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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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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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Installed the outside GFCI today, Wondering just what kind of trim I can use around this to make it look a little better.???

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oldtrucker63
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WE went with the Pex tubing and Valves to do the water with, This seems to be the best and also the easiest rout.







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oldtrucker63
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The black tank/ 3" and 2" tank Gourmets and a wast valve with the 72" cable came yesterday, This tank is a 30 gallon and only cost $130 Now I just have to find some time to install this.





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oldtrucker63
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Here is a great place where I have been ordering some parts, They ship really fast and seem to have fair prices.

RV Parts.
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stargate3805jc
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I had a good friend who had a dodge class c and whom is dead now but he and his family sure had some good times in it back in the 70's!

Capt_Storm
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Trucker,
I see you have come a long ways..looking good!

sundancer268
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oldtrucker63 wrote:
Looks like my Black tank and other parts will be here Monday, I think I will order the Hot water tank, Anyone have any Experience with the Suburban 6 Gallon Water Heater SW6DE
Gas/Electric Model w/Electronic Ignition,...??? This is what I plan on ordering.


I personally would go with the Atwood Brand. They have an Aluminum tank and will not need an anode rod. The Suburban models are all glass lined steel tanks and you have to replace anode rods every so often. The time frame is set by the quality of the water run through it. I have both brands, an Atwood in my Travel Trailer and the Suburban in the motor home. When the Suburban requires replacement I will try my darnedest to install an Atwood in the hole.
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oldtrucker63
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The Old Dodge is cleaned out real nice, I just don't have any parts to work with, My parts will be here Monday evening.:(
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oldtrucker63
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Looks like my Black tank and other parts will be here Monday, I think I will order the Hot water tank, Anyone have any Experience with the Suburban 6 Gallon Water Heater SW6DE
Gas/Electric Model w/Electronic Ignition,...??? This is what I plan on ordering.
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oldtrucker63
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mikakuja wrote:
Thanks for the heads up on this, We are still trying to make our minds up about this, And you know how Women is about this, There mind changes like Sunlight on a Cloudy Day with 40 MPH winds......:R

Hmmmm only 40mph winds? They seem to gust from 0-100mph or more around here......lol, how do you keep them down to 40?:hCome to think about it, Maybe my Wind Meter is Old.......LOL
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mikakuja
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Thanks for the heads up on this, We are still trying to make our minds up about this, And you know how Women is about this, There mind changes like Sunlight on a Cloudy Day with 40 MPH winds......:R

Hmmmm only 40mph winds? They seem to gust from 0-100mph or more around here......lol, how do you keep them down to 40?:h

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oldtrucker63 wrote:
Thanks for the heads up on this, We are still trying to make our minds up about this, And you know how Women is about this, Their minds change like Sunlight on a Cloudy Day with 40 MPH winds......:R


Indeed, I do ๐Ÿ™‚
Gusting up to 25mph right now in Ohio.

oldtrucker63
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Cool I checked my order that is on the way by UPS The parts and black tank was scan in Lexington Ky at 9:44 AM this morning So the tank and parts could be here Saturday morning, If not it will be here Monday for sure, So much for it being a special order item and will take 2 to 3 weeks to deliver.....LOL
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oldtrucker63
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70 Degs and raining today, Still waiting on the weather break to get start back.
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Trish Davis wrote:
Copper will look great until water hits it.
Between condensation from the A/C and washing dishes, in 6 months it will verdigris and look like a wall full of mold. And I love copper...

Stainlness, absolutely. For countertops and fridge.
The more "light," the better. You will need fewer lights and your space will not look crowded.

I have white formica countertops with a stainless cooktop and microwave. I used thin aluminum sheet for a backsplash, secured with non-magnetic stainless screws.

My 6-cubic foot fridge is brown, but will probably be replaced with a stainless 5cu model. BUT. My fridge is behind the door, so how much sunlight hits it and reflects concerns me. I don't like "shiny *&it" coming out of nowhere to blind me while driving.

oldtrucker63 wrote:
We are thinking about Stainless steel counter top with a Copper back splash.
I think it will look good with the stainless looking stove and a new stainless refrigerator.
Although the front of the stove is black I might go with a black refrigerator.
Thanks for the heads up on this, We are still trying to make our minds up about this, And you know how Women is about this, There mind changes like Sunlight on a Cloudy Day with 40 MPH winds......:R
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