Also if anyone may be interested, there is a Class C for sale in my area for $2000. I have not looked at it, but I would guess it is based on a Dodge Tradesman van type frame. Guessing it is about 16 to 18 foot. If anyone is interested I can do some digital photos for you.
Okay now for an opinion on my deranged inventive ideas!!! Someone prior to me piped in a heater core to the furnace from the engine radiator. I was thinking, if I disconnected the lines to the furnace heater core and put some quick disconnects, could I use an outside wood fired water heater to supply heat to the MH? I have in the past done winter camping in a tent in my area and I am planning to do the same in the "new" MH. As you can see by my location, we do set the Nation low for temps in the winter. I would also need to purchase another two Samoyed Huskys to make it a "three dog night"!!!!!!
Also to Edgarthe bear, you seem to have alot of info on chassis, if I relay the info could you hep me out on my chassis figuration?
Mopar = More Power!!!!!!!
Here comes the "Chuck Wagon"
No way we'd sanction you- Munkalido has a Class A too.
What we have seen here is mostly class C but what it
all boils down to is this- We own older motorhomes that
are mostly out of the '70's, built by various manufacturers,
some of which are no longer in business. And nearly all of
our RV's are built on the very durable and dependable Dodge
MB van or M series truck chassis. So please, feel welcome
among us- we all own and maintain classic RV's whether they
happen to be A or C class. This makes us a unique group.
While we like the new stuff we prefer to RV on our own terms.
BTW I'm doing something similar to what the previous owner of
your rig did- it's called "hot water" or "hydronic" heating.
The Koby has two heaters- the regular cab unit and a second
floor unit located under the dinette. Some 12 pass. and school
bus B300s came with this option, I removed it from my parts van
and grafted it into the Koby's circulatory system. This gives us
backup heat while running the engine. Do a search under "hydronic
heating" and you'll find a page by a man named Jim Phyphers. He
describes a system I'd like to incorporate in the Koby instead of
a conventional propane-fired furnace. Should keep you nice and
toasty without the fumes. Tried using my Coleman PowerCat catalytic
heater, had some wicked headaches plus you have to crack a window somewhere too. Not good.
The system I'm cooking up will use a 6gal propane/electric water
heater with direct spark ignition and a small 12VDC circulator pump,
two truck heater cores arranged in "A" coil fashion, and a plenum chamber with a variable speed blower, and thermostat control. That
way I'll use the electric hotrod to heat the water when on shore
power, propane if I'm out in the sticks and don't want to fire up
the Onan. Your idea for outside wood heat will work. Just make sure you've got a good bed of coals for the night,though. Instead of the
water heater just substitute the wood heat unit. Much better especially if you're gonna be somewhere for a while!
This is why we need a forum. We're doing stuff that could not
be done without great expense to a new RV, and some of this stuff
is really quite ingenious. Has anyone else tried the idea of water
heating? If it works up in the cab, it might be good. Dive in folks.
Lets hear some opinions on this.
Mark
1972 Mobile Traveler 20' Dodge B300 Class C
"The Kobayashi Maru" Trans- Prarie Land Craft
"Requiescat in pace et in amore..."
I have been studying the possible Upgrades for much of the Standard Equipment applicable to Dodge MH's. For example, I have developed a Cooling System for the front Disc Brake Rotors, when the benefits of air-cooling are compromised by operating in Slow Traffic. I have also developed a Super Heavy-Duty Back-Up Lighting System, for those situations After Dark.
Edgar
Stick around and keep asking questions- we'll help all we can!
Seems the first order of business is to get the roof leak fixed.
Can you get to the inside of it and remove as much rotted material and wood as you can? Then it's not so hard to fix. And with all the
old stuff out of the way you can use a garden hose and watch to see where it's coming in at. Work for sure but not hard. Just "labor intensive". Besides, you may decide to change a few things while
you do the repair. There is a fella named Ripsaw in our posts that
is redoing the whole interior of his rig, custom cabinets and all.
I'll PM him and ask his help. And anyone else here- if you've had to do repairs like this, chime in and help; I thank you in advance.
The rest is pretty straightforward. Make sure to check your engine
and drivetrain, change fluids, belts and hoses as the situation demands, have your plumbing and appliances checked for possible
leaks. Just go through and make sure that things are working like
they should. If you can get help from the former owners this is very
good too. They might be able to give you a lot of insight on how they
used the vehicle too. Sounds like you have something really good.
Once again, welcome to our little corner of Cyberspace. Stick around.
This can be a lot of fun.
Mark
pretty nice, now i need help getting some parts, it needs tires bad
looks like they are 8X16.5, can i get any bigger, what is the best brand?
i have a ton of question so i can take this in another thread if better or exchange emails with someone, [email protected]
thanks and i look forward to the fun we are going to have
Mick
Mine were the 8.00 X 16.5 too, went to 9.75 X
16.5 with no problems. Check on both sizes
through large chains, mine were Cooper brand.
Not bad for a heavy truck tire. While you're
at it check out your wheels for rust/corrosion
and trueness. I opted for a pulloff set of
stock steel wheels from a Dodge dealer when a
buyer wanted mags on his new Dually. If they are
OK, then a good cleaning and some paint will make
them look new. Stick with us, it'll come together.
your fellow old RV nut
Mark
Rodger
Rodger & Teri
1985 Sportcoach / crosscountry
1983 Camaro / 1971 Chevy 4x4
chessie's named sonny & choc and a red setter named star
http://sportcoach.blogspot.com/
Where is Etowah? Welcome here, man! Mine cranks from the seat and it's paid for too.
WhiteKnight