Editor’s note: This vehicle was sold while I was formatting this article.
If your family road trips were anything like mine, you were probably crammed into the back seat of a tiny car, a stack of pillows designating your personal space from your sibling’s, with minimal legroom amongst a plethora of reading materials, Five Alive juice boxes, and coloring books. On the flip side, the Swain Family (two adults and two teenagers) just completed a 27,000-mile trip through 32 states in this 2018 International 7300 4WD Expedition Truck and did so in comfort, style, and spaciousness.
Accessed via a flexible pass-through, the four-season living unit is well-thought-out with space for an induction cooktop, custom bamboo cabinetry, and two 78-liter ARB fridge freezer units. With full-time living in mind, the build includes ample water capacity, battery power, solar and electrical components, and storage space to keep a family of four comfortable while also enjoying extended off-grid adventures. Hovering around the cost of a brand-new RV, this International 7300 offers something significantly more unique and off-pavement capable.
From Tim:
“When we set out for full-time travel, the four of us brought everything we could want for all four seasons: four e-bikes, two paddleboards, a two-person kayak, wet suits, winter gear, backpacks, tents, lawn chairs. If you want to bring everything, this rig has you covered.
The rig is based on a commercially available International 7300 SFA 4WD that keeps up with the other trucks on the highway and holds its own on the backroads. It has been a great truck with parts, tires, and service readily available. The vehicle itself is registered as a motorhome and is straightforward to operate. We loved everything about it, but our children want to complete high school in person, so we are selling in order to make that happen. This rig is now available and ready for your next adventure.”
Specifications:
2008 International WorkStar 7300 SFA 4WD
Cab and Chassis
- Factory four-wheel drive system
- Maxxforce DT466 engine
- 5-speed Allison 2500 rugged duty service automatic transmission
- 2-speed transfer case
- Leaf spring suspension with front TTM linked air ride suspension assist system and new shocks
- Anti-lock air brakes with automatic slack adjusters
- New General Grabber OA WB 425/65r22.5 tires on aluminum Accuride wheels (spare tire included)
- 50-gallon main diesel tank with additional 20-gallon Wavian can reserves
- Air Ride cab equipped with two fully adjustable air ride seats
- Cruise control, idle rpm control, and cold ambient protection system
- Five 12-volt and five USB power ports in cab
- Ram mounts in cab for communication and navigation
- Flexible step-through from cab to living habitat (lockable)
- Four exterior cameras with large multifunctional monitor in dash
- Five adjustable cup holders
- 360-degree exterior lighting with wireless Bluetooth controls
- Rear-mounted Ramsey 9,000-pound winch with 20,000-pound synthetic rope and snatch block
- Rear motorcycle and bicycle lift with 400-pound payload
Living Unit – Technical
- Total Composites fiberglass composite foam sandwich panel and extrusion
- Rail-on-rail articulating torsion-free subframe
- EuroVision awning
- LED Lighting throughout
- 12VDC, USB, and 120VAC receptacles available throughout habitat living areas
- Dual-band 700MHz 4G LTE cellular data booster, cab-top mounted omnidirectional antenna
- DC digital switch panel for pumps and lighting with wireless Bluetooth controls
- Frost Free 105 gallons freshwater (three 35-gallon electronically selectable tanks)
- SeeLevel II tank monitoring system
- Three-stage fresh tank pre-filter system (sediment, carbon, carbon block)
- Three-stage drinking water filter train
- Point Source electric hot water system
- Frost Free 25-gallon graywater tank
- Exterior freshwater connection
- Four 300Ah 12-volt lithium batteries
- Six 330-watt Panasonic solar PV panels (1,980 watts total wired in parallel)
- Alternator interconnect system
- Two Magnum Dimensions solar PT-100s MPPT charge controllers
- Magnum Dimensions MSH3012 pure sine 3,000-watt hybrid inverter, 120VAC
- Magnum Energy advanced remote control
- Marine-grade electrical components (BlueSeas distribution panel, battery isolation, breakers, bus bars, fuses, etc.)
- 9,000 btu mini-split heat pump, air conditioning, and heat
- Diesel cabin air heater
- Exterior 15A 120VAC outlet
Living Unit – Convenience
- Kitchen equipped with large 30-inch convection microwave oven, exterior ventilation, and induction cooktop
- Two energy-efficient 78-liter ARB fridge freezers
- Stainless countertop, deep integrated kitchen sink with fresh and filtered drinking water tap
- Compartment pre-wired and plumbed for washer/dryer combo (washer/dryer not included)
- Ample storage throughout – underbody, garage, cab roof, and living area interior
- 6-person dinette (electrically converts to a two-person queen bed with reading light)
- Two twin bunk beds (30×78), each with privacy curtains, reading lights, and windows
- Separate ventilated shower cell with inner retractable door and European-style mixing valve for optimum temperature and pressure control
- Private bathroom with mirror, GFCI 120VAC, filtered water bamboo sink, Nature’s Head composting toilet, and power ventilation
- Two non-DOT belted adjustable swivel recliner seats with convenience lighting
- Sliding bamboo privacy door between the two sleeping compartments
- Illuminated garage area fitted with l-track for secure stowage, straps included
Extras
- Tire changing equipment (12-ton jack, lug nut torque multiplier set, two 30-inch tire irons, bead lube, etc.)
- Air hose and chuck for the 13.2 CFM onboard air compressor
- Grease gun and quick lock coupler
- 42,500-pound snatch strap and shackles (4 inches x 3 feet)
- 30,000-pound winch strap/tree saver (8 feet)
- Four waffle board style recovery ladders
This International 7300 is listed for $215,000 and is currently located in St. George, Utah. Check out the full vehicle specs or contact Tim with questions/offers via redroveradventure@gmail.com or through the original Expedition Portal forum post here.
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