This Ford Transit-250 was purchased factory-new, delivered to Anchorage and over a period of a few months skillfully converted by Alaska Camper Van Conversions into this unique, sophisticated mobile living space. Several innovative design elements were proposed by the original owner, a friend of mine, and have since been incorporated in ACVC’s subsequent builds. Unlike a Sprinter-based camper, the Transit’s more upright walls provide more living and storage area, adding up to increased spaciousness and freedom of movement. As a vehicle, it drives and handles easily, no differently than a late-model full-size pickup truck, partly thanks to a Van Compass suspension kit, increasing height and ground clearance a couple inches while further optimizing ride quality. The Transit cab's large side windows and mirrors, tall windshield and high-mounted backup camera afford commanding, all-around visibility on congested urban streets, the open road, and in busy parking lots. The living space is sturdily constructed of welded and powder-coated aluminum in keeping with ACVC’s marine vessel construction heritage. The marine design philosophy extends to everything else as well—from insulation to electrical and plumbing systems, it’s a would-be oceangoing vessel for Prince William Sound or the Bering Sea—with just the hull substituted by a van body. The aesthetic is tastefully utilitarian and functionally elegant. • Camper Electrical System: —448 Ah deep-cycle batter...
2020 Ford Transit Class B RV for Rent in ANCHORAGE, Alaska Gallery
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