My new '73 Open Road/Chevy C30 Chassis--How to learn?
Hi, I bought a '73 Open Road on a Chevy C30 Chassis. $900, and I gave it new: Tires, Brakes, Flushed fuel tank, hoses, belts, batteries, radiator, (And then the water pump went out, replaced that, some minimal rust coming in the fuel line, alternator, cleaned and tuned carb, new wires, plugs, air filter, fuel filter, shop replaced all rubber seals on the transmission... What Else?
Then I went on to the utilities: New water heater, overpriced mechanic tells me everything else works but the toilet. (They dumped some water in it, and it of course leaked, and was hell to rid of the smell for a short time.) The propane tank was made and tested in '73, and they tell me I can fill it and use it no problem, which speaks volumes about this RV service store. Everyone else, and the government statutes tell me the tank must be retested or replaced)
I was a bit peeved at some of the work they did, and failed to get them to teach me how to do things like light the furnace. The auxiliary battery does not charge, and a mechanic ran a wire with battery clip to the positive, which charges it. There may be a short, for it drains fast. I have not used my utilities at all, waiting until everything is perfectly maintained and safe.
How do I teach myself these things? I heard some critique about Open Roads, but I don't care. If I get everything running, and give it a facelift inside and out, I think I could get my money back. I am not sure I am happy with the engine.
Then I went on to the utilities: New water heater, overpriced mechanic tells me everything else works but the toilet. (They dumped some water in it, and it of course leaked, and was hell to rid of the smell for a short time.) The propane tank was made and tested in '73, and they tell me I can fill it and use it no problem, which speaks volumes about this RV service store. Everyone else, and the government statutes tell me the tank must be retested or replaced)
I was a bit peeved at some of the work they did, and failed to get them to teach me how to do things like light the furnace. The auxiliary battery does not charge, and a mechanic ran a wire with battery clip to the positive, which charges it. There may be a short, for it drains fast. I have not used my utilities at all, waiting until everything is perfectly maintained and safe.
How do I teach myself these things? I heard some critique about Open Roads, but I don't care. If I get everything running, and give it a facelift inside and out, I think I could get my money back. I am not sure I am happy with the engine.
