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Posted By: timmac on 07/02/07 07:16pm

So you don't really know how well it gets in fuel mileage if you were not there,, maybe they trumped up the mileage test to sell more rv,s....even folks that have bought the hybred autos are claiming that the FED mpg tests are way off,, [some are even 15 mpg off]..

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Posted By: nodakotaclassc on 07/04/07 04:57pm

I have a 1979 class C. 27' dodge 440.

I have been fixing it up for about a year now, and attempted to install a cd player in it today but ran into a problem. What I was trying to do was install a car/truck regular dash cd player above the sink in a cupboard. For power I tapped into a 12v light nearby. Well, I just keep blowing fuses. I have tried wiring to a different light, a different cd player, with the RV plugged in, with the RV running, and with the RV plugged in and running. No matter what I tried, the cd player's fuse would pop about 3 seconds after I plugged the wiring harness into it. I don't know where to go from here, any help/insight would be very helpful.

Brady

Posted By: Big_John on 07/04/07 06:30pm

nodakotaclassc wrote:

Its not in the RV, its either in your wiring harness for your cd player or in the player itself. Double check ALL your wiring on the CD player, making sure you have every wire correct per the CD player manual.

Posted By: nodakotaclassc on 07/04/07 10:43pm

I will double check everything again this weekend. The crazy part is, I tried two different cd players and two different wiring harnesses (brand and all). Also, the fuse dosen't just pop when you plug it all together, it delays about 3 seconds.

Thanks for the advise, I will take some extra time and care with it this weekend.

Brady

Posted By: Kiki de los Feliz on 07/05/07 11:08am

Hi folks - You are right, it's a 360. And the chassis is a Sportsman. We haven't really given it a fair mileage test yet, but will do so one weekend soon. Can't wait to get her out on the road! - Kiki

Posted By: MasterBoondocker on 07/05/07 02:01pm

Kiki .... CHECK for a plugged heat crossover in the intake manifold. Most all 318 and 360's are "famous" for doing this. If it IS plugged .... it will negatively effect fuel econ ... big time.

Posted By: Kiki de los Feliz on 07/05/07 04:37pm

"CHECK for a plugged heat crossover in the intake manifold"

Thanks Boondocker. We will do so this weekend.

Actually, I have no idea what that means, but hopefully the boyfriend does, as he had a Dodge 440 for years. My department is measuring for blinds...

Posted By: jmangrum on 07/07/07 08:37am

check my signature ,jeff

1978 Travel Queen 27' class a
440 cid gas 727 tranny
62,000 miles Dodge M-500 chassis
onan 4.0 kW
Family of four and pepper the poodle
motor home pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/j_man46/

Posted By: mkpj1 on 07/09/07 05:12pm

Brady,

fuse is saving your CD player. Too many amps off that area you re wiring from. Get a Multimeter and see what you are drawing. also make sure you are using the right gauge wire to connect. The other option may be a poor ground. You also said something about being plugged in? Uh Oh? That could be a 30 amp line when plugged in. Be careful!

I would make a dedicated line to your chassis fuse box and get a hot line without needing a key-on situation. May have a free connection. Just use a multimeter to see if it has 12 volts with the key off.

Ken

Posted By: 79powerwagon on 07/10/07 05:54am

79powerwagon wrote:

Howdy all! I guess I can officially say I'm a member too of the mighty Mopar Madness club!

Just this week picked up a 1973, yes, you heard me right, 1973 Tioga class C unit with 75,000 miles on her!

What a piece of junk! [emoticon]

She won't stay that way too long though!

Mighty stock 360 2v powered beast! This will change!

Yes, it's green! Yes, it's pretty simple compared to todays rigs. But she has a toilet/vanity/shower, full range, Dometic 3 way fridge, sleeps 6, and despite all the wood grain finishes in her, not a spec of real wood anywhere!

Anyone have ANY idea where to get info (service related) on this old girl? Some things about her just don't add up...

Eric

Just an update if anyone cares-

The past week or so I've learned ALOT about this rig! I do know for certain now that the 120v electrics work as they should. The 12v electrics in the house almost work as they should. The fresh water works as it should (but I haven't tested the h2o heater yet). The drains all work as they should. The furnace, range, and fridge work as they should. LP system upgraded to current standards.

All roof leaks have been repaired, and the mangled roof vents have been replaced. The rear entry door leaks a bit, I'll get that sorted out. Every running light has been replaced, and they all work! All the access doors have been repaired/replaced and keyed alike. The ripped fuel system is all nice and new now!

Stuff yet to do before this week-end- New tires, new tune-up, fresh fluids, rebuild that lousy 2v carb, R&R the brakes (just in case), new house battery and charger, new fresh water drain petcock, get her registered and insured... Hmmm, this all seemed to go alot faster when I was off 5 days for the holiday. This list is getting long, and time is getting short! [emoticon]

Oh well, this is part of the fun of it!

Eric

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