2007 Chevy Express Sportsman/Off Grid Escape Van

I converted this van, and perfected it over three years living off grid. It is designed for extended periods of self-sufficiency.

No fancy woodwork or gadgets— this vehicle is all about functionality and weight control.

I would drive this another three years confident of no major issues. Selling with reluctance because  I have to go overseas.

There’s lots of built vans on the market, if you look into this subject closely you will see that most have a few very common build mistakes/bad space tradeoffs. This one has none.

If you’re an outdoorsman, off-grid enthusiast, or simply want a ready-to-go escape vehicle when the shit hits the fan, this is your vehicle.

Key Features:

Fully insulated with rigid foam and reflectix

100 amp hour Battle Born LifePo4 shore battery (January 2022), start and shore battery isolator, #2 welding wire connecting both batteries

200 watt solar charging with Victron charge controller

Honda EU2200 generator with 175 hours use with charger for battery charging in low sun conditions

30 amp service connection in rear, for generator and shore power

WeBoost cell/data signal booster system for remote areas with poor cell signal

47 quart and 20 quart refrigerator/freezers

Dry toilet system

21 gallons fresh water storage

Roll out bed comfortable for two people, pulls up to sofa

Two burner propane stove, 5 gallon tank. propane heater

Front and rear fire extinguishers, CO2/Fire alarm

Maxxair 2 way RV roof fan for ventilation in all conditions

10x10 Screen House with solid panels to turn it into a tent/wind shelter

Open concept storage for maximum space use efficiency

Yakima rooftop carrier

Two camp recliners, captain chair, table, awning, camo privacy netting with poles 10x30

Also Included:

two heavy duty extraction straps for pulling others or yourself out of mud

complete set of all wrenches, sockets, and tools to fix anything on the road

Swing-open hitch basket for generator, tools, bicycle, etc.

Mechanical:

225k miles, one owner before me, oil changes every 3k miles

I have only run it on Mobil 1 fully synthetic oil, no loss between changes each 3-5k miles

Transmission filter, fluid, and differential fluid changed every 40k miles, no leakage, perfect shifts

Newer front end (entire), brake rotors and pads, u-joint, alignment

KYB Gas-a-Just Monotube Shocks for on- and off-road use

Heater and A/C perfect

South Texas/Arizona vehicle, has never seen salt, no corrosion