I traded my 64 Chevy c10 for this 1978 AC 21' rear kitchen in great shape. It has a new generac generator, new toilet, new fridge, everything works. ;D I will get better pics tomorrow. 8) Waddya think?
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nice looking clipper you got there. welcome to the board
Well, I got the clipper last night, everything was in as good of shape as I thought. Made a 50 mile maiden voyage to my home in it with no issues. ;D Only issue I have found is a old water dicoloration area around the escape hatch but everything has been resealed and seams to not leak as I was out in it during an hour long hardrain storm and never saws a drip and could find no dampness. Got to pulling everything out of it and found about 1000 worth of new spare replacement parts (Duplicates of all the new parts already installed plus 5 new sets of belts,new electric and manual fuel pumps, yoke for the trans etc...) All new towels, custom made sheets and pillow cases, cutlery, dishs, basically everything needed lol. I also DO have a full set of manuals for the 78 21' rear kitchen and I mean every brochure, recipes, intructions etc.. ;D It already has had new tires in the last 3 mnths including the spare. Now I am kind of lost as to what to do besides go camping ??? lol I do need to buy some new cooking pots and pans. Any ideas for those? I was expecting to have some repairs to do but so far cant find anything serious. It scares me lol. I did manage to convince my wife to let me put a new LCD flat screen on a swivel mount on the side closet wall. I am buying a cd/dvd/mp3 player out of a new luxury Class A off ebay to use for movies and music. Gotta love being pre wired for speakers lol. Pics to come I have been busy picking out what is going to stay.
Congrats! We love ours.
Finally... pics :o
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and more... it sure beats how I usually camp lol
I like it! It looks an awful lot like mine ;)
Hello,
What a Nice Clipper, I have noticed your fridge what name & model # & size
I have a 1977 yours is a 1978 correct?
I'm in the process of replacing my Rm 66e Dometic. Have done some checking on newer types by Norcold & Dometic but do not have side room. Have seen on web site ACOC that some put in RM 2510
Really Liked Norcold N412.
Would be great if you have cabinet cut out size from your Manual.
Thanks
Joe & Denise
It is a 78 and I will check today for model # and check my manuals for the opening info and get some pics. It's not a perfect fit but better than 95% of retrofits I have seen and doesn't run on propane but it works great. It looks like the bottom of the upper cabinent was moved up and new supports for it made from 1x2's and then the door cut down, The wood surrounding it is wood wrapped with contact paper framing it now but it is hard to tell. I am planning on getting some nicer molding and stain it to match as closely as possible to the original. I just got finished installing a 24"LED DVD Flatcreen in it and now my wife just wants to go sit in it to watch movies and get away from the kids lol. I am still trying to find an awning and a boat trailer for hauling a canoe for it but so far no luck. Thanks Ken 8) Edit I found one pic I had of it on my computer
Quote from: Clipper Joe on May 22, 2013, 11:56:33 PM
Hello,
What a Nice Clipper, I have noticed your fridge what name & model # & size
I have a 1977 yours is a 1978 correct?
I'm in the process of replacing my Rm 66e Dometic. Have done some checking on newer types by Norcold & Dometic but do not have side room. Have seen on web site ACOC that some put in RM 2510
Really Liked Norcold N412.
Would be great if you have cabinet cut out size from your Manual.
Thanks
Joe & Denise
Well I looked and can't find the manual right this second for the fridge and no model numbers on it, it is a Magic Chef brand so that should make it easier to track down and I took some pics of the cabinent above it and the moulding around the fridge. I will post them ASAP
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Hello Ken,
Thanks For Reply, Great Photos, How Do You Upload Photos, Do You Go To Options & Add??
I'm Just In The Process Of Changing Out Orig. Dometic RM66E, Will Post The Info, When Job Completed, One Thing The New One Dometic RM2510.2R, Had To Take Front Passenger Seat Out & Bring Through Cab Side Will Not Fit Side Entry Door.
Regards,
Joe & Denise
Hi Clipper Joe yeah when you hit reply it will say attachments and other options click on that then hit browse and it will take you to your pics on your computer click open on the pic twice and then hit add another attachment. You just have to make sure the pics aren't too big to upload. Yeah I am glad mine had a new one, one less thing for me to do. I have a sputtering and backfiring problem that happened for about 2 minutes and then started running right again after not being started for 2 weeks and a dead battery because I have a draw on it I can't find. GRRRR lol 8) :o
Topping for Kenmel - some photos of your clipper. :)
Woohoo lol I am back ladies and gentleman. Please save your applause for after the show... Enjoy. Ken
I will posting updated pics in the next few days. Ken
Nice rig, your going to love it more as you spend more time I it !
One little fun "project" if the previous owners haven't done...exchange all of your interior bulbs to LEDs. I am told it makes the battery life difference between hours to days. There are many more once you start replacing...you can find them fairly reasonable on line. I've also added belt pads on the screen door and places that might rattle in transit. Once you live in it, you'll find more honey do stuff to play with. My biggest challenge was keeping the 440 motor heat under the doghouse and not in The cockpit . Lots of heat reflective material under carpet and motor hood cover, exhaust wraps, and better ventilation thru the grill .
Just enjoy!!!!
Steve
I have had it for 2 yrs lol. I mess with it every week doing something small. It is in like new condition inside and out, all I had to do was add a flatscreen lol. I spend most of my time trying to find 16 " wheels from a mid 80's dually so I can get tires a little cheaper for it. I really only need to replace the 2 wires and ignition module and I can go camping tomorrow lol. It has had all the engine and trans parts replaced or rebuilt and I have triples of everything except belts and I have 6 of those. I have already put Dynomat inside the doghouse and it was all I needed, You can by the same stuff for a third of the price at lowes though, it just doesn't have their name on it. It was stored indoors since bought new in 78 and I bought it from the 2nd owner who had it for 6 months. He put new tires, fridge, and a brand new generator in it and the roof resealed and i have full documentation for everything. I would have already ran the wires but am lazy lol. I do know I am going to pull the old tv antenna off of it since all signals are digital now and it is useless lol. Sitting inside it, it looks new. I do need to repaint the wheel on the spare tire but I think I am just going to have it blasted and powdercoated for 30 bucks lol. LED's are down the road Ken
Well this is the culprit behind the Clipper backfiring, the last 2 wires on the right shorted and burned, and melted the connector, so far it seems to be just those 2:
and this little box here is the cause of the burnt wires and connector, luckily I have a brand new one in the Clipper, wish I could say the same for the engine wiring harness so I get to do some rewiring, think I am going to take the suggestion to use the GM Weatherpack connector when I replace it since these are as rare as hens teeth and those can be found at any NAPA. Ken
Hi Ken,
Was There A Fuse Inline, Should Blow First.
There Is On EBay A Wire Harness For Engine Bay Nos.
The Guy Had 2 Of Them. For 78 Dodge B300.
Cost I Think $186.00
Joe
Ken,
Photos Are Alittle Dark, Sometimes, I Hold Flashlight On Part Then Snap Pic.
I'll Try & See On Computer, Instead Of IPhone. :)
Joe
LOL that is what happens when you take a pic at 2am with a lighter trying to show someone what you are looking for without going on a search for my flashlight lol. Joe, No inline fuses, and the wiring harnesses I have found on ebay, most of them are the headlight harness, I have only found one main engine harness, I did find a few places that sell new ones and some NOS though, waiting to hear back from them. With just the 2 wires and connector burnt it is just going to be easier to use the new wiring I have and replace the stock connector that is hard to find with the Weatherpaks that I can find anywhere. I will have to use a 6 pin and a 3 pin but that means I will be able to also isolate the wires that I replace from the others in there. I will probably replace all the 33 year old connectors with them in the next few years. Ken