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Cascades Ford Transit 148 EXT AWD Pop Top
Built for Family Adventures with a Pop Top, Electric Elevator Bed, and Sleeping Space for Six
Wheelbase
148
Sits / Sleeps
6 / 6
Drivetrain
AWD
Base Vehicle
Ford Transit 148 EXT High Roof
The Design Philosophy
Build Overview
"The Cascades is a premium four-season camper van built for families and adventure seekers who want exceptional comfort without sacrificing true off-grid capability. Built on the Ford Transit 148" Extended High Roof AWD platform, this thoughtfully designed van comfortably seats and sleeps six people while maximizing every square inch of interior space. From the upper Pop Top sleeping loft and middle electric elevator bed to the residential-style aluminum wet bathroom and massive 1200Ah lithium power system, the Cascades is engineered for extended off-grid expeditions and effortless weekend family escapes."
Why Choose the Cascades?
| Feature | Location in Van | Specification & Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Seats & Sleeps 6 | Front, Middle & Rear cabin | 6 dedicated belted seating locations and 3 distinct sleeping zones (Pop Top, Elevator Bed, Convertible Dinette). |
| Pop Top Sleeping Loft | Roof / Upper cabin | Integrated rooftop sleeping loft with 12V power, solar panel integration, and full ventilation. |
| Electric Elevator Bed | Middle cabin area | East/West power elevator bed with side wall niches, Maple wood in New Pine Gel Stain, and custom 4" mattress. |
| Convertible Dinette | Rear driver side | Two bench seats with 4 lap belts, converting to lower bed. |
| Extra Passenger Seating | Behind Driver & Passenger | Novalux Duo GT double swivel seat (Driver side) and 2x Novalux Solo GT single seats (Passenger side). |
| Split Galley Kitchen | Rear (Driver & Passenger sides) | Dual base cabinets Bamboo countertops, deep sink, portable induction cooktop, 3.3 cu ft 12V fridge, 1.0 cu ft microwave, and outdoor pull-out tray table. |
| Full Wet Bathroom | Central cabin enclosure | Grey aluminum 32"x72" shower enclosure with RecPro rolling door, Modiwell Dry Flush toilet, and shower door built-in 5-tier pantry & mirror. |
| 1200Ah Off-Grid Power | Internal electrical bay | 1200Ah Bear Power LiFePO4 batteries, 3000W Inverter, Nations 2nd Alternator upgrade, Victron DC-DC & MPPT solar chargers. |
Standard Features
Insulation & Paneling
- • 4-season thermal and acoustic insulation
- • Grooved ultralight plywood wall paneling with New Pine Gel stain
- • Grooved ultralight plywood ceiling paneling with White/New Pine Gel stain finish
- • Belmar Beach Waterproof Hybrid Resilient Plank flooring with cork pad
- • Insulated rear and sliding door covers with storage pockets
- • Mobile storage compartment behind driver seat
- • Painted rear pillars and window trim in grooved ultralight plywood
- • Over-the-cab storage cabinet with hinged door
Bathroom & Water Systems
- • Grey aluminum full-standing wet shower enclosure (32" x 72")
- • RecPro black retractable rolling shower door (36" x 67")
- • Built-in 5-tier tall pantry and mirror integrated into shower door structure
- • Modiwell portable electrical Dry Flush toilet with plug-in power outlet
- • Black RV shower head and handheld faucet with on/off controls
- • 30-gallon indoor fresh water tank (Icon WT2463, hidden in bench)
- • 20-gallon under-mount grey water tank with dump valve
- • 12V water pump, complete plumbing, connectors, and under-sink water filter
- • Outside fresh water fill inlet & rear outdoor shower box kit with lock
Kitchen & Dining
- • Dual rear kitchen base cabinets: Sherwin-Williams SW 6781 Jamaica Bay (MDF Shaker style)
- • Driver-side upper wall cabinets & Passenger-side microwave cabinet: Carefree (MDF Shaker style with RV latches)
- • Bamboo countertops with deep matte black sink and bamboo sink cover
- • Tall pull-out kitchen faucet
- • Single portable induction cooktop (stored in drawer above fridge)
- • 12V 3.3 cu. ft. compact refrigerator and freezer
- • 1.0 cu. ft. built-in microwave
- • Pop-up countertop extensions on rear of both kitchen sides
- • Pull-out tray in kitchen area with raised floor functioning as an outdoor table
- • 2x Bamboo swivel dining tables at dinette + 1x Bamboo swivel table with cupholders between driver & passenger seats
Electrical System & Lighting
- • 1200Ah Bear Power LiFePO4 battery system (2x 600Ah) / 15.6 kWh
- • 3000W Bear Power pure sine wave inverter/charger
- • Nations second alternator upgrade + Victron Energy DC-DC 50A non-isolated charger
- • Pop Top rooftop solar panel + Victron Energy MPPT solar charge controller
- • 30 Amp exterior shore power inlet
- • Touchscreen multi-zone control panel (child-safe/covered)
- • Warm white recessed 12V ceiling lights with black trim
- • LED accent lights under upper cabinets, in side bump-outs, and vertical planks on shower side
- • Outlets: 2x 110V at dinette bench, 1x 110V at kitchen, 1x 12V at single seat, 1x 12V at swivel seat, 12V car charger outlet, 12V inside Pop Top
- • Black reading lights with USB 12V ports at dinette area
Heating, Cooling & Windows
- • Bear Power Diesel Glycol advanced water and air heating system
- • Vankea Slim 12V rooftop air conditioner
- • 12V rooftop ventilation fan with tail
- • Factory stock windows in sliding door, behind driver, and rear doors
- • AM Auto driver-side rear dinette window & VWD driver-side middle fixed window
- • ModVans side bump-outs on both sides at dinette area for extended sleeping length
Seating, Sleeping & Interior Amenities
- • Middle electric elevator bed (East/West setup) in Maple with New Pine Gel Stain & 4" custom 3-fold mattress
- • Side wall sleeping niches (White Gel Stain on Maple)
- • Upper Pop Top sleeping loft with installation
- • Rear dinette area: Two bench seats with 4 custom cushions converting to lower bed + 4 side-facing lap belts
- • Novalux Duo GT 33" beige double swivel seat behind driver
- • 2x Novolux Solo GT single passenger seats behind passenger
- • Provision for 7th click-in middle seat installation between front driver and passenger seats
- • 50-inch projector screen installed under elevator bed
- • Cab blackout curtain rod and blackout curtains
Exterior & Add-Ons
- • WhiteTop Adventures side ladder & rear door carrier (Passenger side)
- • Vankea electric awning in black casing + rear manual shade/awning
- • Running boards for enhanced cabin entry
- • Front LED light bar & exterior LED spotlights at rear and sides with interior switches