Vintage RV upgrades
Hey everyone! I’m back with more questions. Recently purchased a 1977 dodge Sportsman RV. 43k original miles, in excellent shape for its age. All appliances in working condition. Picked it up for $750...
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Well about 700+ miles later and everything is ok! Oddly enough, the fridge started working again and has been running on propane for the last week with no issues. Not sure why it died the first weekend but glad it’s not a recurrent issue.
I may try a gasket to fix the exhaust but ultimately I think I’ll end up fabricating new exhaust. I discovered the old muffler has holes drilled in it so there was obviously an issue at some point. It’s a very straight forward exhaust system that I think I could complete myself, if not it should be a cheap job.. I’ll do dual 2.5” exhaust , hopefully that will open the engine Up a bit so she can climb hills easier.
On the second trip we took she sprung a bit of an oil leak. Looks like oil pan gasket for sure but also possibly the rear main seal, so I’ll do both. Also think I’ll throw in a melling high performance oil pump while im in there!
Happy I got her home but I have my work cut out for me. It’s been years since I’ve had an old rig to work on so I’m glad to have it. Next spring will be a complete overhaul of the suspension and bushings, hopefully I can find all the parts. Completely reseal all the seams, and then start the interior remodels.
I may try a gasket to fix the exhaust but ultimately I think I’ll end up fabricating new exhaust. I discovered the old muffler has holes drilled in it so there was obviously an issue at some point. It’s a very straight forward exhaust system that I think I could complete myself, if not it should be a cheap job.. I’ll do dual 2.5” exhaust , hopefully that will open the engine Up a bit so she can climb hills easier.
On the second trip we took she sprung a bit of an oil leak. Looks like oil pan gasket for sure but also possibly the rear main seal, so I’ll do both. Also think I’ll throw in a melling high performance oil pump while im in there!
Happy I got her home but I have my work cut out for me. It’s been years since I’ve had an old rig to work on so I’m glad to have it. Next spring will be a complete overhaul of the suspension and bushings, hopefully I can find all the parts. Completely reseal all the seams, and then start the interior remodels.
