Van is detailed, now comes a new challenge

[Eldorado2k]

Ok so I finally detailed that big van I’ve been messing with for over a week and it came out pretty good. The exterior plastic trim looks better than new and IMO really makes the van pop.

I got out my 3” polisher and what I thought would be a couple of defects I could fix turned out to be a total of 12. Here’s an example of the type of scuffs & scratches that I was easily able to polish out with a bit of Meguiars Ultimate Compound.

Before:

After:

Here’s a few after shots.

I really like the way it looks from the rear with the big square tinted windows.

It’s a 20’ Ram ProMaster 3500 Extended body high roof camper van conversion. Inside it’s fully equipped with everything a person needs including:
-refrigerator/freezer
-H&C water sink
-induction burner
-queen size bed
-35” wall mounted flatscreen TV
-2 remote ceiling fans
-300w solar power
-inverter
-private built in shower & toilet
-dining table
-waterproof vinyl flooring
-blackout zippered cover separating front cabin + blackout covers for all windows
-35 gallon fresh water tank w/pump
-25 gallon gray tank under the van
-custom built cabinets & countertop
-overhead storage in the front cabin
-weathertech style factory floor in the front cabin
-battery monitor screen in kitchen
-several outlets + USB ports
-large “garage” storage area underneath the bed accessible via inside or the rear doors
-dimmable LED lighting + more
-fully detailed inside & out

-1 owner, California van, no rust, only 25k miles, runs great, always serviced including receipts.

The owner is overseas for the next 6 months and has left me in charge of the van and has given me the ok to sell it for a percentage of the sale price. I already have a price in mind, but what do you guys think the van should list for? $

 

[Big DaveBig Dave is verified member.]

Similar fully kitted out vans like that over here, and they're usually Mercedes Benz Sprinters, go for $150k - $200k brand new. Second hand, but like new with low mileage, go for $90k - $100k. So with a guesstimate of the conversion rate I'm going to say $65k - $75k. And if I'm embarrassingly wrong I'm blaming the dodgy conversion rate

It looks fantastic by the way, nice work.

 

[Klasse Act]

Similar fully kitted out vans like that over here, and they're usually Mercedes Benz Sprinters, go for $150k - $200k brand new. Second hand, but like new with low mileage, go for $90k - $100k. So with a guesstimate of the conversion rate I'm going to say $65k - $75k. And if I'm embarrassingly wrong I'm blaming the dodgy conversion rate

It looks fantastic by the way, nice work.

Yeah but it's a RAM though

Ric, you did a great job on that RAM, hope you make a tidy sum

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[Setec Astronomy]

Is the peacock included with the van? WTH?

That's a real apocalypse/off-grid special though. Great job.

 

[Rsurfer]

You buy it and you can go mobile . LOL

 

[Klasse Act]

Ric head east and come visit me, I'll take you to a great taco truck, my treat

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[Eldorado2k]

Similar fully kitted out vans like that over here, and they're usually Mercedes Benz Sprinters, go for $150k - $200k brand new. Second hand, but like new with low mileage, go for $90k - $100k. So with a guesstimate of the conversion rate I'm going to say $65k - $75k. And if I'm embarrassingly wrong I'm blaming the dodgy conversion rate

It looks fantastic by the way, nice work.

Wow, you nailed it pretty much spot on. It’s currently listed at 65k [originally 75k]

Another friend of his was in charge of listing it for the past few months but IMO the listing was flawed so that’s what’s driving my motivation to see if I can spark a flame and get it sold within 6 months.

That description in my post is kind of like a rough draft of what I’ve got planned and is night & day of the current description that it currently has. I also think my pictures will be a vast improvement.

My initial thought was to start at 75k however there’s 2 similar vans in the area that are very similar if not slightly better as far as custom features but are priced to sell and it wouldn’t make much sense to list it higher than them even though this one has a few thousand less miles on it.

Yeah but it's a RAM though

Ric, you did a great job on that RAM, hope you make a tidy sum

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Look at the positives.. It’s American and not import. [yes I know about Fiat, but regardless it’s nowhere near the high maintenance animal that the Sprinter vans I’ve heard about so it’s more budget friendly]

Plus it beats Ford Transit & Mercedes Sprinter in wheelbase & cargo room. It’s the biggest & widest of the 3.

Is the peacock included with the van? WTH?

That's a real apocalypse/off-grid special though. Great job.

No, but you best believe I took advantage of him happening to be walking by as I was taking my pictures. Between the bright California sun, beautiful blue sky, the fresh detail, and that exotic peacock posing for the pictures I’m confident it added at least 5k to the price.lol.

I might even ceramic coat it. Only reason I haven’t yet is because it really needs to get clayed and I wasn’t about to dedicate that much time for that this past weekend.

You buy it and you can go mobile . LOL

I hadn’t even thought about that! Lol.

But there’s way too much in it for that to be realistic.. I’d be better off getting a bare bones version.

 

[Klasse Act]

I drive a 2024 RAM Pro Master for my job and if I'm honest, I prefer my old Ford Transit because it drives better. That said, the tech is better but the Transit was a 2018, has adaptive cruise control, pretty cool feature!

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[Eldorado2k]

Ric head east and come visit me, I'll take you to a great taco truck, my treat

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Dude, tacos don’t get any better than here in Los Angeles. Well actually they do if you really want them even better they’re about 2hrs. away across the border in Tijuana or Rosarito Mexico. They got tacos over there that you’ll remember for the rest of your life! I can still taste them now…

They even let you pour your own sour cream & salsa out of bottles that have tops similar to HD Speed if HD Speed had proper turn open & close tops.

Like the ones on Frenchs mustard but in the shape of the Megs plastic bottles. Trust me when you’ve had about 12 beers it makes all the difference in the world.lol.

 

[Eldorado2k]

I drive a 2024 RAM Pro Master for my job and if I'm honest, I prefer my old Ford Transit because it drives better. That said, the tech is better but the Transit was a 2018, has adaptive cruise control, pretty cool feature!

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Is the Ram you drive extended length & high roof? What about the old Ford Transit?
From what it looks like it seems the Transit sits lower to the ground than the Ram? I also hear alot of people complain about the way the driver seat is a bit high in the Ram.

 

[Klasse Act]

Is the Ram you drive extended length & high roof? What about the old Ford Transit?
From what it looks like it seems the Transit sits lower to the ground than the Ram? I also hear alot of people complain about the way the driver seat is a bit high in the Ram.

It's the longer wheelbase and higher roof but it's doesn't have that extended rear like that camper van does. My old transit was standard wheelbase and roof which was great because I could run it through my touch-free wash when I wanted to

Because of the higher roof, on windy days and fwd it doesn't feel as secure

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[Klasse Act]

Dude, tacos don’t get any better than here in Los Angeles. Well actually they do if you really want them even better they’re about 2hrs. away across the border in Tijuana or Rosarito Mexico. They got tacos over there that you’ll remember for the rest of your life! I can still taste them now…

They even let you pour your own sour cream & salsa out of bottles that have tops similar to HD Speed if HD Speed had proper turn open & close tops.

Like the ones on Frenchs mustard but in the shape of the Megs plastic bottles. Trust me when you’ve had about 12 beers it makes all the difference in the world.lol.

The homeland has to be best! We went to Cancun back in 2017 and I had tacos at this little place with no windows, just shutters and it was off the main road through a forest, so your right when you say you remember them for the rest of your life...they were awesome and the Verde sauce was NO JOKE! A Mexican guy in our group from Chicago put alot on and turned red, he was laughed at by out tour guide

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[JDGolden]

That is a cool ass van! Props to Dave for the price guess.

I’m in for Tacos.


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[Klasse Act]

That is a cool ass van! Props to Dave for the price guess.

I’m in for Tacos.


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Come out to Chicago, lunch is on me

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[Setec Astronomy]

A Mexican guy in our group from Chicago put alot on and turned red, he was laughed at by out tour guide

You're reminding me of lunchtime at work many years ago, and a few guys were having a whose is bigger...er, I mean who could eat the most hot peppers out of the Chinese food or something, the guy with the biggest (number of hot peppers) shortly after lunch had an "allergy attack" and had to go home early.

 

[Klasse Act]

You're reminding me of lunchtime at work many years ago, and a few guys were having a whose is bigger...er, I mean who could eat the most hot peppers out of the Chinese food or something, the guy with the biggest (number of hot peppers) shortly after lunch had an "allergy attack" and had to go home early.

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[Desertnate]

Nothing to offer in the main discussion, but what is that classic car in the background of the third "after" shot? Looks like it's about two houses down from you. Beautiful car.

Oh...and the van looks great too!

 

[Eldorado2k]

Nothing to offer in the main discussion, but what is that classic car in the background of the third "after" shot? Looks like it's about two houses down from you. Beautiful car.

Oh...and the van looks great too!

It’s the neighbors 1946 Chevy Fleetline.