Thanks

[Michelxb]

Hello,
I am new on the forum and just want to say tank you.
I have and old class C 1976 wich I use to go fishing in back country.
It is in a very good shape, run like new (only 40 000 milles)
I wanted to put new front tire but not easy to find. 8.75R16.5. I found them but I learned in reading your forum that some had change for 16 rim.
Very good idea. No more trouble to find tire with this size. I found rims in a scrap yard today for 25$ each.

Thank you again

[Cobra21]

Enjoy your rig, sounds like lots of fun. Many people are afraid
of older rigs, but look at all the old classic cars that are well
cared for and running strong. It's a great hobby.
Brian

[Michelxb]

Matt_Colie wrote:
Michel,

If you are going to use it any distance, plan on replacing all (and I mean ALL) the rubber parts before you are dead on the side of the road - or just plain dead. I am talking about all the rubber parts, belts, hoses (especially fuel lines and brake hoses) and everything else. This may not be expensive as you can do most of it. Get the cooling system and the brake fluid flushed too.

I am also in the process of changing my coach from 8.75x16.5 to 225X16.

Matt

Allthe fluids are new. Fuel line is new. All wheel bearings are new so are the muffler, pipe, spark plugs and filters. I saw yesterday that I have to replace the rubber bushing under the motor.

Motor running like new and no rust under the "van".
Battery is new so is the auxiliary battery. Just bought a deep cycle today, need one more to complete my solar circuit. These four replace the old one. I did not replace the 4 back rim and tire but the front one are now LT225r16 (E) on "new" 16 rim. I was lucky to find 2 rim in a scrap yard and there are more if I want to change all my wheels.

Next step will be to replace all 1156 light in the camper by led light.
(Sorry if my english is not perfect. I am french speaking... but my mother was born in US. )

Thanks for your advice. I will double check all rubbers on the coach.

Michel

[snowdance]

I to have an older rig we use in the back country. Changing rim size is a very good idea. I enjoy working on my rig so enjoy spending time keeping it up and using it. Enjoy your rig..

[Matt_Colie]

Michel,

If you are going to use it any distance, plan on replacing all (and I mean ALL) the rubber parts before you are dead on the side of the road - or just plain dead. I am talking about all the rubber parts, belts, hoses (especially fuel lines and brake hoses) and everything else. This may not be expensive as you can do most of it. Get the cooling system and the brake fluid flushed too.

I am also in the process of changing my coach from 8.75x16.5 to 225X16.

Matt