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Posted By: A100 on 05/30/05 06:59pm

My American Clipper ran hotter than I liked but like your's would cool down when I slowed down.
Pulling my race van to a race in Rockingham NC I did a back to back test under similar weather conditions with WaterWetter. I knocked 12 to 15 degrees off running temperature.

Posted By: RobinHoodRV on 05/30/05 10:31pm

jssussex wrote:

MH with a Dodge title says 1981 dodge sportman. RV was made by Mobile Traveler with a MH # F44CD9V726590 - what does that tell me. The engine is a 440.

Griff in Fairbanks wrote:

Working backwards from the rightmost character:

726590 = Sequential serial number
V = Warren assembly plant
9 = 1979 chassis model year
D = 440-1 series engine
C = 10,001 - 14,000 pound GVW class
F44 = Unknown (my books don't show those letters/numbers but those are usually the model and body type.)

The F44 is the model and body type.
Here is what it breaks down to:

F4 = MB400 - model number
4 = MB4 Hi Line Cab - body style

-jc

78 Robinhood 23' Class C
97 Geo Tracker Convertible 4x4
87 Jeep Comanche Chief 4x4

Posted By: Griff in Fairbanks on 05/31/05 01:29pm

RobinHoodRV wrote:

The F44 is the model and body type.
Here is what it breaks down to:

F4 = MB400 - model number
4 = MB4 Hi Line Cab - body style

Figured it was something like that, just didn't have the books that specifically stated such.

1970 Explorer Class A on a 1969 Dodge M300 chassis with 318 cu. in. (split year)
1972 Executive Class A on a Dodge M375 chassis with 413 cu. in.
1973 Explorer Class A on a Dodge RM350 (R4) chassis with 318 engine & tranny from 1970 Explorer Class A

Posted By: munkalido on 05/31/05 07:40pm

Mine is a MB400 (as the vin is F44CD6V1xxxx) and the Chilton I bought to help with repairs is for full sized vans, but doesn't include MB400.

Is there a repair manual, generic like the Chilton, available?? Or is it close enough? (Chilton's #20420, Chrysler Full-Size Vans, 1967-88 repair manual)...

Posted By: Griff in Fairbanks on 05/31/05 08:36pm

munkalido wrote:

That's about as close as you're going to get, unless you're willing to get one of the professional shop manuals. There are a couple of places that have reprints (or CD-ROMs) of unique older manuals. Try a google for MB400.

Posted By: 78Dreamer on 06/01/05 01:13am

hi all the wife and i are in the process of buying a dreamer class c 25 footer wich has a dodge 360 not sure of the chassis though it is in really good shape for a motothome that is almost 30 years old lol. so we will be doing the payment thing for awhile but she is well worth it [emoticon]

it is the only class see i have seen yet that has a step up into the kitchen wich we love it also has all tinted windows and what we call bay windows this must have been top of the line for 78 good to see a place for all of us to get help and talk

Posted By: scorpicus_1 on 06/01/05 12:35pm

Hello all!:

I bought a 20 ft.1977 Dodge MB400 Lindy that sleeps six (Over cab bunk, and two tables that make into beads) here in Cedar Rapids, Iowa for $400.00 about a month ago. It didn't run,(wouldn't even turn over) and had to be pulled down our alley to our house. The next day I had it running though. Aparently the people who had it had messed with the main power cable that runs from the Starter relay to the battery,lol.
I had to rebuild the bunk above the seats. Fun,let me tell you. Then I had to replace the manifold gaskets. One was leaking, and they had put the other one on backwards.ROFL!!. [emoticon]

Funny part is that I had it running before replacing the Manifold gaskets, but it wouldn't stay running once ya put it in gear. But now that The new gaskets are in, it stays running but the starter is going out. So I'll buy a new starter. [emoticon]

Ya know, finding a manual for one of these things is impossible! I've even looked all over the web for one. But since they are'nt made anymore I can't find one. I wanted to find one that had wiring diagrams for the MotorHome section, cause the people I bought it from mangled the wiring and plumbling systems while they were trying to fix it themselves. Is there anyone out there who has a manual for the Motorhome part?
I've got some pics of mine that I can show ya!If I can ever figure out how to add them here...Here is the url though. http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/scorpicus_1/album?.dir=b255
I thought about trying to make a canopy/ awning for mine since it was missing when I bought it, but really need to see some pictures of how the original looks close up before I'll know where to begin.
But luckily the cranking TV antenae still works and there are no leaks! And it has the bathroom with the toilet,shower,and sink all in one,lol. You can sit on the toilet, take a shower and wash your hands all at once. That's pretty unique in my opinion! [emoticon]

Money has been tight since I just finished recovering from a Broken neck,shattered ankle and heel.(Now have artificial ankle and heel). But am seriously thinking about trying to come up with my own design for an easy to make Awning for a 20' motorhome. You know the old saying, "Jack of all trades....." Since the injuries I can't do the same field of work. So I went back to the old trusty ones. I build ,repair, and program PCs at home now. And my boy and I are trying to get our Lawn Mowing service back in operation here in Cedar Rapids,Iowa.
Maybe we'll see ya out there some time soon!

* This post was edited 06/03/05 01:28pm by scorpicus_1 *

Posted By: RobinHoodRV on 06/01/05 10:03pm

munkalido wrote:

I purchased one of those service manuals on CD from:
www.moparmanuals.com/mopar/main/home.asp

It is better than the Chilton but only covers the Dodge section. The motorhome section will not be included since it is built by a 3rd party and NOT Dodge. It does cover the cut-away cab (used by the MH builders).

I have used it to rewire the entire engine compartment twice now (pesky squirrels) and had no problems.

By the way, the part number for my MH was 81-370-7012 which covers "1977 Dodge Compact & Plymouth Voyager"

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

Thank you, Robinhood. I'm going there now to see what I find!

Posted By: meffordfamilyproject on 06/03/05 06:28pm

Hello fellow dodge motorhome owners!!

Our family is the proud owner of a 73 class A, Dodge Swinger motorhome with a 318 engine!!! The "moose" (Big, slow and ugly..but not for long) as we call her is currently being torn apart in a grave attempt to salvage her beauty and restore her usefullness. Does anyone know where to get parts for these classic motorhomes?? We took the large rear window out since we need to repair the wall and then realized that the inside window molding may be difficult to replace?? It is about 2-3 inches wide and presses into the channels on the inside of the window. Anyone who has made major reconsrtuction attempts and would like to share some tips, please do so. My spirit is warmed to see so many others who love these old creaures.

We are going to replace the 318 engine with the marine heads?? with an 87 318 to remedy the inability to find a replacement radiator that outlets on the proper side for the water pump... 2 years of looking and we could not locate a radiator. So we are putting in a newer engine and keeping the high performance heads so we can find replacement parts.

Tootles

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