Looking for the Ultimate tow rig??
03-11-2007, 11:25 AM
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Looking for the Ultimate tow rig??
I'm thinking about selling my 2002 Excursion (Project Home-Ex) with the 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel. Now get all the bennifits of an RV w/o the loss in milage!
I have made many modifications to this vehicle to make it a part time (fully removable) RV! I am looking to either sell this vehicle as is with all my modifications or on its own and I will part everything out. At this point in time I am just looking to see if anyone would be interested in it as is before taking everything off. The reasoning I went with a 2wd is because it is a whole different front end and uses IFS. While IFS is a big problem on rigs that hit the rocks, it does much better on the road. Other reasons I chose a 2wd is the turning radius is much better, there is less weight and moving parts (ie better milage), the ride height is 3" lower (much easier to get in, this is not a small truck), lower insurance rates, and it drives much better than the 4wd with the solid axle up front.
I just checked KBB.com and they said $19,285 for excellent condition and$17,980 for one in "Good Condition". The shine on this truck is amazing. The place that I bought it from put some special wax on it that has a 6-8 (if not lifetime) warranty and it looks like you have waxed it each time you wash it. There are a couple scratches on the paint, but the paint is in great shape. The interior is about the same with some slight things but largely in great shape. Due to the fact that 7.3Ls are far more reliable than 6.0s and ones in good condition are becoming harder and harder to find I am fully confident I should be able to get close to the excellent rating for the truck on its own. I have put over $5,000 of modifications onto this rig and it has proven to function flawlessly on my cross country road trip I took last summer. If you are wanting the whole package, I am willing to let everything go for $22,000
Truck Stats:
2002 Ford Excursion Limited 2wd (every available option)
7.3L PowerStroke Diesel w Auto Transmission
115,000mi on the clock (Mostly Hiway)
Nothing but Rotella every 3-5k
Transmission Fluid replaced with full Synthetic
Brand new Duller A/T Revos (9-ply ready for towing including warranty)
Lifetime Alignments at any FireStone dealer (should be transferable)
New Steering Rack has less than 15k on it (replaced by stupid dealer trying to fix wobble that turned out to be associated with old tires)
Brakes done by dealer when replacing the steering rack
Has Factory Rear DvD Entertainment System w aux input
Factory Heated Extendable Towing Mirrors
Heated Front Seats
Truck Modifications:
4 Position DP-Tuner Chip (Stock, Tow, Econ, Race you can change on the fly)
XWheel compressor wheel (Prevents flutter in turbo when shifting under boost)
MBRP 4" Turbo-Back Exhaust w MBRP 5" Stainless Tip to keep EGTs down
Helwig Anti-Swaybar
True-Cool (Giant) Transmission Cooler
Gauges (Boost, EGT (Need to drill probe), and Trans temp)
Full Synthetic Fluids
Custom Light Bar
LightForce 240s (Linked file is a PDF)
Yakima Rack System w Farring
New Dual 1000amp Starting Batteries with warranty (done 1-07)
Brand new Tint by ProTint (best in area) 35% up front and 15% in the back
"Home Ex" Mods:
Switchable Quad Battery Setup by 12vGuy
2 Interstate Extreme Cycle GolfCart Batteries. During my 7week trip with medium usage I didn't have to recharge them once.
RAM Laptop Mount (fits any laptop)
SUV Tent
Custom Rear Box (fully removable)
Pull-Out 3 Burner Propane Cooking Stove
Hidden Xantrex XPower 1200w Inverter with 4 outlets & Remote switch
Room for single mattress with full storage in place, due to the way the windows extend outward it feels larger than a single when in place. *without two of the storage bins and if you relocate the spare tire there is room for a queen size mattress!
More storage than you could ever know what to do with...
For more pics of the "HomeEx" Buildup- Click Here
I have used this vehicle to tow a couple times and I will tell you this thing is designed for towing. One of those times was an impromptu delivering of BlackSheep on a U-Haul trailer plus all of the payload weight of my "HomeEx". The extra weight and extra drag of the massive Tacoma did hurt the acceleration a bit, but once at hiway speeds I couldn't even tell it was there. With a towing rating of 11,000lb from the factory and with a load leveling hitch and a brake controller many have towed 1,300lb without problems. I really love this truck, and am in no real hurry to sell it but its size is becoming to be a bit big for me because it is my current daily driver and I'm finding myself doing more and more around town driving. I would really like this rig to go to someone who will be able to use it the way I have designed it but if the interest isn't there then I'll be parting it out.
If you are interested in just parts, please hold out. When and if I decide to part the truck out I will start another thread specifically for that purpose. For right now I'm just trying to sell the vehicle. Thanks for reading!
I have made many modifications to this vehicle to make it a part time (fully removable) RV! I am looking to either sell this vehicle as is with all my modifications or on its own and I will part everything out. At this point in time I am just looking to see if anyone would be interested in it as is before taking everything off. The reasoning I went with a 2wd is because it is a whole different front end and uses IFS. While IFS is a big problem on rigs that hit the rocks, it does much better on the road. Other reasons I chose a 2wd is the turning radius is much better, there is less weight and moving parts (ie better milage), the ride height is 3" lower (much easier to get in, this is not a small truck), lower insurance rates, and it drives much better than the 4wd with the solid axle up front.
I just checked KBB.com and they said $19,285 for excellent condition and$17,980 for one in "Good Condition". The shine on this truck is amazing. The place that I bought it from put some special wax on it that has a 6-8 (if not lifetime) warranty and it looks like you have waxed it each time you wash it. There are a couple scratches on the paint, but the paint is in great shape. The interior is about the same with some slight things but largely in great shape. Due to the fact that 7.3Ls are far more reliable than 6.0s and ones in good condition are becoming harder and harder to find I am fully confident I should be able to get close to the excellent rating for the truck on its own. I have put over $5,000 of modifications onto this rig and it has proven to function flawlessly on my cross country road trip I took last summer. If you are wanting the whole package, I am willing to let everything go for $22,000
Truck Stats:
2002 Ford Excursion Limited 2wd (every available option)
7.3L PowerStroke Diesel w Auto Transmission
115,000mi on the clock (Mostly Hiway)
Nothing but Rotella every 3-5k
Transmission Fluid replaced with full Synthetic
Brand new Duller A/T Revos (9-ply ready for towing including warranty)
Lifetime Alignments at any FireStone dealer (should be transferable)
New Steering Rack has less than 15k on it (replaced by stupid dealer trying to fix wobble that turned out to be associated with old tires)
Brakes done by dealer when replacing the steering rack
Has Factory Rear DvD Entertainment System w aux input
Factory Heated Extendable Towing Mirrors
Heated Front Seats
Truck Modifications:
4 Position DP-Tuner Chip (Stock, Tow, Econ, Race you can change on the fly)
XWheel compressor wheel (Prevents flutter in turbo when shifting under boost)
MBRP 4" Turbo-Back Exhaust w MBRP 5" Stainless Tip to keep EGTs down
Helwig Anti-Swaybar
True-Cool (Giant) Transmission Cooler
Gauges (Boost, EGT (Need to drill probe), and Trans temp)
Full Synthetic Fluids
Custom Light Bar
LightForce 240s (Linked file is a PDF)
Yakima Rack System w Farring
New Dual 1000amp Starting Batteries with warranty (done 1-07)
Brand new Tint by ProTint (best in area) 35% up front and 15% in the back
"Home Ex" Mods:
Switchable Quad Battery Setup by 12vGuy
2 Interstate Extreme Cycle GolfCart Batteries. During my 7week trip with medium usage I didn't have to recharge them once.
RAM Laptop Mount (fits any laptop)
SUV Tent
Custom Rear Box (fully removable)
Pull-Out 3 Burner Propane Cooking Stove
Hidden Xantrex XPower 1200w Inverter with 4 outlets & Remote switch
Room for single mattress with full storage in place, due to the way the windows extend outward it feels larger than a single when in place. *without two of the storage bins and if you relocate the spare tire there is room for a queen size mattress!
More storage than you could ever know what to do with...
For more pics of the "HomeEx" Buildup- Click Here
I have used this vehicle to tow a couple times and I will tell you this thing is designed for towing. One of those times was an impromptu delivering of BlackSheep on a U-Haul trailer plus all of the payload weight of my "HomeEx". The extra weight and extra drag of the massive Tacoma did hurt the acceleration a bit, but once at hiway speeds I couldn't even tell it was there. With a towing rating of 11,000lb from the factory and with a load leveling hitch and a brake controller many have towed 1,300lb without problems. I really love this truck, and am in no real hurry to sell it but its size is becoming to be a bit big for me because it is my current daily driver and I'm finding myself doing more and more around town driving. I would really like this rig to go to someone who will be able to use it the way I have designed it but if the interest isn't there then I'll be parting it out.
If you are interested in just parts, please hold out. When and if I decide to part the truck out I will start another thread specifically for that purpose. For right now I'm just trying to sell the vehicle. Thanks for reading!
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03-11-2007, 12:24 PM
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not totally sure yet...
a buddy of mine invited me to come up to an auction and pick something out so it might be total impulse, but being 6ft8 and with the amount of hiway driving I do I'm thinking something not too exciting and more luxurious. I really like A8s, but don't really want to take that much of a risk as I would be looking at a medium-high milage one. I'm liking the idea of coming back to the toyota camp and getting a Lexus GS but I have yet to sit in one so we shal see...
a buddy of mine invited me to come up to an auction and pick something out so it might be total impulse, but being 6ft8 and with the amount of hiway driving I do I'm thinking something not too exciting and more luxurious. I really like A8s, but don't really want to take that much of a risk as I would be looking at a medium-high milage one. I'm liking the idea of coming back to the toyota camp and getting a Lexus GS but I have yet to sit in one so we shal see...
03-11-2007, 12:51 PM
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Well,
The truth of the matter is I don't really need to sell it, I started this ad as a feeler. Though, I will say that the main reason I'm considering it is because it is my daily driver and I have been starting to want something smaller. I really like this truck, and with the chip/exhaust it really makes it 100x easier to drive around town (mostly b/c of throttle response). I just don't see myself using it enough to make it worth me hauling around all that truck every day. If nobody wants to buy it as is, I will probably just keep it. After taking road trips with this rig you will not want to drive anything else. Trust me...
The truth of the matter is I don't really need to sell it, I started this ad as a feeler. Though, I will say that the main reason I'm considering it is because it is my daily driver and I have been starting to want something smaller. I really like this truck, and with the chip/exhaust it really makes it 100x easier to drive around town (mostly b/c of throttle response). I just don't see myself using it enough to make it worth me hauling around all that truck every day. If nobody wants to buy it as is, I will probably just keep it. After taking road trips with this rig you will not want to drive anything else. Trust me...
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03-18-2007, 12:19 PM
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After a crazy weekend of St. Patties festivities I have thought about it and I now will lower my asking price to you guys for $19,500 for everything. I also will have some more pics up soon including interior pics.
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Got some new pictures up. I'm going to be taking the decals off and giving the rig a full detail inside and out for the next couple days so these are just to give you an idea. I will have more detailed pictures up this week. Also, I currently have an after-market head-unit in but will be replacing it with the factory (in dash) 6 Disk changer.
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More info soon!
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Rival,
Sorry but the buyer is getting the whole shabang! I do HIGHLY recommend getting a set though. They are amazing lights, and the adjustable beams come in real handy.
Chris,
Its my roommate's 93, he just got a set of Destination MTs and it sure looks good doesn't it? I'll get some more pics when he comes back into town. We will probably be taking quite a few pics when I get my replacement for the Ex...
Sorry but the buyer is getting the whole shabang! I do HIGHLY recommend getting a set though. They are amazing lights, and the adjustable beams come in real handy.
Chris,
Its my roommate's 93, he just got a set of Destination MTs and it sure looks good doesn't it? I'll get some more pics when he comes back into town. We will probably be taking quite a few pics when I get my replacement for the Ex...
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SOLD!
Its now with another enthusiastic owner that will get good use out of it, I will miss it... PARTY BUS!! but it is time for something a bit different....
I'm BAAAAAAAAaack!!
Its now with another enthusiastic owner that will get good use out of it, I will miss it... PARTY BUS!! but it is time for something a bit different....
I'm BAAAAAAAAaack!!
