Interesting little article.
https://silodrome.com/1914-ford-model-t ... D=ref_fark
A 1914 Ford Model T Motor Caravan – The Oldest Surviving Motorhome In The World
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Re: A 1914 Ford Model T Motor Caravan – The Oldest Surviving Motorhome In The World
That is really cool! But I bet it was lucky to make it to 15 mph what with all that weight!
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Re: A 1914 Ford Model T Motor Caravan – The Oldest Surviving Motorhome In The World
It has forma-truck gearing fitted so that's about all it would anyway.
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Re: A 1914 Ford Model T Motor Caravan – The Oldest Surviving Motorhome In The World
Good photos of the custom build too. Note the photos of the engine compartment, the plug wires are a bit aged now
And only high head bolts were found during restoration, as they have spacers to be used on that low cylinder head!

And only high head bolts were found during restoration, as they have spacers to be used on that low cylinder head!
The best way is always the simplest. The attics of the world are cluttered up with complicated failures. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
Don’t find fault, find a remedy; anybody can complain. Henry Ford
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Re: A 1914 Ford Model T Motor Caravan – The Oldest Surviving Motorhome In The World
You will not need a slow moving vehicle sign for that, you will need a "Slow Moving House" sign.
That is a neat camper!

That is a neat camper!
Just a 20 year old who listens to 40 year old music, works on 75 year old airplanes and drives 100 year old cars.
The past is only simple because hindsight is 20/20.
The past is only simple because hindsight is 20/20.
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Re: A 1914 Ford Model T Motor Caravan – The Oldest Surviving Motorhome In The World
Here's the next step up from that camper 

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When in trouble, do not fear, blame the second engineer ! 
Leo van Stirum, Netherlands
'23 Huckster, '66 CJ5 daily driver

Leo van Stirum, Netherlands
'23 Huckster, '66 CJ5 daily driver
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Re: A 1914 Ford Model T Motor Caravan – The Oldest Surviving Motorhome In The World
LOL, and when it got towed, it became the worlds' first 5th wheel.