cancel
Showing results forย 
Search instead forย 
Did you mean:ย 

Total Rebuild of a 1979 Dodge Class C

oldtrucker63
Explorer
Explorer
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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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.
Without Trucks,....America Stop's
3,483 REPLIES 3,483

oldtrucker63
Explorer
Explorer
magik235 wrote:
oldtrucker63 wrote:
This Old Dodge is starting to look like a RV once again.

That has to make you smile. Your project is outstanding.
Thanks, Yeah I'm ready to go and I know the Wife and Baby is ready, It will not be long now.
Without Trucks,....America Stop's

magik235
Explorer
Explorer
oldtrucker63 wrote:
This Old Dodge is starting to look like a RV once again.

That has to make you smile. Your project is outstanding.

oldtrucker63
Explorer
Explorer
This Old Dodge is starting to look like a RV once again.

Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
Explorer
Explorer
The cabinet is installed in the bathroom, All I like now is to finish the trim and install the bath tub/shower, I will have to wait for the fresh water fill tube to get here because it comes in just behind the corner of the tub.



Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
Explorer
Explorer
Here is the home made cabinet for the bathroom.

Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
Explorer
Explorer
It's a shame that someone would place a hose in like that to start with,
That is one thing about build a RV yourself, You know the RV inside and out and it makes it a lot easier to fix things that might go wrong.
Without Trucks,....America Stop's

gotsmart
Explorer
Explorer
This is probably one of the few times in this forum where one can say: "That looks kinky." :B
Replant wrote:

OT,
When I checked out the water system this is what I found:


2005 Cruise America 28R (Four Winds 28R) on a 2004 Ford E450 SD 6.8L V10 4R100
2009 smart fortwo Passion with Roadmaster "Falcon 2" towbar & tail light kit - pictures

Replant
Explorer
Explorer
oldtrucker63 wrote:
This is a few things that I ordered today, They should be here by Thursday next week, There is so much to do.


Flexible Water Fill Hose - 1-1/2" x 10'
1 Qest Check Valve - 1/2" - Q2500
10Ft Tubing - Polyethylene - 1/2"
1 Water Heater By Pass Kit - Permanent - 12"
1 Flexible water fill hose-1-1/4" X 10'

OT,
When I checked out the water system this is what I found:



I replaced it with this hose from Lowe's. They sell it by the foot.

oldtrucker63
Explorer
Explorer
This is a few things that I ordered today, They should be here by Thursday next week, There is so much to do.


Flexible Water Fill Hose - 1-1/2" x 10'
1 Qest Check Valve - 1/2" - Q2500
10Ft Tubing - Polyethylene - 1/2"
1 Water Heater By Pass Kit - Permanent - 12"
1 Flexible water fill hose-1-1/4" X 10'
Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
Explorer
Explorer
I'm not much of a Carpenter but I'm trying to get the trim up on the inside.









Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
Explorer
Explorer
I finished running all of the wiring for the Black/Gray/Fresh tanks and the start/stop switch for the generator and the wire for the Battery and water pump, Also stained the rear wall, Now I have a little work to do on the overhead bunk and then put all of the trim up inside the RV.
Anyway all of the wiring for the rear is done, I still have the stereo speakers and a few switches that are custom built into the dash.

Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
Explorer
Explorer
One more Project for me now, I'm going to rebuild this tool truck after I finish the RV, I have already bought a air compressor and refinished it for the truck. 1987 F250 460 Fuel Injection 4 speed bull dog tranny.



Without Trucks,....America Stop's

EMD360
Explorer
Explorer
We painted some outdoor plastic furniture with that Krylon and it worked great. Here in AZ there is a lot of sunshine so the original finish of our cheap plastic furniture was chalking really badly. The paint was only a bit cheaper than a new chair and table but we didn't put them in the landfill before their time!
2018 Minnie Winnie 25b New to us 3/2021
Former Rental Owners Club #137
2003 Itasca Spirit 22e 2009-2021

oldtrucker63
Explorer
Explorer
rehoppe wrote:
Don't know the brand of the Toilet, but thought I saw a replacement unit (whole unit), that looked to be the same at CW.

Thought I was going to have to replace mine when the trap stuck last year, but I was lucky.
Thanks for the link, I will keep it just in case the paint dont work.
Without Trucks,....America Stop's

oldtrucker63
Explorer
Explorer
ALnCORY wrote:
Trucker,
I didn't paint my toilet, just upgraded to a high rize, but I did use the plastic paint on my shower pan and turned it from ugly 70's gold to a nice beige color. It seems to be holding up nicely after several showers so I think it would work on your toilet. Good luck, its really coming along.
Looks like the seat and lid is about $50 so I believe I will try the paint first, It cant hurt anything.
Without Trucks,....America Stop's