerry can rack. So far nothing too unusual, right? Well, read on….

Surprise! I bet you didn’t expect that interior, did you? To each their own, but it does look a little bit like something Willy Wonka and a troop of Teletubbies would absolutely love. If nothing else, it’s fantastically creative and a perfect antidote for beige.

 

Interior of a colorful overland camper van with orange cushioned seating, blue pillows, a small kitchen area with sink and stove, and green carpeted floor. White curtains line the windows, and bright natural light fills the space.

A white overlanding camper van with a raised roof and rugged front bumper is parked on a paved lot, surrounded by other vans under a cloudy sky.

 

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Christophe Noel is a journalist from Prescott, Arizona. Born into a family of backcountry enthusiasts, Christophe grew up backpacking the mountains and deserts of the American West. An avid cyclist and bikepacker, he also has a passion for motorcycles, travel, food and overlanding.