Wanted to purchase

[Montreat]

Looking to purchase later model E350 sportsmobile conversion. Preferences would include some combination of popup, gas, low mileage, regular body, solar, propane, please send a pm with anything which you are aware of.

 

[86Scotty]

There are lots of vans for sale right now. Here in the classifieds and on Expedition Portal.

Good luck

 

[Montreat]

Thank you, I am trying to monitor this site along with expedition portal, rv trader, marketplace and Craigslist. Sometimes things just slip by me.

 

[86Scotty]

You'll find that people here have a knack for finding vans. There are a few of us that can't seem to help shop for them even when we already have one or two.....or three.

E-series is still a great platform but age is making them really start to hit the market more lately. There was a lull for a couple years, seems like it is back.

Be as specific as you like and people will send you ads, or post them.

A few pointers:
- Be ready to travel and have cash in hand
- A majority of these are in the western states
- Watch for scams, PM active members here for fact checking help
- If you're ok with 2wd you stand a better chance of finding one in the northeast/eastern US or Texas. If you want 4wd you'll more likely than not be traveling west to get it
- The biggest markets to watch Facebook and Craigslist type ads are Portland OR, Seattle WA, LA, San Diego and Bay area CA as well as Denver, Pheonix, Vegas and Salt Lake City
- Don't hang your hat on an SMB conversion. Lots and lots of great E-series camper vans have been converted by Van Specialties, Colorado Camper Van (CCV), Weldtec, Pleasure Way (Traverse), GTRV
- Don't even look at a 4.6l gas model. Stick to a 5.4 or 6.8l V10 if you're going to camperize it, tow with it or convert it to 4wd.

I could go on way longer than most care to read.....

:b5:

 

[Montreat]

Wish list

Thank you Scotty for the valuable information. To be a little more specific my wish list would be a 2010-14 E350, regular body, pop up, gas, low mileage, converted, model 50 is my preference but would consider others, 4wd is preferred but would consider 2, propane, furnace, refrigerator, solar, sink, cooktop. Located in North Carolina but willing to travel, ready to purchase the right van at the right price.

I know it is out there just need some help locating it.

 

[86Scotty]

Glad to help and others will too. If you are willing to share your approx budget it can help, certainly not necessary though.

 

[Montreat]

Budget would be in the 50-75k range

 

[LazyDaves]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1998-ford-e350-econoline-sportsmobile/

 

[86Scotty]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1998-ford-e350-econoline-sportsmobile/

Hate to derail but does anyone know anything about those mirrors? Never seen those on an E series.

 

[zendude]

A later model E350, RB-50 layout, with the features you want will cost you a lot more than 50-75K unless it has serious issues.



I have a 2010 E350 diesel that was converted in 2015 by SMB West with every conceivable option. Cost me $165,000. I've been thinking of selling it, but parting with it is painful, even though I don't use it much these days. Only 19,000 miles on it.

 

[Twoxentrix]

@walker: You should seriously consider this Van
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/f...bile-w-2018-quadvan-4x4-32754.html#post333192

 

[Montreat]

Seems prices have fallen and continue to do so. Thank you all for messaging me what you have available.

 

[gac1222]

As someone who has bought and sold many vans, I have had great luck with FB marketplace. Occasionally you can find VERY good deals with people who might not know what they have, or have been removed from the market for a bit. If you watch what vans are selling for around here and on expedition portal, you can get an idea of the market. Like mentioned above, be ready to travel and have cash in hand.

Market isnt nearly as hot as pandemic times, but blank 2wd v10 e350s with over 100k miles are still selling for 22k +

 

[Montreat]

Thank you for your suggestions, market place does seem to have some priced reasonably, I just haven’t found the right one yet.

 

[Montreat]

Still looking

Do you have a sportsmobile you are interested in selling? Please send what you have available in a DM or reply to this thread.