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Re: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Hey RETRO "60 mph has it really humming. I don't have a tach, but it's obviously turning a lot of rpms. Anybody have this problem? Any solutions without a ring and pinion swap?" I have a '76 Dodge chassis ... (I'd look but its in storage) I think I have a 318 and yes, at 60-70mph its screaming. I wish I had overdrive but I don't. My fix is to not take the interstates. I just drive it within 100 miles so I'm not a long tripper. Back roads my friend.314Views0likes0CommentsRe: CELL PHONE INTERNET ACCESS
So I have a mac (3 yrs old {iBook G3 700}) and really would prefer a wifi connection when I get to where I'm going. (I don't really need it to be mobile). I guess I'm wondering if there is a solution for a router. Not directly into the computer. A router soulution. Speed while I'm on vacation is all relitive, but in a perfect world I could download video and music. Yeah I know, Way perfect world. I am currently a T-mobile guy but I'm willing to learn. I'd love a T-mobile soulution (never have had any problems with them so) but... This will need to be solved by spring so I guess I have some time to ponder. I also don't need a dedicated account for this - just a 6-10 day a month kind of guy. Any hot tips? It's just for when I go camping.434Views0likes0CommentsRe: CELL PHONE INTERNET ACCESS
OK I've missed so much. New to here. I started on page 1 and realized it was all from 2004 and saw prices around 80 a month. So I assume a free wifi campground would be nice, but give me your best. Over the road people do what? And people in seasonal parks still do 56k? Please tell me. I could work from internet but don't have time to check out the areas. (I do know I have cell phone coverage ((t-mobile)) Boys - Shoot me in the right direction. Minnesota if it matters.447Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
I don't know too much -- but just an idea Do you have a external transmission radiator.. Not too spendy but it sounds like its the hills not the heat. Throw a 12v fan on top of that (as you may not be moving too fast to get the radiator enough air). I live in Minnesota so don't listnen to me. I do think the transmission radiator is fairly common though. PS - Are you towing anything? if so drop and follow through the hills. Right?389Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
So maybe its the wrong place to put this but the high bidder"s name was dogeowner and I thougt of you guys. Air conditioning with ice and a cooler. It's an ebay ad http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=017&item=270004738755&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 A cool idea for our air that went out?372Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Hey I have a dumb question. when you measure your RV for length do you go bumper to bumpber or what. I've seen my same RV (or real close)listed as 15'. Do I measure from in back of my drivers seat on back to the bumper? Seems to me bumper to bumper right? (and no I'm not talking those 3 foot bumpers for extra gear) And speaking of that - I want to make (because I'm cheap + want it customized) a bike rack for 2 bikes and also a bigger rubbermaid. I have a tire mounted on back but could move that to the roof(?) and use that mount. Anyone tried to make their own? My rear bumper is the 4" square basic bumper.338Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Well finally! I found you guys. I have searched high and low for a group like yours - hey, Ours. 1976 Class C Dodge Sportsman - 25'(?) 318 engine(?). paid $1800 - Sleeps 6 - pull out couch- table goes down and above the driver. full bathroom. I've had it for 3 years and have done the basics replaced the water pump changed the oil and wires and plugs antifreeze The real basics, as far as engines go, I'm not too good. But the wiring and solar I'm pretty good at. I have had problems with the engine when it gets hot. You pull into a campground and check in. I go nuts because I know it's heating up as the person in front of me tells the clerk about a fish or something. the engine gets real sloppy. I have to press the gas to keep it going. I have thought about a 12v secondary radiator fan just for those times. Has anyone else had this problem and if so what is it. New antifreeze and everything. The current fan works. Is it a water pump thing? How do I know? replaced the carpet with some 12" x 12" hardwood looking tiles. I actually splurged a bit and bought some expensive stuff since I only needed 2 boxes - well not even. It looks great with the rest of the wood in the RV. Plus it just took a few hours. Highly recomend. I just turned 31 and my RV is 30 years old. I've searched the internet looking at different models and can't find a floorplan I like as much as mine. Perfect (for me and my daughter) - Wife is now ex so I get to camp more anyway. Never have tried the gas though - take that back - I wanted to use my 20# tank so I got all the fittings. turned it on breifly and heard a leak in back of the stove. So I'll look at it at a later time. when I need hot water for a shower I just heat it on my coleman stove and use a battery powered shower thingy. Not too often so not a big problem. I'm going to be moving in the spring of 07 and I think I'm going to live in the RV for a summer. The Ex would never let us do that so... Anyway - I have painted the ceiling and brought the interior into the year 2000 I guess. I do want to paint the outside 1 foot wide golden stripes(its like a rough metal) that goes down both sides. It makes me feel a little too much like a pimp so I wonder if spray paint will work. Just a simple silver. The RV has had 30 years for the Gold stripes to come back into style and it just makes me feel a little funny. Maybe next year. I'm also going to put in some track lighing on the ceiling (duh) as I am blowing bulbs and don't like 12v lighting stuff that it came with. I'll replace the 12v stuff but I just am allways hooked up to 110 or solar/12v with the power inverter. Sorry about the longwindednessess. Anyway - Happy to be here325Views0likes0Comments
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