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Posted By: Jer&Ger on 07/29/08 11:05am

Thanks, I did try NAPA, no luck. I called the local Dodge dealer and they can order it new, with a new knob ( some upgrade to model they say requires it) for about $100 bucks, but I can't afford that (we're both on S.S.) unless we really have to go that way. I also tried the local wrecking yards and they don't keep anything that old around. I guess I'll try looking on the web and see if I can find something...Jerry

Edit: I went back to NAPA looking for an aftermarket toggle switch setup. The guy asked me what I was doing and proceeded to lookup my switch [emoticon]

. I guess the first guy didn't know where to look [emoticon]

. I guess it just goes to show what the work force is coming to with the younger generation. Anyway thanks for the help guys....Jerry

* This post was edited 07/29/08 06:06pm by Jer&Ger *

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

Posted By: 79powerwagon on 07/29/08 06:30pm

Hey Jerry, so you got one? If not, let me know, I'll go to my local NAPA and pick one up for you, ship it out, then you just reimburse me for it.

Eric

She ain't purdy, but at least she's slow!

Posted By: Leeann on 07/30/08 06:00pm

Fezziwig wrote:

Is the "1977 Champion Titan" a member of this group? It's got a dodge engine and someone referred me to this thread.

I'm looking around for my 1st RV, and since I'm a classic I would like to get a classic RV.

That Champion looks like it's totally refurbished, interior and running gear.

I'll subscribe to this thread to see what develops.

A '77 Titan is absolutely a candidate for membership in this group. I've got a '73 Concord, also made by Champion and on a Dodge chassis.

For more info specific to the Champion part of your rig, go to www.championfleetowners.com

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

Posted By: eyeteeth on 07/30/08 08:40pm

Spent an odd week night working on the RV. The racing kart is waiting on parts, so it gave us something to do. I found a brand new... still wrapped... new hardware... 12 ft awning I was able to get for around $500. (The guy has more, don't know how he feels about shippig though) Went on pretty easy.

The replacement black tank is in, so I also dropped that off with all the misc plumbing items I'll need.

Forgive the quality... my cell phone was the only thing I had handy.
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Posted By: Kendas on 07/30/08 09:53pm

eyeteeth wrote:

The replacement black tank is in, so I also dropped that off with all the misc plumbing items I'll need.

Pictures of the tank change process please?

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: Kendas on 07/30/08 10:05pm

Went out up to the White Mountains last weekend... Rained on two of the three days we were gone. Didn't find any new leaks and didn't see any old leaks. Only thing "bad" that happened was I "lost" the genset (again). [emoticon]

Started it up to run the air while we finished packing (and do the "monthly" run), 116 volts stable when I turned on the fan. Turned on the compressor, genset "groaned" and lost voltage. All breakers good (off then on), still nothing. [emoticon]

Looks like I do troubleshooting on it this weekend. [emoticon]

Posted By: eyeteeth on 07/31/08 07:40am

Kendas wrote:

eyeteeth wrote:

The replacement black tank is in, so I also dropped that off with all the misc plumbing items I'll need.

Pictures of the tank change process please?

It might just be easier to answer any questions you might have. In my case, I think I have it a little easier in that I have an open space. The walls are still out.

What I plan on doing... is drilling a pilot hole from underneath where the openings are currently in the belly pan. Then using a hole saw from above to minimize damage to the linoleum I'll drill out the floor openings. I'll then pre-drill holes in the flanges of my tanks, and mount them in place to the frame. Next, using a hole saw, I'll drill down from above through the tank plastic for the pipe and pooper (lol) fittings. Glue on the tank connectors, and put a few sections I know go together for the vent. At this point I can put the bathroom wall back in place and finish the vent piping as needed. The toilet will go the same way. Once the cement dries on the flange, the toilet flange gets a bit of pipe dope, and screws in until it is resting on the floor. (lastly... mount toilet and enjoy!!! [emoticon]

They make an inch and a half rubber grommet type of pipe connector for the tank that's nice for working with existing pipe as it is a little more forgiving. If everything is already in place... drop the old tank, measure where the fittings are so you can duplicate their placement on the new tank. The rubber fittings work well in this situation as they help relieve stress if your measurements are a little off. I figured it is quicker and easier for me to use the first method above, as the majority of my pipping was removed for the restoration work.

I'll do my best to snap some pics, but I find I get working, and take a few, then suddenly I'm done, and I start thinking "I should have photographed that BEFORE I attached that last piece..." etc.

I've found the more I tear into this thing, the easier its become. I had gotten to a point were I was almost scared to death to go any further 'cause I KNEW there was no-way to change my mind after that.

But, a little common sense and it's all turning out for the better.

Posted By: Jer&Ger on 07/31/08 07:04pm

Well here's an update on my light switch. While I had the dash out, I decided to clean all the contacts for the light bulbs and relays that were visible. I found 2 burned out bulbs AND the lugs on the amp meter were loose. I replaced all the bulbs after cleaning and tightened the lugs. This thing is a wiring nightmare as the P.O. had done a lot of rewiring for an alarm system (that he removed later and his skills left a lot to be desired) and who knows what else. I fix things as I find them. I also found a burned out fuse that I think also went to the light circuit, but everything seems to be working now...Thanks for the help, keep on camping....Jerry

Posted By: Kendas on 07/31/08 08:04pm

Kendas wrote:

Looks like I do troubleshooting on it this weekend. [emoticon]

Found problem. Couldn't wait for the weekend. Had to go out in 105 heat and T/S the genset this afternoon... [emoticon]

The "hot" lead had burned the wire nut and charred wires in the "customer" wiring section in the control box causing the failure in the output. My fault for not checking and replacing ALL the wire nuts on the genset when I got the RV. [emoticon]

Works fine now and, I got the PM for the month done.

Posted By: Leeann on 07/31/08 08:22pm

Kendas wrote:

Found problem. Couldn't wait for the weekend. Had to go out in 105 heat and T/S the genset this afternoon... [emoticon]

Works fine now and, I got the PM for the month done.

Ugh. 105º really stinks...

Yikes! Glad you got it all fixed - and I'm really glad it didn't cause a bigger problem (ie fire) [emoticon]

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