My first RV was just like this one. It was so bad the side walls were caving out, so I put a chain and turn buckles across it to keep it from collapsing.
I love to see these oldies being restored and love doing it myself. Once I started looking for videos like this I was shocked how many people are doing this. Good video!
My dad had a 73 Dodge camper van. It had side pipes on it and an orange stripe with different designs throughout the stripe. Had a lot of good times in that van.
That sounds exactly like the 440 in my friends 76 Sportsman. hers was rebuilt 500 miles ago.Those are amazing motors. I got some berryman b12 for the gas as lots of soot in tailpipes from short trips.
What’s your tow package? I’ve got a f150 XLT and I towed an 4,500 pound travel trailer before but don’t know if I’d be brave enough to try to pull my rv. I just got an rv and it’s having alternator issues and was wondering if I’d ever have to do this lol
Looks like my Dodge CB300 Box van but with a camper. The grill was missing and it cost me $240, hard to find. I have a 360 V8. Mine had been sitting since 98 and I got it in May I think. The feed and sender unit sits on the side of the tank on the rear, and it was gone. Hard to find that too. The gas in it was super nasty, had to clean out the tank. 31 Gallon tank I think, huge, but probably doesn't give much more than 200 mile range, not great on gas. My van has 84,000 on it and started right up out of a gas can. The pump is on the engine. Ran great, so I bought it. Dodge doesn't even have record of parts on these past 1984, the dealership was clueless.
Overall, how was the condition of yours? Better or worse than this one? We have since pretty much gutted it entirely. Left the table, and some of the shelving.
@@AdventureGearTV I guess better, except the gas tank situation. Mine wasn't an RV though, just a box "work" van. It didn't leak except through the top vent so there wasn't a bunch of stuff that got wet and rotted. It's more like an Ambulance Box than RV. Just a basic box.
@@tblbaby sounds like it might be a perfect platform to work with. Once we put the gas in, it started up. We only made it about 5 miles on the three gallons, but if we keep it fueled up it runs.
@@AdventureGearTV might want to see if the tank is dirty and add a fuel filter. Maybe change the one you have. Often that's the cause of stalling out. Check the exhaust for black smoke if running too rich. Or is that lean? Check plugs for extra carbon. If the carb is pushing too much gas could use a lot and have a hard time keeping running.
I just picked up a 78 gm that has almost exact same body except my table seats have seatbelts lol, but rest is identical and sitting well about the same, I know 50/50 chance of getting mine to start but I know my 350 4 bolt main motors and they can sit for ever and still fire up just like the old dodge 318's and 360's they are almost bullet proof motors
Hi Lucky, I was recently back in WV and had a great camping experience. I saw the RV, but not much new with it. Check out the latest video if you are interested th-cam.com/video/JjTfPoKxoyA/w-d-xo.html
Thanks for not droning on about insignificant stuff. Some you tubers on camping or off grid living tend to drone on and on about unimportant stuff.
Ha! Thanks.
Kind of like this comment about nothing in particular.........
My first RV was just like this one. It was so bad the side walls were caving out, so I put a chain and turn buckles across it to keep it from collapsing.
I love to see these oldies being restored and love doing it myself. Once I started looking for videos like this I was shocked how many people are doing this. Good video!
My dad had a 73 Dodge camper van. It had side pipes on it and an orange stripe with different designs throughout the stripe. Had a lot of good times in that van.
Sounds like it was an interesting paring job, and it had lots of memories.
So surprised that thing started!!! Gonna be a long redo.
Right! This week we’ll demo the inside, then see where to go from there.
Money pit.
@@garyconner6151 id wager most Rv's are money pits. Sure are fun though
It's definitely a classic RV!
Fix it!
Old school. ❤
Dodge never dies that just fade away.......🫵
Love it, classic
Once you get it all fixed up and all the bugs and the spider webs and the rodents are gone, I'll trade you a really nice 2003 Honda Odyssey! 🤣💜
So, we cleaned it, and a few weeks later thousands of lady bugs got in it. The next time I'm around it, I'll make an update.
318 never dies!
Old school. 👍
That sounds exactly like the 440 in my friends 76 Sportsman.
hers was rebuilt 500 miles ago.Those are amazing motors.
I got some berryman b12 for the gas as lots of soot in tailpipes from short trips.
Someone recently bought this RV. It started right up after sitting for another year.
What’s your tow package? I’ve got a f150 XLT and I towed an 4,500 pound travel trailer before but don’t know if I’d be brave enough to try to pull my rv. I just got an rv and it’s having alternator issues and was wondering if I’d ever have to do this lol
I’m not sure, but it’s old and rusty. So, don’t try this at home. Unless you’re looking for a wild ride.
You guys are making me interested in one for myself.woulf use it every now and then. Something different for myself.
It was fun to make this video, but the project slowly faded away, and Mountain Man ended up selling it.
So you have not made any more videos about this motorhome. What is its status??
Looks like my Dodge CB300 Box van but with a camper. The grill was missing and it cost me $240, hard to find. I have a 360 V8. Mine had been sitting since 98 and I got it in May I think. The feed and sender unit sits on the side of the tank on the rear, and it was gone. Hard to find that too. The gas in it was super nasty, had to clean out the tank. 31 Gallon tank I think, huge, but probably doesn't give much more than 200 mile range, not great on gas. My van has 84,000 on it and started right up out of a gas can. The pump is on the engine. Ran great, so I bought it. Dodge doesn't even have record of parts on these past 1984, the dealership was clueless.
Overall, how was the condition of yours? Better or worse than this one? We have since pretty much gutted it entirely. Left the table, and some of the shelving.
@@AdventureGearTV I guess better, except the gas tank situation. Mine wasn't an RV though, just a box "work" van. It didn't leak except through the top vent so there wasn't a bunch of stuff that got wet and rotted. It's more like an Ambulance Box than RV. Just a basic box.
@@tblbaby sounds like it might be a perfect platform to work with. Once we put the gas in, it started up. We only made it about 5 miles on the three gallons, but if we keep it fueled up it runs.
@@AdventureGearTV might want to see if the tank is dirty and add a fuel filter. Maybe change the one you have. Often that's the cause of stalling out. Check the exhaust for black smoke if running too rich. Or is that lean? Check plugs for extra carbon. If the carb is pushing too much gas could use a lot and have a hard time keeping running.
What happened with it. I don't see any follow up on your YT Channel.
Steve ended up trading it for something. He currently has an RV trailer. It was a fun project.
Any other videos of this rv?
I just picked up a 78 gm that has almost exact same body except my table seats have seatbelts lol, but rest is identical and sitting well about the same, I know 50/50 chance of getting mine to start but I know my 350 4 bolt main motors and they can sit for ever and still fire up just like the old dodge 318's and 360's they are almost bullet proof motors
I can only imagine the engine damage done from starting it without even checking the oil and using such old oil.
02:46-02:50 - If not a bat, a raccoon jumping at you like from The Money Pit or Saving Silverman.
Right on the face. That would’ve been a horrible experience.
a scrap rv looks better 🤮
It was fun for a while, but he ended up selling it to someone motivated to restore it.
Great video this will help you get subs
Thank you! It was a fun experience.
Hi Lucky, I was recently back in WV and had a great camping experience. I saw the RV, but not much new with it. Check out the latest video if you are interested th-cam.com/video/JjTfPoKxoyA/w-d-xo.html
amazing video
It was fun! I’m glad you enjoyed it.