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🚐 **For Sale: 2005 Sportsmobile 4x4 - New 6.0L Turbo Diesel, Fully Built Adventure Rig** 📍 *Located in Central California* 📸 *Tons of upgrades + maintenance records available* 🛞 *\~20,000 miles on NEW Ford diesel engine (chassis has 150,000 mi)* --- This is a 2005 Sportsmobile RB50 factory conversion from Sportsmobile West (now Field Van). It's a true CA van—never left the state—and I’m the second owner. I bought it directly from the original owner, who provided full maintenance records and over **\$200K in receipts**. Since then, I’ve done extensive work, both mechanical and cosmetic. When I first purchased it, I had Field Van do a complete inspection—anything they flagged was addressed. The van is in great shape with only minor cosmetic wear and everything working as it should. --- ### 🔧 **Major Mechanical Work** Done by Ford & Tommy’s Auto Diesel Mechanic: * **New Ford 6.0L turbo diesel engine** (\~25,000 miles, installed 4/30/22 at 124,561 mi) * New starter * New alternator * New airbag sensor * New vacuum pump * New hoses * Rear differential rebuilt and sealed * **Both rear axles replaced** * Rear pions replaced * New brakes, brake pads, and resurfaced rotors * New rear driveline and U-joints (all U-joints greased) --- ### ⚡️**Electrical + Power Upgrades** Done by South Swell Electrical: * Converted to **lithium ion battery system** * 200Ah Rich Solar (American-made) battery * Victron DC/DC charger * Victron MPPT auxiliary solar charger * **External solar port for portable panels** * AIMS lithium-compatible inverter/charger * **System charges while driving or on shore power** * Fully plug-and-play for permanent roof panels 💰 *(Over \$5,200 invested in this setup)* --- ### 🛋 **Interior Features** * Classic RB50 layout with removable 2-piece **penthouse bed** * Sleeps 4 (2 up top, 2 on bench/bed below) * Sink with fresh water tank * Grey water tank * Microwave * Older fridge (runs cold) * Porta Potty toilet * Electric start **propane furnace** * Swiveling driver & passenger seats * New Premier Pioneer stereo + true navigation * New backup camera * New security system & tracking * Pursuit stolen vehicle recovery GPS * Dual USB ports in dash * Custom weave floor mats throughout * Front and rear heat & A/C * Cruise control --- ### 🛞 **Exterior / Suspension / Overlanding Gear** * Sportsmobile Dynatrac 4x4 setup w/ Atlas transfer case * 6” lift with **Fox Performance 2.0 shocks** * New **35” Toyo RT tires** (including full-size spare) * 17” Method rims * On-board propane * On-board air compressor * Rear shower hose * **Banks Power Pack** * **Pop-top tent and bed** with new electric motor * Aluminess front bumper w/ **Warn winch** * Aluminess rear bumper with **custom upgrades and reinforcement** * Aluminess ladder * Aluminess surfboard racks (*not currently on the van*) * **Owl aluminum rear bumper storage box** * **Fiama 10’ awning** with new Z brackets included *(Awning is currently off the van and needs \~\$150 in parts to repair)* --- ### 📎 **Extras Included** * Original Sportsmobile owner’s manual * Full maintenance records from both owners * Documentation of all upgrades and repairs --- ### 📌 **More Info** * Clean California title * Minor cosmetic flaws (expected for its age) * Everything works as it should * Well maintained: oil changes, fuel/air/breather filters all current * System fully inspected by Field Van at time of purchase
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