I have a 1984 Chevy G30 Tioga with 96K miles that sleeps 6 in my driveway. Haven't used it since my husband passed in 2012. I have had the gas tank replaced, fuel line, gas line, fuel pump, carb, plugs, ac blower fan and much more done on it. There is a roof leak that I have yet to find, but I keep it covered at all times with a Tarp, however, the leak did do some damage on the inside a bit that I intend to repair. Otherwise, everything works and other than the area that got water damage, it's in great shape. I have a 5 pound bucket of 100% silicone that I intend to roll on the roof after I clean it and secure all areas with Eternabond whenever I get to it. I would be doing it alone and living in Louisiana where rain comes often has kept me from getting started. Once I do, I intend to seal up that roof pretty tight before starting any inside repairs. In the meantime, I am just watching as many DIY videos that others post to educate myself as much as possible.
I just bought a 76 itasca for $1300 looks a lot like this inside 350 Chevy v8 4bbl headers! I repainted interior walls and lower cabinets teal. Upper cabinets and ceiling white again seems to run fine called original owner and discussed everything he could tell me about it as far as rust stain on right rear corner just rub chrome polish on it and it will come right off
Remember as a rule of thumb to only use HEAVY DUTY parts on an rv. Standard duty will get you by in a pinch but especially with engines. I was camped next to a nice couple last year 2021 and thier 1994 winnie. They were talking about when they had the engine swapoed with a STANDARD duty caddy engine. They had a constant check engine light. I told them to go back to thier friend and have that engine swapped with one from another rv or the sort. Standard will work fine but will not hold up.
engine looks like my "87" chevy RV 350 cc runs out great on the highway but no overdrive. Amazing how the front cab exterior doesn't rust. Don't let it sit brakes will stick. The crank down windows and vents are a plus one icy winter I got locked in an exterra with electric windows and locks I hate them.
It’s not 350cc that’s 350 cui or a whopping 5.7L not CC. I’ve owned a 6.6L 400 cui and two 350 cui engines. Best V8 design and easy to work on and just run. They can move and pull in giant wreckers. I know a guy who ran many many many 350s or de-stroked 400 small blocks to run in them.
I just bought a 1989 chevy camper to live in full time! Mine came with the same insane amount of keys on the key chain lol. excited to start remodeling
LMFAO, everything fell out while driving, yeah Im just now about to get one soon. cheap buy, and plan on renovating like to prevent that from happening before hand. some latches on the drawers and stuff. See Im buying one just for shelter MAINLY, not the appliances cause I can just buy those separately. Like stoves, bucket toilet, solar generator, tvs are cheap, inverter, etc. I just have to check everything out when it arrives, it'll be my first one and Idek if I can handle it but I should lol I've only been driving since 11/6/2021 so Idk what to expect driving a bigger vessel lol we will see.
Bro, I just got one of these, can you help me with a manual, or explaining if the alternator can charge the auxilary battery, that built in system is only working with the 120 volt cable, can i splice into it? I want to like basically get a dc dc converter attached. the easiest way possible if i even need it. also my heater is not working.
Paint the lock blue then key blue corresponding to it. Do that for all keys
That is a great idea!
I have a 1984 Chevy G30 Tioga with 96K miles that sleeps 6 in my driveway. Haven't used it since my husband passed in 2012. I have had the gas tank replaced, fuel line, gas line, fuel pump, carb, plugs, ac blower fan and much more done on it. There is a roof leak that I have yet to find, but I keep it covered at all times with a Tarp, however, the leak did do some damage on the inside a bit that I intend to repair. Otherwise, everything works and other than the area that got water damage, it's in great shape. I have a 5 pound bucket of 100% silicone that I intend to roll on the roof after I clean it and secure all areas with Eternabond whenever I get to it. I would be doing it alone and living in Louisiana where rain comes often has kept me from getting started. Once I do, I intend to seal up that roof pretty tight before starting any inside repairs. In the meantime, I am just watching as many DIY videos that others post to educate myself as much as possible.
I just bought a 76 itasca for $1300 looks a lot like this inside 350 Chevy v8 4bbl headers! I repainted interior walls and lower cabinets teal. Upper cabinets and ceiling white again seems to run fine called original owner and discussed everything he could tell me about it as far as rust stain on right rear corner just rub chrome polish on it and it will come right off
We just purchased an '88 Chevy Escaper! Looking forward to watching what you do with this!!
Remember as a rule of thumb to only use HEAVY DUTY parts on an rv. Standard duty will get you by in a pinch but especially with engines. I was camped next to a nice couple last year 2021 and thier 1994 winnie. They were talking about when they had the engine swapoed with a STANDARD duty caddy engine. They had a constant check engine light. I told them to go back to thier friend and have that engine swapped with one from another rv or the sort. Standard will work fine but will not hold up.
That thing is beautiful. Please do the rebuild right just for the beauty of that thing. Cannot wait to see what this thing has in store.
engine looks like my "87" chevy RV 350 cc runs out great on the highway but no overdrive. Amazing how the front cab exterior doesn't rust. Don't let it sit brakes will stick. The crank down windows and vents are a plus one icy winter I got locked in an exterra with electric windows and locks I hate them.
It’s not 350cc that’s 350 cui or a whopping 5.7L not CC. I’ve owned a 6.6L 400 cui and two 350 cui engines. Best V8 design and easy to work on and just run. They can move and pull in giant wreckers. I know a guy who ran many many many 350s or de-stroked 400 small blocks to run in them.
I went on line googled 1976 itasca motorhome specs and it showed all 100 and something pages of owners manual and even some diagrams
I just bought a 1989 chevy camper to live in full time! Mine came with the same insane amount of keys on the key chain lol. excited to start remodeling
Anxious to see what you guys do to this!
LMFAO, everything fell out while driving, yeah Im just now about to get one soon. cheap buy, and plan on renovating like to prevent that from happening before hand. some latches on the drawers and stuff. See Im buying one just for shelter MAINLY, not the appliances cause I can just buy those separately. Like stoves, bucket toilet, solar generator, tvs are cheap, inverter, etc. I just have to check everything out when it arrives, it'll be my first one and Idek if I can handle it but I should lol I've only been driving since 11/6/2021 so Idk what to expect driving a bigger vessel lol we will see.
I freakin love this thing lol
It’s pretty sweet!
I'm looking for a old camper rv to convert into a food truck this would of been a perfect idea/platform to start with!
I have a 78 dodge 20ft rv that has alot of soft spots hoping to see updates on this
my buddy has a 87 rv we tryna find inspiration from TH-cam 😂
Really curious what you paid for this unit initially.
I have almost the exact same RV
Any chance you have remove/replaced the instrument cluster? If so, I'd love to know your experiences.
Bro, I just got one of these, can you help me with a manual, or explaining if the alternator can charge the auxilary battery, that built in system is only working with the 120 volt cable, can i splice into it? I want to like basically get a dc dc converter attached. the easiest way possible if i even need it. also my heater is not working.
I have a 1989 g30 Chevy can anyone tell me the best way to seal the roof off
Take your wifes nail varnish and put a dot on key and corresponding lock. Different lock and key different colour
I just bought a 1984 Chevy Van 30 Glendale, 21 feet. I can't seem to find a users manual. Can you help by any chance? Thank you.
Any updates?
That boi sounds mean🥵
Nice
How did you know it’s a g30 and not p30?
It's your dinette
What kind of motot
Mine rv is an 86
an LS swap??? you have a boat load of things more important than a LS swap like that horrific leak over the driver side door
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