Ignition woes and dead fuse panel

I tried asking on the Econoline page, however I know this is a very common setup used in many Fords. I have a 88-89 Class "C" motorhome
It says 88 on title but it's my understanding that they stopped using carbs in 89 and ours is FI. It's been sitting a Looong time, only has 43K on it. I had it running and then a few days later it just stopped, been through the whole fuel system and have all those issues fixed (I think).
But then the starter burned out (again I think) so new starter, new starter solenoid, new battery, new ignition switch. But when we turn the key no power is getting to the starter?? Dome light comes on, headlights work. The key has gotten stiff to turn that's why I changed it but it's still the same. Should I be looking for fusible links, or start taking the steering column apart?? :runaround:
I mentioned dead fuse panel but I was checking with a cheap questionable tester, I will be using my digital Fluke today.
Thanks in advance for any helpful advice or criticism...