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Posted By: eyeteeth on 07/13/08 09:37pm

Another weekend... and YEAH!!! much more work done!

We Finished the floor. We were able to raise the "shower" wall, and get a frame support AND floor back under it!
We got the perimiter frame back on AND replaced framing for everything we could reach that needed it.
We installed linoleum on the foor for what will be the bath, and under the bunk beds.
We took the opportunity, and raised the back end to what we "think" was the original hieght. Hard to tell just how much it sank from the rot.
Lastly... I made use of some CPES from the Rot Doctor on some stuff I just couldn't get too, and around openings.

Before...
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After...

With any luck... next weekend comes panelling.

Posted By: Leeann on 07/14/08 04:30am

Oh, yeah! That's more like it [emoticon]

'73 Concord 20' Class A w/Dodge 440 - see profile for photo

Posted By: Vernitta on 07/14/08 01:32pm

I have a question that I think only yall could help me with. My husband and I are looking into buying a 1978 18 ft Dodge Midas with a 440. Anyone have any ideas on the gas mileage on these? They guy we are buying it from doesn't know because he lived in it for a year and only drove it once. Thank you!

Posted By: eyeteeth on 07/14/08 02:03pm

Expect around 8 mpg, Hope for 11 mpg.

There's a number of things that can come into play... First...Make SURE the carb is tuned and set properly; No matter what you do, it's only going to accelerate so fast. Stomping the pedal down any further will do nothing but waste fuel. Don't worry about going 70-75mph on the freeways. You're driving a house. 60-65mph is really more than plenty, and will save a lot. Coast down the hills, and don't put your foot to floor going up them. If you lose speed on your way up, who cares, you'll gain it on the way down. You're on vacation the moment you get behind the wheel. Drive like you're on vacation time... which is when-ever we get there... we're there. lol.

Remember these we built when the speed limit was 55, and they're geared/designed to run best there.

Posted By: Kendas on 07/14/08 09:32pm

eyeteeth wrote:

Expect around 8 mpg, Hope for 11 mpg....

...Remember these we built when the speed limit was 55, and they're geared/designed to run best there.

Mine is on the MB400 1 ton chassis with the 440 motor GVWR is 10,500 and I get 7+ reliably to/from 2,500 to 7,000 feet Tucson to just NW of Show Low in the White Mountains (about 211 miles one way) driving no faster than 60.

1978 21ft Tioga Dodge 440 Motor,
4.5kw Generac and 80 watts Solar
1984 Goldwing Interstate (Daily driver)
Misc Things I've done to my RV pictures

USAF Retired
To Err is human... To Forgive is not SAC Policy.

Posted By: Goatmaiden on 07/15/08 09:36am

dup

Posted By: Goatmaiden on 07/15/08 09:37am

We just went from Oregon to Wisconsin with a rebuilt 440-3 (our MH is 23 foot, GVWR 10,500 and we weighed in at about 9,400 -- which seemed heavy to me since we were carrying next to nothing). Av. 9 MPG but we went 60 mph most of the way. I think Ol' Bertha is happier going 45. Spent $1200 on gas. What fun!

Here are some pics of the odyssey - http://bellethecat.blogspot.com/2008/07/road-pictures.html

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1978 23' C class KIT ROADRANGER
Dodge 440

Posted By: eyeteeth on 07/21/08 07:02am

We're slaking folks... page 5? I'll just assume everyone else is out camping, and I'm the only one still working on the old girl.

Weekend update...

We were able to re-insulate everything.
My buddy completely re-wired the taillights, lic plate, and trailer, as well as we took the 110 out of the bathroom ceiling fan and ran wires for 12v. (makes more sense to me as we boondock far more than hookup somewhere)
We started re-attaching the siding and accessories.
And... we installed almost all the paneling.
Over the week, for fun... I tried to restore the Holiday Ramblette badge.

That light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter! Here the weekends updated pics. Lots of 'em.

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Man we can make a mess.

Posted By: Leeann on 07/21/08 08:16am

Lookin' REAL good [emoticon]

We have to rebuild the 727 in ours...but have another project I must finish first (and it's almost done!). Our next trip is scheduled for Labor Day and I can't wait [emoticon]

Posted By: Jer&Ger on 07/21/08 06:33pm

Looks like your doin' really good on this project. nice job, keep posting pic's and updates...Jerry

Jerry & Gerry, our pets (dogs), Byron, Coco
1976 Monaco, 440 ci. Dodge Sportsman chassis

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