71 Ford Econoline Mobile Traveler?

[user 26315]

Hi there, brand new user w/ a quick question. I'm in the process of purchasing a 71 Ford Econoline 300 "Mobile Traveler" and am wondering if anyone has any info on them...  I can't find anything on them online and am wondering if I'm not describing it correctly perhaps or if there's another model name that I'm missing?  Just looking to find original specifications on it is all...    Granted it's almost 50 years old and has had several upgrades throughout the years..  not looking to bring it back to original, looking to do our own modifications to it too (such as solar, entertainment system, LED Lights, converting the roof vents to have fans to start.. some plumbing work.. new hot water heater, replace some tanks.. doesn't need a boat load of work, but does need some...  Thanks in advance and I'm excited to be part of this group!

 

[Moby T]

There's a Facebook page for MTs. Might be of some help.
https://www.facebook.com/Mobile-Traveler-Owners-Group-103407506403462/

I've got a 1983 18.5' one (Chevy).

 

[user 26315]

Thanks for the reply, I will definitely check it out!

Happy Trails!

Joe

 

[rokguy]

She looks like a solid old beast. No plastic rubbish.

 

[Cajunwolf]

I agree, sweet old truck! So simple to work on, and well maintained she'll serve you well. Good find Joe_Bro!  :thumbsup:

 

[jim solo]

I have a 24 ft 1986/87 e-350 ford Mobile Traveler in good shape, Been working on it for about a year.
Mine has the Fiberglass house. I've been looking for that FB page on MT's for a while now. It
is hard to find documents about construction of my model.

 

[user 26315]

Thanks for everyone's replies... yes, it's definitely a beast w/ lots of potential. I'm in the process of purchasing it and should have it in a couple weeks.. (has some light frame rot all the way up front and found a welder local to the seller who's going to fix that portion).. besides that it needs a few other minor things in which I plan on fixing over the Fall/Winter/Spring and having it completely road ready for 2020:

Hot water heater is broke
No reverse lights
Shower is not set up (the plumbing is not hooked up such as the drain just is a hole going to the outside)
No radio
No generator (but hoping to put in all new electrical such as a solar kit, changing out light's to LED)
No stereo or entertainment system (this isn't a priority as we can just use our lap tops and blue tooth speakers)
the front quarter panels have some rust around the wheel wells
Take off some old ugly stickers off the back...

That's about it honestly... it's coming w/ new tires, new brakes, new power steering pump, new alternator, and the past owner for 5 years is a mechanic, so he's been fixing it up little by little but they just purchased an even older RV. And before that it lived in Virginia for most of it's life so it's pretty rust free. Interior is mint, no rips, new fridge... man I love this thing. yet to get a name for it, I'm thinking Harrison will be it.

 

[user 26315]

Here's a couple more pics of the back and interior

 

[rokguy]

Mate,
 that will make a really nice home for you. Looks so clean and tidy inside.
The previous owner certainly looked after it.
Keep us updated on your progress.

Enjoy.

 

[highdesertranger]

it does look like it's in very nice condition. I would be very wary of the rust. rust is like an ice berg you only see 10% of it. highdesertranger

 

[user 26315]

From doing some more research, I see I am having some luck searching "71 Ford Shasta" - I'm of course familiar w/ Shasta Trailer's... is there some affiliation?