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

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Posted By: 75Americanclipper on 04/13/07 08:59am

so far my RV dodge 1975 American Clipper is on the road for some spring fun, so let go RVing, LOL

Posted By: 75Americanclipper on 04/13/07 09:11am

I would go for it.

duluthrver wrote:

Hi All...newbie here, both to the forum and rving.

I have the opportunity to buy a 1977 Dodge Brougham Coach.

The asking price is $2,500. Is that too much?

The Rv seems in OK condition...Needs new tires all the way around...and I have no idea how much that will cost.

Your ideas/suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks,
Dan

Posted By: nodakotaclassc on 04/13/07 11:33am

I am looking into getting an Air Conditioner and Generator this summer. I only end up using the dodge a few times a year, but I would like to be comfortable anywhere we end up. I was just going to see if anyone has had to do these up-grades and what combination works good. I have been researching the 'kipor vs. honda' posts for a few weeks and don't even know if either is right for me. Also, is there any way to run the A/C as we're rolling down the highway? Any advise would really help.

Posted By: Perrye on 04/14/07 09:37am

Dodge Distro

I have a 1976 Dodge Sportsman Four Winds Class C that I just bought.

I am learning about it now and may ask folks on this distro some stupid questions.

Thanks, Perry

Posted By: DeadeyeLefty on 04/14/07 02:44pm

This is what I'm starting with:
1977 (Dodge B300) 'Brittany' 23RB (rear bath I assume)class C. It's pretty standard I think: 360 2bbl,3spd auto, dash air, original 8 track! Layout is similar to this Lazy Daze floorplan
Made by a company called Wellington Manufacturing of 51477 Bittersweet Rd, Granger IN. Anybody know anything about this defunct company ?

I've started posting my progress on the rebuild here for anyone who's interested.

Project Glacier trailer build.

Posted By: cowboy450 on 04/15/07 08:12am

1976 Tioga, 360. I just bought this and am in the process of fixing it up. The fuel tank sending unit is bad if anyone can suggest a cheap one. Also have to replace the tires. The motor sounds fine so I am looking forward to my first trip in it.
I wanted to add that I found my sending unit at in case anyone else needs one: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?SiteID=213674. I am also single and looking for a copilot if there are any women out there.

* This post was edited 04/22/07 01:59pm by cowboy450 *

Country people may not polish their boots often but they don't polish anyone else's either.

Posted By: 75Americanclipper on 04/16/07 11:26am

1975 Dodge Sportsman American Clipper, that what my front end is, cool huh

Perrye wrote:

Dodge Distro

I have a 1976 Dodge Sportsman Four Winds Class C that I just bought.

I am learning about it now and may ask folks on this distro some stupid questions.

Thanks, Perry

Posted By: TerryC on 04/18/07 12:21am

I'm the proud owner of a 1979 MB400-based motorhome. It has 89K miles, a 440 V8 with 4bbl (rebuilt at 50K miles). Really good condition for its age. Only a few, minor trim fixes needed. It's a pretty good deal for $2000, I think.

I have a few questions for those familiar with these:

1) Is there a modern-day 440ci engine from which the fuel injection might be salvaged and installed on my 1978 unit? ...or is there another way to go to fuel-injected?

2) What other upgrades would help torque/power/economy? (Turbo, headers, cam, etc.)?

3) Are there aftermarket electronic ignition modules that last longer than the Mopar ones? (My parents had a 440 Dodge MH when I was growing up. The ignition modules died and left us on the side of the road more than once. Dad finally went to an older, points-type distributor to get some reliability.)

4) Any other information I should know about this chassis/engine for the road ahead?

Posted By: Leeann on 04/18/07 06:30am

1980 was the last year of the 440. You'd have to go aftermarket for the fuel injection.

Many claim that headers help with both heat and power, but I haven't any experience with them. As far as the cam, I'm happy with the original in mine, but if you do need a new one, make sure you look for the Motorhome cam.

One of the major issues with the Mopar electronic ignitions on these is the lack of sufficient ground. They are mounted on a metal plate towards the cab and that plate often is rusty (as are the screws used to mount them). Clean up that plate, use new screws, add a ground strap from one screw directly to the chassis if you'd like. Also, check your ballast resistor and voltage regulator - if they get weak, they pull the other 2 components down with them. The newer replacements are generally tougher than the original ones, too.

Just check all the rubber - fuel lines, brake lines, vacuum lines and all fluids. That motor and chassis were built for heavy-duty delivery truck use.

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

Posted By: 75Americanclipper on 04/18/07 09:02am

It is true, you get about 5 to 10 more horsepower, I have them on my 1965 comet cyclone.

(Many claim that headers help with both heat and power)

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