When you think of a 1989 Ford Econoline, you probably picture a well-worn plumber’s van or a delivery workhorse—not a hardcore off-road adventure rig. But for Jerry Bain of Elizabeth, West Virginia, that old Econoline became the canvas for … Continued
I’ve covered the Ford Econoline Chinook 4×4 RV built from 2000-2004 on here before. This is clearly not a 2004. The vehicle actually started as a 2005 Ford E-450 ambulance. It’s equipped with a 6.0-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel engine with … Continued
There were several conversion companies that made purpose-built fifth wheel tow rigs during the boom years of the RV industry. Centurion was the largest, and Cabriolet also joined in for some years. These were built on a Ford E-350 … Continued
I’ve been a fan of the Ford Econoline Sportsmobile for a long time. If you want the ultimate go anywhere 4×4 campervan, this is the vehicle for you. Unfortunately, I can’t afford to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars for … Continued
This particular motorhome began life as an Airstream B190 almost 30 years ago and has since been upgraded with a Ujoint Offroad 4X4 conversion and Toyo Open Country all-terrain tires. Bilstein shocks and a lift kit make it as off-road … Continued
While pickup trucks are extremely popular as overlanding vehicles, I’ve always been a big fan of camper vans. Especially vans like the Sportsmobile. Before Ford came out with the 2023 Ford Transit Trail, Lance Blair converted this 2019 Ford Transit … Continued
Loaded with unique features and capabilities, the new 2023 Ford Transit Trail gives adventure seekers an upfit-ready van straight from the factory Transit Trail is available in medium- and high-roof cargo van configurations, including an extended-length high-roof model that provides … Continued
Joe Arlo grew up with a father that always had a Van. Growing up and hearing about the vanlife, Joe always thought about having a retro rig, and really wanted one that was a 4×4. When he came across this … Continued
In 2016 the crew at Gas Monkey Garage built a cool vehicle to be a Redline Edition car for Hot Wheels’ exclusive Red Line Club. The vehicle of choice was a 1963 Ford Econoline pickup that the crew disassembled and … Continued
Looking like it would be more at home on a racetrack than a campsite, the stunning Terrier M-Sport camper is based on a luxury conversion of a Ford Transit Custom by M-Sport, the motorsport specialist that creates Ford’s World Rally … Continued
Tasha Rivard is a graphic designer/artist and digital marketing professional. She is an avid surfer currently based in California. She has produced logos, websites and social media content for a variety of apparel, sporting goods and outdoor products retailers. In … Continued
I love the older Ford Econoline’s with the Sportsmobile package. They’re the ultimate roadtrip vehicle. You can pull in to a parking lot, crawl in the back, and go to sleep. Or go to a campground, pop the top up, … Continued