Dodge Owner's Group

There are a lot of dodges out there. Many of them under other Class A units from the 70's. Here is our 76 Travco Mahal 2+2 sitiing on the Dodge M500 Chassis.

Paul, She's a beauty!

thank you. she is a work in progress

Glad  to see a Dodge group starting up!

I recently purchased a 1988 Dodge Tern high top conversion van that I will be converting into a camper.

Would love to get a hold of a manual for that make/model/year.Dodge%20%2788%20_2.jpg

We bought this 1979 Dodge B300 RV last year.  I took her out several times last season and enjoyed the ease and compactness of the rig.  This year I've begun a restoration project, tackling new upholstery, curtains, countertop, flooring, painting the stove and cabinets to brighten up the interior.  We also had new steering box, ball joints and voltage regulator installed.  Since we got the RV out of the shop the house battery drains. I'll have to jump it and take it back to the shop to determine what is draining the battery.  I also want to paint the exterior - any suggestions on paint type, color scheme?  I'm not concerned about authenticity.

hello everyone just joined dodge owners group. I have a 1976 dodge jamboree. I have a couple pics on website.  

I have a 1972 B300 class c I would like to sell has new tires new starting system. From starter to battery to ignition switch new ceiling.Bath ceiling needs to be finshed new locks on compartments. Runs really well has 360 ci engine transmission is in good working order. Asking $900 but will take $800.

Nice to see an all inclusive Dodge Owners Group. We have a 1986 Dodge Xplorer 228 with the 360 V8. As with all vintage campers, I have been working through various issues both chassis and coach related. The latest chassis issue is engine over heating. The temp gauge spiked on a trip while running at 65 mph with the A/C on. I let it cool down and completed the trip with the windows down and heater on full.

I have since flushed the cooling system, replaced the radiator with a new aluminum radiator, new: antifreeze mix, oil & filter, air filter, trans filter & fluid, rear end flush & lube, plugs & wires, distributor rotor & cap; adjusted timing. Had a new water pump and temp sending unit installed last December. It still seems to be running hot (3/5 to 4/5 mark on the temp gauge). As I recall it used to run between the 2/5 to 3/5 mark.

I am open to any and all tips, suggestions, recommendations, etc.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Steve & Vickie

Thanks Matt. I will look into that. I have also read that there could be an air bubble under the sending unit since I drained and flushed the cooling system. I also noticed that the dip stick showed a little on the high side so I drained some oil to get to the halfway mark (too much oil can cause over heating by getting foam). I will be replacing the T-stat added insurance. I also plan on installing a temporary mechanical temp gauge to see exactly where I am running. Hopefully these will remedy the problem. I don't believe it is a blown head gasket or cracked head as the oil was not milky, no excessive moisture in the exhaust and/or excessive noise. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Great to see a classic Dodge forum!

I bought a 1973 Avion Cayo class C in Jan. 360 Automatic. Went to Avion campout in Elkhart Indiana in July. No issues with the 360 except vapor lock, it was HOT outside 100+ coming back. The A/C kept us cool (not cold) but no overheating. Middle of the gauge was the highest.

I did have the temp gauge indicator jump quickly up to the top, but it could not have been real, as it jumped up instantly. Moved back down in about 10 sec.. Maybe the sender, but more likely a connector. The wiring is OLD!

I will rework any old wiring, but there is a round connector on the dash panel that is just a little suspect.

I will use DeOxit on the connectors.