How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?

[whiteknight001]

I'm new here, and curious.

How many of us in Class C own Dodge B300 incomplete
cab/chassis based RV's? I know two others- Steve aka
Ripsaw, with a 1977 Brougham, and Leroy aka 1978_Dodge
_Delta who owns a 440V8 powered sharp looking 1978
Delta RV. I would like to ask, and offer, help, idea
swapping and comparing notes on our particular RV's
which are based on the Dodge B300 van chassis.

Yeah, I know. These are low tech, podgy old RV's that
would be considered "entry level" for folks like me,
but I have a deep and abiding respect for the quality
of these old "monsters of the open road". And anyone
wanting to pick brains, joke about, share notes or just
brag about our old A- Dodge-io's are certainly welcome
to PM or email me. Between all of us we can form a real
good support group, and help each other with problems
we know we'll encounter with an older vehicle.

Sure. I'd love a new RV. But I'd rather have an older
one already paid for, and a lotta great memories. Call
me frugal, an old hippie, or whatever you will. I'm proud
of my old land yacht.

Mopar Madness Manifest in the flesh,

Mark aka White Knight

P.S. Mine's a '72. Is there an older one out there someone's
motorvating in? Maybe even a Travco? W/K

[ALnCORY]

Finally got around to replacing my broken roof vent. I started early as it was supposed to be mid 90's, but it went smoother than I thought it might and I was done by 10 AM before it baked me... I found that my roof at the vent opening was about 3 1/2" thick and the new roof vent appears to be made for about 2 1/2- 2 3/4 inch thick roof as the top and bottom pieces don't quite cover the distance, let alone overlap as designed... I think I can use some of the old inside liner to cover the gap so it doesn't look too weird...

[ALnCORY]

LeeAnn said: the fun of fixing the piece of junk 'fixes.' I think that's most of what we do on our rigs, personally.

I resemble that remark LeeAnn... I have spent many hours just pulling off a light or window or drip rail so that I can peel off all the silicone and reseal it right. My PO must have had a case of the stuff and never found a place it couldn't be applied...

[Leeann]

Y'know, I think I typed "POs" - which is Previous OwnerS, not piece of _____.

That's why I have no idea why I've been moderated......

[trnfla]

Leeann, are you sure you did not used the "S" word instead of "junk"? Also, I notice that my signature only shows up on my 1st post in a string..

Just a thought.

[79powerwagon]

Leeann, did you say a bad word?

:B

[Leeann]

Y'know, when an admin/mod edits a post, it would be nice to get a PM explaining why/what they've done.

I have no idea what was edited out of my post, except that I see my signature is gone. And this isn't the first time.

[Griff_in_Fairba]

trumptman88 wrote:
It is a M300 chassis with a 318. I don't think I have read about too many of these in here compared to the 440's. I had a local garage redo the brakes in all four corners. It was a bit pricey but I simply don't trust myself with brakes of this vintage and knowing what to do and spot on something this old.

I have a 1970/1969 Explorer on a M300 chassis with a 318-3 engine. (I also have a 1972 Executive on a M375 chassis and a 1974 Explorer in a RM300 chassis.)

If you have problems with the brakes -- especially if you find yourself having to pump them up -- let me know. These older motorhomes had a special brake bleeding procedure that many repair shops don't know about. (Especially if you have the separate booster/slave-cylinders mounted on the frame rails.)

[Leeann]

Welcome, Trumptman!

There are several here with 318s, so you're not alone.

Ah, the fun of fixing the piece of junk 'fixes.' I think that's most of what we do on our rigs, personally.

If you're not comfortable doing the brakes yourself, paying to have them done is definitely worth it. Being able to stop is incredibly important 😉

[trumptman88]

Figured I would chime in here and stop lurking. I own a 1971 Winnebago that is... as the saying goes... paid for. I'm putting the carb back on this week after having had it rebuilt and discovered it needed to be rebuilt after pulling the gas tank to have it chemically treated and coated due to rust.

I bought it running for $1000. Since then it has been mostly cosmetic stuff and fixing the loose ends of several other "upgrades." My most recent bit of fun involved putting in a city water hook up since the only hook up it had involved the tank for the previous pressurized system. You can imagine my surprise when I also discovered that the new plastic tank while a nice thought, had no return air outlet.

It is a M300 chassis with a 318. I don't think I have read about too many of these in here compared to the 440's. I had a local garage redo the brakes in all four corners. It was a bit pricey but I simply don't trust myself with brakes of this vintage and knowing what to do and spot on something this old.

[ALnCORY]

WTG Nick,
I am still working through all the repairs to mine but its paid for as I go.

[Leeann]

Dang, double post after a forum error...

Oh, and by the way: it's paid for is our mantra 😉

[Leeann]

Hi, Nick - welcome!

[Nick_Wildwood]

I just wanted to check in and say that we love our 1977 Mini Winnie. It has a Dodge 360 on a MB300 chassis. Forget that old 'Chevy Van' song from the 70s. This is my pimped out Dodge Van. Of course we have updated the stereo and other electronics, replaced plumbing, fixed the roof, and rebuilt the engine, but it's paid for and it rocks!

[eyeteeth]

lol... I just noticed it starred out a word. I don't even remember what word I used.

[Leeann]

You assume correctly...scrape the poo off. Use a heavy-duty scraper (not just a paint knife). It worked on ours. We softened ours a little first with Spray Nine.