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2001 Dodge Ram Van 3500 Cng Cargo Van 4-door White 1-ton 5.2l V8 Low Miles! on 2040-cars

Year:2001 Mileage:45256 Color: White /
 Gray
Location:

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Boulder, Colorado, United States
Transmission:Automatic
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.2L V8 CNG
Fuel Type:CNG
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 2b7kb31t61k556553 Year: 2001
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Ram Van
Trim: 4 door
Options: Ladder Racks, Highway Flashers, Heavy Duty Shelving, Cassette Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Mileage: 45,256
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Sub Model: 3500
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Gray
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

For sale is a 2001 Dodge 3500 cargo van that is a dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicle.  IT WILL NOT RUN ON GASOLINE.  I am the third owner to my knowledge, and have used it as a work vehicle for about 2 years.  Original owner was in Maryland i believe, then it was in Milwaukee, and I moved it out to Colorado.  Selling because I am getting out of the trades.  If you are an electrician, plumber, carpenter, etc THIS VAN WILL MAKE YOU MONEY.  If you live in an area that has enough CNG stations, your fuel costs will be anywhere from 50-80% of standard petrol.  If you do not know about CNG, do your research.  I am not here to educate you.  Overall this vehicle would be rated in Good condition based on KBB: exterior has signs of age but engine and fuel tanks are solid. 

Some features of this particular van:

ENGINE
-CNG fuel system (2 injectors replaced and all injectors cleaned in 2012)
-approx 13mpg equivalent
-takes up to a 3600psi fill, which will give an operating range of approximately 180 miles.  Range on a 3000psi fill is around 125miles. 
-approx 45,000 miles
-CNG as a rule does not start well at below-freezing temps.  It will start down to around 20 F, but it is not easy!  Below 20, forget about it. 

BODY
-has had vinyl decals removed
-superficial rust spots on gutters / perimeter
-small dents on hood, rear door, and below drivers side door
-tires have approx 5000 miles on them, good life left
-step bumper with ball hitch
-drivers side rear brake light assembly housing is cracked, repaired with matching weatherproof tape
-rear cargo door has been damaged from a theft (prior to the high-security locks; hole has been covered with a riveted/glued/painted steel panel)

SECURITY
-Masterlock hardened steel puck-style padlocks for both rear doors
-side cargo door is missing lock tumbler (does not affect function)
-cab is separated from cargo by steel panel w/ plexiglas
-all metal doors to cargo area

CARGO
-three heavy-duty steel ladder rack supports allow you to easily transport long materials 16'+
-rear cargo area fits 4x8 sheetgoods vertically
-heavy guage steel storage shelving on driver side rear fits large and small toolboxes, with 6' long storage compartment underneath (i used this for levels, etc)
-rubber floor covering
-metal bin on rear door fits a stubby ladder
-fully functional exterior rear flasher with 4 flash patterns (left/right directional, spread, flash), rooftop flasher is installed but unsure if it works
-roof vent has been covered with a riveted/glued steel panel
-back-up beeper signal

OTHER FEATURES
-(2) DC outlets on dash
-vertical, metal organizer slots in cab for paperwork, catalogs, etc
-threaded floor studs between 2 seats for a third seat, console, etc
-for more specific performance info, this article is pretty accurate: http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy00osti/27848.pdf
-ladders in pictures are NOT included

TERMS
-buyer is responsible for pickup / transport options
-due to limited number of CNG fuel stations, this vehicle cannot be driven far beyond Colorado.  Transport to other regions will require towing or other carrier transport. 
-$1000 deposit will be due within 24 hours of auction closing, with remainder due within 3 days of auction close








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