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Re: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
The exhaust system has been replaced before, but it's been at least 8 years ago, if not more. I haven't dealt with rust before-not a problem in the South. I guess my concern was once it started rusting, it wouldn't stop. Thanks, Rhonda K.389Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Hello Everyone, Just wondering if anyone else has dealt with this.....Thursday we were ready to go camping, my husband started up the Tioga, (it's a 1978 440). It was fine, then backfired, and got loud. We cut it off, looked underneath, and the muffle was blown. Here's the problem: the Tioga has always been in the South, except for 2 years in Indiana, where it stayed outside during the winter. Not a drop of rust on it, until the year before we got it(we got it last year). We need to stop the rust. Has anyone else dealt with rust? Our mechanic recommended another mechanic to replace the exhaust system. (we aren't doing that). I wasn't sure if we could fix the rust problem ourselves. We are pretty handy, and have my parents as references..... I would really hate to retire the Tioga, it's paid for, and the interior is like new. We've replaced the tires, belts, water pump, installed smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and some general upkeep. Eventually we will get something newer, but we love not owning any money on it! Any suggestions are appreciated, Thanks, Rhonda K. Also, the engine and transmission are in very good shape. The current engine has around 33,000 miles on it, no leaks. The tranmission also was replaced.434Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
Has anyone had to replace the turning signal cover on the side on your motorhome?(Not the brake lights on the back) We have a 1978 Tioga, one of the turning signal covers is damaged, we want to replace it. I searched several websites, with no luck, we haven't been able to find the part at any autostores by us either. Most of the replacement parts we have bought have been very easy(and cheap) to find, thought this would be too. Thanks!401Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
BT call Home, We also have a vintage Tioga, we have all the manuals as well. The old motorhome was my parents, now it is ours(never any other owners). If you have any questions let me know, if I don't know the answer, my parents may. Rhonda584Views0likes0CommentsRe: How many of us are there? Owners of Dodge based RV's?
I would love a "Classic" forum as well, that would really be helpful when doing remodel projects for our 1978 Tioga. This year we replaced tires, the water pump to the radiator, all the belts, the truck battery, & the alternator was replaced just before we got it. We also bought allot of stuff for camping. We wouldn't be taking it out again until next spring, we will be spending time working on it: Change all fluids and filters, check all the belts and hoses, redo the upholstery on the side dinnette(and yes, we want it done in 70's style!), and we would like to redo the insulation in the cab(my husband complains of hot feet!). We also need to replace the clock that came with it(daughter broke it!), and are getting one of those Tote Along Tanks for next year, as there are no sewer hookups where we camp.477Views0likes0Comments
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