1992 Ford E-150 Econoline XL Camper Conversion View Watchlist >
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System ID # 28575492
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1992 Ford E-150 Econoline XL Camper Conversion
Documented 4-Owner History | 31 Yrs Dry Arizona — Rust-Free | Clean NM Title, Lien-Free | 5.8L V8 351W | Turnkey Camper | Shore + 120W Solar + Alternator Charging | Dual Battery | High-Top | ~146K Mi
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Open the back doors and you don’t see a van — you see a cabin. Every wall, the arched ceiling ribs, and the barn-style cabinet doors are clad in warm, honey-toned reclaimed wood, hand-fitted board by board. A galley runs down both sides: a stainless sink and matte-black faucet on one wall, a two-burner cooktop on the other, with coiled rope, iron hooks, and wire baskets lending the feel of a little ship’s cabin. By day it’s a sunlit kitchen and lounge; at night the bench folds flat into a bed beneath two windows. This is “WALLEE” — not a cargo van with a mattress thrown in the back, but a tiny home with a soul.
Anyone who has looked into vanlife knows the trap: the characterful, soulful builds tend to ride on tired, rusty mechanicals, and the mechanically sound vans tend to be hollow boxes. WALLEE is the uncommon one that is both. The handcrafted interior would take most people a year of weekends and a deep stack of receipts to recreate — here it is already finished, dialed in, and ready to live in. Underneath the wood sits a lifelong Arizona-desert body, a brand-new fuel tank, and a documented service history most vans this age can only dream of. Add three ways to keep the batteries full — shore power, solar, and the alternator — plus a fridge and cooktop, and you can fill the tank, point it at the horizon, and sleep in it the same night.
It starts, runs, and drives well today, and the full records binder — CARFAX, title, and shop invoices — comes with it.
Vehicle Details:
- Year / Make / Model / Trim: 1992 Ford E-150 Econoline XL (high-top camper conversion)
- Engine / Transmission / Drivetrain: 5.8L V8 (351W) · 4-speed automatic (E4OD) · rear-wheel drive
- Exterior / Interior: Gray exterior · factory gray cloth front buckets with a reclaimed-wood camper interior
- VIN: 1FDEE14H6NHA36924
- Odometer: ~146,715 miles shown.
- Title: New Mexico — Clean and lien-free, in hand (prior Arizona title)
- Ownership: Four owners — three in Arizona, current in New Mexico; original owner kept it ~21 years in Safford; ~31 years total in AZ before NM
Mechanical Condition:
| System | Status |
|---|---|
| Engine / Starting | ✓ 5.8L V8; starts and runs well; fuel system fully replaced 2023 |
| Transmission / Shifting | ✓ E4OD 4-speed automatic; shifts properly (the earlier “slipping” complaint traced to fuel, not the transmission) |
| Brakes | ✓ Stops firm and straight |
| Suspension / Steering | ✓ Tracks straight, no clunks or wander |
| Electrical (chassis) | ✓ Charging system refreshed 9/2025 (alternator, pulleys, micro-V belt) |
| A/C | ✓ Blows cold; serviced 8/2023 |
| Cooling | ✓ Runs at normal operating temperature |
| Exhaust | ✓ New tailpipe + exhaust service 2023 |
| Tires | ✓ 235/75R15 installed new Aug 2022, good tread; spare present |
Exterior and Interior Condition:
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Paint | ✓ Gray, presents well; minor scuffs on lower body panels from use |
| Body / Panels | ✓ Straight; no rust (lifelong desert vehicle) |
| Glass | ✓ Intact; front-right door glass replaced 4/2025 |
| Trim | ✓ Factory trim plus added oak accents |
| Seats | ✓ Factory gray cloth front buckets; light wear consistent with age |
| Headliner | ✓ Factory headliner intact |
| Dash | ✓ Intact; gauges functional; added wood cupholder tray |
| Floor / Carpet | ✓ Wood-plank living-area floor; cab carpet and mats present |
| Sleeping Platform / Storage | ✓ 53″ × 58″ bench-to-bed; extensive built-in cabinet storage |
| Roof / High-Top | ✓ Fiberglass high-top, no leaks; steel roof rack solid (cosmetic paint chipping) |
| Radio / Stereo | ✗ Inoperable |
Camper & House Systems:
| System | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chassis | Ford E-150, 5.8L 351W V8, E4OD 4-spd auto, RWD, 138″ wheelbase; ~6,380 lb as weighed (CAT scale, 2025) |
| Coach | Owner-built reclaimed-wood interior; galley both sides; convertible bench-to-bed |
| Power / Charging | ✓ Three ways to charge the 12V house battery: shore power (PowerMax PM3-55LK 55A converter/charger, 120VAC in), solar (Renogy Rover Elite 40A MPPT controller + 120W roof panel), and the alternator (DEWINNER 12V/140A smart isolator). Fused 12V distribution with dual battery disconnect switches — all functional. (Converter/charger only; no 120V inverter.) |
| Refrigeration | ✓ Alpicool T50, 53-qt, 12/24V + AC fridge-freezer (conveys) |
| Cooking | ✓ Two-burner propane cooktop — runs off a portable 1 lb propane cylinder (regulator + hose); no plumbed or refillable LP tank |
| Water | ✓ Stainless galley sink with 12V pump fed by a portable fresh-water jug (no plumbed fresh tank) |
| Ventilation | ✓ Caframo Sirocco II 12/24V cabin fan |
| Safety | ✓ Smoke / CO detector |
| Dimensions | Bed 53″ × 58″; exterior 211.8″L × 80.7″H; roof platform 20″ × 48″ |
| Configuration | Simple self-conversion — no grey/black-water holding tanks, inverter, generator, slides, or leveling jacks |
Features:
| • High-top fiberglass roof • Shore-power converter/charger (120V → 12V, 55A) • Renogy 120W solar + 40A MPPT controller • Dual-battery / house-battery isolator (140A) • Fused 12V distribution + dual battery disconnects • Alpicool 53-qt 12/24V fridge-freezer • Caframo Sirocco II cabin fan • Two-burner propane cooktop (portable 1 lb bottle) |
• Stainless galley sink + 12V water pump • Convertible bench-to-bed (53″ × 58″) • Reclaimed-wood cabinetry & flooring • Steel roof rack + 20″ × 48″ platform • Hitch cargo rack + tow hitch • Smoke/CO detector · spare tire |
What’s Included:
- Keys
- Full records binder: CARFAX (4 owners, 22 service records), NM title, Arizona registration and ADOT bill of sale, Bernard Automotive repair orders, Speedy Glass, Alert Muffler & Brake, Discount Tire, and a handwritten 2023–2026 maintenance log
- Haynes repair manual (Ford full-size vans, 1992–2001)
- Alpicool T50 fridge + manual; DEWINNER isolator instructions; Caframo Sirocco II fan instructions
- Interior layout / dimensions sketch and CAT scale weight ticket (2025)
- Spare tire; all interior fixtures, storage baskets, and accessories shown convey
Service and History:
This van’s history is unusually well documented — a CARFAX with 22 service records plus the NM title, Arizona bill of sale and registration, shop invoices, and a handwritten maintenance log all convey. The CARFAX shows a clean title across all four owners, no accidents or damage, and no open recalls.
The documented service log runs from 2001 to today. For roughly two decades the original owner maintained it almost entirely at one shop — Smith & Taylor Automotive in Safford, AZ — with consistent oil-and-filter service plus brakes (2001), a starter (2006), an A/C compressor (2006), and cooling/radiator work (2006 and 2010); no major mechanical failures appear on record. Just as telling is the mileage: the van covered only about 8,800 miles between 2011 (~121K) and 2023 (~130K) — a barely-driven desert second vehicle through that stretch, which is a big part of why the body is rust-free and the running gear is sound. The complete log conveys in the records binder.
The fuel system has been completely replaced. The current owner serviced mechanical systems methodically in 2023: the transmission was serviced with fresh fluid and pan, a new fuel pump and full sender module, EGR valve and sensor, a new fuel tank, plus a new filter and tailpipe. Additional work includes A/C and exhaust service (2023), front-right door glass (2025), and a charging-system refresh of the alternator, pulleys and belt (2025) — roughly $5,600 in documented mechanical work under current ownership.
Inspection & Test Drive:
As with all automobiles sold at auction, this vehicle is sold as-is. We strongly encourage all bidders to inspect the camper prior to bidding. In-person inspections and test drives are available by appointment in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Live video walkthroughs are available upon request for remote bidders. All known conditions are disclosed above and shown in photos. Bid with confidence.
Location:
Las Cruces, New Mexico. Local pickup available. Enclosed and open transport coordination available for remote buyers, or buyers may arrange their own shipping.
Payment Terms:
Payment accepted via certified cashier’s check, wire transfer, or cash in person. No personal checks or credit cards accepted. Clean New Mexico title transfers to the winning buyer upon receipt of cleared payment.
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