Ballenxj wrote:
Let's forget the motorhomes for a moment. Griff, how are you doing?
Let's forget the motorhomes for a moment. Griff, how are you doing?
Reasonably good, engaged in a steadily increasing level of cardiac rehab. With the increasingly warmer temperatures and amount of daylight, I've been getting outside and moving around more. Shoveled some snow (carefully!) off the house project's main floor, cut some boards and drilled pilot holes for Kreg HD fasteners, and Grandma Griff and I carried three sheets of 7/16" OSB from the back of the van down to the basement. (One sheet per day so as to not overexert myself.)
The primary cause of this heart attack, as well as the previous one almost two decades ago, was mental and emotional stress, with age to a lesser extent. Been taking it easy and avoiding things that cause me stress as much as possible. Moderate exercise is both a stress reliever and a means to improve cardiac function.
Thanks for asking. I probably should have commented sooner but I've been focused on rehab.
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
Griff in Fairbanks wrote:
Reasonably good, engaged in a steadily increasing level of cardiac rehab. With the increasingly warmer temperatures and amount of daylight, I've been getting outside and moving around more. Shoveled some snow (carefully!) off the house project's main floor, cut some boards and drilled pilot holes for Kreg HD fasteners, and Grandma Griff and I carried three sheets of 7/16" OSB from the back of the van down to the basement. (One sheet per day so as to not overexert myself.)
The primary cause of this heart attack, as well as the previous one almost two decades ago, was mental and emotional stress, with age to a lesser extent. Been taking it easy and avoiding things that cause me stress as much as possible. Moderate exercise is both a stress reliever and a means to improve cardiac function.
Thanks for asking. I probably should have commented sooner but I've been focused on rehab.
Ballenxj wrote:
Let's forget the motorhomes for a moment. Griff, how are you doing?
Let's forget the motorhomes for a moment. Griff, how are you doing?
Reasonably good, engaged in a steadily increasing level of cardiac rehab. With the increasingly warmer temperatures and amount of daylight, I've been getting outside and moving around more. Shoveled some snow (carefully!) off the house project's main floor, cut some boards and drilled pilot holes for Kreg HD fasteners, and Grandma Griff and I carried three sheets of 7/16" OSB from the back of the van down to the basement. (One sheet per day so as to not overexert myself.)
The primary cause of this heart attack, as well as the previous one almost two decades ago, was mental and emotional stress, with age to a lesser extent. Been taking it easy and avoiding things that cause me stress as much as possible. Moderate exercise is both a stress reliever and a means to improve cardiac function.
Thanks for asking. I probably should have commented sooner but I've been focused on rehab.
And I didn't want Pat mad at me, so I've refrained from asking. Keep taking it easy
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regis101 wrote:
I keep tinkering with the RV. Adding tidbits of newness here and there. My next attack is to revamp the cab area. Would be nice if I could find an OE floor mat but will settle for carpet and pad.
I keep tinkering with the RV. Adding tidbits of newness here and there. My next attack is to revamp the cab area. Would be nice if I could find an OE floor mat but will settle for carpet and pad.
Assuming you have a Class C, check lmctruck.com, jcwhitney.com, and similar online retailers for Dodge B100/200/300 vans in the appropriate year range. (LMC tends to have the most comprehensive listing, covering the most years.)
I really don't like carpet and pads in the driver/passenger compartment because they tend to collect moisture which, in turn, aggravates the motorhome's humidity problems. Synthetic rubber mats if you want it permanently installed. I prefer removable carpet/mats/pads with lots of velcro to hold them in place. (Mats over carpet tends to be the worst, trapping moisture between the floor and mat.)
I posted earlier to bring this thread TTT. It's a good one.
Yes, Class C. The OE padding was like a horse hair or something. Thick. The rubber mat is destroyed enough that replacement is the best option. I find front mat/padding for trucks but not so much for the Van.
Gods speed on ya..
~RL
Peace. ~RL
Griff in Fairbanks wrote:
Reasonably good, engaged in a steadily increasing level of cardiac rehab.
The primary cause of this heart attack, as well as the previous one almost two decades ago, was mental and emotional stress, with age to a lesser extent. Been taking it easy and avoiding things that cause me stress as much as possible. Moderate exercise is both a stress reliever and a means to improve cardiac function.
Thanks for asking. I probably should have commented sooner but I've been focused on rehab.
Ballenxj wrote:
Let's forget the motorhomes for a moment. Griff, how are you doing?
Let's forget the motorhomes for a moment. Griff, how are you doing?
Reasonably good, engaged in a steadily increasing level of cardiac rehab.
The primary cause of this heart attack, as well as the previous one almost two decades ago, was mental and emotional stress, with age to a lesser extent. Been taking it easy and avoiding things that cause me stress as much as possible. Moderate exercise is both a stress reliever and a means to improve cardiac function.
Thanks for asking. I probably should have commented sooner but I've been focused on rehab.
Yes. Please let us know as you go along. Stress is a killer. Take it slow, Griff, please get well!
Mark "whiteknight001"
1972 Mobile Traveler 20' Dodge B300 Class C
"The Kobayashi Maru" Trans- Prarie Land Craft
"Requiescat in pace et in amore..."
Would you,s think this 3 ton floor jack would be ample?
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Leeann wrote:
I'd be a little leery of 3 ton for a 24'. Go for 6 ton and you'll be okay.
I'd be a little leery of 3 ton for a 24'. Go for 6 ton and you'll be okay.
Agreed. As a general rule, I use hydraulic jacks that are capable of lifting the entire vehicle. So, I'd only use a 3-ton jack on vehicles with a GVW of less than 6,000 pounds.
Also, use a 2 foot by 2 foot piece of 3/4" plywood under the jack. There's less chance of the jack digging into the dirt or tar and tipping over. (2'x 2'x 3/4" is the minimum ... a piece of 1-1/8" subfloor or two pieces of 3/4" would be better.)
Finally, use jack stands, rated at a minimum of 6-tons each, even if you're just changing a tire. (Also with plywood under them.)
This is based on over 40 years experience with "jack disasters." As a result of past experience, I don't like raising a vehicle any higher than I have to and do everything I can to make sure it doesn't come back down until I'm ready for it to do so. (I also place one or two spare tires under the axle to catch it if something goes wrong.)
P.S. Concrete blocks are NOT, repeat NOT, good for supporting vehicles. (A tap of a hammer is all it takes to shatter them when they're under load.)