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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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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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mikakuja
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Congrats on the house trucker, looks like you definately found a project... good luck. Are you posting your house rebuild here or are you on another forum with this one? I would like to follow the build and see where you go with it.

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oldtrucker63 wrote:
We are now Full Time RV'ers.....We are living in the RV and doing a total rebuild of the house we bought,....I'm Loving it,....If We only had a Lake in our back yard.....LOL

It looks like fun. Either you had a master plan or synchronicity is operational.

oldtrucker63 wrote:
We are starting with the foundation of the house, And taking care of some water drainage,...The house will have a complete remodel.

Another great project begins.

oldtrucker63
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With Two bedrooms and two bath's Huge Kitchen and dinning room with a family room this will make a great place to raise our baby girl, This kitchen is going to be beautiful.









Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
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We are starting with the foundation of the house, And taking care of some water drainage,...The house will have a complete remodel.







Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
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We are now Full Time RV'ers.....We are living in the RV and doing a total rebuild of the house we bought,....I'm Loving it,....If We only had a Lake in our back yard.....LOL





Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
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MMarieT wrote:
Need help....how do I post photo's on here?????
OK
Try THIS
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TreeSeeker
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MMarieT
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Need help....how do I post photo's on here?????

oldtrucker63
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I will be here for a long time to come with any and all updates to the Old Dodge, And more photos when all of the body work is finished too.
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wareagle11949
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Wow...just went back and looked. The first post in this thread was Dec. 10, 2009. I have followed from the first post and there has been a lot of water under the bridge since . I am gonna miss it!!

oldtrucker63
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MMarieT wrote:
It looks good...you deserve having some fun with it now....we are just getting started...Longgggggg way to go....:)
Well I will have to say I have had a great time doing this build
There was the day of real head banging but it was still a lot of fun in the long run, I would do it all over again.:B
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MMarieT
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It looks good...you deserve having some fun with it now....we are just getting started...Longgggggg way to go....:)

oldtrucker63
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gotsmart wrote:
Is it done....YET?

:R :B
Just need to build the dinning booth & Table and the inside will be finished, We are going to move the fridge to the end of the counter and build a big U shaped Dinette with a table in the middle, I still have to finish the outside paint and trim and then it will be finished, We have been going camping with it and have had a blast, I will build the table booth but then the rest will have to wait until next spring because we just bought a house and it to needs some repair,
So for now we will be building on the house, I must get it done before This winter and have a lot of remodeling to do, But at least we can go camping when we want to, Maybe I will post some photos of our house remodel job.....LOL
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gotsmart
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Is it done....YET?

:R :B
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Oldtrucker63 wrote:
The 12.2 volt reading that is on my volt meter in the morning is with the fridge still running so there is still a load on the battery, If I unplugged everything then the volt meter would then rise to a higher reading.

Yes, it would be helpful to disconnect the battery, wait a couple of hours , then take a voltage reading.

Also, of course, the fridge will use more power when the outside temps are hotter, so this is something to keep in mind.