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

Posted By: rehoppe on 03/04/12 07:17am

swatmo wrote:

Thanks rehoppe, sorry I forgot to post miles....

the mileage currently reads 49,000 ish... that being said... this thing is in

really crappy condition for something that only has 48k high dessert miles on it. So i don't know I will try a used book store, so you would recommend against purchasing that book I linked before.

I will try the spark tests soon. I will let you know... I am waiting to get all the bits together before i do anything... all the fuel carb stuff seemed best if i did it all at the same time so... I will let you know.

Sorry I didn't even go look at the book. Buy new only if you have to.

I look for used books, that have notes in the margins. The USE tells a nother story.

Oh yes, and I'm a Cheap SOB as well! [emoticon]

At 50K You are probably ok mechanically. Just make sure that you change ALL fluids and filters ASAP. It sounds like it was neglected, beyond just being left sitting. OIL and Filters are way cheaper than 'Hard Parts'.

Went and looked at the Manual. I've never seen one, but it's probably good, although way over priced for a CD. ... I'd go look for a Haynes, Motor, or similar as well.

If you've gat a spare $40, buy it.

My Dodge book is an old Haynes " Dodge PUs Full Size 1974-1986 2wd and 4wd.. Not specific to the Chassis only but very useful. I'd like to have what;s on that CD in real Book form, you bet. Cause it's only for the MH Chassis.

* This post was last edited 03/04/12 08:11am by rehoppe *

Hoppe
2011 Dodge 1500 C'boy Caddy
2000 Jayco C 28' Ford chassis w V-10 E450
Doghouse 36' or so Trophy Classic TT

Posted By: rehoppe on 03/04/12 08:13am

Chilton's and Clymer's are two others that are/were available then...'70s'

I liked Chilton and Motor Manuals best IIRC.

Posted By: goreds2 on 03/12/12 08:36pm

Here is an interesting one and a good price on craiglist. It has been sitting awhile though.

Click here...

See Picture In My Profile
I have a 1989 Dodge XPLORER RV Class B - Purchased 10/15/10 IN CASH
Fiance' purchased a Class C 2002 Dynamax Carri-go on 5/1/15 IN CASH
We've got the best of both worlds

Posted By: oldtrucker63 on 03/12/12 08:57pm

goreds2 wrote:

Here is an interesting one and a good price on craiglist. It has been sitting awhile though.

Click here...

Yelp This one needs a complete rebuild, I would say when you open the wall's there is rot everywhere.

Without Trucks,....America Stop's

Posted By: goreds2 on 03/16/12 08:41pm

oldtrucker63 wrote:

goreds2 wrote:

Here is an interesting one and a good price on craiglist. It has been sitting awhile though.

Click here...

Yelp This one needs a complete rebuild, I would say when you open the wall's there is rot everywhere.

AGREED

Posted By: new v'er on 03/18/12 09:44am

I guess they don't make things like they used to [emoticon]

The OEM (1976) power converter died. Anything to consider when replacing the old 30 amp unit? Thanks Bill

Regarding your LOT in Life: Build something on it ... or park your Dodge on it.">
Bill & Laurie
1976 Dodge Sportsman Midas Mini 226

Posted By: Leeann on 03/18/12 10:11am

I replaced mine with a refurb Progressive Dynamics with a charge wizard (smart charger). I got a 45 amp, but there are 60 amp models available.

Th e smart charger keeps the charger portion from overcharging and boiling batteries.

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

Posted By: Smart Alec on 03/20/12 12:51pm

Hey everybody.

I posted a topic about two years ago entitled "Someone's Giving Me a Motorhome". Some of you may remember it. It was a Vogue II and things just didn't work out. Long story short, there was a lot of water damage and the engine air cleaner was full of acorns.

Now it looks like I'm going to be getting a motorhome after all. She's a 1979 American Clipper with a Dodge 360-3, and she runs! The body is a big fiberglass shell instead of framing and aluminum, and the seller said everything works on her as far as he knows. But she's been sitting unused a lot for several years, so who knows?

Anyway, I just wanted to drop in and say howdy. I'll post more when I know more.

Posted By: Kendas on 03/20/12 02:12pm

Of course we all want all the pictures you can get posted here.

Ken

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: oldtrucker63 on 03/20/12 05:28pm

Yeah Lots of photos,......Good luck with her.

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