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Topic: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?

Posted By: mavereik on 08/19/05 08:32pm

Hi all, I have a 1976 Dodge Sportsman Built by Jamboree Industries...360 motor
I am having charging system problems at the moment...only had it for 2 weeks though

Posted By: donran on 08/21/05 08:54pm

Today was a facinating day with my 1976 dodge sportman surveyor, about 21 feet.

Went to the local RV place (Sunland California near Tuxford and Lankershim), they wanted $35 for a telescopping brush to clean the RV with, screw that went to Empire Hardware got a much weaker model for $8. I found RV's are actually big and have 4 sides. Then it was time to explore the dump valves for the first time. Naturally since the RV been sitting about a year, I imagin it is mainly empty or at least dried out. Little run off from the grey tank...hossed it out, not much different from the water I washed the RV in...Valves all look good, now the black tank..Maybe some dried something or other in the tank...EEEEKS brown liquid, I'm outa here. I would cost $15 to dump at a place about 10 miles from me...trying to figure some other way to clear this tank without stuff running down the gutter or flying over the freeway. That's what I really want to do is be sitting in the middle of Los Angeles with a tank of sh*t.

1976 Dodge Sportsman, Suveyor rig, "rustic" condition.

Posted By: Noodleman on 08/23/05 12:20pm

Man! I put my Delta into the shop to see what it would take to get it road ready. Ouch. The previous owner didn't give it much TLC. As things broke he just stopped using them! We're doing fluid changes, tune up, shocks all around( they were rusted out, i was driving on the springs i believe)and various other "stuff". total hit around $1100. Then they checked the rear brakes. Rear brakes were siezed up. I didn't have rear brakes. add in approx. $550. Doing new tires next week to get it ready for labor day. The old tires had set for so long they had cracks and basically were splitting themselves apart. far as I'm concerned, the more you use your RV the better it'll last. At least it BETTER last!

Posted By: tulsajohn1 on 08/23/05 12:42pm

I got a 77' dodge 360 Tioga 2 17 ft. It runs good but needs tlc. I am taking it to santa fe next month. Pray for me.......

Posted By: donran on 08/25/05 08:43pm

Well Noodleman you got more repairs that I need. My "previous owner" tried and spend money but got overwhelmed. He probably just got a new one.

Tires seem to be extremely important, lot of stories around here about the blowing out. My major problem is a lose part somewhere in the steering. This adds to "uncertainty" in steering.

I got "RV repair & maintenance manual" from Trailer Life dated 1980. Got it on Ebay for $12.00 bid plus shipping/handling. Very interesting, well worth getting if don't know much about what's going on doing with your RV.

Mean while my support vehicle (suppose to follow the RV around with generator, gas, water, tools) has a burned valve and looking at least $700.

Posted By: unionguy1019 on 08/28/05 06:13pm

Well we just returned from our 2nd time out with the "chuck wagon" after repairs from the arguement it had with an oak tree the 2nd weekend in June. Had a good rainstorm last nite, no leaks could be seen. Would have stayed longer but the holding tanks were almost over flowing from the fri. nite party. Made a pot of camp stew, (love to cook over fires, hence the chuck wagon name), had 12 quarts made with 1 1/2 qts left over. Nobody went home hungry. Along with the camp pot also had roasted corn, burgers, dogs and snuck in some game birds from hunting. Got about another 2 months before we will have to chain the tires to go out in the woods. Didn't buy it to set in driveway over winter.

Here comes the "Chuck Wagon"

Posted By: Noodleman on 09/06/05 12:29pm

Well, new tires, just finished putting new tile in, getting "The Delta" cleaned and ready for our first trip. Two challenges left. The fridge and the generator. Tried our fridge on gas. I can get an initial light off, then the flame dies. Found a blown fuse, wonder if that coulda caused it? Not being level is the other issue. The generator turns over but it's seen better days. Looks like the fuel lines are dry rotted and will have to be replaced. I'll probably end up either re-doing everything or biting the bullet and dumpin some more cash into having it done for me. Keepin the economy hummin!

Posted By: Mollywood on 09/08/05 04:37pm

I just picked up a 1976 Dodge Sportsman Brougham in very good condition. It has a new rear end, gas tank, and other stuff.
Starts up fast and runs well.
Dodge 380 8cyl.
Though she can stall abit if your too fast on the gas pedal. But I'm hoping once she gets driven regularly she'll be alright.
Just a little 'puddle jumper' for a family of 4 (counting the hound)

And I know very little about this stuff. Any pointers on where get smart quickly on suich a topic please let me know.

Posted By: fourthclassC on 09/08/05 04:41pm

Typical charastic of that vintage dodge 360 2bbl. Even with excellent carb reuild, my 73 360 still had a tendency to stall out after cold start. Learn to feather the gas pedel until its all warmed up. Check the base of the carb for vaccum leaks also.

Posted By: Mollywood on 09/08/05 04:46pm

fourthclassC wrote:

Thanks much!
The original owner said essentially the same thing.
As a former MG and VW man feathering the gas is my specialty !

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