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Total Rebuild of a 1979 Dodge Class C

oldtrucker63
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I would say some of you have seen the start of this build that my brother bgriffey had posted, Well I have now bought the RV from him and plan to post the pixs of the build I have found a lot of rot in this RV I have torn out everything on the inside and have the rear opened up and the skin off the lower driver side, I will be buying a camera for my wife for christmas and im sure she will take the pixs if I can learn HOW to post them on here, Please remember its winter here in Kentucky so it will be slow but we will keep the pixs coming, Like I said this will be a total build from floor to walls and roof and custom inside build so I would appreciate all the help I can get this will be my first build and I will be learning as I go so any info will help. THANKS......Tony Griffey.

A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model. If you are retired and use your RV to travel then why not save the money for your travels rather than on spending a large chunk of money on a brand new travelling vacation home. When you decide to have an RV remodel done you can have your old model completely gutted and rebuilt to look just like a newer RV and when the work is done you will not even recognize your old mobile home. Going about having a new RV to travel in this way can save you thousands of dollars and you will not have to worry about the payments on a brand new RV home. Many retired people are travelling this way nowadays so they can travel the country and be comfortable while doing it, and there are many others that own these vehicles that they will take on summer family camping trips. The RVโ€™s that are made today are unbelievable and have all of the luxuries of home at a fraction of the size, these make it great fir families and retired folks to travel comfortably, and having an RV remodel done you can make your old RV look just like a brand new one.

Statistics show that the amount of registered RV homes on the road is growing steadily every year, and much of this is due to the baby boomer generation retiring and wanting to travel the country in comfort and style. Having an RV remodel can make your RV brand new. Some things you may want to consider is having all new beds and appliances put in. Since RV appliances are smaller than your normal home kitchen appliances they are much cheaper, and a complete RV remodel will probably cost you anywhere from $5,000 to $12,000, depending on how many changes are being done. The latter price could even be a little more if you are having your RV completely gutted and redesigned. It will still save you a lot of money over purchasing a new RV home. Another thing to consider during your RV remodel is if you plan on just remodeling the inside or if you want to have the exterior redone as well, and if this is the case the project will cost more money but will still be cheaper than buying a new RV. Most of these vacationing and traveling vehicles have a type of siding on them, and the more modern ones are sometimes made of more durable fibreglasses and plastics, these materials are very nice since you do not ever have to worry about rusting.

If you plan on getting a loan out for this remodeling job then you will first want to get various estimates, much like a home remodeling project. Once you get all the estimates you want you can then apply for the amount of money through your financial institution or credit union. The amount of money you need should not be hard for you to get approved for, especially if you have good credit. If you are a retired individual you most likely can take the money out of your pension or 401 funds, and this would be your best bet due to interest rates. Usually the place where you originally bought the RV can do the remodel for you as well, and if they cannot they can usually refer you to someone who can do the job for you. With the popularity of these vehicles constantly growing there are also many new dealerships and shops that specialize in these vacation vehicles. Having a comfortable vehicle to travel year round in or to just vacation in yearly is a great asset and can also be a great stress reliever. It is also a very popular vehicle for families to use on family camping trips, and the nice thing is that if the kids want to rough it while camping they can just sent their tents up right outside the RV.
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oldtrucker63
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And our 25% done new/old welder.

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First....Here is my new Welding Buddy.....LOL
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Burn baby burn.....LOL
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skimask wrote:
P.S. What's up with the fire in the background?!?!?!


Looks like he's getting rid of the box the air compressor came in. ๐Ÿ™‚
1981 Mobile Traveler 25' Class C
Chevy Chassis 350 cu

skimask
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I'm a bit confused. Since I found a few good leaks on my roof, I've gotta do some work and I think I'm missing something here.
You used a strip of EPDM rubber over the side edge of the roof. It looks like it hangs over the top and side edge about 2-3 inches each way.
What are you going to use to cover up the edge that hangs down over the side of the rig?
Also, if I read it right, you've got a strip of the Eternabond tape running along the length of the rubber on the top. I assume that's to help seal the edge of the rubber. Then what? I mean, what is going to go on the top of the whole roof after that? A sheet of the EPDM rubber? If so, what about the seam near the edge? Would the sheet hang over the edge also?
I'm heading outside to make a fresh video of my heater install 'issues' and another one concentrating on the roof leaks I've just found after the first heavy rain in a long time.
I think one of my new pieces of advice to anybody buying a motorhome/Class 'whatever', trailer, and so on, is going to be that they should only go look at one after a good heavy rain...or maybe even take a garden hose and water down the roof and search for leaks. That was my downfall. When I bought my rig, it hadn't rained or snowed in a few weeks and until recently, it hadn't rained a decent amount up here in quite awhile...at least where I live.

JDG

P.S. What's up with the fire in the background?!?!?!

spearfox
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O.K. I am jealous. You got a good deal on an auto dimming helmet. I really want one and have considered getting the harbor freight one when it is on special for $35.

oldtrucker63
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The paint gun and a extra hose.
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oldtrucker63
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Here is the Air compressor, We added the Air dryer so we can Paint the RV when ready.

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oldtrucker63
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OK....I admit it Todays project got sidetracked We ended up going to town stoped by sears and I got a air compressor then when't by the local pawn shop and got a steal on a auto dim welding helmet $25 for the auto dim and the guy put brand new batteries in it, The pawn shop right across the street wanted $85 for the same helmet.
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oldtrucker63
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The Air tank Before Paint You should have seen it before this, I wish I would have taken a pixs of that, It sure was in bad shape.
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I need to setup and install this Air tank too.
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oldtrucker63
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And before anything. Looks good here Hu.....LOL
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Before with primer.
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The LP Tank will be drying and I will install it later today, Untill then I will be refinishing the old welder. Damm its hot out today.
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This old welder is going to be a Job and a half......
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