You’ve seen the EXPLORIST.life tutorials. You watched this van being painstakingly built on our YouTube channel. And now—for the first time—it’s available for sale.
This isn’t just another camper van. It’s the EXPLORIST.life show van—the one that’s been to trade shows across the country, showing off what’s possible when education meets craftsmanship in mobile electrical systems.
Here is the full van tour video:
❄️ Built for True 4-Season Adventure
While most camper vans are “3-season at best,” this one is engineered for winter. Bought and built in Ski Town USA – Steramboat Springs CO – every surface is insulated for warmth and heat retention for those snowy adventures:
- Lizard Skin Sound Deadening & Ceramic Thermal Insulation
- Arctic Tern Acrylic Insulated Windows with Blackout Shades
- Espar AS3-B2L Heater w/ Automatic Altitude Adjustment
- All water tanks & plumbing located in conditioned space
- The Bug Wall Insulated Bug Screens that act as a secondary insulation layer/draft stopper
- Heated 2x 270Ah Battle Born LiFePO₄ Batteries (540Ah total)
This van is truly ready for a winter road trip — from ski resorts to snow-covered backroads.
Winter not your jam? Everything that keeps the cold out in the winter will keep the air conditioning in for summertime adventures. You’ve got options!
📊 Vehicle Stats
- Year/Model: 2021 Ford Transit 350 Cargo Van
- Configuration: High Roof, Single Rear Wheel, AWD
- Mileage: 21,597 miles (99% highway miles from trade shows)
- Transmission: 10-Speed Automatic
- Engine: 3.5L EcoBoost Twin-Turbo V6
- 300 horsepower, 400 ft-lbs torque
- 3.73 limited-slip rear differential
- Color: Abyss Gray (dark gray)
⚙️ Factory & Optional Equipment
- GVWR Package: 9,500 lbs (max available for SRW)
- Dual 250A Alternators + Dual Starting Batteries
- Tow/Haul Mode with Trailer Wiring
- 31-Gallon Fuel Tank (extended range)
- Adaptive Cruise Control + Lane Assist
- Keyless Entry Pad
- Built-in Block Heater
- Two-Way Power Seats (swivel-ready)
- Fixed Rear Cargo Door Glass
- Wheel Well Liners
- Black Steel Wheels (now upgraded — see below)
- Fog Lamps, Overhead Shelf, Interior LED Lighting
- OEM 120V 400W Outlet, Auxiliary Fuse Panel
🛠️ Custom Modifications & Upfits
Comfort & Insulation
- Lizard Skin Sound Deadening & Ceramic Thermal Insulation
- 3M Thinsulate Thermal Insulation
- R-Zip Insulated Floor Panels
- Arctic Tern Acrylic Insulated Windows w/ Blackout Shades
- Nomadic DC Air Conditioner
- Maxxair Vent Fan
- Espar AS3-B2L Heater w/ Automatic Altitude Adjustment
- Sailrite Marine Woven Flooring
- Birch Walls w/ Black L-Track Throughout
- Swivel Seats
- Van Essentials Window Covers
- The Bug Wall Bug Screens w/ Insulated Covers
Plumbing & Living Systems
- 20 Gallon Freshwater Tank w/ Electric Heater (inside conditioned space)
- 7 Gallon Removable Grey Water Tank (inside conditioned space)
- 4-Season Ready: All tanks located in heated interior
- CompoCloset Composting Toilet
- Isotherm 2.3 cu.ft. Refrigerator/Freezer
- Induction Cooktop + Sink
- Full-Size Bed
Electrical System (Victron-Based)
Electrical systems are the core focus of EXPLORIST.life — it’s what we teach, what we support, and what our customers know us for. This van isn’t just wired to “get by.” It’s built as a showcase system, designed for efficiency, expandability, and ease of use. Every component was selected for reliability and backed by our extensive library of tutorials and support.
With over 1,000 watts of potential solar, massive heated lithium storage, and robust alternator charging, this van is ready for everything from ski-resort parking lots to remote boondocking.
- 30A Shore Power Connection
- 580W Roof-Mounted Solar (Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/30)
- 400W Ground Deploy Solar Included (expandable to 1000+W, Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250/60)
- Victron Cerbo GX Advanced Monitoring System
- Victron Multiplus 3kVA Inverter/Charger
- 700W Victron DC-DC Charging (Alternator)
- USB Outlets Throughout
- 120V AC Outlets Throughout
- Zoned & Dimmable Interior Lighting
This system is not only powerful, but it’s also documented step-by-step on YouTube — meaning the buyer gets not just the van, but also an instruction manual in video form and the reassurance that every wire and connection was done by the book.
Exterior Upgrades
- Unaka Gear Co Roof Rack
- Van Compass Stage 4 TOPO 2.0 2” Lift Kit w/ Falcon 3.3 SP2 Shocks
- Falken Wildpeak A/T 245/75/16 (Severe Snow Rated)
- Method Wheels
- Flatline Front Bumper Nudge Bar
- Flatline Van Co Exterior Rear Door Storage Box
Lighting (Diode Dynamics & Lightforce)
- SS3 Pro Yellow Bumper Fogs
- Stage Series 12” Amber Bars
- SS3 Pro White Ditch Lights
- SS5 White Sport Driving Lights
- Garmin PowerSwitch (controls all exterior lighting)
- Lightforce ROK9 LED Scene Lighting
Connectivity
- Weboost Cell Signal Booster
🌟 Why This Van is Special
This isn’t just a camper—it’s a rolling classroom, a fully functional showcase of the systems we teach and install. Every upgrade was chosen for durability, efficiency, and 4-season capability.
- Premium parts sourced directly from shop.explorist.life
- Maintained as a showpiece—always kept in top condition
- Documented build process you can watch step-by-step on YouTube
We couldn’t cut corners on this van even if we wanted to — the entire build is painstakingly documented across 12+ hours of YouTube tutorials. Every decision, every connection, every detail is on display for the world to see. And when hundreds of thousands of people are watching, you build it right (because if we’d cut corners, people wouldn’t be shy about calling us out. 🤣)
Want proof? Here’s the complete 12hr long complete build video so you can see, yourself, how we built it:
⚠️ What’s Wrong With It?
Although 20,000 miles is still pretty new, it is indeed used. The most notable ‘problem’ with it is a 4″ dent on the driver side behind the driver door caused by an event tent falling over and hitting the van. The paint damage is very minimal and the dent could be pulled out by a paintless dent repair technician if so desired. Aside from that, there is average wear and tear considering the mileage.
💰 Purchase Details
- Price: $150,000
- Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado
- Title: Clean & Clear
- VIN: 1FTBW2XG7MKA98928
This van is ready today for its next adventure — whether that’s chasing powder this winter, full-time vanlife, or becoming your turnkey mobile office.
📩 To purchase, please email support@explorist.life. Serious inquiries only.
