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Forum: Vintage RV's 08-16-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,099
Posted By sktyrhrtout
8.00 X 16.5 Wheel Options

Hey guys, I guess my old thread was too old to post to. Here's the link to it: Dodge RV (https://www.irv2.com/forums/f65/1972-dodge-sportsman-class-c-219603.html)

Anyway, I know it's been a while...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-06-2014, 01:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Hey guys, so we went through a couple days of...

Hey guys, so we went through a couple days of rain and we have to chase down a window leak. The butyl tape between the RV skin and the window frame appears to still be quite pliable and not dried...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-27-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Okay guys, after 2 weeks in action at a local rv...

Okay guys, after 2 weeks in action at a local rv park we've got a list of stuff to get fixed before we can start full timing. I'm looking for a bit of help from the crowd here on a few items:

1....
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-13-2014, 10:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,685
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Can you post some pictures of it? What's the part...

Can you post some pictures of it? What's the part number on the door latch? I know those Bargman's are the old school style, so they may be more expensive for perfect restorations but if you're just...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-13-2014, 10:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Yeah, it was a bit tight. I decided to try out...

Yeah, it was a bit tight. I decided to try out those SharkBite fittings with a small PEX line. Man, those things are really nice. I figure some day in the future we'll go through and redo all the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-11-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Thanks again, Jayco. I think we're gonna wait...

Thanks again, Jayco. I think we're gonna wait until we burn through some of this gas to tackle that issue.

So everything seems to be working quite well, so far. We steam cleaned the carpet,...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-24-2014, 12:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
It's definitely a 360, it still has the sticker...

It's definitely a 360, it still has the sticker on the valve cover stamped 360 LA. After an oil/filter change the pressure has bumped up to 45-50 while driving. It was definitely low on oil. It runs...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-23-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Alright, back in action on the dodge. I'm pretty...

Alright, back in action on the dodge. I'm pretty happy with the chassis portion right now, so we moved back to the house portion. We steam cleaned all of the cushions, bed and the carpet and now it...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-22-2014, 10:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 838
Posted By sktyrhrtout
You'd have to give a bit more information about...

You'd have to give a bit more information about your system. Are you asking if it's charging when you're plugged into shore power, when you're driving or from solar?
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-21-2014, 11:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Yeah, most likely the heater core is shot. I'll...

Yeah, most likely the heater core is shot. I'll dig into that sometime in the future, but we aren't going to be in need of the heater while driving anytime soon, and a new core is around $175. I'll...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-21-2014, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 912
Posted By sktyrhrtout
A toyota dealer should be able to get it for you,...

A toyota dealer should be able to get it for you, but it will run around $200. What problems are you having that make you think it's the aux air valve? They are pretty bullet proof, and people...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-21-2014, 04:44 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Diesel, maybe this is a better picture: ...

Diesel, maybe this is a better picture:

https://i.imgur.com/qVxFMm4.jpg

The hoses just connect to themselves. They may have been a heater hose, because there are two connections on the blower...
Forum: Class C Motorhome Discussions 09-20-2014, 10:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 886
Posted By sktyrhrtout
3-Piece Gaucho Slipcovers?

Hi guys,

Has anyone had any luck finding slipcovers for 3-piece Gaucho cushions? I feel like I've exhausted my Googling capabilities trying to find ready-made covers, but maybe you guys know of a...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-20-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Diesel, you are the man! I got the wipers off...

Diesel, you are the man! I got the wipers off easily after your advice. Thanks a bunch. I think you're right about those being heater hoses. I'll just cut one short and get that nice and tidied up. ...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-20-2014, 06:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Okay, so today I got the oil changed, spark plug...

Okay, so today I got the oil changed, spark plug wires changed, new distributor cap, and new rotor. Oil pressure is back up around 50-55 psi while driving. It was definitely low on oil. I've marked...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-18-2014, 10:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Jayco, thanks for that writeup, it's really...

Jayco, thanks for that writeup, it's really helpful. I'll do that tomorrow when I change the oil. Where would the "oil cooler" be if I had one?

Thanks again!
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-18-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Alright, that piece a **** a/c is all out now....

Alright, that piece a **** a/c is all out now. One bolt really gave me hell, but man is it nice to have that thing out. It sure gives you a lot more room around that motor. My next step is the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-18-2014, 02:37 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Thanks guys. DieselTech, to be honest, we're not...

Thanks guys. DieselTech, to be honest, we're not going to do much driving in this thing. We're just planning on boondocking while we both work and save up for a trip. It will pretty much just be...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-17-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Okay, here's another chassis question. It looks...

Okay, here's another chassis question. It looks like this b300 came with the dealer installed a/c where they basically rip a hole in the dash and put this hideous thing in it. I've been doing some...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-16-2014, 09:41 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Bubba, It looks like I might have 2, then....

Bubba,

It looks like I might have 2, then. The black water tank is right under the toilet and has a 3" pipe going to the gate valve. After the gate valve, there is another pipe coming down. That...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-16-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Thanks Skip. I should be able to handle the...

Thanks Skip. I should be able to handle the fronts then and then I'll see how it handles after that. I thought it would have 4 drums, so that would be great if it has front discs.

I'm waiting on...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-14-2014, 08:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Thanks Jayco. I thought it should be up around...

Thanks Jayco. I thought it should be up around 40#. I'll do the tune up and fill it up and see if that helps. Is 5W30 acceptable oil for this engine?

We got in there today and did a rough...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-14-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Thanks for the response Jayco. Underneath the...

Thanks for the response Jayco. Underneath the front hood it says it's a B300 with a 360 motor. I'm not sure if the motor has been changed, but I doubt it. The distributor is in the back of the...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-14-2014, 12:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Skip, Thanks for your help. I just ordered a...

Skip,

Thanks for your help. I just ordered a a list of parts, but all for the house portion. While I'm waiting on those, I'd like to turn my attention to the chassis. First off, it looks like it...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-14-2014, 10:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
Thanks for the responses guys. Here are some...

Thanks for the responses guys. Here are some pictures:

https://i.imgur.com/HAIj4eh.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/xSxdkNq.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/VirWRvm.jpg?1

She runs and drives great. Starts up...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-13-2014, 09:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 40,903
Posted By sktyrhrtout
1972 Dodge Sportsman Class-C

Hello everyone,

Last week I bought a 1972 Dodge Sportsman Class-C RV and I'm getting around to working on it. I'll be living in it full-time and I move out of my apartment in a month. I have a...
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