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

[Leeann]

PIXresizer will resize for you for free if you're on Windows:
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On a Mac, iPhoto will size them for you.

[whiteknight001]

Leeann wrote:

Trish Davis wrote:
Oh, come on, Leeann.
You don't totally love Cameron working on the engine in an evening gown?
Yeah and who said "Chanel work boots" ;0)

Seems like Thirteen is looking to shoot PO's with her crossbow.
Fair enough... most of our PO's deserve it.

Yes, I love Cameron working on the engine in an evening gown. Priceless.

Gee, methinks that was me....actually, I think it was PINK Chanel work boots!!!???

I've worn an evening gown JUST ONCE- never again! And DEFINITELY NOT
strapless!! Far as boots go, I still have a nice white pair of pointed
toe Cuban heel with rhinestone cactuses on them that I wear with scrubs. Depending on the occasion I may wear spurs. Or not.

Girls with guitars are cool- girls with crossbows excite me...

It takes a confident heterosexual male to wear pink.

Mark

[Cricket_Sam]

I have already checked it over for leaks and the drivetrain, I am a auto mechanic by profession, so I am not to worried about that.

The propane system is something I dont want to take any chances on so I am taking the rv to a dealer to have it checked out. It leaks at the opening valve on the tank (tank is half full). I dont want to try and use anything with gas until I feel comfortable with it.

The tanks have been replaced so I know they are good, not sure about the water pump though.

I just want to get the electrical system working to start with then work on the other luxury things after.

Thanks for all the links, should get me started.

I have pictures of it, I just dont know how to change the size of them to be able to post them. Not real computer literate.

[whiteknight001]

Trish Davis wrote:


No. Look for leaks.

Take it to a high-pressure carwash, that's how.

Buy some Eternabond tape (NOT from Wal-Mart!) and get at it...
Search this thread for how to clean off old putty and put on new Eternabond.

Seal the coach, then repair drivetrain, then the propane system including fridge. Then water and holding tanks. Then the interior electric and genny.

Trust us on this --Keep the water out.

I just loooove how Trishie just cuts to the chase on stuff!!


RVnoob,

I don't think a list of priorities could be stated more succinctly.
It also holds to another parameter- cost. These are usually the more
spendy items when working on a rig. But if you do them like homework,
you'll always make the grade- sometimes literally!!!

Good luck and welcome! Pick apart this thread- you'll find enough
here to do what you're starting out to. Keep posting and share some pic's of the progress too. This helps others by showing them that
somebody else is just as crazy as they are to do this! lol just kidding- enjoy~ You're among friends.

Mark

[Leeann]

Trish Davis wrote:
Oh, come on, Leeann.
You don't totally love Cameron working on the engine in an evening gown?
Yeah and who said "Chanel work boots" ;0)

Seems like Thirteen is looking to shoot PO's with her crossbow.
Fair enough... most of our PO's deserve it.

Yes, I love Cameron working on the engine in an evening gown. Priceless.

Gee, methinks that was me....actually, I think it was PINK Chanel work boots!!!???

[Leeann]

Okay! Now we're getting somewhere 🙂

Coachmen has been acquired by Forest River; as such, I doubt they have the owner's manuals from Coachmen (especially from the 70s) available. However, the other stuff is relatively easy.

For your Dometic: http://www.wildtangentventures.com/library/Service%20manual%20for%20RM23%20to%20RM77D.pdf
http://www.bdub.net/manuals/dometic.pdf

For your Kohler, maybe:
http://www.141.com/chevy/misc/kohler-7cm21-rv-installation-manual-tp5005.pdf
http://www.141.com/chevy/misc/kohler-7cm21-rv-service-manual.pdf
http://www.buckeyepowersales.com/Mobile_Documentation/tp5060.pdf
http://www.marinegenerators.info/kohler/lit/ES913.PDF

Atwood (Bowen) G6A-2
http://www.atwoodmobile.com/media/3734/wires.pdf
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=00a4925f287cb9306e7203eb87368129526e57d3fb8f7d9e87095ac91101628c


Getting the generator running is all-important.

[Trish_Davis]

Leeann wrote:


^ image from Trish's post.

Oh, come on, Leeann.
You don't totally love Cameron working on the engine in an evening gown?
Yeah and who said "Chanel work boots" ;0)

Seems like Thirteen is looking to shoot PO's with her crossbow.
Fair enough... most of our PO's deserve it.

[Trish_Davis]

RVnoob13 wrote:
Sorry, like I said I am totally new to rving.

I think my first project should be to check over and make sure the generator is working properly first.

No. Look for leaks.

Take it to a high-pressure carwash, that's how.

Buy some Eternabond tape (NOT from Wal-Mart!) and get at it...
Search this thread for how to clean off old putty and put on new Eternabond.

Seal the coach, then repair drivetrain, then the propane system including fridge. Then water and holding tanks. Then the interior electric and genny.

Trust us on this --Keep the water out.

[Cricket_Sam]

Sorry, like I said I am totally new to rving. I purchased a 1976 Dodge Coachman Leprechaun with a 360V8.
I dont know all of the systems yet, trying to find out where all the information labels are but I have these so far...

Generator- Kohler Model 3CMS21

WaterHeater- Bowen Model G6A2

Frig- Royal Dometic Model RM-67

Like I posted, still trying to find out where to get the rest of the information.

Not sure if I have the right 'attack' plan or not but I think my first project should be to check over and make sure the generator is working properly first.

[Leeann]

^ image from Trish's post.


Welcome, noob! We're all noobs at some point. Dodge is your chassis maker, your coach maker should be noted somewhere on the rig (Shasta, Coachmen, El Dorado, Champion, Chinook, etc). If you let us know what your manufacturer is, we can help you a little better. Also, each of the systems installed has its own literature - Coleman or Suburban furnace, Atwood water heater, Magic Chef stove, Dometic AC, etc. We'd have to know what you have to point you in the right direction.

[Cricket_Sam]

As my name suggests I am new to RVing period. I have been wanting to get into it for a looong time. Finally did this week. Purchased a 76 Dodge with a 360.

That being said, can anyone give me links for the systems on it and how to's for operating everything in/on it. I am not sure what all works and doesnt right now, I am in the process of checking things over now and could use any and all help that I can get.

[Trish_Davis]

Love this.

http://hughlauriefan.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/hlf_house6promo-006.jpg

[Trish_Davis]

DaChiNooK-440 wrote:
I made a little slide show of my recent trip to michigan in my little old dodge.

Neat rig! I like those Chinooks.

[ALnCORY]

Thanks Chase I appreciate that... Its been a long road but I'm about done for now at least. I am building a new table that will match the new counter tops, then I just need to get the stereo and speakers installed(once they arrive that is) then I will get some pics of it all cleaned up and ready to party... Good luck with your project. The great thing about this site is seeing what others do and getting ideas for your own. Several of the things I did were ideas I got from this site.

[chaserooooo69]

ALnCORY-, i like what you've done so far, it gives me alot of good ideas on how to redo my minnie winnie after the roof is finished.