Mountain Bluebird the Overlanding Camper Van to be on display at Overland Expo Pacific Northwest!
Updated: Oct 18, 2022
The full featured, overlanding camper van with hydronic heating, the best bike garage that supports up to six bikes with wheels on, recovery points and winch, compressed air system, trail armor including rock sliders and skid plates, electrically lifting queen bed, large roof deck and slide out rear deck and so much more will be on display as a showcase overlanding camping vehicle at Overland Expo Pacific Northwest July 8th thru 11th in Redmond, Oregon. #overlandexpoPNW
Come visit with me and I'll give you a full tour of MountainBluebird the overlanding camper van as well as see other great expedition vehicles and campers at Overland Expo.
Here is a summary of the many, many features of this amazing custom-built expedition camper:
Fully Factory Optioned four-wheel drive with push-button low-range
Heated windscreen, heated front seats on factory swivels, auto-on HID headlights, fog lights, auto-wipers and nearly every possible factory option, additional air bags and safety systems
4-wheel drive with low-range; push-button selectable
Factory D5 hydronic engine heater and auxiliary heater connections, variable idle control
Factory auxiliary battery, powers stereo and exterior lighting keeping dedicated starter battery
Heated rear windows with wipers; trailer wiring and hitch
Full Featured Four Passenger long-distance remote travels in comfort
Carries four passengers in front-facing three-point seat belted comfort seats
AC and DC/USB power ports accessible from any location (over 20 plugs for each)
No wood to rot or steel to rust all-aluminum & HDPE cabinetry bolted to twelve factory floor anchors
All marine-grade materials for wall panels, coverings, insulation, cabinetry, electronics…
Super insulated for noise and thermal comfort, including front cabin with all dash panels and flooring removed and several layers and types of insulation added
Carries four to six bikes inside with wheels on, easy roll in and out, skis or watercraft while containing mud & water within bike tray/500#-capable five-foot slide out rear deck
Queen bed that is always ready and electrically raises and lowers to optimize cargo area
Systems support two people for weeks of unsupported travels, including hot showers, food, drinking water, energy, etc. Have completed extended travels for three weeks without water or food replenishment and ability to drive >800 miles per fill-up
Automatic charging from sun or van motor with single fuel management
Lots of storage spaces for clothing, food, kitchen supplies, bikes, etc.
Walls made of lightweight and strong plastic panels and vehicle specific insulation prevent absorption of odors and water, reduce thermal and noise transfer, and are self-extinguishing fire-safe materials
Installed two CR Lawrence vent windows and MaxxFan
The “House” insulated for all extremes, built to endure any extreme
Three layers of different insulation on walls, floor and ceiling for super-insulated shell that has very minimal connections to exterior walls
MaxxFan 7500 10-speed push/pull and auto on by temp w/remote and shade w/LEDs
Slide-out table for outside cooking, dinning or drinks
Queen bed that raises and lowers 36” electronically and self-levels to provide additional garage head room height or comfort while adjusting to pre-programmed heights based upon items in bike garage; bed lifts support 1,600 pounds with four preset levels
Pull out step to bed with timed off night light for easy access into bed
Several grab handles and towel bars that also act as grab handles
All cabinetry made of custom cut structural aluminum with stainless connectors and panels from various plastics so that water and smells are not absorbed, as well as all materials meet fire-spread and prevent any development of mold, are easy to clean and durable from paws to shoes and gear loading and storage
Cabinets are bolted to the vehicle floor frame utilizing twelve factory anchor points rated to over 1,000 pounds each avoiding screws into walls, floor or ceiling which reduces thermal transfer and ensures rigidity of cabinets while “floating” to allow for wall and ceiling movement
Two-person passenger bench seat with rated three-point seatbelts rotates between forward-facing driving position to camping position with reclining seats & armrests
Kitchen with induction stove, microwave and hot & cold water
Induction stove in hold-open drawer provides more counter space and can be placed on exterior pull out table or elsewhere and microwave with turntable for quick meal prep
Outdoor/indoor accessible mounted bottle openers and drawer storage
Recessed stainless sink with soap dispenser in large butcher-block countertop; hot & cold water, and retractable sprayer that extends outside slider for outside wash downs
Mirror (non-glass) and dry-erase board
Multiple drawers for food and utensils, spice rack, dishtowel and paper towel racks
Large 7 cubic-ft Vitrifrigo fridge with pull freezer drawer on independent cooling systems
Separate kitchen lighting under cabinet and within spice racks
Fold-down and slide out dinning table for all four seating positions
Bike Garage carries up to six bikes with all wheels on and skis and water gear
4’x6’ bike drawer with water-tight stainless tray for water and mud containment with four mounted 1Up bike trays for roll in/out support of bikes with wheels on, lockable open, ski carrier, 500-pound capacity--can walk thru from camper and rear doors
Compressed air connections, bottle opener, AC outlets on each side, stereo speakers, indoor and exterior area lighting, gear netting
A dozen USB power connections for charging bike comput