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]

goreds2 wrote:
I may be taking the MH to some HS Football playoff games within the next few weeks. I was wondering how everyones Dodge does in the snow in the event we get some. Mine has the dual wheels in the back.

Thanks,

I have no idea, never having driven ours in the snow. I guess first thing is to make sure you don't have summer tires on her...that would be bad.

[Trish_Davis]

IDidWhat wrote:
Finally went to the City Library and found additional wiring diagrams, did find 4 pages of auxillary wiring diagrams. The auxillary diagrams also include wiring the tow trailer.

If anyone is having electrical problems the Chrysler and Mithell reference books take you thru the electrical in a analytical manner. Seems pretty straight forward.

Don't mean to ramble but this RV is consuming wayyyyy too much of my mind right now.

Yep, public libraries have all sorts of good, reliable reference material.
Ever notice there's not a Haymes manual in the whole lot? For a reason.

Oh, you'll get used to the brain drain. We have. ;0)

[goreds2]

I may be taking the MH to some HS Football playoff games within the next few weeks. I was wondering how everyones Dodge does in the snow in the event we get some. Mine has the dual wheels in the back.

Thanks,

[Leeann]

IDidWhat wrote:
Is there a site where this group has been posting problems/solutions?

Yep, here.

Electrical gremlins are 90% of the trouble on these rigs. First, the grounds were never robust. Second, the wires used were a bit smaller than necessary. Third, these tend to live outside, with the wiring exposed to the elements (and animals).

[IDidWhat]

Hello again. Data, Data ,Data...... getting it has been driving me crazy. Finally went to the City Library and found additional wiring diagrams, although none match the vehicle completely. But did find 4 pages of auxillary wiring diagrams. The auxillary diagrams also include wiring the tow trailer. My 77 Dodge 360 Brougham has an auxilliary for the running lights. If anyone is having electrical problems the Chrysler and Mithell reference books take you thru the electrical in a analytical manner. Seems pretty straight forward. Haven't used it yet but have a feeling I will in the very near future.
If you decide the visit the library I would also recommed taking a digital camera to take pictures because copies are expensive and reference books can't leave library. Its nice when Im at Napa had can show the part straight from the book.
Is there a site where this group has been posting problems/solutions?
Had an interesting light problem today. The Left turn signal light on the dash would come on when lights were on.Problem ended up being a bad bulb connection on the left side marker. It was insane pulling the steering wheel to change the gear shift light,but was able to repair the Hazard/Turn signal switch with ACE Hardware help for $2.40. Sure beat $80 switch replacement charge. Opps, don't mean to ramble but this RV is consuming wayyyyy tooo much of my mind right now.

[Leeann]

Pretty nice, Sam! I love your setup 😉

[ALnCORY]

Looks like you had a great time cricket&sam...... all the comforts of home.

[Cricket_Sam]

Hey all, been a little busy with clean up and a few of the Honey-do things. But here is a link to my first race with the RV, as promised.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/boomer5213/

[eyeteeth]

Griff, Mine is electric., but thanks. And NAPA is getting to the point of treating me like a regular. I was able to pick up a new one this afternoon for probably not much more than shipping would have been.

Installed it, and fired her up... My gauge went straight to charge. Which it hasn't ever done before. So... I'm thinking it's happy again.

[Griff_in_Fairba]

eyeteeth - Is your regulator mechanical or electronic?

I think I have a slightly used mechanical regulator, purchased new in 1995, around somewhere, if it'd help. (It's been mostly unused since I bought it.)

Griff

[Leeann]

Fingers are crossed for you, eye....

[ALnCORY]

Welcome to all the new members of the "Old But Paid For" RV club... hope you all have as much fun as the rest of us. We didn't go anywhere but had a great weekend. One of our hobbies is attending cowboy poetry and music festivals around the western US. Well we joined with some other people and hosted one over the weekend. Worked ourselves to exhaustion but had a great time including after show jam sessions at our house till 3 in the morning friday & sat nights. Several of the people who attend these are RVers althouth they tend to go the TT route. I agree with LeeAnn on the electricals thing, seems like more of my problems are electrical than mechanical....

[Cricket_Sam]

Eye, I found out the hard way on my old truck that if the alternater and the voltage regulator are seperate then most likely you have to replace them both. Most of the time when one goes it will take the other with it. Just my 2 cents of acquired knowledge over the years.

[eyeteeth]

Yea, thanks. Honestly, I was having a problem somewhere in that system before. While the engine was out I already had the battery and the alternator tested. Both tested fine, so this is what's left.

Cross your fingers for me.

[Leeann]

Hey, the mechanicals ARE reliable. It's the electricals that failed you....sorry, eye. Make sure it isn't the alternator first - or take it with you for them to test.

Great news, Sam! Can't wait to see the pics.