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brookeebug
Explorer
Oct 23, 2020

1972 Ford RV - Can't find any info

I found this old fixer upper that I want to get. It's listed as a 8 cylinder 1972 Ford RV and has the word "Scout" on it in the pictures. I want to find some sort of owner's manual so I can research properly before I get it but I can't seem to find any information on it anywhere! I can't even find any pictures of this model. Literally the only match I could find was this website url=https://www.imcdb.org/v799355.html which is not a lot to go off of. It's very beat up but if I want to fix it up, I'd like to have something to go off with the electrical system and design. If anyone knows anywhere I could find information on this model, it'd be much appreciated!

https://cosprings.craigslist.org/cto/d/calhan-free-ford-rv/7209157634.html
Class A

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  • fred42's avatar
    fred42
    Explorer
    Oct 23, 2020
    Executive wrote:
    Click HERE. Drop your picture in the box, copy the address into your post. Pictures will show up....hit CTRL D to bookmark the link....Dennis


    I have used this many times in the past. Lately Norton gives a security warning:

    "This is a known dangerous web page. It is highly recommended that you do NOT visit this page."

    Norton can give false positives so who knows...
  • ksg5000's avatar
    ksg5000
    Explorer
    Oct 23, 2020
    Typical owners manual won't help you with electrical diagrams etc - even in new RV's. Most RV's have pretty std setups. Over simplified .... coach batteries typically run to a main panel which has both DC and AC breakers/fuses. The main panel is usually attached to a converter (converts AC to DC). In many cases there is a wire which runs from the main panel to the Chassis battery .. and that usually runs though a battery isolator (separates chassis/coach batteries unless ignition key in on position).

    If you have specific electrical issue there is usually someone who can provide you with guidance.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Oct 23, 2020
    "I found this old fixer upper that I want to get."

    Please report back in 5 or 10 years when you have it all fixed up.
  • MrWizard's avatar
    MrWizard
    Moderator
    Oct 23, 2020
    In 1972 Class C's were built by cutting away the Van body shell,
    So for chassis get a Chilton's Book that covers 72 Ford Vans
    As for the RV interior 12v wiring, it's unlikely any documentation exists,
    No schematics, no routing diagrams, you'll be super lucky just to find a digital copy of a sales brochure
    I would Google read thru and search online copies of popular mechanics magazine for 1971 & 72, you might find a review article or advertising info
  • Executive45's avatar
    Executive45
    Explorer III
    Oct 23, 2020
    Click HERE. Drop your picture in the box, copy the address into your post. Pictures will show up....hit CTRL D to bookmark the link....Dennis

    Finding info on a 38 yr old rig is fruitless. Gut it and build it to your specs, just like we do with our hot rods....D

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