2001 Ford E-350 Shuttle Bus → Off-Grid RV Conversion
V10 • 110,000 miles • 800W Solar • Queen Bed • Shower • Fully Insulated • Tons of Storage
Why you’ll love it
Charming, boho-style build with real wood paneling, fully insulated for year-round comfort, great headroom (no ducking if you’re under 6’5”), and a dialed power system for true off-grid living.
Basics
- Engine/Miles: Triton V10, 110k miles
- Recent maintenance: Brand-new battery, new spark plugs, and new tires
- Climate: Front & rear A/C keep it cool in summer
- About 25 feet long bumper to bumper and 7’9” Wide
Interior & Sleep
- Warm, wood-lined interior with accents, fully insulated with foam insulation in the walls and ceiling and 1 inch foam boards under the floorboards.
- Waterproof vinyl floors
- Queen-size bed + small daybed/lounge
- Storage for days: 3 overhead cabinets, full-height upper/lower cabinets, under-bed and under-sink compartments
Kitchen & Water
- Rustic sink fed by a refillable 7-gal fresh tank
- Small shower (shower head is not yet connected to the water source, but all piping is in place and ready for a quick hookup)
- 18.5-gallon grey water tank mounted underneath (sink & shower drain to grey tank)
Appliances
- Alpicool C50 47-qt (44.4L) 12V fridge/freezer with adjustable temp
- 32 inch Roku TV (Mounted)
- Mini electric Space Heater (800W/400W)
- Nuwave Flex Precision Induction Cooktop; 100°F to 500°F, 3 Wattage Settings 600, 900 & 1300 Watts
- Nostalgia 3-in-1 Breakfast Station – Includes Coffee Maker, Non-Stick Griddle, and 4-Slice Toaster Oven – Versatile Breakfast Maker with Timer
Electrical & Solar (rock-solid Victron setup)
- Solar: Two 400W 12V panels (≈800W total)
- Battery bank: Three 12V 100Ah Smart LiFePO₄ batteries with heating pads for cold weather
- Charging:
- Victron MPPT 100/30 Bluetooth charge controller (solar)
- Victron Orion-TR Smart 12/12-30 isolated DC-DC (charges while driving)
- Victron Blue Smart Charger 12/20, 3-output (shore power)
- Inverters: Two Victron Phoenix 12/1200 pure-sine inverters
- Distribution/Protection: Victron Lynx Distributor 1000 DC, fuse box for 12V circuits, Victron Battery Switch
- Monitoring: Renogy smart Li battery monitor, Victron VE.Direct Smart Dongle (Bluetooth), Victron SmartShunt (Bluetooth)
Condition: Turn-key, comfy, and road-ready with recent maintenance and a dependable electrical system—perfect for weekend escapes or full-time vanlife.
Extras included: All components listed above.