All Discussions Tagged 'camper' - Good Old RVs2024-03-28T14:30:45Zhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=camper&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTop driving speed in a vintage camper?tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-07-22:2093474:Topic:3206862017-07-22T17:01:48.815ZTimothyhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/Timothy
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<p>We recently purchased a 1976 Dodge Coachmen camper which I think is based on the B300 series Dodge chassis. The engine seems to run great and the transmission seems solid. I was wondering if anyone who has a similar camper might be able to tell me their top speed while driving on a straight highway? I'm not interested in breaking any speed records, I'm just trying to find the best speed for highway travel in order to be safe and cause minimal wear and tear on my…</p>
<p>Hello,</p>
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<p>We recently purchased a 1976 Dodge Coachmen camper which I think is based on the B300 series Dodge chassis. The engine seems to run great and the transmission seems solid. I was wondering if anyone who has a similar camper might be able to tell me their top speed while driving on a straight highway? I'm not interested in breaking any speed records, I'm just trying to find the best speed for highway travel in order to be safe and cause minimal wear and tear on my camper. To be honest I like to drive slow - even in my car I often pull off to the side of the road to let a string of faster people go by.</p>
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<p>My main problem is that it feels like I'm driving about 90mph in the camper when my actual speed is only 45mph. Is this normal? I think that I either have a bad rear wheel bearing or a drive shaft bearing that is going out. This noise seems to contribute to the speed sensation. I'm going to have this checked out next week. Maybe if the camper was quieter it wouldn't seem like it was going so fast? Any other taller vehicles that I've driven seem to be going slower than the actual speed, but not this one.</p>
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<p>One thing that I've already discovered is that it's a lot less fun to pull over a full size camper on a busy highway. It also seems pretty unsafe to do so. Everyone seems very impatient and it's hard to find safe places to pull completely off of the highway.</p>
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<p>I guess my three questions are:</p>
<p>1.) Normal (and safe) driving speed?</p>
<p>2.) Noise level while driving this era of camper?</p>
<p>3.) If you do drive slowly, how do you handle pulling off for the drivers behind you?</p>
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<p>Thank you in advance for any replies.</p>
<p>Regards,</p>
<p>Tim</p> Working on my 1971 Shasta Camper ~ Wondering if anyone has used flexible molding in the interior?tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2017-05-27:2093474:Topic:3153622017-05-27T02:14:35.886ZMimihttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/Mimi
<p><span class="font-size-3">I am in the midst with help from my hubby restoring and renovating my 1971 Shasta 1500 Camper. I am wondering if anyone has used this flexible molding when redoing their interior? The molding the previous owner used is the foam type "wooden" molding and they didn't do a very good job joining the cuts together, so I am thinking of using this one: <a href="http://flexiblemillwork.com/quarter-round.html">http://flexiblemillwork.com/quarter-round.html</a> in the 3/4…</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">I am in the midst with help from my hubby restoring and renovating my 1971 Shasta 1500 Camper. I am wondering if anyone has used this flexible molding when redoing their interior? The molding the previous owner used is the foam type "wooden" molding and they didn't do a very good job joining the cuts together, so I am thinking of using this one: <a href="http://flexiblemillwork.com/quarter-round.html">http://flexiblemillwork.com/quarter-round.html</a> in the 3/4 size. If so, do you have any tips you can share when installing it? I am thinking I will use the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/3M-Marine-Adhesive-Sealant-5200/dp/B01D893FTW" target="_blank">3M 5200 Adhesive and Sealant</a> to do this job. It's a marine adhesive and sealer and since there was a leak in one of the corners in the back, I think this will do double duty to ensure it doesn't happen again.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Anyway, any pointers, tips or tricks you may have and would like to share would be appreciated! Thanks, love this ning. It has been a great help to me.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3">Have a great Memorial Day weekend, unfortunuately, the camper is not ready for her maiden voyage, as planned, lol!!</span></p> 1966 Winnebago Lifetime Premier Serial #363tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2016-10-06:2093474:Topic:3045782016-10-06T01:33:56.528ZCassidy Gecashttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/CassidyGecas
I have lifetime #363 of my fathers, I'm looking to sell it for him. Ford chassis, straight six, three speed. Runs and drives. Was last on the road two years ago. Needs new tires at this point and the brakes have some air in the line. Lights all work. Has some water damage but nothing too major.<br />
Call me, 218 37 zero 0 five 6 nine
I have lifetime #363 of my fathers, I'm looking to sell it for him. Ford chassis, straight six, three speed. Runs and drives. Was last on the road two years ago. Needs new tires at this point and the brakes have some air in the line. Lights all work. Has some water damage but nothing too major.<br />
Call me, 218 37 zero 0 five 6 nine Where can I find vintage owner manuals?tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2014-08-25:2093474:Topic:2305902014-08-25T14:32:16.813ZDava Sunshine Robinsonhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/DavaSunshineRobinso
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1056533951?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1056533951?profile=original" width="640"></img></a> I recently bought a 16-18' 1973 Nomad Skyline travel trailer. I need weight, plumbing and wire diagram information for my camper to do some repairs. I'm having a hard time finding a owners manual or really any info on my camper. Where can I find a owners manual for my vintage camper? </p>
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<p>Thought I would also post pics of 1973 travel trailer for any other people…</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1056533951?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="640" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/1056533951?profile=original"/></a>I recently bought a 16-18' 1973 Nomad Skyline travel trailer. I need weight, plumbing and wire diagram information for my camper to do some repairs. I'm having a hard time finding a owners manual or really any info on my camper. Where can I find a owners manual for my vintage camper? </p>
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<p>Thought I would also post pics of 1973 travel trailer for any other people trying to repair or restore their Nomad skyline camper.</p> Venture 1604 vintage pull-behind information wantedtag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2012-10-25:2093474:Topic:1360362012-10-25T23:31:57.400ZDon Edwardshttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/DonEdwards
<p><span>Am trying to get some info. on my Venture 1604 small camper pull-behind from somewhere from the late '50s to early '70. Have no title, can't find any ID numbers either stamped or attached. Tried Google, etc. but I'm not very good at searching. Will appreciate any help. Can email pics.</span></p>
<p><span>Am trying to get some info. on my Venture 1604 small camper pull-behind from somewhere from the late '50s to early '70. Have no title, can't find any ID numbers either stamped or attached. Tried Google, etc. but I'm not very good at searching. Will appreciate any help. Can email pics.</span></p> Vintage Forester Camper Decals Available For Saletag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2010-08-08:2093474:Topic:349662010-08-08T01:44:25.246Z62 Forester Loverhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/62ForesterLover
I contacted the Iowa Chamber Of Commerce & they directed me to the existing Winnebago Industries for this information. The Winnebago Industries does have generic decals for sale for the Vintage Forester Campers. They have (5) decals ranging in price from $7.50 to $16.oo. .. Their phone number is: (641) 588- 3467... I hope this helps someone out there that has been looking for this info....thanks!!!
I contacted the Iowa Chamber Of Commerce & they directed me to the existing Winnebago Industries for this information. The Winnebago Industries does have generic decals for sale for the Vintage Forester Campers. They have (5) decals ranging in price from $7.50 to $16.oo. .. Their phone number is: (641) 588- 3467... I hope this helps someone out there that has been looking for this info....thanks!!! Forester Tag Along Camper Owners Manualtag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2010-07-29:2093474:Topic:342032010-07-29T01:39:13.089Z62 Forester Loverhttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/62ForesterLover
In search of a 1962 Forester Tag Along Camper Owners Manual. If anyone has any suggestions or advice it would be greatly appreciated!!!...thank you!
In search of a 1962 Forester Tag Along Camper Owners Manual. If anyone has any suggestions or advice it would be greatly appreciated!!!...thank you! Any vintage camp-outs or meetups?tag:goodoldrvs.ning.com,2010-06-28:2093474:Topic:299802010-06-28T17:36:13.865Zcarey mascihttps://goodoldrvs.ning.com/profile/careymasci
Anyone planning any vintage camp-outs or meetups?<br />
Would love to have a rally of sorts. Summer is not that long, lets here some chatter about this.<br />
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Carey<br />
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<a href="http://www.gogobus.cc">www.gogobus.cc</a>
Anyone planning any vintage camp-outs or meetups?<br />
Would love to have a rally of sorts. Summer is not that long, lets here some chatter about this.<br />
<br />
Carey<br />
<br />
<br />
<a href="http://www.gogobus.cc">www.gogobus.cc</a>