The right amount of everything.
The majority of overlanding vehicles are designed to bring all the comforts of home to the wilderness. Scott, from Expedition Portal, has a vehicle that can be used anywhere and is looking to sell it.
The rig’s support vehicle is a Ford F550 with a 6.8-liter V10 motor that puts its power down on all four wheels. Although the information is not complete, it is clear that the owner wanted a compact vehicle with enough power to go anywhere.
It would be foolish to assume that the interior is small. But thanks to the pop out roof, it is anything but. Scott and his family can stretch out with ample space. The pop-top allows for nearly seven feet of standing space while keeping the vehicle at a height of less than 10 feet. The party part of this build is the articulating third-wall that opens up the space to fresh air at the touch of a button.
Scott said that Scott’s favorite feature is the articulating wall. “I lower it each morning while everyone is still asleep so we can enjoy the early morning views.”
He wanted it to offer comfort and reliability. All major systems are powered by solar energy and each has its own backup, giving you complete peace of mind while out in the country. The vehicle has two induction stovetops and an electric barbecue, as well as a dual fuel water heater. It’s not Gordon Ramsay, but it is certainly luxurious for overlanding vehicles.
Its electrical capabilities allow it to stay put for quite some time. The truck can store 70 gallons fuel, 40 gallons gray water and 100 gallons fresh water. There are 1,300 watts available from solar power. These can be used immediately or fed to an 800 am hour battery array. An auxiliary alternator connects to the truck’s engine to act as a generator. The mini-split AC conditioner onboard the truck can heat or cool interiors almost indefinitely. It draws only 350 watts.
Scott is currently located in Southern California. His overland build costs $225,000 (EUR191,056). This beast is clearly well-designed down to the millimeter. It took five years to build.