Most Ford F-550s spend their lives hauling equipment, supporting emergency services, or working municipal jobs. Comfort and aesthetics usually take a back seat to payload ratings and durability. Alberta-based Wilderness Vans saw something else entirely.
Instead of treating Ford’s heaviest Super Duty as a tool, the company reimagined it as a long-range overland platform. One capable of serious off-grid travel without compromise. Based on the 2023 Ford F-550 Super Duty XLT Regular Cab, this build rides on massive 40-inch all-terrain tires and benefits from Ford’s latest Super Duty redesign. While the exact engine isn’t specified, power likely comes from either the 6.8-liter gas V8 or the high-output 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel.
Inside, the approach is functional rather than flashy. Durable laminates in Black and Hawaii Blue are paired with a bamboo countertop, while dark fabrics and hardwearing flooring keep things practical. A refrigerator with freezer, induction cooktop, heater, ventilation system, and portable toilet point to extended self-sufficient travel rather than weekend camping.
This isn’t a concept build or one-off showpiece. Wilderness Vans is a commercial builder, and the F-550 Overlander reflects that mindset—designed to be used, not babied. The price reflects the ambition, too, landing around $320,000 USD (roughly $439,000 CAD). It’s a reminder that even Ford’s toughest work truck can become an expedition rig when capability comes first.
