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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A new RV can be very expensive and if you already own an outdated RV then you should just consider a complete RV remodel which can be a significant amount of money cheaper than the cost of a brand new model.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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Also finished the cabinet door rails and the drawer frame and rails, I will build the door and drawers in the morning and add the cabinet bottom shelves.

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oldtrucker63
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The counter top and back splash is installed, Now just add some trim and the stove hood and the under cabinet LED lights, It should look great, I did get the first piece of back splash out of line but it will not be to bad.







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oldtrucker63
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rondeb wrote:
Great job in getting lots of counter space
Thanks, This is the first thing Charlene was saying, Lot's of counter space, We hit the nail on the head here.:W
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oldtrucker63
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sundancer268 wrote:
Does the inverter you have include a built in battery charger? If so, I would leave it plugged in year around. I leave my Magnum plugged in and have no problems, The batteries stay charged and I seldom have to add water.
We have not yet bought the inverter, We would love to have the Magnum, That is one of the best out there.
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oldtrucker63
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rehoppe wrote:
In regards to the inverter. If you connect it to the 'battery' side, when you turn off the 'battery' disconnect switch, it'll kill all battery drains. You do have do look at the 'charging' situation as to what and when you go to 'charge', or power up with 'shore power'. A bit of forethought will serve you well. It is a good idea to dump the loads when you're leaving it sit idle at home.

But I expect that you've already thought of it and wired accordingly. So just FYI for others.
Yes Thank you that is a great tip, Your right it is wired just that way.
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magik235
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MMarieT wrote:
Looking good....:)

sundancer268
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Does the inverter you have include a built in battery charger? If so, I would leave it plugged in year around. I leave my Magnum plugged in and have no problems, The batteries stay charged and I seldom have to add water.
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rondeb
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Great job in getting lots of counter space

JustusTO
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Hey, now your cookin and cleanin. LOL

rehoppe
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In regards to the inverter. If you connect it to the 'battery' side, when you turn off the 'battery' disconnect switch, it'll kill all battery drains. You do have do look at the 'charging' situation as to what and when you go to 'charge', or power up with 'shore power'. A bit of forethought will serve you well. It is a good idea to dump the loads when you're leaving it sit idle at home.

But I expect that you've already thought of it and wired accordingly. So just FYI for others.
Hoppe
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MMarieT
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Looking good....:)

oldtrucker63
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We also bought a 7 inch screen stereo with a backup camera and a 760 watt Pioneer amp and two 12 inch Pioneer sub woofers, This should give us nice sound in the old dodge.





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oldtrucker63
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I installed the Cook Top and the sink today, Charlene Loves it....:B







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oldtrucker63
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TreeSeeker wrote:
Since the T105 batteries are 6v you can't use three. Either two in wired series or two sets of two in series.

I'm sure the electric fridge worked fine in a big rig because you were driving it every day. In an RV you probably won't be driving it every day and you will have lots of other things running off the batteries too.
You right I will have to leave room for 4 T105 6 volt battery's I will run the generator just about every day and when the RV is not being used we will unplug the fridge, I think it will be ok, Fingers crossed anyway........LOL
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TreeSeeker
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Since the T105 batteries are 6v you can't use three. Either two in wired series or two sets of two in series.

I'm sure the electric fridge worked fine in a big rig because you were driving it every day. In an RV you probably won't be driving it every day and you will have lots of other things running off the batteries too.