Coachmen has been acquired by Forest River; as such, I doubt they have the owner's manuals from Coachmen (especially from the 70s) available. However, the other stuff is relatively easy.
For your Dometic: http://www.wildtangentventures.com/libra........e%20manual%20for%20RM23%20to%20RM77D.pdf
http://www.bdub.net/manuals/dometic.pdf
For your Kohler, maybe:
http://www.141.com/chevy/misc/kohler-7cm21-rv-installation-manual-tp5005.pdf
http://www.141.com/chevy/misc/kohler-7cm21-rv-service-manual.pdf
http://www.buckeyepowersales.com/Mobile_Documentation/tp5060.pdf
http://www.marinegenerators.info/kohler/lit/ES913.PDF
Atwood (Bowen) G6A-2
http://www.atwoodmobile.com/media/3734/wires.pdf
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=00a49........87368129526e57d3fb8f7d9e87095ac91101628c
Getting the generator running is all-important.
'73 Concord 20' Class A w/Dodge 440 - see profile for photo
Trish Davis wrote:
Oh, come on, Leeann.
You don't totally love Cameron working on the engine in an evening gown?
Yeah and who said "Chanel work boots" ;0)
Seems like Thirteen is looking to shoot PO's with her crossbow.
Fair enough... most of our PO's deserve it.
Oh, come on, Leeann.
You don't totally love Cameron working on the engine in an evening gown?
Yeah and who said "Chanel work boots" ;0)
Seems like Thirteen is looking to shoot PO's with her crossbow.
Fair enough... most of our PO's deserve it.
Yes, I love Cameron working on the engine in an evening gown. Priceless.
Gee, methinks that was me....actually, I think it was PINK Chanel work boots!!!???
Trish Davis wrote:
No. Look for leaks.
Take it to a high-pressure carwash, that's how.
Buy some Eternabond tape (NOT from Wal-Mart!) and get at it...
Search this thread for how to clean off old putty and put on new Eternabond.
Seal the coach, then repair drivetrain, then the propane system including fridge. Then water and holding tanks. Then the interior electric and genny.
Trust us on this --Keep the water out.
No. Look for leaks.
Take it to a high-pressure carwash, that's how.
Buy some Eternabond tape (NOT from Wal-Mart!) and get at it...
Search this thread for how to clean off old putty and put on new Eternabond.
Seal the coach, then repair drivetrain, then the propane system including fridge. Then water and holding tanks. Then the interior electric and genny.
Trust us on this --Keep the water out.
I just loooove how Trishie just cuts to the chase on stuff!!
RVnoob,
I don't think a list of priorities could be stated more succinctly.
It also holds to another parameter- cost. These are usually the more
spendy items when working on a rig. But if you do them like homework,
you'll always make the grade- sometimes literally!!!
Good luck and welcome! Pick apart this thread- you'll find enough
here to do what you're starting out to. Keep posting and share some pic's of the progress too. This helps others by showing them that
somebody else is just as crazy as they are to do this! lol just kidding- enjoy~ You're among friends.
Mark
1972 Mobile Traveler 20' Dodge B300 Class C
"The Kobayashi Maru" Trans- Prarie Land Craft
"Requiescat in pace et in amore..."
The propane system is something I dont want to take any chances on so I am taking the rv to a dealer to have it checked out. It leaks at the opening valve on the tank (tank is half full). I dont want to try and use anything with gas until I feel comfortable with it.
The tanks have been replaced so I know they are good, not sure about the water pump though.
I just want to get the electrical system working to start with then work on the other luxury things after.
Thanks for all the links, should get me started.
I have pictures of it, I just dont know how to change the size of them to be able to post them. Not real computer literate.
Sam
76 Dodge Leprechaun
Getting started.
Leeann wrote:
Yes, I love Cameron working on the engine in an evening gown. Priceless.
Gee, methinks that was me....actually, I think it was PINK Chanel work boots!!!???
Trish Davis wrote:
Oh, come on, Leeann.
You don't totally love Cameron working on the engine in an evening gown?
Yeah and who said "Chanel work boots" ;0)
Seems like Thirteen is looking to shoot PO's with her crossbow.
Fair enough... most of our PO's deserve it.
Oh, come on, Leeann.
You don't totally love Cameron working on the engine in an evening gown?
Yeah and who said "Chanel work boots" ;0)
Seems like Thirteen is looking to shoot PO's with her crossbow.
Fair enough... most of our PO's deserve it.
Yes, I love Cameron working on the engine in an evening gown. Priceless.
Gee, methinks that was me....actually, I think it was PINK Chanel work boots!!!???
I've worn an evening gown JUST ONCE- never again! And DEFINITELY NOT
strapless!! Far as boots go, I still have a nice white pair of pointed
toe Cuban heel with rhinestone cactuses on them that I wear with scrubs. Depending on the occasion I may wear spurs. Or not.
Girls with guitars are cool- girls with crossbows excite me...
It takes a confident heterosexual male to wear pink.
Mark
http://bluefive.pair.com/PIXresizer.zip
On a Mac, iPhoto will size them for you.
RVnoob13 wrote:
I have already checked it over for leaks and the drivetrain, I am a auto mechanic by profession, so I am not to worried about that.
The propane system is something I dont want to take any chances on so I am taking the rv to a dealer to have it checked out. It leaks at the opening valve on the tank (tank is half full). I dont want to try and use anything with gas until I feel comfortable with it.
The tanks have been replaced so I know they are good, not sure about the water pump though.
I just want to get the electrical system working to start with then work on the other luxury things after.
Thanks for all the links, should get me started.
I have pictures of it, I just dont know how to change the size of them to be able to post them. Not real computer literate.
I have already checked it over for leaks and the drivetrain, I am a auto mechanic by profession, so I am not to worried about that.
The propane system is something I dont want to take any chances on so I am taking the rv to a dealer to have it checked out. It leaks at the opening valve on the tank (tank is half full). I dont want to try and use anything with gas until I feel comfortable with it.
The tanks have been replaced so I know they are good, not sure about the water pump though.
I just want to get the electrical system working to start with then work on the other luxury things after.
Thanks for all the links, should get me started.
I have pictures of it, I just dont know how to change the size of them to be able to post them. Not real computer literate.
RVnoob
Sounds like you've got a good start. Everything drivetrain is 1 ton +,
so it is a bit simpler. Propane is really another thang- I'm cool with all the plumbing south of the tank, but prefer a propane company to check out valves and tank related issues. The genset was the hardest issue for me, but my Onan 4.0 CCK boatanchor posed few difficulties other than cleaning connections and doing some long-overdue maintenance. The rest of electrical was pretty much straightforward. My next rig will get LED marker/clearance/turn lamps as well as their interior replacements where it'll work OK.
Have fun!
Mark
I only have 4 weeks to get it liveable for a weekend at the races.
Thanks for everyones help, I will try to keep an eye on this forum and post my progress as I get things going.
To post pics, upload to someplace like Photobucket or flickr, then use the Advanced Post Form. Click the icon that looks like mountains with a yellow background, then paste in the link to the photo you've uploaded elsewhere.
Leeann wrote:
Great! We love progress....and pics.
Great! We love progress....and pics.
Work is always fascinating. I can watch it for hours!! lol
Mark