1978 Dodge RV Restore #4 - Genset, Pulling Wire and Insulation.

[@tracilee2788]

Glad to see this. I'm working on a 1975 Coachmen-(first time I've ever done any of this, no experience...and on a tight budget). Taking my time because if i'm in doubt, I wait until i'm sure. It's important that I don't totally screw this up. It doesn't have any heat or air, some of the lights act up inside...didn't want to tear all the walls that are solid up just to see why a couple flicker. You have me thinking about isolating those -(not using them)-in a new way. N I was happy to see the heat and sound insulation and bed liner used the way it is in your RV. I bought some of those as a "just in case" a few months ago and haven't used them yet because I wasn't sure exactly where/how. Now I know.:) Great ideas and inspiration. I have the layout of mine perfectly visualized to provide more space for my needs-but, have to get through the suring up or "tightening up", as you say. Great information. Thanks so much.

[@nitesights]

Thank you for documenting your RV restore project. I really enjoy watching this project progress.

[@weedygarden]

You are so thorough and do such quality work. It will be like new when you are finished. It is great to see this process!

[@baronlindsay6130]

That battery isolator is a nifty little gadget. Thanks for the idea.

[@ReggieAppleseed]

Dude your videos are extremely helpful. You scored on that GENSET!

[@Warrior2200]

Keep that AAA sticker! They were all over when that RV was made!!

[@jennalogsdon3555]

I love this. Solo female restoring a 1978 dodge Robin Hood.

[@nomaddaze]

nice I just subbed I'll be watching more I'm slowly restoring/upgrading a 1971 Dodge pace arrow,,,, it's nice to see how someone else goes about fixing the same kinds of issues

[@Ratchety]

This is an excellent video series. Thank you for taking the time to create and share them.

[@realplatinum]

One think that I have liked about about this series is you take the extra time to make a good job a great job. It's really looking good.

[@BornRandy62]

dont forget about the winnebago factory down south in Iowa. Highway 18 a little west of I 80 in forest city. They have a bargain bin warehouse with all kinds of spare parts for RVs MotorHomes campers ect. Furniture cabinetry appliances nuts bolts screws switches trim pieces, most of it is RV generic so it will fit whatever you run.

[@colin8532]

Great work, it will be better than the day it came off the line.

[@Yankeeprepper]

Thanks bro, I guarantee it will be a better machine when I am done.

[@RipwoodSticks]

Thank you for the great videos and I have enjoyed watching them. I just bought a 1975 Dodge with a Holiday Rambler box.

[@MrRayMac1963]

You are full of a lot of good ideas, that battery isolator and the safeguard kill switches are great! keep pushing.

[@NOMADNEWSTV]

Man, I wished I had your skills.....very inventive....awesome results. Need to do a lot of similar repairs to my Camper.

[@goldsilverandiamonds]

Impressive attention to detail. It's nice to see a craftsman at work. I am looking forward to the next video.

[@gwp1ohio]

Yankee, I love the original owners ingenuity with a pop tab to keep the tail light in! It is coming along nice.

[@kataboy112]

Yankee, Great job!! I am really enjoying this series and learning alot. Thanks!!

[@WaterGirl49]

You always amaze me Y P . Anything that can be made, you always seem to know how to make it better..

[@MrPingn]

Awesome work. Looks better and better.

[@fish37]

Great stuff, thanks for bringing us along with this rebuild.

[@DJBIGSEXYBERLIN]

When is your next update on the RV? This is so interesting.....thanks for sharing.

[@sciwolf359]

I love this series!! I can't wait to see the finished camper! niiiiiiiiiiiiiice!

[@DesertedRocket]

Love following along!

[@mojsmg]

Nice job on them tail lights, as well as everything else. Great series Yankee.

[@542patriot]

Nice work Yankee!! My family had a very similar one and we took it all over the country.

[@michellepappas3726]

I wish I lived next door, so I can get advice...I'm in the process of insulating my compartments. My generator gas line has a hand pump that us hard as a rock. Bought a new one but the line is beyond what I feel comfortable replacing...I bought new LED lights for inside & out but again, not comfortable doing myself inspited of watching KZbin videos. Otherwise, I've pulled out all windows, vents & resealed. A mechanic told me I could reseal the transmission myself, and I watched your KZbin video...it came down to not being able to park here in the neighborhood for 2 days a week...hence I paid a mechanic...

[@rbkb2]

Fantastic job, can't wait to see the finished project...

[@kcatto21]

those tail lights came out great! looking good!

[@JeffPedlow]

The work you're putting into this RV is pretty impressive. Kudos! :D

[@roymcelwee9334]

Great work as always bro. Keep em coming. It's a vast improvement from when you started.

[@mintproject4282]

Walmart had a sale on clear rubbering from the same brand. it was $5 rollback. I've sealed half my rigs Windows. thanks.

[@louisrenshaw2127]

Great vid! Always a good treat to come home and get to watch a new one from you. Although you make me feel like a lesser man sometimes.. Keep them coming!

[@coptechgold]

Ha, I saw a light dimmer switch on the floor. I remember those days. Hell of a deal for the Generator. Good work.

[@PezCandyDispensers]

Thank you for your videos and viewpoints.

[@58_Powermaster]

Looking good sir!! Really digging the taillight upgrade and the battery isolator.

[@michellepappas3726]

I'm trying to restore my 1977 Dodge motorhome & had it tuned up, oil change, new battery & wires, along with a new transmission seal to the tune of $650 & they told me there is a small hole in the carburetor & needs to be replaced for $535...sounds expensive to me, but seeing the cost of a decent carburetor for a 440 engine... I've painted everything inside white, with new black hardware & magnets. I'm reupholstering the cushions myself. I could use some advice re: the 16.5 inch wheels. I've been wanting to switch to a 16 in. Wheel/tire but because it has a Dana axle, I'm hard pressed to find wheels to fit...looked into junkyards & called numerous tire companies. They want to sell me 16.5 tires which aren't radials for $900 & I found new 16 in wheels + tires for $1300 but they fit a Drexel axle....uggggh.

[@hamletxxx1363]

I hope is going well with your restore. I have a 76 class A I'm restoring with modern upgrades.

[@smitty9306]

Keep going Yankee I love this series. Jon

[@SPDRACER1231]

Great work as always Yankee. Another product I have been amazed by is Plasti dip. You know the stuff you coat the handle end of your tools. It now comes in a spray can and you can spray it on your rims or trim and the finish is unbelievable. plenty of youtube vids on this product. just thought I would share with you. Take care.

[@Wilmington55]

These camper videos are great. I always learn something new watching your videos. If you have an update on the camper I for one would love to see it.

[@Reno7721]

Great job YP ; very impressed!

[@billyboy7989]

Wow good job !

[@budmoore8144]

GREAT VIDEO

[@twofinger74]

Looks good man, I really like the new tail lights. And what a good deal on the generator.

[@SusanRogersMakingItWork4Me]

Beautiful work your doing!

[@bctruck]

Nice work! Really shaping up nice!

[@rchopp]

Very nice, better than new..

[@lenty2000]

Looks Great!

[@megamoutsdaboss616]

Good job

[@alfries9736]

impressive.

[@djomegaminus]

nice work on the tail lights. having the same issue but I found another Rv a salvage yard is parting out and it had the same tail lights.

[@firstflight42]

Very Nice!

[@michellepappas3726]

I tore out all the old carpet, now I need to recapped the cab area. Will be laying vinyl laminate planks next...

[@OBXSOLWIND]

Do a good job on my bunk too.... lovin the camper vids...

[@moparme2733]

awesome

[@WTFSoCal]

Dig the isolation option, good thinking bud.

[@ronaldshepherd5992]

Ya know? I could learn a lot from you

[@inglwud5625]

nice job I have a 78 mias too mine came with a generator but no roof ac so I found a used one an installed it. mine still as the old shag carpet too and need to replace it. I've been doing the same as you, new tran filter and brakes and exhaust and everything I can find that needs fixing. only mine is a gmc with a 400.

[@inglwud5625]

oops midas!

[@DustinMoffitt]

Any chance you still have this and have the wiring colors for wiring up the taillights?

[@filipv2167]

pfff, I'm so overwhelmed with mine, I have to do everything wile living in it. and there is soooooo much to fix on this thing

[@ericahatt9262]

How has that been going for you? I've been struggling a bit living in mine and working on it. Im having electrical issues and the smell of gas just started coming up

[@filipv2167]

@@ericahatt9262 I had the same issue with mine, but haven't started it in a while. I tried my generator but the fuel pump is leaking, so there was a gas smell for a long time.

[@PezCandyDispensers]

Badass

[@Ohpeterpodcastreaxtion]

Recently picked up a dodge delta but in search of a manual my secondary battery works but I cannot get the outlets inside to work the overhead light for the stove and fan works but not the ax or fridge could you provide any info that would help me?

[@joesmith-fi1sx]

Hi buddy !! I’m having trouble with my running lights on my 77 They were working After I relived the ac and the stereo and thought I cleaned up some wires they aren’t working the front blinkers are acting up also I think the sockets are kind of shot When I mess with the bulbs and get the hazards working sometimes the running light flash with them Brake lights and headlights work hazards work when I mess with the front bulbs for the blinkers Any idea ? I did disconnect the red green and white wires that were running from back to front under the old carpet which I ripped out I thought they were stereo wires But not sure Any or tricks help mine is a 77 dodge 440 similar to yours

[@vado575]

You are da maaaan

[@excxflyr]

nice

[@SomeGuyInSandy]

I hadn't seen the Rustoleum Leak Seal stuff before this video. About how much will a single can cover? I have a small trailer I need to "freshen up" a bit.

[@DavidBlackson]

Cool

[@RoninX4]

Series is getting into the best part, what is your thought process with radios? High Watt base? Generator and battery bank open up such an array of options. Great series YP. Hope MN is warming up.

[@johnrooster1]

Is there one comprehensive parts list for these 1978 Dodge Monacos? What kind of gas cap does it have? I can't find a part number...

[@kcam04]

Do you know how the house battery was charged before you installed the isolator? I have a 77 Dodge Van converted by Surveyor and I'm trying to work out the electrical kinks.

[@jerryvanderhoff9982]

I’ve got a radiator coming Tuesday, have you ever changed yours? Looks pretty straight up to me.

[@harley96cube]

Looking good. Will the gen start from inside from remote panel? I am looking for a gen for my RV, but would like to set mine up to remote start. Got to search for used...new ones made for RV are ridiculous!

[@Yankeeprepper]

A remote start/hours meter and battery bank volts gage inside the cabin is part of the overall upgrade list. The plan is to fabricate an exhaust out the bottom of the compartment and then piped out the side but still allow the GEN to be easily disconnected. Most of the time I will remove the GEN to have maximum air flow and noise reduction, but there may be those times when I want to pull off and run the cabin air for a meal break on the road. I buy almost everything used at this point. There are a tremendous amount of generators on craigslist currently. Solar panels as well, I found a 500W 2 panel set with controller going for a good price last week. that would be perfect for the camper. The seller even stated in his add he was "DOOMSDAY PREPPING" when he bought them and now doesn't need them since he going back to school, LOL!

[@harley96cube]

***** Sounds about like my plan. I have a Honda eu2000i that I use for camping now, but it's not big enough for air. (or remote start). I also have a hunting shack with no power, so I am rigging up a plano storage box/tote to hold 2 batteries, charge controller, and inverter. I'll probably use the tote for now for camper and shack, but will eventually set up RV with mounted battery bank. craigslist has done me well. I have found a lot of good stuff that people just wanted to dump cheap. I saw that ad as well. The panels are bigger than I prefer...for portability.

[@thebrooklynprepper]

Do a good job on my bunk brother

[@alfries9736]

What your german sheperd's name? Feature him/her in you vids !!!