spyder62 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Hi All New here but not to motor homes. Folks had a 33 ft fifth wheel and I had to sell my Ultra Van due to health problems a few years ago. But back in shape so need a toy. Just picked up a 81 Dolphin for a good price. (130,000 miles) that has some water damage. Expected to find some in a older home. Would like to find a assembly manual or drawing on how it went together so I just don't start ripping things out. On the ultra was easy as it was a totally aluminum construction with paneling on the inside. So no wood framing. thanks rich Oh here's the Ultra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfstream Greg Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Welcome to the board. I don't believe there is an assembly manual or description. Unfortunately its probably going to be rip and explore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Welcome from me, too. And thanks for making me aware of the Ultra Van. I wish they weren't so rare, because the chance of my acquiring one look pretty slim! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder62 Posted May 26, 2010 Author Share Posted May 26, 2010 Welcome from me, too. And thanks for making me aware of the Ultra Van. I wish they weren't so rare, because the chance of my acquiring one look pretty slim! Thanks for the welcome. Yes the Ultras are rare but out of the 370 made over 200 are still on the road and they club knows were about 250 of them are. They do turn up for sale check the Ultravan group on Yahoo. But being Corvair powered they do take a special person to own one. I loved mine ( move smiles per mile then anything I have owned). I took a 300 mile trip when I first got it and got 18MPG at 70 mph going up I-5 into Seattle. That I'm right at 6 feet and still had head room in the coach. Would love another but right now with no job and a transplant out of my price range. rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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