1988 Ford Econoline Campervan High Top Conversion

1988 Ford E-Series Van Description

Get-Away-Van camper conversion.

New all-weather tires.

New starter.

New shocks.

New upholstery for front seats.

New power window motor.

Ford 351 Windsor motor, Automatic Transmission.

The engine burns almost no oil. No oil leaks either.

109,000 miles

All of the body metal is solid and sound.

Steering and brakes work great.

Cruise control works great.

Dash heater works great.

A/C does not work.

Propane three burner stove works great.

Refrigerator works when plugged into power.

Domestic water external hose connection.

Three foot wide bed works great for one person, tight for two.

A 4.5 foot wide bed is possible if additional padding were used.

Lots of storage areas.

LED lighting.

Two 110AC outlets.

Table and seating for four.

Right front seat rotates to face interior.

The three camper windows are screened and they work, but not easily.

The roof vent is screened and works great.

Rigged for trailer hitch.

Rear tank holds 22 gallons. The Front tank has been removed.

Large integral propane tank.

1988 Econoline repair manual.

Fuel gauge works until half the tank is used, and then shows empty.

The engine runs very well on the highway with the exceptions described here. The engine probably needs a new radiator and definitely a new thermostat. It runs very cool unless the outside temperature is warm. Above 75 degrees there is a potential for the engine to overheat if on an extended climb. Also, it does not want to idle well in warm temperatures, especially after driving at highway speeds and then coming to a stop, such as a stop sign or a stop light. It may stall in that situation. In temperatures above 75 degrees and overheating on an extended climb, it may sometimes develop a vapor lock after the engine is shut down and the fuel in the fuel lines is not moving. It then may not start until it has cooled for a couple of hours. Some have told me it is a carburetor problem. I think that maybe someone routed a fuel line too close to the engine, or maybe didn’t insulate it well enough from the engine. With summer weather coming on, the buyer should have this fuel problem addressed before driving in warm conditions.

Radio works but antenna is broken.

The van has never been in an accident.

The van is currently in Portland. I am willing to deliver the van to any location between Portland, Seattle and Spokane.