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Posted By: whiteknight001 on 10/14/09 06:36pm

Gardengrz, welcome!!

I second the request for pic's!

Mark

1972 Mobile Traveler 20' Dodge B300 Class C
"The Kobayashi Maru" Trans- Prarie Land Craft
"Requiescat in pace et in amore..."

Posted By: rbhunter on 10/15/09 12:45pm

Hi all, I am brand new here, and have just acquired my new to me Class C. I last was involved in 1984, with my Grandmothers Coachmen Class C, and now I am back. It needs some work, and will cost me more than its worth to fix up, but its mine, and I am too old for tents. My first impression, that 440 sure does run. I have forgotten what big block V-8's were like.

Things it needs,
Something to hold fridge door closed while driving
gas tank leak fixed
generator governor fixed (works but overspeeds with no load)
master cylinder (I have it, just need to put on.)
It needs to go fishing!!!!
tripod for dtv dish
Lube, oil, filter

I look forward to being a part of this group.
Have a great day,
Ron

Posted By: Leeann on 10/15/09 02:45pm

Hi and welcome!

1 - what kind of fridge is it? Each manufacturer has a specific piece for that.
2 - metal or plastic tank, how bad is the leak, where is the leak?
3 - if it's an Onan, that's a screw adjustment - what make/model is your genny?

I am too old for tents as well and my 440 sure boogies up the road. Gotta love it [emoticon]

Our mantra is Mine's paid for; yours?

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

Posted By: rbhunter on 10/15/09 06:09pm

Lets see, its a dometic 760, the fuel tank is steel, up under the middle by the rear axle,I filled it a week ago, now I have 3/4 tank, and you can smell gas back by the left rear tire, and there is a fuel stain on the side of the tank, none on the ground though, so it must be a pinhole. I havent climbed under it yet. Figures a lot of fuel in it. As for the gen set, its an old kohler 4.5.

Thanks, Ron

Posted By: Leeann on 10/15/09 06:30pm

Okay, then. You should be able to get the piece from any RV dealer with a parts department in your area. Or you can call RV Doctor George in Sacramento - 916 927 7837 - he should have it used for you (cheap).
Service manual is available here (pdf).

I'd try a sealer putty that is resistant to fuel, sold at every auto parts store, before I emptied the tank and took it to a welder. Especially since it's a small hole.

I have nothing on the Kohler, I'll have to look around a bit.

Posted By: Leeann on 10/15/09 06:35pm

Then again, I've been known to be stupid before....

Kohler K Series Service Manual:
http://www.mediafire.com/?3nd2oywnyxm

Kohler Engines owners manual:
http://www.mediafire.com/?qwmkmwmitmm

Posted By: whiteknight001 on 10/15/09 07:19pm

Hello RBhunter!

And welcome to our motley little crew!
Of course, you know I'm going to ask
for pics of your rig too...

Mark

Posted By: chaserooooo69 on 10/16/09 09:51am

well, i feel jealous of all of you even those with just a driveway to park it in. Apartment living does have its benefits though since it costs less and i can spend more money/time on/in the Travco, Funny thing is they both have about the same amount of square footage.

Posted By: Trish Davis on 10/16/09 05:09pm

Hah! Driveway, nothing...
This yard is 3/4 of an acre and the only flat spot is the front yard!
My driveways are ski-slopish, so the Travco lives out front.

Posted By: Griff in Fairbanks on 10/16/09 05:45pm

Trish Davis wrote:

Hah! Driveway, nothing...
This yard is 3/4 of an acre and the only flat spot is the front yard!
My driveways are ski-slopish, so the Travco lives out front.

What's a 'front yard'?? And I assume driveway is the two parallel dirt tracks leading from the road to the house ... [emoticon]

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

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