Coast Resorts Open Roads Forum: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?

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Posted By: tkahike on 02/18/05 08:59am

Koldei,

I've been looking at getting a brush guard for my beast also. The two things I have done, is measured the frame and width. I've been to a couple of custom shops, to look at brushguards. I have found 1 that kind of fits. I'm really thinking of making my own. Either out of black pipe and then weld a U to it, or just keep looking. I have seen Dodge vans with them, and since dodge really hasn't changed that chasis in years, you could make it work. I mean they have had the same dash board, for what 20 years.

And also I have been getting the traveling itch also. Winter is just to cold for the little ones. I think about another month and I will go out. Heading out to Dayton OH in May.

Its smarter to be lucky then its lucky to be smart!

1986 29' Corsair travel trailer with a 2001 Suburban 1500

My other favorite forum: www.MINIONREPORT.net

Posted By: Birdsong on 02/25/05 11:35pm

Count me in - 1978 Chinook Futura, Dodge van chassis, 400 2-barrel, 727 auto. 67K mi., some systems tweaking and it's ready for some road trips! Can be seen here. ~Scott in TX

Scott & Jamie
Wimberley, Texas

78 Dodge Chinook Futura

"Not all who wander are lost."

Posted By: ksalmond on 03/05/05 05:27pm

hi, pug, i have the same problem... a $90 tent from surplus herbie's solved the problem

ksalmond

*1976 dodge tioga c class
*16 ft edson travel trailer that the gf took over as a studio
*old f-150 that's been running on 5 cylinders for 3 years
*dodge caravan that will never run again but i can't part with
*two cats, a plymouth voyageur the gf took over as her travelling advertisement
*and o, ya, a gf : ))

Posted By: ksalmond on 03/05/05 05:48pm

hi, i bought an old fbi stakeout van (1976 dodge) in cincinatti, ohio, in 1980... the fuel gauge never moved off 1/4 tank... i got rid of it 15 years later... and the day i did, a fellow in a gas station said... stuck on 1/4 right? i said right... he said, but it will never quit... you gonna have to give this baby away : ))

Posted By: ksalmond on 03/05/05 06:02pm

edgar... they (veh reg) couldn't verify my registration even by sighting the vin... bc/canada law asks for 2 sights... my 76 did not have it... but it went throught because previous registration had been approved... but heaven forbid i cross national borders

Posted By: keep'n busy on 03/06/05 01:17am

Recently purchased 1st motorhome. Basket case 18' 1977 Dodge 360 Chinook not abused but very neglected. Paid the owner to drive it the 200 miles over a mountain range to my home as I was afraid to put it on the open road! Well it made it but I don't know how. No emegency brake, oil and transmission dipsticks barely had oil on them, gages did not work, exhaust fumes inside would gag a cockroach and the back door was tied shut.The interior is comparable to the above discription also. But I like a challenge and this old girl will be put back on the road before the end of this year. Would appreciate hearing from any other "vintage" Chinook owners out there as I'm certain I'll be looking for suggestions on how-to??? [emoticon]

Posted By: new v'er on 03/07/05 12:27pm

Hi Birdsong.

I see that you have the Firestone ride right air suspension.
Did you add it to your rig? If so how was the installation and what did you notice after the fact as far as handling etc.?

Regarding your LOT in Life: Build something on it ... or park your Dodge on it.">
Bill & Laurie
1976 Dodge Sportsman Midas Mini 226

Posted By: Cdog on 03/08/05 03:03pm

Just finished replacing some 110VAC wiring and fixtures in the old gal. I have just pulled the floor out of the overhead and it was shot. Most of it was rotted out on one end and some mouse nests. I am going to pull the lower sidewalls and front wall next and then rebuild it. The good news was the fiberglass was in great shape.

22' 73 Diamond Class C
03 Crestliner LSi 2485
01 Dakota Quad Cab
63 Newman 17' being restored

Posted By: new v'er on 03/09/05 03:46pm

Cdog
Isn't it great how the old rigs give us so much fun without leaving the driveway? [emoticon]

I spent near every weekend and evening in the spring and summer getting Harvey ready. The knuckles on my left hand have finally settled down from the repeated bashing during the tear out phase. [emoticon]

Ants in the thousands were eating the wet wood and burrowed into the foam insulation [emoticon]

All the work really was worth it on the first solid and problem free trip. I can't say for sure but maybe its like childbirth?

This year I'm pulling all windows, hatches and doors to re-butyl or re-putty tape them. It's easier than I thought it would be.

Posted By: Birdsong on 03/09/05 05:41pm

Hi New V'er, the Ride Rite bags were on when I got it. I just had to get it home, fix the hose ends and air them up. I can't even begin to describe the difference in handling & stability with 60 pounds in them. I have some installation instructions I'd be happy to copy for you if you want to see what's involved. Just get me an address to send them to. Current project is to fix the rotten floor under the water tank - I had to tear the whole kitchen out. That's ok - a great time to get rid of the white counters and fit a bigger cooktop & deeper sink.

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