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Old 09-22-2008, 04:08 AM   #1
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Hi all, what a busy forum this seems to be

My name is John, 34, and I am currently trying to make my old Midas roadworthy so I can use it for it's original purpose. Its 23' and has a small (20gal) LPG tank under rear bed.

I live in it, sometimes, which makes it a bit cluttered..

Engine wise , 350 Chevy
So far I have replaced - Powersteering/Brake pump, Removed Air pump, checked compression, rebuilt the Rochester, brought a new heater core, and added two electric fans in place of the stadard viscous one.

Inside, I have fitted a newer Heating furnace - SP30, I have replaced the hot water valve, and the water pump, I have added vinyl flooring, and sub divided some of the lockers with ply. Also added 3 brass downlighters as I had them lying around

Some things I am doing at the moment,
fitting a motorbike rack to hold a baby 250 kawasaki
Fitting a step up/down 110 240v tranny
Testing the genny (Never ran)
Gearbox and engine oil and filter change
adding/making a rooftop sat dish holder (may motorise it)
Adding a camera or two on roof
re-tinting windows
blah blah

have my work cut out !

anyway, hi there are not many older-rv owners over here..

pic, before I had it..

Also have a Honda VFR800 and a hydraulic suspension citroen diesel that runs happily on used fast food oil
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Old 09-22-2008, 04:08 AM   #2
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Hi all, what a busy forum this seems to be

My name is John, 34, and I am currently trying to make my old Midas roadworthy so I can use it for it's original purpose. Its 23' and has a small (20gal) LPG tank under rear bed.

I live in it, sometimes, which makes it a bit cluttered..

Engine wise , 350 Chevy
So far I have replaced - Powersteering/Brake pump, Removed Air pump, checked compression, rebuilt the Rochester, brought a new heater core, and added two electric fans in place of the stadard viscous one.

Inside, I have fitted a newer Heating furnace - SP30, I have replaced the hot water valve, and the water pump, I have added vinyl flooring, and sub divided some of the lockers with ply. Also added 3 brass downlighters as I had them lying around

Some things I am doing at the moment,
fitting a motorbike rack to hold a baby 250 kawasaki
Fitting a step up/down 110 240v tranny
Testing the genny (Never ran)
Gearbox and engine oil and filter change
adding/making a rooftop sat dish holder (may motorise it)
Adding a camera or two on roof
re-tinting windows
blah blah

have my work cut out !

anyway, hi there are not many older-rv owners over here..

pic, before I had it..

Also have a Honda VFR800 and a hydraulic suspension citroen diesel that runs happily on used fast food oil
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Old 09-22-2008, 06:33 AM   #3
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Hi John,

Welcome to the website. I like your eclectic choice of vehicles. Sounds like you are pretty handy with fixing things up. Hope to see more posts from you. Keep us updated.
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by John_uk:
Hi all, what a busy forum this seems to be ... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>John, Welcome to iRV2.com - we're glad that you stopped in. Please do come back to visit and please post often!
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John_uk, welcome to iRV2.com. We are glad to have you join us here and we look forward to reading of your adventures and experiences. I am sure you will enjoy this website and forum. Good luck and keep us posted.
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John_uk...
Welcome to iRV2! We are glad to have you join us from across the pond. You will find some great folks here with lots of knowledge to share. You may even find more info at the Vintage RV forum just a few spots below. You can even ask for some "Vintage Karma" either here or in the Vintage forum area. It is free and you do qualify..so how about some special karma?
Again..welcome to iRV2...please visit and post often!


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