For just $3,000, you can be the proud owner of this extensively modified 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan minivan, aka “The Redneck Limo,” now on Facebook Marketplace in Olympia, Washington. It’s running, barely. Thanks to Yargbull for this listing.
The culprit is the SKREEM module, a part you may not have known was on these vehicles. SKREEM stands for Sentry Key Remote Entry Module, which wouldn’t see all that complicated to replace—it’s part of the theft-prevention system. The vendor says the vehicle can be started with an aftermarket remote starter, but will run only until it’s revved or put in gear.
This is either a project or a parts goldmine. “I’ve had this car for five years and it’s been in my family since 2005,” says the seller. “I’ve had a long emotional journey with the vehicle but I can no longer justify holding onto it. I’m mostly looking to part it out but if someone wants to buy the whole project I’d be more than happy to sell it to you for $3,000 (you trailer).”
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The off-road customizing of this van may not be to everyone’s taste, but it’s ready for some serious wilderness trekking, with a four-inch lift in the rear and a 2.5-inch lift in the front. It’s on huge 31-inch tires, with custom bumpers and a 5K winch.
The best part is both a “brand new remanufactured engine” installed last year with less than 5,000 miles on it, and a brand-new transmission (unfortunately without paperwork). “The interior of this thing is in good shape and most pieces are there,” we’re told. The van itself has 250,000 miles on it.
There are not interior or engine photos. The new ground clearance is demonstrated visually, however. One photo helpfully lines up this heavily modified van against a stock unit. A fair purchase price for one of these is $3,564, says Kelley Blue Book, but that’s for a running example in good condition.
The Caravan dates to 1984, and this is the fourth-generation model, which lasted until 2007. It probably has a 3.3-liter V-6 (180 horsepower) or a 3.8-liter unit (200 horsepower) under the hood. Fuel economy in this example is 19 mpg combined. Innovations for 2005 included a revised grille, new fascia for the foglights, and—if you’re lucky—Chrysler’s very useful Stow ‘n Go seating. Both the second and third row folded flat.
Seriously?
There’s rednecks in Washington? Lowball him at $700 and a case of Keystone light after he gets no serious offers then fix it and proudly drive it til death do you part.
There are rednecks everywhere.
It’s more than rednecks, THAT I can handle, it’s called “Redneck Revolt Network” and are an unstable pro-gun, anti-establishment group that I would want no part of. I thought of moving to Washington, and was quickly advised not to.
nota bad idea cept for the tires so far outside the fenders. Sand blast the paint. Fergedid any cars near it, in fact illegal here. Just lost a windshield to a stone – 2nd bounce? 5th?) I can see some uses (like every APPLICATION) there IS one or more.
The effort that went into this ‘thing’… would of been spent on better trucks….Jeep…dune buggy…Bug….p/u….etc…
He’ll be lucky to 1k for it…imo
Ive got a 2007 3.6 sitting in my fixit slot, bought it for my GF w 80k miles she upgraded to a 2014 we gave it to her 76 yo mom here in Arkansas she lives on a 7.6mile dirt road this van now has over 220k miles at 200k i changed oil and treated it to a tuneup and CERMA oil trans additive. Recently drove it back to Fl. It gets 21mpg in the hills pulls and shifts well if that redneck limo wasnt so far away id buy it there very tuff usefull vehicals.
I’ve got a 2013 with 220,000 miles that I recently drove from Los Angeles to Delaware, didn’t use a drop of oil. Those are great motors, 25 mpg
Showing stupidity is not welcome. Why is this on bf?
A better response would be, why are YOU on Barn Finds?
But you are still here! I guess only stupid people call it out! Congrats..
Love minivans. Even this one. I say keep ’em comin’.
The KBB “fair purchase price” on this one is only off by about $3564.
Just because you CAN do a thing does not mean you SHOULD do a thing….
I’ve inherited a 2002 sport caravan from my dad 10yrs ago that has less than 1/3 of the miles and hasn’t been modified. was my daily driver for several years. they are very comfortable and spacious. I only live 60 miles from this one.
I can see by looking at this thing that a whole lot of time and engineering went into this, and the base unit has always been know for severe duty reliability , NOT!!!!
Did I miss the 4×4 status? those are big tires to roll with a stock drivetrain and if it isn’t 4×4 it is nothing more than a looker
that rear member sure looks like the front drive version not the awd version.
the cross bar/tube is below the center line of the wheels.
not my first choice for a woods mod, but it actually looks like the did a good job. way better than the last couple of body on blazer gm abortions we saw
they did not the did
grr
sell the winch and fire the rest of it off that cliff in Alaska