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Posted By: my440 on 09/12/13 09:13pm

Trish Davis I would keep the pilot lit if I knew you were comin thru...

Posted By: goreds2 on 09/13/13 09:44am

Great to see this thread still going! It helped me alot when I had my 1976 Class C (See my signature). Best wishes to Trish D.

Awesome rigs on page 582 of this thread and every page for that matter.

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: RFV on 10/06/13 11:02pm

Hello all,

I've got a small area of rubber flooring that has broken apart and come up right next to the engine doghouse cover on my 1974 Dodge Sportsman. Engine heat comes up from the open area and can be quite hot after sometime. I'm asking for your opinion on what would work to block the heat (heat shield, etc)? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

Rudy

Posted By: DDub on 10/07/13 12:07pm

Newbie 1979 Dodge Brougham 19' van conversion owner here. I have been full-timing in a DIY converted cargo van since February, need a little more space and better setup. This definitely fits the bill while still being street/parking spot legal.

I just bought it yesterday and there is a bit of an electrical problem (definitely for someone else to fix, not me). Also gas gauge/speedometer/odometer all broken, and I don't know how big the gas tank is...etc. Would love to get a copy of the owner's manual but not lucking out with sources. Any ideas on where to find one?

Posted By: badger! on 11/10/13 09:00pm

DDub wrote:

Welcome!

I have a 1979 Dodge Robinhood 24' Class C. As for the owner's manual, I have had pretty good luck finding manuals online. Sellers scan old manuals and sell the copies. Good luck!

Posted By: beniam on 11/16/13 06:52pm

Has anyone heard how Trish D. is doing?Is she on her long awaited trip??Trish you have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be so.....God bless..

Posted By: Phantom59 on 11/19/13 06:37pm

Does anyone here have the big 114 amp alternator on a class C ? Will it even fit along side the engine? I'm wanting to upgrade my charging system and already have the alternator but need to locate the mounting brackets.

Posted By: goreds2 on 12/02/13 06:49pm

beniam wrote:

Has anyone heard how Trish D. is doing?Is she on her long awaited trip??Trish you have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be so.....God bless..

Hope Trish is doing well.

Posted By: whiteknight001 on 12/03/13 08:35am

goreds2 wrote:

beniam wrote:

Has anyone heard how Trish D. is doing?Is she on her long awaited trip??Trish you have been in my thoughts and prayers and will continue to be so.....God bless..

Hope Trish is doing well.

I second this. Please, Trish- let us know how you are, and if you
are where you can't reply just now, have somebody let us know. I am still praying for you, and thinking about you.

Mark

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

Posted By: VintageMopar on 12/03/13 04:51pm

OK, I have been slogging my way through this thread for over a month now and finally reached the end so I can post and comment.
Having been a journeyman auto mechanic (in a previous life)for a total of 36 years, spent 23 of those at various Chrysler dealerships I have been chomping my teeth when someone posted a question 1-5 years ago and I had the solution.../sigh
My wife and I have a 1973 Dodge B300 sportsman 20 footer. It was in fair condition a month ago when we first got it, but it's getting better every day. We are literally in love with it.
I have to thank everyone in this thread, especially Trish, Leanne, whiteknight001, goreds, oldman and others that have helped me and others with our mopar rvs. This thread has been invaluable.
Hope the best for everyone that started and kept this going over the years. I will try and help out and carry the torch with my dodge and automotive experience.
Now my story of our first outing. We went to a Mo. State campground about 100 miles away. Filled up before going to campground, (gas gauge is inop at this time). Figured out we got 6.4 MPG....We had a great time, camper performed perfectly, got down to low 30s at night, but little 1500 watt electric heater kept it warm. Day before we were leaving, I pulled the doghouse, zipped off the top of the Holley 2bbl, lowered the float level about 3/8 inch,(not recommended for the faint of heart), lengthened pump stroke and advanced the distributor about 10 degrees. Now I had set all these to specs before hand, but I was so mad about the MPG, I was not gonna accept that.
End of story, got 12.0 on the way home, no pinging on hills, no lean pop taking off from a stop and a lot more power. Btw drove 50-55 MPH each way. Try doing that with a fuel injected, sensor covered engine!

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