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Re: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Ugh! we FINALLY got the water situation figured out, the city water connector had been ripped out. Hooked up the hose, turned on the water, had good flow from the bathroon sink, marginal at the kitchen sink and some flow from the shower. I made the mistake of pushing the pedal to fill up the toilet! It filled up, but i couldn't get the flap to release so it would flush. Needless to say it LEAKED! I was able to get the bowl to drain by forcing the flap open a bit. Who thought up the mounting screws for RV toilets? The front bolt is behind te flush pedal. depress the pedal and there it is, in 25 years of whatever that stuff is that collets in there. The rear bolt requires an access cover to be popped off on teh bowl, a 12 inch ratchet extender and a swivel adapter for the 1/2 inch socket. Oh what fun.518Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Well, new tires, just finished putting new tile in, getting "The Delta" cleaned and ready for our first trip. Two challenges left. The fridge and the generator. Tried our fridge on gas. I can get an initial light off, then the flame dies. Found a blown fuse, wonder if that coulda caused it? Not being level is the other issue. The generator turns over but it's seen better days. Looks like the fuel lines are dry rotted and will have to be replaced. I'll probably end up either re-doing everything or biting the bullet and dumpin some more cash into having it done for me. Keepin the economy hummin!492Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Man! I put my Delta into the shop to see what it would take to get it road ready. Ouch. The previous owner didn't give it much TLC. As things broke he just stopped using them! We're doing fluid changes, tune up, shocks all around( they were rusted out, i was driving on the springs i believe)and various other "stuff". total hit around $1100. Then they checked the rear brakes. Rear brakes were siezed up. I didn't have rear brakes. add in approx. $550. Doing new tires next week to get it ready for labor day. The old tires had set for so long they had cracks and basically were splitting themselves apart. far as I'm concerned, the more you use your RV the better it'll last. At least it BETTER last!476Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Godd advice Griff, I'll look at that soon as I'm ready to take the beast back out on the road. My wife has me working cosmetics at the moment. Did discover one interesting thing when i took the dog house out to look for motor size. There is a HOLE in te transmission housing on the top. It's cut, so I'm guessing it's supposed to be there, I'm just wondering if it shouldn't have a plug in it? I can look down intot eh innards of the transmission. Not sure I should be able to do that.454Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
OK! found out, using some grease cutter and a LOT of rags, I have a Dodge 440 with a Thermoquad(sp?) carburator. The carb is the shiniest thing on the engine. Deal for purchase included getting it smogged. rebuilt the carb. I crawled around underneath looking at things, no leaks to speak of. did notice as I was driving it home that when i dropped it into low it complained in a high pitched SQUEAL. I thought it was the fan belts, but they look fairly new.434Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
thanks for the info on leveling the RV. The name on my rig is a Delta, but when I search for it I can't find any info. Maybe it's me, but the big DELTA letters on the side made me believe that would be the name to look for? I'm getting sucked into the "fix me up" vortex. I can't walk by the thing without going in and dinkin around with something.442Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
I JUST bought a Dodge Delta RV. The data plate on the door jam says it's based on a 1979 Dodge F 40. The previous owner didn't know engine size or much anything else about the rig. We liked the way the inside was layed out and took it. I've just about got the multiple switches figured out but I'm having a hard time with the fridge and a mystery switch on the wall between the kitchen and dining areas. Question, how level is level? I've parked it in my driveway while a rip out the SHAG carpeting and it's ppinted downhill. I plugged it in, but the fridge isn't getting cold.441Views0likes0Comments
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