Abandoned 80s Ford Econoline RV

[@VintageRVAdventures]

We have one of these 1980s Ford Econoline RVs here in the UK. We bought it as a severely internally rotted vehicle, and we are renovating it over on our KZbin channel. We love the project.

[@Jaxamante]

Was just watching your vid on matrix before coming here lol

[@beckster5923]

That would be neat to find an abandoned RV out in the middle of the wilderness, that nobody wanted. Cool! 😎 But first, my friend and I would examine it for somebody's license and other vehicle information, including belongings inside, to find out if it really had been abandoned. If there's nothing inside the RV though, we would look up the number plate on the internet and try to contact the person who previously owned the RV. If they wanted their RV back, we would direct them to it. But if they didn't (which was why they abandoned it) my friend and I would take the RV for ourselves. The person might call us garbage pickers, but we'd be happy to have the RV. If it wasn't drivable anymore after being abandoned all that time, we would use the car that has a pulley to trail it.

[@RvArnieLee84]

It's a Ford Econoline 350 7.5 l 460

[@FacesintheStone]

I just picked up a 87 Ford fiberglass minibus. Thing is great, carbureted 460 7.5 and it rips. Had to rip the whole floor out and about to take a second mortgage out for the plywood.

[@BillnUSA]

lmao@ plywood

[@Novaheart1998]

I have a 1988 Royal Classic 🎉 runs like butter. Mines in good shape and its a slightly smaller model. Yes the propane tanks on old RVs have to be certified these days but its not always the case.

[@Bushcraft242]

Great channel

[@rickkentner1713]

Similar to our /92 ford that we bought in 2021, certified and insurable ‘cause our propane passed inspection. Ours is 30’ with 77k. Absolutely love it. Same engine and we average 14 km/L. We’re happy with everything about it.

[@kwilsons6921]

Tip out window, a.k.a. wing window. Don’t forget to lower the antenna is the CB antenna

[@clydehamilton8056]

I have an 86 with the Windsor engine. I like the Windsor better, because it is easy to work on. Mine is a barn find with just 29K and stored inside. Would not trade for a new one.

[@camposvazquez]

Will you be doing video content fir it... Which engine has more low rpm torque... The Windsor or Cleveland

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

These 80s ford motorhomes are hard to find especially when they're in good condition

[@dwightgriffith3995]

I have a 1991 on my channel it used to look just like that one but was only in worse condition but it only has 38,000 miles and I redid the whole thing subscribe to my channel

[@codyc2756]

I was given an 81 ford diamond custom in pretty amazing condition. I'm surprised I can't find it online really lol

[@hunny1968able]

Hello from New Zealand. That’s a cool house truck. Love those big block 460 cid V8 engines. The body on this looks good for its age but those seams on the edge of the panels on the outside may need replacement, that’s the cause of many water leaks etc so you may need to pull the inner panels off from inside and replace . Awesome project for you if you can fix it up. As for the LPG unit you be best to get rid of that part.

[@redneckbryon]

When we bought our Winnebago it was a 79 and it had the same issue with the insurance when it comes to the furnace and hot water heater. To get insurance the previous owner had the disable the hot water heater and remove the furnace. Also the 3 Way fridge had to be removed as well.

[@cjhoward409]

I was in high school in the early 80’s. I remember these colors being popular back then. Light wedge wood blue and mauve. Also peach was another popular color. 😬

[@jondoe2341]

The corner triangle mirrors are easy to pop open if it was locked

[@Боцман-н8й]

Оёёой! Как всё запущено! Жесть 😮

[@Abaelan]

wow

[@yoyojoe9240]

It must be a "State thing" as of....(02/28/2022...I own, drive & Camp in a MARATHON, 1989 E-350 / 7.5Liter / 460cid V8 / 116, 000plus Odo miles.(different SetUp). Generac Generator with 1,740hrs ). I've been with GEICO....15YRS Plus...no problem. That Unit is mostly complete....and if the Engine and Tranny runs.....she is a keeper...and worth fixing it for use.

[@terrystotts53]

Can you please do a video on the motor home axillary battery relay or solenoid wiring harness? I have a 1988 Ford econoline e350 7.5L engine. And I can not find a diagram at all. PLEASE HELP 😢😅😊( if you can. ) Thank you

[@yoyojoe9240]

RV Prices have Skyrocketed...!!!!

[@grayeagleswolves]

What's going on Mike I'd love to see this beauty Run can you show and tell how you get it and get it running

[@MikeUtoober]

My friend actually sold it now, i guess it ran fine though. Just had a bad coolant leak apparently

[@raymanning1064]

What are your plans with it? Restore or rebuild it? Hope ain't only a for show channel..

[@bradleyfranklin1450]

Someone is living in the motorhome just locked themselves in the bathroom😂

[@BillnUSA]

Would like more info on the insurance gas/propane thing if anyone knows about it.Thanks for the video.

[@rickkentner1713]

You need to have the system pressure tested. They connect a gauge to your intake on the stove, then open the main line, then close the main line. In 15 minutes they check the pressure again. You can only lose x amount of pressure to pass the test, I don’t remember the pressure drop your permitted but our /92 passed with good numbers. After test you get a tag attached to your tank and you can get insurance. It’s an expensive test. Our test was $90. CDN. Repeat tests will be required every 5yrs I think-not completely sure.

[@GilZu]

Mike you the best

[@disabledflybaby3601]

It be something 😒if there some one lock in the bathroom

[@keithhughes3488]

Where is the fuelpump shut off switch located

[@QueenDiamond216]

It could be a dead body on the bathroom 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️

[@cjhoward409]

😬

[@jondoe2341]

Have an 84' trying to sell in New Mexico.

[@kbobdonahue1966]

How much are you asking for it?

[@codyschwoch5451]

The door he can’t get into is not the bathroom that is that it “” master bedroom with the bathroom and shower

[@rosendodominguez9833]

IT WAS $7500 CACH.it WAS ON SALE..

[@WiseWarriorsPath2]

where are you now?

[@elUniversodeIngrid]

Una de esas abandonadas me la pueden regalar.

[@robertkitchens9326]

how much

[@louisporteous450]

Candidate for electric conversion.

[@MikeUtoober]

That idea sounds good on paper but in reality most likely wouldnt be worth it, 60k in batteries probably, but now because youve added 15,000 lbs or more to vehicle you are now going to need a 2000 dollar+ brake upgrade and you will no longer be allowed to drive it on the road as it will be over its GVWR rating too. Not to mention you would get about 30km of range because of the weight and the vehicles lack of aerodynamics

[@darrinfry2251]

Did ya sell it yet

[@MikeUtoober]

It wasnt mine but it did sell now yes

[@dewaynemiguel3349]

That's about a 28 foot not 20 foot.

[@ZachArmstrong02]

Looks 70s/80s inside lol

[@cjhoward409]

70’s would’ve been orange shag carpeting and avocado green appliances. This is most definitely all 80’s. Mauve, wedge wood blue and peach was another popular color of that decade

[@dereklaw9234]

How much Do you want For it

[@MikeUtoober]

Its actually been sold a long time ago

[@MrPimperanto]

Doesn’t look abandoned……..

[@margaretrogeven7206]

Do you still want to give it away

[@MikeUtoober]

It was never actually mine, it has since been sold though

[@jackmeyers40]

Becareful those things. Lots a meth bein cooked nowadays ..up in those.

[@thomastimm2848]

How muck they want for it

[@yoyojoe9240]

VIN ## Will tell you a Story...!

[@jennylugo4593]

Yrs

[@josephpfalzgraf4213]

The law could get you for breaking in if that doesn't belong to you . Are you trying to go to jail. If that was mine I would get you arrested you should stay away from stuff that doesn't belong to you

[@MikeUtoober]

It was my friends RV they used it until insurance refused it due to propane inspection unfortunately