Coast Resorts Open Roads Forum: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?

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Posted By: Trish Davis on 07/31/12 10:29am

You just wanted to see if I was still floating around, Jer.
Go on, admit it ... ;0)

Jer&Ger wrote:

Hi guys, thought I'd show what just showed up for sale here . Looks like a nice setup [emoticon]

Posted By: Trish Davis on 07/31/12 10:33am

Really, no, you don't.
Travco side baths are miserably small. I'm 5' tall and there is no room in my Travco's side bath.
I have a rr bed 210 and would swap it for a rr bath in a heartbeat.

magik235 wrote:

Jer&Ger wrote:

Hi guys, thought I'd show what just showed up for sale here . Looks like a nice setup [emoticon]

Nice Travco. I have been looking for one with the rear bed setup.

Posted By: Jer&Ger on 07/31/12 11:42am

No, No, I wouldn't do that! [emoticon]

Actually I would buy this myself if I hadn't just picked up the Chevy. I really like the setup. He's a little high, but for all the upgrades, it might be worth it.

* This post was edited 07/31/12 11:48am by Jer&Ger *

Jerry & Gerry, our pets (dogs), Byron, Coco
1976 Monaco, 440 ci. Dodge Sportsman chassis

Posted By: rehoppe on 07/31/12 06:42pm

Rockwood74 wrote:

patsquatch73tioga ---I have a 74 B300 360 and while ungoing a recent tune up my mechanic noticed a very small hose attached to the transmission that had a leak as well. Not sure what it could be or if that info helps but there it is.

Sounds like a vacuum tube for 'down shift' control. When the vac gets low enough (when you step into the throttle), it downshifts. When it gets high enough it upshifts.

I'm assuming a 727 tranny?

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: Ipodhappy on 08/01/12 10:53am

I've been lurking on here for months while I fixed up my dad's old 1976 Dodge Brougham. I love it, but just not mechanically inclined enough to take it on longer trips--think I need something a little newer. Do you guys think this is a fair price or am I dreamin? I trust the opinions on here--especially you Leeann and Trish [emoticon]

http://lexington.craigslist.org/rvs/3176078307.html

* This post was edited 08/01/12 12:45pm by Ipodhappy *

Posted By: Glenndolph on 08/01/12 04:22pm

We paid $2250.00 for our '77 Jamboree.... the biggest difference is you have an awning and the entry door is in the rear, and ours is just behind the cab.... do you still have the 16.5's on her? I changed ours over to 16's before we left CA with it... ours has a 440 with a 727 ... we drove 3000+ miles with no problems, but I think the tranny is due for a service...

Posted By: Leeann on 08/01/12 07:37pm

I think it's a bit high, personally, but it does look really nice. See if you get any bites, but I think you need to be in the $2500-$2900 range.

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

Posted By: Ipodhappy on 08/01/12 10:31pm

Thanks, I really do like it. I have some good memories in it, that's probably why I listed it too high. Just can't put a price on those. I have had one guy say he wants to come see it, but if that doesnt work out, I will have to lower it. Does still have the 16.5 on, thus the need for two more on the front.
Thanks for the opinion.

Posted By: rehoppe on 08/02/12 07:15am

Ipodhappy wrote:

http://lexington.craigslist.org/rvs/3176078307.html

At 82k miles, I'd want my OWN mechanic to give it a thorough inspection. That generation of motor and tranny, get 'needy' before they arrive at 100K. Repairable, but expensive. Tranny and engine. Also have your guy change the differential fluid, looking for wear back there.

Looks like they've taken care of the Cosmetics,,,, but not so much the mechanical and structural?

If it needs an engine and tranny Overhaul, they need to pay you to take it.

If the cabover needs to be rebuilt,,, maybe just free?

Cosmetics don't count Unless they are useable. Be careful.

Looks nice though. [emoticon]

Posted By: Ipodhappy on 08/02/12 10:23am

Yeah it was owned by my dad, who was a mechanic, don't think he ever had to rebuild engine or tranny, but he was good at keeping up with general maintenance. I unfortunately didn't pick up any of his skills and think this one would be better suited to some with way more knowledge than me. As for free, let's hope it doesn't come to that!

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