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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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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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tboss
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Hi Gene welcome to the best bunch of ppl you will ever want to meet and they know a whole lot abt c/c m/h,,you will have a lot better results from you question if you post your own thread ,,a lot more ppl will see it and they will quide you thru wht ever you need ..Goos luck and agn welcome ..Terry

rehoppe
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Don't think you're going to find much info, if one Ever existed. Mostly was a packet with pamphlets on the appliances.
An old Chilton's, or Motor Manuel, would be interesting for the drive train and chassis though. Probably a ton of them at the used book store. I think I may even have a Chilton's if you need specifics. It's a truck/van edition, if I still have it.
Hoppe
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2000 Jayco C 28' Ford chassis w V-10 E450
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TreeSeeker
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Welcome Gene.

Even if you find a manual for your MH it won't have much info in it. What you will need is a manual for your chassis and other manuals for each appliance.

You can find a number of electronic versions of various manuals here:
http://www.bdub.net/manuals

If you have an appliance that is not listed try asking on the "How many of us are there..." thread.

Gene_in_NE
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trongfd2000 wrote:
Hi...My name is Gene. I just bought a 1976 Dodge Brougham Coach class c. I've been trying to find an owners manual but having no luck...
Welcome to one of the friendliest forums I've encountered. You might read this long running thread How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?. Currently 497 pages containing 4,969 postings. There has to be at least one other owner of a '76 Brougham.:) You might try doing a private message (PM) to one of them.
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trongfd2000
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Hi...My name is Gene. I just bought a 1976 Dodge Brougham Coach class c. I've been trying to find an owners manual but having no luck. I figured that if I joined an RV forum site that someone would know where I can buy one. If you know where I can get one, or one of your friends knows, ( I'm sure you know more RV people than I do )I would be forever greatfull. Please email me if you find something out for me. I scored...The 76 Coach is in really good condition and everything even works. I love it.

wareagle11949
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OK trucker, shovel out and Git R Done!

Reddale76
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Hey ole trucker, I see you did get some snow over Christmas, but I hope you don't get the bitter cold like we get here. The snow can be delt with, but when its cold it's cold.

rehoppe
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'Most MH/TTrailers don't have attics either. I had a leak and rot in an old 82 TT push out. Both the walls and Ceiling were factory built With heavy vapor barrier. Not totally moisture proof since they then installed paneling and ceiling tile with staples. That's also the reason that it leaked water in at the Kitchen vent and it showed up in the roof of the tipout. This is an old 1982 Trophy Classic. Fairly well built 38' TT.

The vapor barrier is necessary because Insulation is not effective when wet.
Hoppe
2011 Dodge 1500 C'boy Caddy
2000 Jayco C 28' Ford chassis w V-10 E450
Doghouse 36' or so Trophy Classic TT

bgriffey
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Happy New Year Bro! Hey, you guys are talking about sealing this thing up, like air tight. But, is it like a house? Does it need to have some air flow space to keep from sweating when it's cold outside, warm inside, hot outside and cool inside? Like between the walls and siding, and the roof and ceiling? Sweat is moister and moister causes rot. Just a thought.

oldtrucker63
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oldtrucker63
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We got our share of the 2010 winter storm.
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lzasitko
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Merry Christmas, Best wishes to all

oldtrucker63
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Anyone plan on fixing there roof with the EPDM Liquid may want to search about Elastomeric Paint I do believe it is the same thing as EPDM Liquid The EPDM I paid about $340 for a 5 gal pail and the Elastomeric paint is only about $125 for 5 gal, Man did I get the shaft here of what.????
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oldtrucker63
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL........:B
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oldtrucker63
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MichaeleH wrote:
Merry Christmas to you and your family OldTrucker :B
Thank you all, And Merry Christmas to you all Have a great Christmas and a Better New Years................
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