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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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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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lzasitko wrote:
Yes the tiles like that should last good and look good. In our stick house the laundry room has similar tiles and they have been in for as long as we have been here (12 years) and I don't know how many years before we bought the house. Had a washer hose split and flooded the laundry room, vacuumed it up and no problems then a couple years ago the hot water tank started leaking, again cleaned it up and no problems. I am redoing the bathroom downstairs and will be using the same kind of tiles.
LOL thats funny, Just last night our washer blew the pump hose off...LOL We was sitting in the living room and here come the big flood of water, We jumped up and started throwing towels and dirty cloths onto the water to try and dry it up, This house also has the same tiles so the water was contained and soaked up, We was just lucky the water never ran under a wall, It all stayed out into one big stream.
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oldtrucker63
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coloradohoosier wrote:
Yeah! That's a good, commercial type VCT. It should hold up very well, and be almost as sealed a surface as sheet goods like vinyl or linoleum (nobody actually uses lino anymore --- it's just generic for sheet flooring, which is all vinyl now).

Hey OT, I've been following off and on --- sure sorry to hear about losing your Dad and Mom. My heart and prayers go out to you and yours.
Thank you , It sure has been a bad start for 2011, And on the Vinyl Tile just like you said, If done right it will be a water tight seal and should last a very long time.
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lzasitko
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Yes the tiles like that should last good and look good. In our stick house the laundry room has similar tiles and they have been in for as long as we have been here (12 years) and I don't know how many years before we bought the house. Had a washer hose split and flooded the laundry room, vacuumed it up and no problems then a couple years ago the hot water tank started leaking, again cleaned it up and no problems. I am redoing the bathroom downstairs and will be using the same kind of tiles.

coloradohoosier
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Yeah! That's a good, commercial type VCT. It should hold up very well, and be almost as sealed a surface as sheet goods like vinyl or linoleum (nobody actually uses lino anymore --- it's just generic for sheet flooring, which is all vinyl now).

Hey OT, I've been following off and on --- sure sorry to hear about losing your Dad and Mom. My heart and prayers go out to you and yours.
I used to backpack.
I used to drive in, then sleep on the ground in a tent.
Now I have to climb all the way up on top of the cab!

oldtrucker63
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Black carpet in the cab front and the tile in the rear, That tile will also match the upholstery and the curtains, I'm going to try and start building the walls, Set the bathtub in, set the Toilet in place, and get ready to install the tile flooring in the morning, They are calling for some rain, I hope its not an all day thing, We'll see.:R
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oldtrucker63
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I have decided to use the tile on the floor, I think this will look great throughout the RV.

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oldtrucker63
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4Eddielee wrote:
oldtrucker - know what you mean - the north side of my classy is covered in a greenish something. I was going to wash it today but, (sigh) it's raining again! If not raining, it's hailing or snowing or we're dodging tsunami's. Can't get a good day for working on the rig. The generator quit working and we're going out dry camping for a few days on the 20th. I think I'll just drive it as is....
Yeah don't let the Gen, stop you, Go on out and enjoy the spring air, It wont be long now.:B
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mikakuja
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A quick stop at a car wash when you head out should take care of the green sky puke........Still itching to get back to working on mine as well.

4Eddielee
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oldtrucker - know what you mean - the north side of my classy is covered in a greenish something. I was going to wash it today but, (sigh) it's raining again! If not raining, it's hailing or snowing or we're dodging tsunami's. Can't get a good day for working on the rig. The generator quit working and we're going out dry camping for a few days on the 20th. I think I'll just drive it as is....

oldtrucker63
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Well its cold and raining today, Just my luck.:M
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oldtrucker63
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Cleaned all of the house stuff that we loaded into the old girl during the move, Now I need to unload all of the RV parts out and get to work.
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oldtrucker63
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I would think you all are right on the money.:h
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ALnCORY
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I used some leftover laminate flooring I had from my house on mine, but if I were in your position trucker I would probably go with the vinly as others have said. The advantage you have is you can put it down in one big piece and then build the cabinets etc over it without cutting around them. I used the stick down tiles in my bathroom but I only needed 6 or 8 of them and so it was easy to work them in. I found the laminate easy to use elsewhere because it was easy to cut to fit around everything, vinly would have been a nightmare to fit.
I don't think anyones dying statement ever contained the words "I wish I had spent more time in the office", so lets go somewhere!

dodge_guy
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I agree with lino. before the interior gets put together. this will keep any spills from getting through to the floor. and then do as mentioned, put down some throw carpets. tle and hardwood are heavy, you want to keep te weight down, every littl bit of weight savings will help!
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mikakuja
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oldtrucker63 wrote:
I'm going to try and start cleaning out the junk from the inside and get back to fixing things, I'm trying to make up my mind just what I'm going to use on the floor, I have new carpet, I have new tile, and also have some old used hardwood flooring, I just don't really know the one or two that I want to use,:h


Carpet holds moisture, dirt and oders (you have kids).....tile is heavy and doesn't like any movement or it cracks or comes loose....hardwood would be nice, probably your best of three options. I would still consider a roll of lino, do the whole thing front to back and then build the interior. It's waterproof, easy to clean (especially with kids in and out) and is easy to install. Just my opinion tho....
A few carpet runners over the lino for the cold nights that can easily be removed for cleaning or replaced.