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

[eyeteeth]

Does anyone remember the post a while back from one of us cleaning the slats in the furnace burner? I know I need to do this, I'm just looking for the pictures to know 'what' I'm looking at, and more importantly, how to take apart the furnace efficiently.

Thanks...

[goreds2]

Trish, if you are out there I hope you are doing better each day. Thanks for your input all these years.

[whiteknight001]

new v'er wrote:
Adding the new awning and some graphics plus a homemade loon graphic she looks pretty good for a 1976 rig. Color is International Harvester white from Farm and Home.

That loon graphic looks sharp!! Wish you'd get a zoom in on that!!
"International Harvester White" never looked so good... kudos!!

Mark "whiteknight001"

[oldtrucker63]

Yes nice Old dodge.

[goreds2]

new v'er wrote:


After deciding to bite the bullet and replace the awning and repair some body damage I found a new 28" door for $80. I provided the retired guys a summer of entertainment as I Installed the door, sanded, primed, sanded, prepped, and painted her in my front driveway. Adding the new awning and some graphics plus a homemade loon graphic she looks pretty good for a 1976 rig. Color is International Harvester white from Farm and Home.

Pic on Profile

Looks great!

[new_v_er]

It's been a long while since I wrote about my Midas Mini redo. Sometimes it feel that the only thing that is not new is the tub but it has been worth it. The interior has held up well over the past five years, The roof is super since it all had to go. The headers and short dual exhaust keeps me at 9.5 mpg if I stay at 55mph or less.

All was fine until the main spring on the awning let loose on the freeway and I had the whole enchilada all over the freeway. Fortunately no other consequences to others on that.

After deciding to bite the bullet and replace the awning and repair some body damage I found a new 28" door for $80. I provided the retired guys a summer of entertainment as I Installed the door, sanded, primed, sanded, prepped, and painted her in my front driveway. Adding the new awning and some graphics plus a homemade loon graphic she looks pretty good for a 1976 rig. Color is International Harvester white from Farm and Home.

Pic on Profile

[goreds2]

jeremyfc1 wrote:
floors are all in great shape and ill take pictures of the work we are doing soon.

Yes, we love pictures of these older RV's.

[oldtrucker63]

jeremyfc1 wrote:
well just got my first motorhome.
a little about me
i buy and trade cars and trucks all the time, i have had 23 in the last 4 years.
i am 23 living with my girlfriend at her parents house for now. they are moving and we have been looking for a place. well found a deal on a 79 dodge midas motorhome and ended up trading my 70 baja vw bug for it. so we are about to be full timing it while she finishes her last year of college. then we will prob travel south and find work in a warmer climate

drove it 60 miles home. drives great

tore alll of the carpet out ugly nasty stuff. replacing the rear with laminate tile. the cab is getting new carpet

fridge does not work so its coming out in favor of a dorm fridge
electric works good.
water is anther story the holding tank works but if i hook the rv to water from a hose it leaks like crazy

roof is a little soft in places and will prob replace next spring. hae yet to take a hose to it to see if it leaks po said its been fixed.
we all know how that goes.
floors are all in great shape and ill take pictures of the work we are doing soon.

Welcome Can't wait to see the photos, We love photos around here.

[jeremyfc1]

well just got my first motorhome.
a little about me
i buy and trade cars and trucks all the time, i have had 23 in the last 4 years.
i am 23 living with my girlfriend at her parents house for now. they are moving and we have been looking for a place. well found a deal on a 79 dodge midas motorhome and ended up trading my 70 baja vw bug for it. so we are about to be full timing it while she finishes her last year of college. then we will prob travel south and find work in a warmer climate

drove it 60 miles home. drives great

tore alll of the carpet out ugly nasty stuff. replacing the rear with laminate tile. the cab is getting new carpet

fridge does not work so its coming out in favor of a dorm fridge
electric works good.
water is anther story the holding tank works but if i hook the rv to water from a hose it leaks like crazy

roof is a little soft in places and will prob replace next spring. hae yet to take a hose to it to see if it leaks po said its been fixed.
we all know how that goes.
floors are all in great shape and ill take pictures of the work we are doing soon.

[CamperKirk]

went on on bike ride on a rail trail today in lisbon ohio. its way out in the country. you know, beutifull and then a junk yard in someones front yard...... well, one of the locals had two old dodge class c's in thier back yard. been there for a long time, but not too bad. shame they dont use them or sell them to a happy camper.

[goreds2]

mbryanr wrote:
I really want to thank the users here. Once again, just when I wasn't certain which direction to proceed - your input helped me along the way. While these old Dodge RVs are easier (and "funner":D)to work on than a new vehicle...they can still have you pulling your hair out.

When I owned an older Dodge Class C, everyone was great here no matter what crazy question I had. 😮

[mbryanr]

I really want to thank the users here. Once again, just when I wasn't certain which direction to proceed - your input helped me along the way. While these old Dodge RVs are easier (and "funner":D)to work on than a new vehicle...they can still have you pulling your hair out.

In summary, it was vapor lock. It came down to the pick up line. I don't know if the orientation of the nipple outside the tank caused the problem or a plugged line. The hose (connected to the tank --> the pump)would leak slightly at the tank because of the bend required...don't know if this allowed it to suck in air. Anyways, I was so happy (and smelling like I was dipped in gas!) I didn't blow through the pick-up line to check for blockage.

[oldtrucker63]

mbryanr wrote:
Further updates and success!
Replaced rotted fuel hose
Checked to verify no lines were kinked or obstructed
Replaced the pick up line from the tank with the original.

And was able to drive for 30+ miles with no issues.
Thank you again for the help. and...vapor lock sucks.:D

Hey glad to here that man, Happy camping.

[mbryanr]

Further updates and success!
Replaced rotted fuel hose
Checked to verify no lines were kinked or obstructed
Replaced the pick up line from the tank with the original.

And was able to drive for 30+ miles with no issues.
Thank you again for the help. and...vapor lock sucks.:D

[oldtrucker63]

mbryanr wrote:
Alright here is the progress this afternoon.
Checked to see if the fuel cap vent was the problem. Stalled at exactly the same point.

I also had previously replaced the fuel pick up assembly (during the exhaust replacement) as the float on the old one had rotted off. The orientation outside of the tank of the nipple was originally @90 degrees from vertical. The new one is @vertical (upwards). This kinks the hose some.

In progress of draining the tank the kink appears to not cause a problem..the fuel pick up could be partially plugged.

Found (1) hose that was rotted after the electric fuel pump

Still draining...

It could sucking that rotted line together.???