[84 Dolphin Restoration]

HI all...I've been doing over my 1983 Toy/Dolphin on and off 4 about 2 years now and it's finally starting 2 look like a real RV. It's been alot of work as u guys doing yours over must know. The snap together Pergo floors work great. After replacing all the rotted wood like I see you did Johnnyonthespot, I used this white pebble finish shiny vinyl sheet material for the ceiling. (Lowes) It's relatively thin (maybe 3/32 or so) and flexible enough to bend for the curved part up front. Your mirors look great. I to sanded mine down to bare metal and primed/ painted (white). Just the mounting brackets tho (couldn't save the actual mirrors). If any1 needs replacement mirrors check out Napa.com. They have exact replacements. I got 6x10 and there perfect (LIT97673). Had the engine SUPPOSEDLY rebuilt 4 alot of money and the scumball really ripped me off but I guess it does run a bit better. Gonna have the front part repainted next week. Hope he doesn't hose me too. If I can figure out how to post pics, I try to do it........Well, good luck guys in ur work. cul......

welcome aboard and keep showing us the pictures... they are inspiring!

[external rear view mirrors]

I have an 86 Winnebago and a cracked convex rear view mirror that I would like to replace. Any help on this matter? NO ONE I HAVE CHECKED HAS 'EM.

I have a 1983 Toy/ Dolphin and looked all over the place 4 new ext. mirrors incl. Velvac with no luck. Some1 here suggested NAPA.com and they had the exact same mirrors I needed ! They have tons of ext. mirrors, give them a try...good luck......

[running fridge]

Gee..thanks 4 all this good advice fellas.....I'll remember it 4 sure. Be aware of this !>>> I recently ordered a new thermostat/oven control 4 my Wedgewood T2130 range from PPLmotorhomes.com. The picture looked close but didn't seem just right so I called and they said for sure it would fit. They said it looks a bit different because the old one has mercury in it which is a no no these days, so thay made this new one but it will work ...Right ! $63.14 total . The size was correct but the mounting configurtion is all different, and of course when I called back they said all gas and electric parts are non-refundable. I will say that the girl was nice about it and as I never used it she talked to the supervisor and ok'd a return. Thank Heavens. I'm about ready to give up on the oven part and just use the top burners.....Thanks again all........Sparky60.....

[running fridge]

It's pretty important to try and get the fridge level regardless of what way you power it gas or electric it can cause problems if it is run for prolonged times unlevel it can cause them to fail. Driving is not an issue while they are running level or not only parked. Open flame is not a good thing while you are filling it with gas don't forget your water heater either!

Thanks ...I won't forget.............hopefully.....

[running fridge]

Hi Sparky60,

Welcome to the forum. When parked and running the fridge on propane, it should be a level as possible to keep the flame burning. When my folks had a camper years ago, they had to be sure it was really level or the flame would go out. We don't do dry camping or boondocking in our '84 Dolphin so we haven't used it with the flame lit. We plug into electric and it has worked fine that way for us even if not perfectly level. We do try to get it as level as possible though.

Do a search on the internet for the range top and see what you find. If you have an RV dealer nearby, try checking with them. There are salvage places that may carry them also. There is a list on this forum of several salvage places so you might find it through one of them. Look for the 'Search' box at the bottom of the General Discussion area and try there.

Just a reminder, if you do have the fridge going while driving, don't forget to turn it off when refueling.

Dianne

Thanks Dianne, I didn't know u had to turn it off when refueling. Sure does make sense tho. I'll remember that one ! I'll check some rv salvage websites 4 my stove top...thks again...sparky60

[running fridge]

Hello. I'm a newbie here. I've been doing over a 1983 Toyota Dolphin and have pretty much got everthing squared away ( I think ). I'm closed to taking it a a trip. My question is ..I know u can have the fridge running on propane while driving but isn't it supposed to be really level to be operating properly ? When u r parked and set up , how level does the RV have to be anyway 4 the fridge to work right ? I put a new bubble level on the back, just get that close ? Also I would like to get a new top for the wedgewood T2130 range (not the cover). It's a 4 burner and is stainless steel (must be cheap s/s because it did rust. I've learned quite alot just by reading all these great post from u guys...thks 4 any info