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DIESEL CAMPER/RV/TOY HAULER/BUS

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2002 E-450 Toy Hauler with a 7.3 Turbo Diesel. We have been using this vehicle for the past 3 years to sell our automotive paint products at car shows.

The front half has been converted to a very comfortable living quarter that consists of a futon that makes into a very comfortable double bed with a single bed on top, enabling it to sleep three people. It also comes with a remote power generator and a 1000 watt invertor system that will power the electric auxiliary heater. It comes with a 22” flat screen color TV, DVD player and refrigerator, as well as lighting while you go down the road.

Then when you stop you can either plug into a 110 hook up or power the whole rig with the quiet 110 generator. This vehicle was in use from when it was new as an airport shuttle and then the last three years on the road for us going to automotive swap meets. This vehicle has 200,000 miles but has always had professional routine service so it is as dependable as a new one.

I would not hesitate to drive this vehicle to California and back with no issues. It has no oil or fluid leaks, lots of power and gets 13 to 15 MPG highway.

It has two ramps you can use to load a 4 wheeler, golf cart, or two motorcycles in the 8x8 ft cargo area in the rear. We also have the original wheel chair lift we removed that is available for purchase for an additional $300.00 that works perfect for 4 wheelers and motorcycles. It also has a class 2 hitch.

Condition as follows, HOT HEATER, COLD AIR, 3 BATTERIES ONLY ONE YEAR OLD, BRAKES RECENTLY CHANGED, REAR FOUR TIERS 50 T0 60% TREAD, FRONT TIERS NEW, NEW INJECTORS THIS YEAR, AS WELL AS NEW LIFETIME STARTER, BELTS, HOSES ALL NEW THIS YEAR, 15,000 MILES ON REBUILT TRANSMISSION LAST YEAR.

Bid with confidence this would be great for many uses. With the economy we are down sizing out fleet so this truck is selling at NO RESERVE AUCTION. If you are the last bidder you will own it.

Fly in and drive it home or we will deliver for $1.25 per mile (pre payment only)

$500.00 deposit within 24 hours……balance within 3 days.

Vehicle can be stored here up to 30 days at no charge,,,,,$25.00 per month thereafter.

Any questions please call Rob at 417-860-8950.

GOODLUCK AND HAPPY BIDING

***Special note: The shelving and folding tables pictured in the cargo area at the rear of the bus not included in sale and will be removed before picked up.

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