Courtesy of Court Nederveld's original Travco site...

Your Travcos

silent_bob13@hotmail.com Sander i spotted one in Bracebridge (a small town in ontario) and the second i saw it i needed one!!!  this is by far the greatest thing i have ever seen on the road.  It looked like an earlier model than most of the ones on this page, i took a couple pictures of it and i should have them in a few weeks.  It was green in colour and had weathered alright (it looked a bit rough) but i need to know where i can get a 50's/60's travco and for how much thanks 9/30/99

Thanks for maintaining the Travco Website.  Hope you soon join the fleet again.We are already in the "Roll Call" but we have changed our email address so if you could update your database it would be appreciated.  Please change our email address from: Regal55@aol.com to: king5575@mediaone.net Thanks, Jerry 9/30/99

Consider it done!

It does not say where to send you the e mail   we want to add our e-mail also we would like to put pictures of our travco/s rebirth   it looks good and works fine Revs. David & Phyllis Roch Growth Ministries Int. , 1000 - 95 Ave., Dawson Creek, BC, Canada V1G 1J1, Ph/Fax 250-782-1947, E-Mail droch@pris.bc.ca 9/30/99

Tunesmon@aol.com Hey Court!..thought I'd do this again..a few months ago I registered on this site and although I've had a call from someone who claimed to have seem my name here, I have never been able to find any reference to my previous registration or note. So..let me say again what appreciation we have for the site and your efforts, we support you and thank you.And of course our "Travie" appreciates you too, She definately has feelings and a great love and joy for the open road (or so we insist).Here's hoping this note makes it to the site, so we (and our friends in Tenn and Mich) can make note. We indeed are incessant advocates of the Travco and are always trying to convince our friends that they too should get in on the "Travco Craze"..so far two actually bought Travcos and are currently in process of restoration.  Keep up the good work...got to go for now, check you later.  Jim 9/30/99

Webmaster: Unfortunately, either I didn't get your previous email or had a major brain cramp. Please resend info on you, the Travco and I will post it on the RollCall!

joeandbrenda@compuserve.com Joe 1971 New Freedom, PA Our Travco is not a fiberglass body-style.  It has an aluminum siding exterior.  Powered by a 318, 10,000 lb gvw, but about 20-ft long.  Fully equipped (kitchen, bath, roof air, generator, etc. Any info on this model? Thanks. 9.3.99

please add to roll call!  jimg@thebeam.com  1976  princeton, tx  75407. recently purchased home and need all sorts of info unit seems to be if fair shape, have started changing paneling in side to get a better feel for the outdoors.  how do you measure for the size all the title says is its a 1976 dodge.  would love to respond to anyone who can give any info on the home. looking forward to getting unit on the road. Jim Galbraith 9/3/99

Hi Court, I just recently found this sight. It looks like you have a lot of interesting stuff here. I would be interested in taking it over in time.  I am the proud owner of a 1967 270 model. I am doing a full restoration and upgrade. I have been in contact with Foretravel and a company called Veet industries. Veet bought a ton of Travco inventory at Auction. Foretravel bought the assembly plant. I am tring to get the source info on the parts if at all possible. I am tring to gather all the info and parts I can. Sort of like Classic Camaro is dedicated to Chevy Camaro's.  There was others that bought parts at Auction and I am working on getting hold of the Auction company to find who bought em. Well I'll talk to you soon I guess. Keep up the good work. Thanks Again  Paul Cassitto 8/13/99

tbrown1418@aol.com Terry Brown 1971 Double Oak, Texas Finally . . . I ran across your site after finding the Airstreams, GMC's, etc. I really didn't think I would find a site devoted to the Travco. Thanks for being on the web. It's nice to know there are others that have an appreciation for the "older" Travco motorhomes. Keep up the good work. Terry 8/13/99

Persafal@aol.comGerard "Gerry" Coppa 1968 Shreveport, Louisiana HI,  I just got home from "Tripple" bypass surgery and am looking forward to total recovery and then back on the road again. Still have stiches in leg and chest and can't even drive for six weeks "Bummer".  I haven't replaced windshields yet and hope to get that done while I am up on blocks.  heh heh I am planing a trip to Ohio as soon as all ducks get in a row. Hope to see you on the road. Gerry 8/13/99

I just logged onto your Website and really got a kick out of it (particularly the music).  I had no idea there was such a cult of Travconians out there.  I notices from the roll call, that the mid-east was conspicuously missing, so . . . here we are!  My husband and I just purchased a 1973--great condition, with the exception of the usual problems with one that's been unused for a while.  (It's actually one of our newer posessions, considering we own a 1967 wooden deadrise boat, as well as a 72' 1946 wooden "buy boat.") We made our "maiden voyage" to Swansboro, NC, last weekend. I noticed you haven't updated your website since March, so I hope you're still checkin' in and updating.  Please add us to your roll call! Jenny Johndrow & John Chilton (chilton@aquik.net) 8/12/99

Webmaster: Kind words, (particularly about the music) Jenny and/or John. If you check the rollcall now you will be proudly representing the midwest.

court  i am an avid  old rock and roller  but i do have to say  something about synthisized stairway to heaven just ain't quite the same   but keep up the good work     you could try traffic   low spark of the high heeled boys  but i am predjudiced on that one lol   john chapman

Webmaster: John, there are lots of music I'd love to put up, Quicksilver, Del Shannon, to name but a very few. However, at the price I charge to visit this site, I don't seem to have anything left over to pay royalties for the really good stuff. So for the moment, synthisized is the best I can do.

Hey Court   took this pic today in EUSTIS FL.  have seen this old bird a couple times over the years up for sale  thought the web site readers might get a kick out of seeing the predasessor of the dodge/travco    i belive this is a 57 or so FRANKLIN   talked to the guy selling it at one time but that was years ago  so not positive of the date   but  the begining of what we know and love it obvious john chapman   flcraker@aol.com

Webmaster: This makes me want to carry a camera everywhere I go. Maybe I'd get lucky and get a picture of Elvis too!

momanddad8@yahoo.com Carol and Carl Cataldo 1978 Orlando, Florida We are making our first real trip in our Travco.  Apparently it had not been taken care of very well.  We have had a lot of trouble, but we have convinced ourselves that at least we are finding out what is wrong and having it fixed.  I may write about our travails about our trip when we settle in back in our non-mobile home.  Overall, we are still happy with our motorhome and look forward to better times. Regards to all fellow Travco owners.  Carol and Carl Cataldo 8/12/99

booklady@clnk.com tye 1970 poteau oklahoma Hi I am looking forward to chating with others who are intrested in these great machines. The one I own was completed October 1969 and is a 2700 with a 413 holly carb and I instaled an electronic ingniton system. I also rebuilt all the braks and they do a fair job of stoping me but I would like for them to be better so I pursched a 1973 brand-x motor with a dodge chassis, it has disc brakes and it looks like the complet axel assembley will fit my unit 8/12/99

Tunesmon@aol.com Jim 1970 Pensacola Fla. Guys!  I'm  delighted to discover that there are more crazies than just me out there totally awestruck with my distraction and apparent addiction with my Travco.  I guess I thought I was all alone in my Travco dreams. tunesmon 8/12/99

MBeudel@aol.com Paul Cassitto 1967 Wappingers Falls NY This is a model 270 and is under full restoration and upgrade. Serial # 7102. I would guess this is the 102nd made in 67. I am looking for window seals all the way around. what a conversation peice this is. Any info on parts would be welcome. Thanks for the site. Hope to stay in contact with everyone that has one of these great motorhomes. Thanks again Paul Cassitto 8/12/99

schnellbmr@earthlink.net Simon and Gina Horton 1975 220 Huntington Beach, CA Just bought it yesterday! 8/12/99

jim@westernmaritime.com Jim Plumbley 1972 Snohomish, WA I have a completely motified Series 270 MH, Model M 375, the engine is a 6.9 Diesel with 4 speed T-19 both from a 85 F350. Equiped with a Gear Vendors 2 speed overdrive, with a standard Spicer 70 HD 4.56. The suspencion has been motified by removing the rear springs and replacing with an airbag system and hardware from a Tag Axle.  The front springs were moved to the out side of the frame  along with Firestone Airbags, also the front axle was replaced with a front axle from a F600, this extended the front wheels out to match the outside rear wheels. Bud aluminum wheels with 8R19.5 tires. Other features: 3000 KW Yanmar Diesel Generator, Dometic Refrigerator, Norcold Freezer 12V/120V, New instruments which include, digital Tach, Exhaust Pyros, Murphy Guages with engine alarms, DeVilbiss Air Compressor, Duel Mico-Lock Emergency Brake, Speed Control, 4 ea GRP 27 Deep Cycle Battery system, Covered Aluminum Head Liner, Mercedes Grill and 10" Aluminum Truck bumper. It has lots of power and gets 14.5 to 17 miles per gallon. I welcome your questions and/or comments.I would like information on any Travco Clubs in Washington or the Pacific Northwest.8/12/99

rtcor@epix.net Terri Cornacchia 1968 Germantown, New York Hi, My husband and I resently purchased a 1968 Luxury Land Cruiser.  The outside is in beautiful shape, but the engine needs work. We are now working on the inside.  We hope to take it on vacation next year. We are also looking any technical information. If we find any I will send you another note.   Terri 8/12/99

howard@succeed.net howard hunt 1970 california we bought her three years ago,and have been camping and haven fun  every since.at each camp site theres someone thats owned a travco, and their always happy to see her. 08/12/99

tpbog@sunflower.com Tom Bogardus 1975 two+two Lawrence, Kansas Do not know if you received my last message since no reply.  We were at Galva Ill. visiting the fellow who produced the Motorroam moter homes and I spoted the molds for the body of the small Travco not the 23ft model but the one that looked more like cab over pickup type.  I have upgraded our Travco new furnance upholstry paint & carpet since we bought it used I dont know how many miles are on the coach but the engine is a 440 and is very strong.  I would like to know what others have done to upgrade the supension.  I dont drive it very much but I do enjoy taking it to several music festivals.  Will look forward to hearing from you please keep up the nice page thanks Tom 7/18/99

escolns@soltec.net Eldon Collins 1978 Danville, Il. Just bought a 1978 model 320.  Fixing it up. 7/17/99

Wilkesclan@ckt.net Larry Wilkes 1974 223 W. Miami St.   Edna, KS  67342 We've had our "Homer" since 1985.  We used to borrow it before that to go to the Ninilchik Fair on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska.  It's been up and down the Alcan several times and my son and his wife lived in it for the first year of their marriage.  It has a plate on the dash that says it was built for Clide S. Sherrod.  It still runs and has had to have little work done on it.  People call it the Torpedo. What's neat is that when traveling down the highway in it, upon seeing another Travco, you find that they are pointing at you just like you are pointin at them!  We've had the Grand Ole Lady since 1985.  She needs a little work; ceiling panel in the bathroom where the wiring caught fire, cruise control, speedometer, power panel no longer works, but we still love it. 7/17/99

sheppmates@mindspring.com jack shepp 1978 oak ridge, Tennessee Enjoyed looking around the web site. Also really enjoyed the journal of your trip to Flordia. I tried to send an e-mail to webmaster elsewhere on the site and it bounced. We'll see if this one works. Do you have this site linked to any other RV type sites? Seems like you are not getting much traffic, but then there aren't too many people who are interested in Travcos. Good luck in your new location. Jack Shepp 7/17/99

efowler@ix.netcom.com Elmo & Wilma Fowler 1977 Eugene Oregon Best Motorhome ever made! Excellent quality and ages gracefully like I wish I did! 7/17/99

phred@accudocs.com Phred Broughton 1968 Birmingham, Al. Your page has already been of great assistance. I parked the Travco 2 years ago with the brake light coming on. I am ready to get things rolling again and had my local repair guy balk at the availability of parts. So good to know that NAPA can help us out. I have a friend here in B'ham that picked up a Travco in Texas. He has rebuilt the engine and now has driven it to B'ham to continue the restoration. I'll send him your way. Keep up the good work! Phred 7/17/99

Mike Misenheimer 1963 2240 Upper Palmer Rd., Salisbury NC 28146 I have owned motorhome for three years and have enjoyed it very much. I have driven it 14,000 miles with no problems. I am now in need of a driver's side windsheild. Any help you could give me with locating a provider would be appreciated. I would like to find a used one if possible. Thanks very much! 6/30/99

Webmaster Here Check out the Resource Link for windshields. They are available from Fortravel in Texas or there are always people parting out Travcos

Phil, Jacque,Colton Lagerquist" 1967 Iowa Falls Iowa You can get a picture of my machine at, http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/4347/43fans6.html I belive it had original 30k when we got it 3 years ago as it still had original u-joints and heater hoses. It was Tourqoise & White first then Brown, Gold & White, then I repainted it Petty colors. My worst problem with mine is the entry door has lost it's curve. Any fix for that? Is there a club or other Travco sites,be neat to see some pictures! Enough for now: Phil 6/19/99

Roland Johnson 1973 Minnesota Wow! Glad to find your site. I have been trying to get together with other Travco owners for some time. I bought my Travco, a 220 square back, from a grain farmer in North Dakota. They used it to get away from the horrible winters there. the Travco only had 65K on it, but needed tires, suspension upgrades and a front end rebuild. It has the A3 440 and can really scoot. I do wish it had a bit longer legs. I am not sure what the gear ratio is but my guess would put it 4.10 or lower! Travco motorhomes are the best. Well made and meant to last a lifetime. Thanks again for being here. Regards, Roland Johnson 6/16/99

JOHN CHAPMAN Court, after our first disasterious trip in our 1975 travco 270 i would like for you to post this info i have found out the hard way . Our travco is 440 powered and found out in knoxville tenn after breaking down (thank god for good sam club) the 440 has to run ONLY CHAMPION RBL9Y spark plugs there is a new number for this plug but can't remember it. it will cross to the new number AC/DELCO DOESE NOT MAKE A REPLACEMENT FOR THIS PLUG i found out the hard way the pistons will hit what i was sold as a replacement and i had to change a piston in a gravel parking lot in the tow yard because of this so please pass this info on as i am sure no one else would want the job i had to do because of mine and the parts store ignorance thanks JOHN CHAPMAN TRAVCO " PLUM CRAZY" 6/16/99

Roger Schroer 1971travco270 m375 Hastings Nebraska We bought our travco from a motercycle racer. It was bad inside and out, and had not ben driven for 8 years. but we have it fixed up and it is very nice. great fun. 6/15/99

Ernie Smith 1974 Salmon Beach , New Brunswick, Canada I am preparing for a trip with my 1974 27' Travco across Canada from Altantic to Pacific but I am having trouble finding "King Pins" for my front end. Most retailers that I have gone to does not show "pins" with a double lock top and bottom with a small notch cut into the pin nearer to the top and bottom for a wedge pin. The ones I purchased for a 1974 Dodge 1 ton chassis has the notch only in the centre. Can you tell me where I can find the proper "King Pins" soon or my 5 week trip with the children will be cancelled. Do I look for parts for 1 ton Dodge Chassis? I appreciate any resourse info I can get.Thanks 6/15/99

Jimmy Briney 1976 1636 Lamonte ln. Houston Tx. 77018 I've had lots of fun in mine 6/15/99

Ric Bittle 1972 Southampton, NJ "72 Dodge Travco Custom 2000, 20ft. 63000 miles, and still going strong! Can you believe it passed NJ emision test with a readin of 300!Doesn't look like the ones on the web page, but as soon as I get some pics of it I'll send them along. 6/14/99

Kris 1970 South Florida Hi Folks, I just bought my 1970's Dodge Travco from another person who was not the origonal owner & I am planning a trip soon but I need to get the whole thing checked from a reputable mechanic in South Florida. (engine, brakes, generator, gas powered refridg./stove, etc.) I also need all the advice I can get from all of you with experience. Tell me your good & bad stories regarding your Travco. What should I watch out for/ what should I do? I am getting the tires & rims changed because they are split rims (head choppers) & they might be hard to change on the road. I am driving from the East coast to the West coast. Please send your suggestions to F-Arts@webtv.net & address them to me, Kris. Thank you in advance for all your help, & have a greatttttttttttt day!- your fellow travelor the road of life KRIS :-) 6/14/99

Mick and Millie Lyons 1973 model 270 plant city , fl. Just got our Travco ,it is in fine shape, 440 motor. We got all the books that came out with the motorhome when it was new . I was shocked to see the MOTOR HOME CHASSIS PARTS CATALOG models 1969 thur 1979. This is 27 feet of pure fun. Can't wait to get on the road. My wife has named it -THE LYONS DEN- 6/14/99

Michael Greeson 1970 Tampa, Florida Great Resource! Just bought this 270 after visiting your site. Feel like I'm already part a family. I need operation manuals for Generator and Monomatic. Although I've covered the site pretty close, I haven't seen an answer. Though the notes on windshields and brake fluid access were great. Thanks 6/14/99

Bob Miller 1977 E'Sprit Riverside, CA HI! Does your site also include the TRAVCO E'Sprit mini-motor home. I am in need of information and help and am looking for other TRAVCO E'Sprit owners Many Thanks 6/14/99

Chuck Runyon 75 Model Two Twenty Camano Island, Washington Hello I enjoy reading the Travco stories. I visit the web site approx.once a week to view the classified adds. I recently purchased a 1986 32foot Travco that is a fixer, but runs and drives. I call this one the STARSHIP. Havn't figured out a name for the 22foot as of this time, I will let you know when I do. It's just called the TWO TWENTY for now. Please e-mail me if there is anything for me to know Thank you Chuck Runyon 6/14/99

Korey Dykstra 1973 Winnipeg Manitoba Canada Just changing my Email address. However while in Minnesota I met Jim Sjostrand. He has a 1970 for sale in good shape. His number is 218-843-2545. He is not on the web Am enjoying my travco immensely and have had many complements Korey 2 pics for the price of One . The red one is mine and the blue one belongs to Jim Sjostrand of Hallock Minnesota Korey Dykstra Winnipeg Manitoba 5/25/99 

Well Court how are you and the family doing ?? Finally got some pics to send you figured you might want to see how the windshield came out also this is a picture of Byron Goodacres Rig his is the blue one mine is the green one the ugle one but it will get better its already better since these pics were taken Thanks Steve

randy gazdag 1973      220 westland,  michigan I bought my '73 in '92. I found it parked under a tree in the back yard of an older fellow in Port Huron Michigan It has the 413 high performance engine. I would like to know what kind of gas milage this motor should be getting? Right now it gets 6 to 6.5 mph. Do the big dodge motors get this kind of milage? 3/28/99

Tim and Gena Massey 1968 Danville Illinois We purchased our Travco about 3 years ago at a rummage sale. At the time it had not been driven in several years due to a cracked 318 block....thats what happens when you dont use anit-freeze in illinois. We talked to other local travco owners about the driveability with the 318 and decided to put in a 440 instead. It was lots of work to make everthing fit....but the extra power is worth it. It ran really well but looked terrible and we still had 2 weeks before we were to leave on vacation....so my wife and I sanded off all the ugly brown paint and painted it white with blue lower part and blue and mauve stripes midway up. The next summer we redid the interior and modernized the upholstery and appliances. I have lots of stories to tell about mechanical problems with doing the drivetrain upgrade and rebuilding everything from end to end and also our first long trip in our reborn Travco. But we have had a great time camping wih our 3 small boys and look forward to many years with it. 3/28/99

richard.lozinski@dm.af.mil rick lozinski 70 tucson az. looking for a stock screen door to fit my 70 travco,or any screen door that would fit a 70 travco, or info on or plans for the manufacture of. please help! Its hot in arizona! also need a stock water tank sending unit (screws in at the top of the tank), or any info on the acqusition of a sending unit. My dad bought this travco new in sept of 69 in Altoona Pa. Its always been garaged kept and is in like new condition inside and out even the seats and carpet are clean and in near perfect condition. It sure attracts a lot of attention when on the road from young and old alike. I also have the original travco pamplets and sales booklets tha shows models, floor plans, price listings, company models, & motorcade club news letters showing Lucy Ball doing a remake of the long long trailer movie in a travco.I also know of several travcos in the tucson area that are for sale, in varing conditions. 3/13/99

cdrs@iland.net D&C Rowe 1972 Sedalia, Mo. We recently purchased our Travco. My wife traveled 1790 miles to purchase it. She then drove it the same distance home with no mechanical problems. Sold us on the Travco.We have twin couches in the back and would sell the back cushions and hardware that make bunk beds if anyone is interested in them. Also, I noticed that the Travco seems to have problems with air getting under it when wind gusts or eighteen wheelers go by. Really moves you over to one side or other. Any suggestions on what to put on it to stabilize it to stop this? What and where is Travstock? We would like to know..Would appreciate any help on information and where I can get an owners manual for this motorhome. Also any suggestions on on what to replace these split rims with regular wheels that don't cost a fortune? 3/13/99

chasefel@bellsouth.net chase and porter fell 1966 Birmingham, AL Found the Coach in rural Texas farm. Porter worked most of two days just to get it to roll..then towed it for more than 150 miles behind a 3/4-ton Suburban.  No faster than 40mph...too squirrely. Polysphere 318 intact as is all the interior appointments...right down to the bunk beds, dishwasher, kitchen cabinets and dinette. We rebuilt brakes, engine, and about ninety days after it's rescue, we drove it 525 miles on it's maiden voyage back to Alabama.  What a ride!  Snapped 4 of eight lugs on wone rear tire, and had to beg a truck stop mechanic to help us in Mississippi.  Charging system on the fritz, and our headlights flickered out, but otherwise a pretty pleasureable trip. We're hooked on Travco!3/13/99

draeg@juno.com mike & family 1964 Orrington, ME 200,000 miles and going very strong.  Still in good condition.  Has traveled every state and Alaska twice!  Upgrades include 383 industrial engine w/727 torque flite transmission, and new power steering unit, but same 17.5" wheels.  In process of changing to new suspension, axles, and wheels.  Interior is origional.  Third Owners.  First owners also from Maine.  Have original newspaper articles from various locations traveled by origional owners (three elderly retired sisters).  Currently used in conjunction with  American Truck Historical Society shows and tours sponsored by Pine Tree, Granite State, and New England chapters. 3/7/99

lwinters@scican.net Ernie and Linda Winters 1967 RR#1 Box 187 Monrovia In 46157 Hi everyone, We've really enjoyed this website for over 4 months. I was stricken with TRAVCO FEVER several years ago when I watched one sell at an estate auction for $1500 and I havn't recocerd since. Now, we have just adopted a 1967 26 ft that is the UGLIEST color combo I've ever seen, but it sort of grows on you and stepping inside is like going back to the 60's. It has the 318 high performance engine but needs a lot of little things done as expected. For starters, the left exhaust manifold is cracked badly, and trips to the junkyard have been "That's really old-never saw one quite like it" experiences. Also need manuals if any reproductions are available. We live in central Indiana 5 mi off I70 exit 51 and would welcome any visits from fellow Travconians. Have plenty of parking space, and a private airstrip if you're into airplanes too. If not you're still welcome.3/7/99

RICK LOZINSKI 70 TUCSON AZ. have a 70 TRAVCO bought new by my dad in sept 69 in Altoona Pa. Its been garaged kept its complete life and is original inside and out, almost immaculate cond.orig. bill of sale, and period pamplets w/ Lucy Ball doing a remake of the long long trailer in a TRAVCO. I need a screen door or info for reproduction of a screen door . also, need a original sending unit for the water tank. Nice to run across a TRAVCO web site. 3/7/99

KDBRDBSDB@aol.com kenneth & robyn baranek 1966 it's form washington state, now living in pa. we enjoy our motorhome very much, it draws attention were ever we go & our dingy is a 67 vw. we are looking for a screen door & new rubber for both front & rear glass. 3/7/99

LarryGoegl@aol.com Larry Goeglein 1976 Travco 270 Fort Wayne, Indiana Our motor home has been in our family since new. The fiberglass finish has become dull and needs to be refinshed.  What would you recommend which would restore it to a new luster finish?  The unit has been stored inside for 23 years except when taken on trips.  We have approximately 131,000 mile on the unit.  We are interested in refurbishing it.  All original equipment are in use except for the furnace.  We replaced it with a new unit last year. 3/7/99

flanker76108flanker@yahoo.com Mike Waite 1971/270 27ft 413dodge Fort Worth texas I sent this off once,but was in shock to find this on the internet and didn't ask very good questions except that I needed everything I can get. But I do have one direct question I hope eather you or anyone out there can tell me. My travco is in good shape. Most every thing works. But for NO good reason that I can see,it has no in dash air ,only heat. Why would anyone build a unit that had to run a power unit to run a roof airconditioner going down the road!?Is there a add-on dash unit one could install? And while we are on the subject,is there a rear heater available that runs on the engine cooling system? I admit that Ive been fixing it up and havnt had it on the road,but that front heater sure dosen't seem like it could heat the entire motor home in cold weather. Are you expected to use the furnace going down the road too? Dont want to sount picky, but some of this makes no sence.Im a first time moterhome owner and Im having a ball fixing this ole girl up. Best thing I did! was install new carpet and BURN that awful green shage.By the way HI LOW auto parts has some usable items. For one thing,thay had a batt isolation switch for less than half what a moterhome dealer wanted for the same thing. Thay also have good supply od D.C. lights both external and internal. Thay also got me a oil pump for a 413 when every one else told me there is no such thing as a 413 dodge engine. I found a 70 model travco in the wreacking yard and bought it for parts(no motor) but I have spare wheels ,drums,tires and all the chases parts. Once I check my owne unit and am sure I don't need some of the parts, I'll make thim available to anyone at my cost(and that isnt much). Hope to see a return message soon. Need info. Please forget first contact,I was excited.    Mike 2/21/99

kdykstra@escape.ca Korey Dykstra 1973 Winnipeg Manitoba Have recently gotten back on the net and am eager to catch up on the news Ive had some good times in the Travco last year and am eager to get started on another camping season.As you can see I have a different Email address: kdykstra@escape.ca . I have a '73 27 foot travco with a 413 engine. I've modified the interior slightly, added a stereo, tv and some new captain's chairs. I've also mounted a motorcycle bracket at the back to carry a 750 Virago It's a very comfortable unit and I get a lot of comments on it wherever I go. Korey 2/21/99

kimmelking@aol.com Kimmel King 1964 Albuquerque, NM I have a 26' 1964 Travco.  It's great.  I have all the Travco shop literature plus original manuals on the Onan generator, monomatic toilet, furnace, stove, etc. that I would be glad to share.  I would like to locate the 318 Power Pack (carb., intake manifold and air cleaner) that was advertised as a factory option to juice up the 318.  A hotter coil and split fire plugs seem to have helped a little.  Have searched Flowmaster, Hedman etc. ... is there any header kits available for the 1964 dodge 318???  My exhaust sytem is rotted out and would like to try and increase performance with a bolt-on set of headers. 2/21/99

kerry.edwards@rrcc.cccoes.edu Kerry Edwards 1971:220 Denver, CO I just bought my Travco.  It only has 22800 miles on it.  It has been recarpeted to remove the ugly greens and the seatcushions redone in contemporary styles.  It has the 413 engine.  Do you know what three speed automatice they coupled to that?  Do you know if the generator starting battery is isolated from the engine battery so that you can run the lights of that battery w/o worrying about not being able to start the engine.2/21/99

gmobbs@aristotle.ner George Mobbs 1967 Arkansas I sent my previous message before I had seen anywhere near all of your website, and did not realize that it would be posted anywhere at that time.  My fingers were typing faster than my brain working when I stated that the rear end was a Budd limited slip differential.  I believe that it is a Dana limited slip differential.  I would also like to find some original lens covers for the running lights, both red and amber.  I have one broken one, and several that look kinda bad.  I believe they were "cat's eye" brand or style.  Thanks for the Great Website!  Every time I look, I seem to find something I had not found before.  I am so glad to finally find this resource.  The music is fine with me, and loading speed doesn't seem too slow on my computer. 2/21/98

Thank you, for the kind words on the music and load speed. Maybe it just takes longer in California because it has further to travel.Webmaster

cbrown1401 Charlie&Merry 1973 Scituate R.I. Planing a trip around the country this coming summer, sure would be a hoot to meet some fellow Travcoians. 2/21/99

RaynJackie@aol.com Ray Westbrook 1969 Paradise CA Just found your web site. Bought my Travco when it was 2 years old in 1971. Currently in the process of replacing my 17x6 Budd split rim wheels with Budd 19.5x6 wheels so I can install 8R19.5 radials and get rid of the old nylon thumpers. So far have found 2 19.5x6 wheels so I now have 2 radials on the front. Would like to find 4 more for the back, but the 5 lug wheels are hard to find. Sure am glad to find this site I have owned my 1969 Travco 270 since it was new. I had it off the road for a few years after I bought a 1984 Pace Arrow, but I could never part with the old girl. I sold the Fleetwood Pace Arrow, It always leaked and the quality control was lousy. Now I am happily restoring my old 69 to put it back on the road. Sure am happy to find so many other Travco lovers out there. I am in the process of replacing my split rim five lug 17 inch wheels with 19.5 solid rims so that I can mount radials. I have scoured junkyards all over California and have finally collected seven 19.5 inch wheels. It was a struggle. but it was worth it. Ray Westbrook, Paradise CA. RaynJackie@aol.com 2/21/99

robinarmour@bigfoot.com Robin Armour'64  ("Suite Chariot") San Diego Please, either remove that morose. gloomy and maudlin music, at this site, or provide an easy way to activate it for those suicidal individuals who wish to listen to it. Our rigs are an upbeat expression of a bunch of people who are active and alive! I guess I wouldn't mind it if the music was upbeat and fun. Also, the crawler takes so much time to load, and slows the site down so much, that many friends I've put on th the site give up in frustration.Thanks, Robin PS: Sorry to hear of your loss (Blue Streak). It was the only Travco I've ever seen with a drivers-side door.  Very rare, indeed.2/5/99

Webmaster here: Morose. gloomy and maudlin are three words that I would never associate with Led Zeppellin. Page and Plant, probably two of the top 25 artists in history (and oh by the way, very much alive and active and performing to sold out concerts) and you want them removed? Besides, what better, than the raw power and vitality of the music that changed the world to reflect an upbeat expression of a bunch of people who are active and alive! Next you'll tell me you want Hansen playing in the background. But even if those are not reason enough to keep the music as it is, there is the tiny matter of the fact that the Webmaster still, after all these years, really, really, really likes Led Zeppellin. Now, if I ever decide to charge admitance to the site then maybe, just maybe there will be some kind of upbeat Muzak for folks to shop by. But, until then I will continue share a "Whole Lot of Love" as I travel the "Stairway to Heaven"!

chevy265@AOL ANTHONY  L. 75 in florida, currently orlando i wuold like a bigger shower it is 27 feet but i do think it is possible if i move the frig next to he stove .i heard of your web thruogh a travco owner at a car show sence i had one i asked some questions and they replied to see web pae so another traveler is added to the travco family .:<)) lol thank you for your time. 2/5/99

FLcraker@aol.com JOHN AND GAYLE CHAPMAN 1975 270 ORLANDO FL. JUST BOUGHT THIS BEAUTY FOR LESS THAN THE COST OF THE ONAN IN IT  TAKING IT TO OHIO IN JUNE  IT HAS BEEN SITTIN FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS  BRINGING IT BACK TO LIFE  ANY HINTS OR ANYTHING THAT MIGHT BE DEAMED HELPFULL I WILL BE GLAD TO HEAR ABOUT    AM AN AVID DODGE FAN AND HAVE  TRAVELED IN A TRAVCO OWNED BY MY STEP FATHER  WAS EXCITED TO FIND THIS ONE SO CHEAP 2/5/99

gmobbs@aristotle.net George Mobbs 1967 Arkansas Have a 1967 Dodge (Travco) Motorhome. I don't know what is original.  I know the refrigerator has been moved from left under counter to  right taller version.  It has a non-original Dodge 440 engine. 16" split rims, rear double bed, right side dinette converts to bed. Left side sofa converts to bunk beds. Double closets on right behind the dinette.  Engine just rebuilt, transmisssion & rear end (Budd limited slip) rebuilt. Springs re-arched. New exhaust system.  Would like to know more about history, meets, etc.  Would like to get rid of those 6 bolt split rims, but have had no luck finding a replacement wheel. 2/5/99

gfb@essex1.com gary brown 1974 looking for part for your travco??? well get this!! not long ago i had a 19 ft mobile traveler that someone wanted. they gave me $1300 and a 1974 winnebago 23' with only 42000 miles on it. it is complete with generator and all. now the good stuff," it's the same 440 dodge chassis as the travco. right down to the dual rear boosters,the same generator and the same left hand shift lever. the chassis things that seem different are the wheels,thats about it. there are junker indians out there all over the place. looks like a parts mecca to me.   have fun  gary brown 2/5/99

boga@citrus.infi.net john villeneuve 1969 homosassa, florida help, trying to restore entire motorhome... need lots of help with locating parts and manuals. 1/31/99

paladin@doitnow.com Ted Senter 1963(pre-travco i think) pheonix az. Hi, would you mind sending me some basic info on these motor homes. I'm in the middle of rebuilding mine and I don't seem to be finding information on them. It would be greatly appriciated.  Thank You Paladin 1/31/99

mwolfing@vicon.net Hi we have a 1973 22' Travco & would love to have a screen door for it.Do you know what years are the same?? Is there such an item available? new or used? If the demand is great enough and the models all use the same door, maybe we could get a few made???? Thanks Emory  1/24/99

MARV/GRETTA@AOL.COM Marv.& Gretta Horton 1977  270 Elite Walled Lake Michigan    (TRANQUILITY) 1977 270 Elite Just aquired Travco Sept. 98 so no road stories, but have done lots of maint. and updating without changing Travco personality. We would consider it an honor to be included in the role call. We will be operating out of (TRANQUILITY BASE)which is in northern lower Mich. White Birch Lakes, Farwell Mich. for the summer. Proud to be new Travco parents  Marv& Gretta Horton   1/24/99

dbennett@haw.att.com Diane and Kirk Jacob 1973 Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Hello...So happy to find your website.  Our baby, named "Turtle" is being stored in Florida, while we are living in Hawaii.  We bought our Travco just before I was transferred to Honolulu.  There was no way I would give it up.  I visit it about three times a year.  1/24/99

rd53@webtv,net Ray Simmons 1970 Millerton N Y Great!!! Just got on line, "surfed" for travco info as a first try. Was pleasently suprised.Can I get listed? I have 3 original shop manuels and have done much work on my `70 Mahal model over the years. Can I offer any tech. info? Would be glad to help with tech questions as I have 3 original pre m600 shop manuels for reference.How to I send picture of my Trav  ?I have had for quite a few years now a 1970 dodge Mahal model Travco. I have made a few improvements and many repairs.: Low profile 225/70/19.5 up front, duel spare mount,duel 21/4" exhaust,duel ram air breather snorkel,aux holding tank(gray water), front bra,aux coolant fan, All done at home with common tools myself.If any one would like any tech. help I have original travco shop manuels for M400 models and older,,,feel free to E Mail me at rd53@webtv.net.  I also have a 66?gutted shell that I`d like to swap for anything.(good windshields) (would it be possible to put me into all the sites on the web page?) Have done all brakes plus booster pulled 413 heads duel 2qtr in exh.sys.low profile 225/70 bridgestones/front new moreide susp. duel intake air filter,aux,grey water tank, aux elec. coolant fan I have orig shop man.plus spare 1966 shell{for sale},2nd spare mounted 17in.rims changed to 19.5`s,etc etc. Have had many yrs,more to go  Mahal mod.270 any ideas on 727 4 spd upgrades? thanks, Ray Simmons Millerton N Y I knew there were other fanatics out there. Is there a 99?     Have done many repairs over many years I`d be glad to offer any help. Have M300/375 and M400 orig shop manuels for ref. A`m I the only Dodge Mahal {center door} owner?1/24/99

Court, What an awesome web site! I've E-mailed you before and got the new site address, but I keep getting netcom's error page when I click buy/sell. I have a '64 pre-travco that I will be breaking up for parts in the spring,(A-1 drive train but a huge hemlock tree crushed the roof and windshield.) Oh well, I'm over it now.Had her since I was 21, 15 years ago.*sniffle-sniffle* Have 2 more for resto,66& 69 .  Really hope buy/sell is up and running soon. It's great to see that so many Travco's are alive and well!  Keep up the great work bringing all of us and our Travcos together.   Sincerely, The Vianden family Vfam96@eclipse.net 1/22/99

EFAPPPC@HOME.COM DENNY&LOU COATES & FAMILY 1965 SASKATOON,SASK.CAN. For 6 years we have looked for Travco afficianados.  I feel redeemed. We bought "Roger" (Dodge Motor Home) after it had sat for 10yrs outdoors.It served as a renter for some two years in AZ.then bought from the couple we found.We drove her home after anew battery and master cyl.kit,THEN really spent money and time on most everything.We love the looks and the floor plan(rr. bed,dbl. bunks all permanent,plusforeward sleeping for 4,6 kw water cooled gen.,318 2 bar.).Being a 64 it wears a skirt over the wheels which gives it character(and me curses with wheel changes).For further vintage appeal we pull a 1957 classic boat so something is always in nead of repair.Ours had 52k miles,now 72k.we have only ventured within the 3 prarie provinces.Since i am not terribly mechanical my contributions will be"kids,dont try this at home".lok foreward to lots of mail. Delighted to commisurate&share affection for Travvies!   denny&lou  saskatoon,sask.,can.            

kimmelking@aol.com kimmel king 1964 Washington State I am purchasing a 1964 Travco 26 footer with a 318 engine in it.  The unit was apparently well maintained but I would like to know about any genetic defects to be aware of our have checked-out/remedied before I drive the unit from Washington State to Albuquerque, NM.  Is the 318 really enough to propel this loveable old beast down the interstate and up the hills.  Is the three-speed transmission reliable?  Any hints on where to get a replacement door?  Any advise to this Travco newby would be greatly apreciated.12/27/98

Can't seem to post E-mail messages on the Travco site.  I am about to purchasea well-maintained 1964 Travco 26 footer.  I want to drive it from Washington State to Albuquerque, NM.  Am I crazy to purchase an orphan brand 35 year old motorhome??  What are the genetic defects, things to look out for or double check before purchase/a long journey??  I need new rubber all around.  Are replacement tire sizes generally available?? Can the local discount tire joint properly mount and balance these tires??  Is the 318 really enough engine to get up the mountains or get down the interstates??  Please advise kimmelking@aol.com 12/24/98

Hey Guys: The Blue Streak did a great job, other than the dash fire. Good thing I remembered the master switch and there were fire extinguishers aboard (we didn't have to use em). Once I pulled over to the side of the road, identified the problem and turned off the master, the smoke subsided and I could pull the panel off behind the brake pedal. I saw a main red wire (#B or #10 gage) that was kinda crinkled and melted. I cut it which of course eliminated all power to the coach. I then hot wired the coil, arc'd across the solenoid with my screwdriver and she cranked right up. With no power to anything other then the ignition, we had to hightail it home before the sunset (we just made it). We still continued at 65 MPH with no other hiccups.

Today, the first thing on the agenda was to give Blue Streak a much needed bath. I first pressure washed the exterior, then mixed 50:50 Clorox and water, and used a long handled scrub brush to get all the mold off. Then, scrubbed her with Ajax (works even on a Ferrari finish, or even on Pony cause it is finer that 1000 grit wet or dry sandpaper), another pressure wash rinse, then a Sunlight detergent wash, final rinse and wow! Sure she really needs a paint job but at least we now can appreciate her in her birthday suit and not be embarrassed. Maybe we will just paint the stripe and touch up the white for awhile.

Thanks again for allowing us to use your tag to come home. Please sign the title but leave the purchaser name blank, as I'm not sure today what name I'm registering her in. Incidentally, you have done such a nice job with the website, who is going to be the webmaster now that you are a non-Travconian7? It needs to continue maybe we can assist.

We will keep you advised of our progress and promise to stop and see you when we are in town with the Travco. We are really having fun on a budget!!

Sincerely David & Susan Johnston 12/09/98

Our names are Walt & Pam Fisher--from Conway, Ar.  We have a 1975-270-27 foot Travco.  Got the web site from another Travconian and read your story.  We were in Florida a few days ago--around Punta Gorda--to visit some friends-they live on Worthwhile Rd., Port Charlotte. I think the name of the subdivision was "Waterways" on High. 776.  Oh welllll, we got the "wild hair" to move but it can't be for awhile.  We have 2 small boys and one boy who is 16.  Walt is in the construction business and it would take a lot of planning.  We really enjoyed your story.Could you E-Mail us and let us know how you like it so far down there? Hope to hear from you later. Pam Fisher cobalt@arkansas.net 12/3/98

Webmaster here: Well Pam, here it is. We have been down here a year and realized that we enjoyed the winter in Michigan. Fortunately, let me tell you that we enjoy the winter in Michigan even more from Punta Gorda. The sun shines.... the breeze blows..... the golf courses call our names.... the boating is great...the restaurants are excellent.... cost of living is low.... taxes are low.....Money Magazine still loves us.... So, as we like to say down here.... Just another rotten day in Punta Gorda!

forgeriver@yahoo.com Thea & Mike Strong 1973 177 Monroe Street,  Mastic,  New York  11950 I have seen many Travco Motor Homes for sale here on Long Island, and have always wanted one. Well I got my chance in mid november 1998, when I saw a 1973 (model 960) 22' one for sale. It has been neglicted, and run down, Motor and drive train seem ok, most of the work needed will be inside. I will say the best part of owning a TRAVCO is knowing there is a web site like yours. You have no idea (when after the sale, I begain to find things not working) thinking, well it yours and Travco is out of business, good luck. My wife and I spent two week at night on computer sending E-mail to RV Clubs, etc. to find a support group that knew travco. Seems no one remembered them, then by accident I found your site, You can count on hearing from me soon (and offen)               Mike 12/3/98

lucky4@kans.com Jack & Chris 1970 Kansas We've owned our Travco for 10 years. We have remodled the interior, upgraded the tires, wheels, and exhaust.  We've added a microwave, additional extras.  We've travelled all over the United States, from the East to West coast.  Jack used it 3 months at a time to live in while working on the road.  The color is granny apple green with a picture of the Incredible Hulk painted on the side....hence its name...the Incredible Hulk.  Strangely enough, that was the way it was when we bought it.  More later. Jack & Chris  12/3/98

sl78t@cc.usu.edu Alan Miller 73, wht & blue sister ship Logan UT, I live in it while in school Court, While conversing with a travcoite I realized there may be others that should know this.   When traveling one should ALWAYS turn off the propane at the tank. Propane expands 250 times when going from a liquid (what you buy) to a vapor (what you burn). When traveling the liquid can slosh around and send a slug of it down the line. When it gets to the pilot light and expands 250 times it is already on fire. Things get memorable about this point. This is what burns many to the water line on the highway. (I built heating systems for 2 yrs and this never crossed my mind, traveled the length of this state twice before my old employer suggested it, wanted to keep the beer cold ya know)  I sure enjoyed your stories especially the 2nd one. One of these days I'll write the tail of purchase (1st drive from 8000 ft in rain/snow with no wipers) Living in "Roadhouse" is ok, I prefer my house, but it sure travels nice. I'm working on some options to the 17" wheels, let you know when I get it together (studing engineering, is about all I can handle) Thanx, Alan Miller 11/23/98

clark@hhs.net Alby Albert Paradis 1974...Enosburg Falls, Vermont I just recently purchesed this Travco this past summer,never having owned one previously.I have 27 foot model.440 ci engine,new headers,with duel exaust that i custom fitted myself.   Installed a gas/electric fridge to replace the original electric(prevebnt battery drain The drive train seems to be in overall fine condition,xcepting a tune-up,and possibly a new carburetor. Having as i said just purchesed it..i was very happy to find this web-site..more than made my day ,,I "found" my Travco on the "side of the rd."..on a return trip from Cleveland. Would welcome any return mail on road trips...and adventures...(as i am online via a friend  it may take a day or to to return the mail....Happy Trails ..fellow Travconians...Alby 11/23/98

haysrich@kingman.com 77 Any where it likes ( I don't like to argue with things that big). Does any one know of a source for a headlight switch (rocker type, 3 position off/on/on, 25 amp [or 30] ). 77' 27' M400 chasis Any leads will be appreciated. 11/23/98

LLin0307@aol.com Lisa & Steve Lindell 1975 Louisville, KY Hey there, we've christened our Travco "Banned Bus" since we play music & use it to get from gig to gig. Would you please add the name to our listing on the rollcall? I so enjoy your story of Blue Streak & Pony.  Being a '66 Pony owner myself I can relate. Hope to meet ya'll someday at Travstock 11/9/98

pfell@tecnous.com Porter Fell 1966 Dallas, TX Dear Court, After several years of contamplating jumping into a Travco I finally have one of my own.  I hooked up with Wade Terral after seeing his ad on this website.  As it turned out he was only about 150 miles outside of Dallas.  We have quite a story to tell regarding us towing the Travco back to Dallas behind our Suburban.(a little scary at times!)10/16/98

metalworks@lindsaycomp.on.ca Jack Warren 1975 Beaverton, Ont. Canada Me and the girlfriend 1/2 owned our 32 ft. travco 4 over 12 yrs.It has a 440-3 power plant with an endelbrock intake manelfold with a 4 barrel holly carb. sitting on top. I installed headers and ran 3" pipes through the mufflers and out the exaust pipes. PERFECT combo!!  I tow a full size pick-up behind with an enduro in the box. combined wt. of all 3 is approx. 18000.00lb. and no heating problems. we use a braking device called BRAKE BUDDY, and no more panic stops 4 us. this unit sits on the floor of the truck and attachs 2 the brake pedal. A very good investment if towing something heavy.   HOBO EXPRESS  10/16/98

mlittle53@mindspring.com Mike Little 1966 Travco 270 Palm Bay, Florida I resently purchased a 1966 Travco 270. My wife and I just fell in love the design and style. We are first time Motor Home owners and thought fixing this one up would be more fun and much less expensive than buying a new one, which would be beyond our means anyway. It needs a great deal of TLC, repair and parts. I would like to keep it as orginal as possible. Are there any manuals available for a 1966 Travco 270 model or are they all about the same. My, Travco has 7.50x16 split rims, I have found some wheels with tires that are almost new but I was thinking of trying to upgrade to tubeless and radials- would this be a good thing to do and is it even possible? What other wheels would fit? I would also like to replace some of the exterior lights (lenses) or hole assembly, is there a sorce for these old parts? I,m in need of much help and information if any one has amassed multitudes of info it would be wonderful if you would be willing to share. If you e-mail me I will call. Thanks and good motoring to all.mlittle53@mindspring.com 10/11/98

praidig@bankpds.com Tom & Barb Hartmann 1977 Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin PLEASE ADD OUR 270 ELITE TO THE ROLE CALL! WE JUST PURCHASED THIS BABY!  I HAD EXPENDED MUCH EFFORT SEARCHING  FOR A, WELL, AH, GEE, OK, OK A "GMC" BUT I SEE THE LIGHT NOW.  I KNEW I WAS LOOKING AT A QUALITY COACH BUT HADN'T EVEN HEARD OF THE TRAVCO.   I SURE APPRECIATE YOUR WEB SITE AND ALL THE INFO! THANKS 10/3/98

jlmueller@yahoo.com Jodie & Trent Mueller 1976 Chippewa Falls, WI What a pleasure to run across this site.  We recently purchased our 1976 23 ft. Travco (our first motorhome) and we were a little apprehensive since it was the only Travco for sale in our area and we had never heard of the brand.  We absolutely LOVE it! We're looking forward to many adventures motoring across the U.S. Thanks for all the info included in your site. Jodie 7/18/98

Hi, Court!

Charles (7 year old son) and I are back after a two week adventure around Florida!  It began a bit more shakey than it ended!  I knew the Travco had a manifold leak (right side) so I investigated headers, made an appointment, took it in.  Simple?  Not quite.  "These studs need to be removed and we can't do it." This was Friday ... the trip was to begin the following Wednesday.

I found a mechanic that worked weekends (a good one, too!).  "I don't recommend headers at all. "  Plus, it would cost $30.00 per stud if they gave him a problem.  The lesser of the evils was to go with a stock header ($410.00 - headers for both sides is $180.00). A day late and $1,000 later, we started out!  I smelled something burning. Dropped by the place.  The front brake calipers were sticking.  It would be a week.  Our reservations for Ft. Wilderness were to begin the following Monday.

After weighing the risks, we headed to Port St. Joe (St. Josephs State Park - Third in the US for beaches).  Fortunately the brakes loosened up. On our way to our second stop (Homosassa Springs), *wham* - we were hit by lots of wind from a semi.  That night I noticed a very large bug stuck between the center of the windshields and the gasket.  The two windshields were falling in on us! Thanks to a fan mounted in front of the center of the two windshields and a flashlight, we continued on our trek (Tropical Palms near Ft. Wilderness).

I called Foretravel of Tampa and made an appointment to replace the gasket. They were very nice and accomodating.  The gasket was available from Texas and would be in by my appointment time. Charles and I then spent five days at Ft. Wilderness, drove carfefully to Tampa and had the gasket and windshields put in.  The very first storm in over two weeks also occurred while they were working (drove into a service bay). With gasket in place, we were off to Ocala (Silver Springs) and Manatee State Park.  Looked up and part of one windshield was creeping out of the gasket.  So, off to Tampa via Crystal River. We got the windshield fixed, visited the Tampa Aquarium, and left for Pensacola with a stop at Alligator Point.

The Travco performed very well and we ended up better off than we began. The people at Foretravel were very nice and were happy to see a Travco!  I *did* get a tour of a new Foretravel - very nice, and *very* mechanic friendly.

I will need to replace the left manifold in the future and I haven't forgotten about the brake calipers that should be in.  I am not convinced that headers are not a viable alternative.  Headman Hedders wrote, "Ah, the age old debate continues. Hedders do require some maintenance. But the performance gains you get back are way beyond the required maintenance. The "Repair Guy" you spoke with was correct in that you should use heat shields at the spark plug boots, but do not wrap the hedder, it will rot the hedder quickly. You will just have to tighten the bolts more often, and maybe change gaskets more often as well."

Thus ends my report! Mark

P.S. Any word on Travstock '98?  I've heard nothing from Damon.  There really isn't anything interesting in Ft. Walton Beach. 7/13/98

winfield43@aol.com John Cooke & Chris St.John 1976 Connecticut She's a class C, L'Esprit the we bought about 4 years ago for about $3200. We totally re-did her in & out. She's our first motorhome and we'll probably never sell her. At first, on our first trip into Mexico, we thought if she blows up we'd just leave her on the side of the road. Not now!!! She's our baby. I'm really surprised it took me this long to do a computer search for other owners. Any plans for a ralley? We aren't into regular stuff like that but Travco people are really cool. We hope to be on the road almost full-time soon. We're into clothing-optional clubs and want to visit allin the USA. I could go on & on but got to run right now.My husband I & just found the web site yesterday...we're Travconians!!!!Looking forward to Travstock in PA. Who has details? We've got a 76 22'Class C. We retired early and own our own Christman tree farm in CT. When we're not farming we're travelling. Been to Mexico 3 winters now and love it. We're into clothing-optional resorts and will be doing regional convention (in WV) and national (in GA) this summer. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks, Chris & John (and "Duja"...that's Slovak for a chubby woman) Thanks & Happy Trails Chris 6/21/98

hartmantfcycle@prodigy.net Greg &Jeannine Hartman 1964 Canton Ga WE have completly rebuilt our 1964 dodge motorhome.IT has a cummings turbo diesel with an intercooler and late trans to match.The brakes has been upgraded to disc on front and oversized drums on rear along with late model 8 lug crager mag wheels. We also installed a dual brake master cyl for safety. The rear end was built out of a 1974 ford station wagon to get the correct gear ratio of 3.23 and used the original outer tubes of the dodge,then used late model brake backing plates with 1 inch spacers to be able to run late drums with 8 lug studs. a 1977 dodge motorhome steering box and mounting bracket was used and steering linkage was fabricated from race car components. I added extra leaves to the springs to make up for the added weight of the diesel. I added an extra fuel tank,cruise control,and completely rebuilt the interior from the frame up, new floor,paneling and ceiling. all of the appliance have been upgraded to total electric.The exterior was sanded down to the gelcoat, the seam across the top was fiberglassed then sealed with epoxy then a base coat cleal coat paint was applied. the side windows were replaced with solid glass to make our motorhome extremly quiet. We also insulated the floors.I hope these upgrades will inspire other travco owners to the endless possibilites of what can be done to our beloved home away from home.We use ours to pull a 20 foot race trailer to haul our Top Fuel Harley Davidson and crew to race tracks across America. So far we have logged over 70,000 miles in it. Watch for us Hartman T/F Cycles.And KILLER HAWG III Top Fuel Harley  6/21/98

info@cantops.com Bill & Pat Gray 1967 International Falls, Minnesota We just got our Travco.  The inside is all done and ready to go.  We are thinking of painting it tan with a purple stripe.  Ours looks like the one above, but the air conditioning is an inside one above the frige. We can't wait to get it 'on-the-road'! info@cantops.com We have a web site that I will be adding pictures also. It is www.cantops.com Would you add this also to our rollcall? We are going to call our Travco "Plum Crazy" as this is the color that we added in front and rear dipped-in areas and are going to do the stripe.  Your site is very exciting for us. I am printing it off a putting it into a book to carry with us.  I was waiting to get on the rollcall b/4 printing.  Thanks  "The Grays 6/14/98

tperegoy@mindspring.com Tony Peregoy 74 270 Lanett, Alabama Greetings fellow Travconians!  The "Bullet" has just returned us safely to this planet, or at least the Southeast.  We loaded up the family, me, my wife, my dad, and our 5 boys, (yes, you read it right) and headed to the Grand Canyon.  She held up beautifully.  Of course she turned a few heads.  Half the time it was because of how great this older RV looked.  The other half of the time was how this RV looked parked next to some zillion dollar rolling palaces.  Of she was still pretty, just obviously not of the same era. 

Oh, I said "to this planet"  ...  because the roads out in the southwest are horrible.  We couldn't believe it.  The roads would bounce and bang us hard.  We usually slowed down, rode out of the regular tire tracks, used the gentler left lane, etc., but sometimes there was just no resolution.

We had a few minor problems I'll mention for others' benefit.  The roads were SOOOOO rough, both front shocks broke the bolts attaching them to the leaf springs.  We stopped at a hardware store and bought replacements.  No tire problems at all.  Engine and transmission ran like a champ and used half a quart of oil!  We did replace the fuel filter.  On our way back, I started smelling gasoline faintly, so at the next rest stop, I looked underneath and the pump diaphram was leaking.   We had a spare, change it in twenty minutes while my wife made lunch for the rug rats, and away we went.  That's it.  No other problems at all.

     I would suggest to eveyone to take spare parts and tools on any journey outside of home territory.  Even if you can't do the work, some parts houses in remote areas may not carry the part you need.

Oh well, it's great to be back, the kids had a great time, we got lots of pictures, the we're so proud of our Travco.  See you on the open road!  Tony Peregoy 6/14/98

Thanks for listing "Suite Charoit" and me.  I don't know why I didn't do a search for Travco before this.  Lived in my Travco for several years, both on the road and stationary. Extensive restoration in the past and some still ongoing.  Dodge 440, positrol steering, two holding tanks, Firestone air bags, huge frig, new windows on each side, Imron aircraft paint job, re-chromed bumpers, roof rack, new airconditioning, new "Captain's" chairs, 10' fold boat on the side, 22' awning, and the list goes on.  Have owned this '64 since 1985, and could not imagine owning any other motorhome. Thanks for the great site.  Will check in often. Robin San Diego 6/7/98

Hi Court, Haven't been in touch lately.  I've been too busy working on my Travco.  We're traveling to the Gradn Canyon in 2 weeks.  Round trip will be about 3700 miles. I wanted to tell you about my generator.  It is a Onan 6.0 and runs great.  I thought it was fairly loud but what the hay.  I added a second AC on the rear.  It looks just like the one on the front.  The generator should have the power but it ran rough under the load.  It started to vibrate and the power would cycle on and off.  I was told it needed a tune up so I tookit to the Onan mechanics.  They aren't cheap but they are honest.  They checked fuel pump, plugs, wires, points, and everything else.  They hooked it up to a load bank that would allow them to tune it under a 6000 watt load.  Anyway, it had a broken condensor wire and wasn't firing strong on one side, hence the vibration.  There were a few other minor problems.  I was only creating 2000 watts of power.  Before I added a second AC, I thought it ran fine, and wasn't aware it had a problem.  Under $300 later, I'm creating 6300 watts, 60 hertz and enough power to run 2 ACs, TVs, microwave, and whatever.  Some of the best money I've spent so far. Oh, about the "loud" generator... I needed a new muffler.  Had the Onan man search manuals several times to confirm he had found my mufler, it was available, and for just over $600, he could have me one.  I, of course, had him order a couple... oh sure.  $600 for a muffler?  Get real!  Finally, I found out that a generic replacement could be had for $60.  I bought it and guess what, looks almost exactly like the muffler that was on it.  Much quieter now.  I don't think those $600 mufflers are selling like hotcakes either.  If any other Travconians will be in the grand Canyon the first week of June, please let me know.  See you on the open road. 6/6/98

ron@athnet.net Steve Gay The Big "G" 1966 1443 Grignon St. Green Bay Wi. 54301 I have painted my Travco to look like a Green Bay Packer football helmet. It has become part of the Packer lore. I have traveled to the last two superbowls in the Big "G" I am always insearch of parts to keep it running. present I need exhausted manafold for the 318 motor and help would be appreciated 6/6/98

hpb@initco.net H P Brown 1974 Great Falls, Montana Purchasd our Travco in 1987 from the widow of a friend. The Travco still has the original paint. The interior has been modified slightly as I am in a wheelchair. Slightly means $600.00 worth of grab bars and hand controls. 6/6/98

robinarmour@bigfoot.com Robin Armour 1964  27' San Diego  California Just found your terrific site! Looking for national or local Travco owners'club(s) or Travco owners' group(s).Thanks for any help you may have. Sincerely, Robin 6/6/98

henry.carlzon@mail.bip.net Henry Carzon  Åsa hayland 1975 Piteå the capital of northen Sweden  This Tracvo 27`2+2 Motor Home is import from USA 1990. I bought this 1995. As all new is pertol very expensiv in Swedwn so i have change engine to a Ford 6.9l disel. 6/6/98

jastexas@aol.com jason gabbert 1971 270  413 Mcallen, Texas Only had it a year,, its been a blast so far..6/6/98

hartmantfcycle@prodigy.net Greg Hartman 1964 Canton Ga I have complete rebuilt my dodge travco motor home I have added a cumming turbo diesel with an intercooler, disc brakes on front dual master cyl 8 lug wheels and over size brakes on rear dash air cond. and in the prosses of upgrading the steering box to late model power instead of power assisted steering has anyone tried this before. If so i would appericate any suggestions on this conversion. we use our motor home to pull a 20foot race trailer across the united states. it serves as home base to the Hartman top Fuel race team , A Harley Davidson top Fuel Motor cycle. so far we have logged over 40 thousand miles on it and never failed to get to the various race tracks around the country. 6/6/98

jmark.vanscoter@amd.com Mark Van Scoter 1975 Now in Austin, Texas Hi- Am presently living in my Travco motorhome. In the 70's I owned a 1968 270, last summer I bought my 1975 Travco 320.

Last year I was recruited last summer by AMD (computer chip manufacturer) in Austin, Texas and decided since I didn't know much about Austin, to buy a motorhome and live in it for a while.  Was fortunate to find a 1975 Travco 320 for sale in Rockford, IL (I lived in a suburb of Chicago at that time).  It was in very decent shape, I made an offer, and bought it a few days later.  Cleaned it up a little, changed all the fluids, and loaded it (completely) for the big move. Was planning to pull my Chevy Astro van behind the Travco with a towbar, but found that to be too expensive, and not very safe.  Instead, loaded my van with my motorcycle, bicycle, tools, etc. and put it on a U-Haul car trailer and towed it behind the Travco.

So far everything was going fairly smoothly, even though it was taking longer than expected. After loading everything at my place, I drove over to my father's house to pick up a few last items.  It was now Saturday AM and my new job started Monday AM.  By 8:30AM I finally got all loaded (and I mean loaded, like a moving truck is "loaded"), and I was ready to go.  But, the Travco would not restart.  Sounded like the battery was dead!  Tried to charge the battery, tried to jump start it, still nothing.  After trying quite a few other things, figured out that the starter had just died and needed to be replaced.

I was parked in the street in front of my father's house at the time of the failure.  My father drove me to the auto parts store to buy a starter for the Chrysler 440 V-8. There was no special truck or motorhome version, so we took what they had, also got a Dodge pickup truck service manual since all the mechanicals are the same.  We came back and I unpacked all my tools from the Astro van, and crawled under the Travco to swap out the starter.  Fortunately, there is a 5 HP air compressor in my father garage and I was able to use my air tools.  After the replacement, I nervously turned the key, and it started right up!

I repacked, cleaned up and fueled up and was finally on the road at 7:30PM with 1200 miles to drive before starting a new job, in less than 37 hours.  By this time, I had gotten only about 11 hours sleep in the last 3 days, but I was "wired" and ready to drive.  Left Naperville, IL and drove to the middle of Illinois before pulling into a rest stop.  Was afraid to stop the engine (I had left it on during the refueling stop also), so left it running, locked the door and slept about 4 hours.  Daylight awoke me, so took off again.  Got into southern Missouri by 9:30 Sunday (the Travco had no problem at 70MPH pulling a loaded trailer), gassed up, took a 1-hour cat-nap and drove again.

Drove across Arkansas as fast as possible, but that was no where near as fast as I was able to drive in IL or MO.  The Interstate roads in AR are AWFUL.  It was like they poured every 20' section of the road as a separate casting, not as a continuos pour.  Couldn't drive any faster than about 55-60 before the vibration got too bad.  By 5:30 was through most of AR, and was on target to get to Texarkana by 6:30 PM.  Started to smell burning rubber through one of the windows that had vibrated open, so I pulled off the side of the road and inspected the rig.

Had a blow-out on the inside left dual on the rear axle.  Knew there was no way I could fix it, and had no extra money to call a big mobile service rig, and my insurance would not cover towing to the next town.  Decided my best idea was to drive slowly on the shoulder of the road, Texarkana was only about 50 miles away.  At 20MPH, I could get there in about 2.5hrs.  Not a good plan, but the best I had at the moment.

Drove about 8 miles, when I saw a small sign-"Diesel, Next Exit". This wasn't a big official sign, just a little sign on a fence.  Figured if they sold diesel fuel, they might know someone who could change truck type tires (I had a good spare).  Pulled of at the nest exit, saw a 60's style station on the left, and next to it a older gas station that was now a tire shop! Saw tires everywhere, a farm tractor, an older man talking to the driver of a horse trailer, a woman reading a magazine, and a teenager working on a tire.  Asked the older man if they could change my tire, he said "Sure, I'll have the nephew do it."  Parked the Travco by their shop, showed them the bad tire and the spare, and went inside for another nap.  About an hour later, the nephew knocked on my door and said the tire was done.  The nephew was not very experienced, certainly wasn't very fast, but he was thorough.  I then realized that my funds were quite low, so when he said the bill was only $20, I could (almost) kiss him!

Got into Texarkana about 8:30PM Sunday, made Dallas by 12:30AM, found a rest stop south of Dallas and took another nap.  After a 2 hour rest, started again (by the way, the engine was still running continuously), and got the edge of Austin by 6:20AM, less than 2 hours before I was scheduled to start my new job.  Finally found the RV park I had talked to on the phone, but they were closed until 9:00AM.  Pulled into the first motel I saw that had a parking lot big enough to turn my 50+ foot rig around in.  Checked in, had them call a cab, and took a shower.  Made it to the orientation session scheduled for 8:00 by about 8:15 and filed in all my paperwork.  Got my name badge and I was officially a new employee.

Later that week, I moved into the RV park and have lived in the motorhome from September 1997 to now (April 1998).  Am buying some property now (bid got accepted this very AM), so will be moving at the end of May or early in June to new place.

Love the Travco, and the amount that I saved living in it for the 9 month (instead of renting an apartment) will have paid for most of what I originally spent to buy it.  Plus, I will have it to travel in, for the future.Would you like photos of my Travco 320?  They are not very common. I took pix of it when I first got to Austin and still had the trailer and Astro van attached.  How do you want them scanned? Mark 5/10/98

rgarrett@mailserv.maxinet.com Ron 1965 Orland, Ca. I too, have a Travco and am in the process of remodeling it.  I have had lots of trouble with the brakes.  Now, I am trying to decide on a color scheme for the paint.  I will also go back inside and re-panel what I have already paneled.  I enjoy it alot.  The previous owner put a two-speed rearend in and it is very helpful when pulling my tow-vehicle up the hills.  I camp in more remote areas and the lower gearing  helps to get around on the steeper roads.  When they put the rearend in, it also raised the vehicle ground clearance.  It never drags.5/10/98

JWEBB983399@AOL.COM JIM WEBB 1978 COCOA, FLORIDA We have completely restored our 27' Travstar - we are now ready to hit the road.  5/10/98

wlysinger@compuserve.com Walt Lysinger 1972 Bellwood (Blair County) PA After retiring from the Navy and MCI, I returned to my "roots" here in PA. Through an old High School friend, I happened onto this Motor Home, sitting virtually abandoned. It is A Model 270 with the "High Performance" 413 engine, and the odo shows just under 60,000 miles. It has the three-burner Magic Chef with oven, a 110/lpg fridge that works (so far) on 110, a busted water heater tank, and the smoothest running Kohler four cylinder, water cooled 6.5 kw generator I've ever seen. It still has five-bolt 17 inch, split-rim wheels, and just today I found four Michelin radials to fit it, at about $130 each. There - I've told you everything I know about it, except the engine starts immediately, runs and sounds STRONG, and the transmission shifts smoothly. Other than some mouse/pine squirrel nesting, and some wasp nesting, it liiks and feels like the perfect learner's project. I would appreciate any correspondence from the site admin, current or previous owners of this vintage Travco, or friendly people who like to communicate. Any mail will be answered, if so requested. Best wishes from a newcomer to Travco World! Walt Lysinger 4/26/98

haysrich@niacc.cc.ia.us Richard D. Hays 1977 Model 270 Mason City Ia. 50401 I like your site, Thanks. We love the Travco, have owned it seven years and I just came in from gettting it ready for the road as we have been overseas for the last three years and couldn't use it. My son found your site and called me to see it. I do have full manuals for it, even some TSB's for the chasis. The little critters do cause problems, had to clean out the orfices on the hot water heater, and now the refridge. I also have to go over the front disc brakes as they are dragging and then it will be on the road, a long awaited fishing trip. Thanks Rich 4/26/98

johntc@tbaytel.net John T Chrustie1977 32ftThunder Bay.Ontario Canada This is my third Travco I started with a 1964 Dodge 27ft with a 318  engine which I enjoyed a lot.Our next unit was a 1974 27ft Travco with a 440 engine these are a very good engine.We are now enjoying our 32ft with a 440 in it. 4/17/98

gfb@essex1.com Gary Brown 1974 Sorry for the e mail mixup. please change this for me. in conjunction to our travco my wife and i have a 78 mobile traveler thats in fine shape. it would have to be for it and i made 3 trips to colorado this winter ski bumming it. nov,feb and april trips to sunligt,keystone and snowmass. to all those fine rv'ers out there looking for a great place to go,try glenwood springs co. the largest hot springs in the world and the price is right. to preview glenwood go yahoo then key glenwood springs co. this will bring up "glenscape". now just tour the city. why did i take the mobile traveler? it's only 19' long by 7' wide and gets 13 mph. besides;the travco is in such great shape and it's for my wife and i. the traveler is my skiing,fishing,whatever buggy. thanks  life is wonderful. 4/17/98

Ann & Bill Dugan In the Ozarks of Missouri Just back from 4,000 mile road trip down into Mexico.  Blew the rear end near Saltillo took four days for all to come together again.  Made it back home in time for work.  This is the 5th trip for our 1975 Travco that deep into Mexico, plus it's been to the east coast and all around Missouri.  Got any ideas about what lifting it up from the rear did to the wall frames?  Some of the walls are no longer in the metal groves.4/10/98

gfb@essex1.com Gary Brown 1974 1312 Ave G Sterling Il. Last summer my wife and i bought our travco "27" from an aprox 80yr old couple. this old gal has 46000 original miles on it and is just perfect. it has full documentation from day one. we have used it at local camp sites only. it is so nice i hate to put to many miles on it. there is nothing wrong with it and we could go any place with it. man did we win! i love this old gal! note; spray the springs with slick 50 lube for a silky ride. my wife is 52 and i 53. we live only 30 miles from the mississippi and the camping is great. thompson il. has a corp of engineers camp area called potters. nice places,plenty of hiking and fishing. the rangers patrol it night and day, yet they leave you alone. good place! thanks for listening. 3/27/98

John S. Bolus Litchfield, CT A Travco story. I bought a 1968 Travco a year ago.  An older couple had the coach for the last 20 years and hadn’t used it in the last 13.  It had always been parked on pavement, so there was no rot underneath.  It needed a little headliner work but overall was in good shape.  We dragged it on a detachable trailer and brought it home. 

In the process of getting it to go and stop, I noticed some peculiarities.  There is a tag that says This Vehical Conforms To All  1968 Safety Standards, but it only has a single compartment mastercylinder, thereby not having safety brakes.  A friend of mine has a Travco that is also a ’68 and it has them.  Also his has 6 lug wheels and mine has a big 5 lug pattern.  Anyway, in the end it wouldn’t wind up mattering. It didn’t take long before I decided that it was all coming out.  I wasn’t happy with the way it would go or stop.  As luck would have it there was a shot motorhome on a ’78 Dodge chassis for sale.  It was just what the doctor ordered.  A 440 with a 4:10 rearend and 19.5” radials.  Anti-sway bars front and back.  Disc brakes on the front and 4’ wide by 15” on the back with a hydraulic assist off the power steering pump.  It actually wasn’t  that bad of a swap.  Most thing fit right in with no drilling or welding required.  It was easiest to change everthing, including the steering box and the radiator.  The only thing that I didn’t change was the springs.  They seem fine and the widths are different so it would have been a pain.  Overall I think I had to drill 10 holes.  Not bad.

This leaves me with a large number of Travco parts.  I have a radiator, steering box, rebuilt 318 with a 727 automatic, 5 lug axles 4:88 ratio, a rear brake booster,  17” rims with ok tires and various other parts.  If anyone is interested in these parts, I can be reached at jsbolus@excitemail.com.   Thanks 3/13/98

Kenneth Lee & Irene Hausgen Elsberry, Missouri I have owned my 1968 Travco since 1985.  I would not trade it for anything.  We have nicknamed it "Woolly Worm".  It has a brown section down the middle like the catapillars here in the midwest that we judge our winters by.  You will know us if you see us on the road by the license 68-TRAV! 3/13/98

Doug Martin 1969 Kalamazoo, MI   Just a note to let you know I love the site..  I am the proud owner of a 28' 69 Travco.  I bought it from a friend of my dads for 900.00 and absolutely everything worked!! It now has a fresh coat of paint, completely remodeled interior, new tires, exhaust and looks and drives fabulous.. I wouldn't trade it for the world.    It spends its summers parked in a local campground, but sees several thousand miles each winter as it is used for many snowmobiletrips up north.  Its an ideal cold camping vehicle and hasn't let me down in 3 years...     Keep spreading the word...    Travcos rule!!!2/28/98

Jerry & Diane King West Bloomfield, Michigan Just thought I would sign in to your Roll Call.We received the 1970 Travco as a gift from my Father.  He and my Mother toured in the Travco until her death in 1990.  They retired in 1970 and full-time motorhomed for about four years before buying a home in Florida.  After that they wintered in Florida and toured the rest of the year.  They were the original owners and picked up the motorhome from the factory in Brown City, Michigan.  They joined the "Travco Motorcaders" and enjoyed going to many of the rallies.  In the beginning the "Motorcaders" were factory sponsored, the rallies were coordinated by, and included factory Reps. and Mechanics.

Since 1990 and thru 1995 the Motorhome only traveled from Florida to Michigan and back to Florida, it didn't go any where in 1996.  At Easter of last year (1997) I and the family drove it back to Michigan from Florida.  We planned a trip out west for July and I had the steering aligned and inspected, I also had the brakes checked and replaced the rear wheel brake cylinders.  Except for a stuck choke the trip out West was free of mechanical problems.  We traveled from Detroit to Denver to Moab, Utah (Arches Nat Park),  then North to Yellowstone Nat Park and then East to Mt Rushmore and finally back home to Detroit.  In all we traveled about 5000 miles, not bad for a twenty-eight year old motorhome with 125,000 miles and a 318 engine.  Now I know why my folks enjoyed the motorhome so much. When they first bought it they were only going to keep it for a year or two.  It must have been even more fun and exciting in the less crowded early days of motorhoming! Jerry 2/16/98

Dennis and Jamie Jackson Located in Ft. Myers, Florida Travco is a 1969   27'   We have in the last year new brake system, one new exhaust manafold, new tires all round, and a new fuel pump on the generator.   Yes, we are serious about our Travco.  Email is welcomed.2/16/98

Randy W. Dirden I purchased this 1967 Dodge Travco at an auction here in Bakersfield California.  The people drove this from Michigan and stored it due to health problems.  It was stored for over 3 years and I purchased it for high bid of $700.00.  I just love it.  It has a 318, automatic transmission  with a water cooled 4cyl kohler generator and is 27 ft, rear bedroom..  I have completely re done the inside.  I would like to find some one that know about the brake system.   I am loosing fluid in the rear, I can find no leaks anywhere but I have a soft peddle and have to add fluid.  I was told it may be the boosters about half way back that supplys better breaking for the rear.  If someone has any information on this i would like to know. I have only run across 1 other here in Bakersfield since I purchased this one  3 years ago.  His is a 1973 and we talk every so ofter about them.  He has not used his in 5 years. We love this motorhome, I will never get rid of it, no smog and easy to work on.  I presently have break problems at present, need to know about the booster about half way back on drivers side.  Any and all comments welcome. Thank you and God Bless, Randy W. Dirden 2/8/98

Michael Coleman Normally North Laccaster, Ontario, Canada,  at the moment, Everett Washington. 1971 WOW! Finally a page for the original classic motorhome. I bought mine from the original owner, who at 80 years of age, was not comfortable driving it anymore. I stripped out the interior (including the 8 track player) and reconfigured it to sleep my wife, myself, and our three small chirdren. Its been out west twice, to Texas, Cape Cod, and Wash. DC. You can't kill it, after all its a Dodge! Regards; Mike 1/24/98

Hi Court,  I sent a few pixs of my Travco.  I then read your recent bulletin that you wanted them about 10K.  I can redo them for you.  Meanwhile, I'll try to take a few better pictures.  Been traveling lately?  My only Travco Travels have been to local camp grounds.  The kids love going to the state park and "roughing" it in our luxurious RV.  Who am I to deny them that pleasure.  During the past few months, I've replaced my shocks and tires. What a difference that made.  Before, I felt every pebble on the road.  Now it glides on air.  See you on the open road.  (Let me know how you want the pix.)  Thanks.1/24/98

Michael Tepping Washington D.C.
Just a note to say hello.  I encountered this site on January 1, 1998 while I was trying to learn how to replace the mecanical fuel pump in my 1968 Travco 318 cu in engine.  Folks will be returning to work tomorrow so I should be able to get the information then, but I'm glad to have made this discovery in the process.  I heard some years ago that there was some sort of association of Travco owners that might be found by getting in touch with Dodge, but like many other things in life I just never seemed to get around to it if you know what I mean.  I aquired my Travco in about 1984 and have been overhauling and rebuilding it (little by little, inch by inch) ever since then.  InFor the most part, for most of the time I've had it, it's been in service locally, and on more extensive treks throughout the Southwest (Corpus Christi), Southern (New Orleans), Mid, and Northeastern and New England States, and some Southeastern regions of Canada.  I'll check in to this site regularly now that I know its here.
I wish a happy, and a safe New Year to all who may read my greeting from our nations capitol.

Bob LeBleu 1968 from:Cordova,TN Court, I thought I would drop a line on our first adventure with the newly aquired 1968 270...... We purchased the Travco from a friend of ours who stored it in Jacksonville Florida at his son's house. Our friend is a full timer who (up until last Thursday) owns three coaches. We arrived in Jacksonville at 10 am Turkey Day, got a cup of coffee and did the perverbial walk around. We loaded our gear and off we went to Crystal River on the west coast of Fla. for our first stop and assessment of the crazy decision of buying a 30 year old motorhome.

Well, everything went fine....it just took us 4 hours to drive approximately 200 miles. Not too bad all things concidered. We stayed the night with friends and left the next day at noon for the trip back to Memphis.

What a nice drive up Hwy 19 with the windows open and warm air coming in. It was a welcome change from the dreary weather we had been having in Memphis. We made it just west of Tallahassee for the night and hooked up to shore power in no time.

The next morning we left about 5am and headed for Dothan Alabama and we hoped the last leg of the trip home. RAIN. It rained for 8-10 hrs. Good thing is we found out where the buggy leaks.....Windshield and forward Roof Air. The Windshield will be the difficult one to fix. We got home just before 5pm and unloaded, had Stone Crab Claws for dinner and popped in a movie.........I don;t remember anything after about 8pm............

Not very exciting for a first trip but not bad for having no tow vehicle either. Deb's knuckles are returning to normal after having placed a death grip on the co-pilot seat during all the rain and winds we encountered while traveling through the mountains around Birmingham. Oh, I almost forgot, Thank the guy who invented Rain-X.........The wipers went out about an hour into the rain..............

Bob and Deb 12/1/97

Court,

We made it to Colorado and are now in California. It was a pretty good trip, but not perfect. When the engine was replaced near Gaylord in lower Michigan, we made a short trip to my sisters (150 miles) and listened as the "clack-clack"; sound from a warped exhaust manifold got louder and louder. So we returned to Gaylord the next day and it was removed, ground and replaced. The young man who installed the engine told his boss he could hear the other side, also. The boss came to me and told me he could not hear it but wanted me to listen. I did, didn't hear a thing. We went on our way. But after about 300 miles it started the "clack-clack" again. Other than a little rain and cool evenings, the trip to Colorado Springs was OK, until we got to the city limits. Then odd things began to happen, loss of power, odd sounds from underneath, and slow to leave a stop light. It was the transmission, which had been rebuilt the previous year. Bolts holding the transmission oil pan were loose and we had lost 2+ quarts of fluid on the trip.  Refilling it took care of the problem and I have been checking it closely since - soon it will be in the shop getting a new filter and gasket.

When we arrived in Colorado Springs it was just after a tremendous snow storm. Our daughter was standing in her driveway when we arrived at her home, holding a show shovel in each hand! Nice greeting.

From Colorado to California was a pleasant trip, except for the "clack-clack". We stopped at some nice parks, met a lot of very friendly folks.

We are now in our Coast to Coast home park in Ramona, California. To help recoup some of the added expense we have had this year we are volunteers this year. In return for 25 hours per week, between the two of us, we have a permanent site with full hookups, cable TV (we should have enough to entertain us with cable and the satellite) and our own telephone outlet. It will be great to enjoy the internet, if I can find an ISP with a local access number from this park.

Did you get the picture of "Sherman the Pomeranian's House?" I mail it to you Ada address just before you left for Florida.

Enjoyed reading about your trip. It brought back memories of our first time out as full-timers.

As soon as I get the internet going we will be looking at the Travco page.

Have a great Thanksgiving Day!(11/25/97)

Don and Beryl Hayward

Steve Lauberth, Tim Madden & Jason Cansler Kansas City, Kansas11/25/97 The three of us purchased our 1975 baby "Eddie" this summer.  We are relatively young parents at 26, 26 and 23 years old.  We remodeled the whole interior.  The cabinets were sprayed a light grey.  All the carpeting was replaced.  In the main cabin floor is a dark grey carpet and the pilot and rear bed area is a light grey, fleck, berber carpet.  The kitchen floor is covered with black marble vinyl tile.  The couch / bunk bed is now covered in black velvet.  We also purchased new grey captain chairs for the pilot and co-pilot.  One of the coolest things we did was with the refrigerator.  We took the wood panels off to put vinyl tile on them, but underneath the panels iare aluminun panels. So we took a 6" circular disk and a drill and brushed the aluminum. It turned out incredible.  So we did it to the stove also.  But this was a little more difficult because its steel and its shape.  We recovered the walls of the bathroom with a white marble contact paper. We also installed a TV, VCR and a CD player.  We have something that no Travco has...a motorized, 18" disco ball with spotlight!  We installed it between the two captain chairs on the ceiling.  We spent about two long weeks remodeling the interior.  Now we have a 70's exterior and a 90's interior.  Quite a contrast. The original orange carpeting had to go.  We spent less than $1000 to make this amazing tranformation.  I'll send pictures at a later date.

Greetings fellow Travconian! I had to tell you about my latest little outing.  I drove the Dodge Mahal to the famed Auburn - Alabama football clash this past weekend.  There were an estimated 1,500 RVs parked among the tens of thousands of cars. Placing warranted trust in our Travco, we just added food and water (for us not the Travco) and away we went.  Proudly, I proclaim we didn't have any problems the entire weekend.

I parked among the RV group and met all of my neighbors.  I don't mean to sound so "Gee Golly!" but I am impressed at RVers driving these almost new, multiple-mortgage RVs who have great knowledge of our legandary Travcos.  One guy recited every detail about my model... even knew the engine size.  He claimed "What a classic!"  She turned quite a few heads. Anyway, I just had to brag about the Travco so we could all smile. See you on the open road.

Bye. Tony Peregoy Lanett, AL 11/25/97 Dale Ricker, Bad Axe, Mi.1976   27010/14/97 Today, oct. 12th, I met a travco l'espirit on the road in Kinde, Mi.. The owners excitedly wave with thumbs up to me and my wife and we blew our airhorn as we passed. It was a great thrill. Their travco was white with fawn brown striping. She was a beauty. Hope they see this posting and e-mail me back. They were with some other more modern motorhomes and did not stop. But we welcomed their enthusiasum just the same.

Tony Peregoy Lanett, AL I just got my 1974 Travco.  My father got it a few years ago and redid it inside and out.  It has a beautiful paint job and the inside looks up-to-date (not right out of the 70's).    He got a newer RV (1978) and gave me the Travco.  I love it so far.  I drove it from his house in Virginia.  It has a Dodge 440, 4bbl engine.  Runs great but uses the gas.   I have some improvements to make.  Maybe I can run some questions by you when I need advice.  It might be something you've done before.

I read your article about your Travco.  My dad reworked the brakes and put wo new boosters on the rear.  I have plenty of braking power. As far as engine power, I got up up to 75 on a smooth stretch of interstate and had plenty of power to spare.  I didn't want to go any faster and slowed it down to 65 for the long haul home.

The generator works great but burns oil.  I'll work on that.  I took the old 8-trak out and have a new stereo to install.  I'm looking forward to working on it and my boys are ready to go see the county.  Talk back soon.

(Webmaster)Hi Don and Beryl, You are the first response I have had from Grand Rapids.

Don and Berryl on the Road

I "discovered" you thanks to a message from Mark York on RV-T and the RV Club.  Now you say you are moving to Florida, does that mean you will change your email address?  We have a computer in the motorhome but have never been able to plug in through the window or whatever.  I need a laptop or one of the palm-puters.  As it is I use my daughter's her in Wyoming, another daughter's in Colorado Springs and my son's in San Diego on weekends.  We winter in C2C outside of San Diego and I wish I could help you in California but how to do that when I can't stay connected.  Still, if you need help and I can work it out, let me know.  Can't think of anything better than a rally of Travco's!

We bought ours from a car dealer with a less than good reputation not too far north of you.  He didn't know what he had and we paid $3600 for it.I knew what Travco was, I had an uncle who had one and shipped it to Australia for a tour.  I told my wife that it didn't look like much, but it was quality and it and the repairs needed fit our budget.  It was a sound decision, 6 months later we left GR (after her retirement from D&W) and hit the road full time!  We have put lots into it, but every dollar has been a good investment.  I wonder if those "so many Travco owners" ever use them?  In four years we have yet to meet a L'Esprit, and have seen very few Brown City models.  I thought they were gone for good after they quit in Brown City, then one day in Florida this great big Travco diesel pusher caught my eye.  I then discovered they were bought by Foretravel and were made until 1989 in Nagadoches, TX.

Our first trip out was 15 states and 22,000 miles!  Since then we have added another 60,000.  (I love to drive.)  Right now it is sitting in a garage 18 miles east of Gaylord (Vienna Crossing) having its engine removed, rebuilt and reinstalled.  We did something to it internally, piston or cracked block, about 4 miles east of there after taking a 3 day cruise with my sister and brother-in-law in their mhome.  We all came back in theirs.  Thankful it was there and not downtown Chicago or where ever!  So if I can believe the speedometer, it went about 175,000.  I'm ready to drive it that far again as soon as they let me have it - supposed to be ready about next Monday.

I have a friend in Benton Harbor (his dad and uncle started Avion) who has a neighbor that had his Travco repainted - it is beautiful!  I'd like to do the same, but it would be expensive.

I will definately send you a photo as soon as I get the bus back, so it should be there before you leave (where are you in Florida, my sister winters north of Orlando).  How could I send you an .avi file my son took with a Video Cam?  Can we hook up computers and send it over Terminal.exe?  How would that look on your page????

Our motorhome is a 1976 class C, model name is "L'Esprit", it is 22' and is Travco Royal Brown with white.  My daughter is painting a spare tire cover for me that will say, "The Hayward's,traveling in Sherman the Pomeranian's home."  Hope that clears it up.

BTW, the windshield I need is the upper one, in the cabover.  I am not having any luck finding one, but I do have an address in Elkhart where I may be able to have one cut to fit.

Court, it has been a pleasure talking to  you, I hope we will meet one day.  In the meantime, please keep me informed of the progress with the rallies.  Who know's, perhaps we could even make it to Florida this winter (but that is a long way from California, where we winter).

The Hayward's, full timing in Sherman the Pomeranian's house.

Albert Farrell 1972 Winterhaven Florida I have 1971 chase and a 1972 body. I have 750 17 5 lug wheels. I live in Cincinnati Ohio and my travco lives in Winterhaven Florida and travels to and from Disney World Campground several times a year with 5 kids age ranging from 19 years old to 5 months. I have owned my travco for 11 years and have 56 thousand miles on it, new interior and two air conditioners but my gel coat is cracking, which makes it look like it has bricks. I put a new windsheild in it. My travco home has supplied me and family with a very wonderful 11 year adventure and fun, far beyond what a normal motor home could do.

Don and Beryl Hayward 1976 L'Esprit On the road, Grand Rapids, MI, June-Aug I asked a stranger on RV Club about his Travco, got a message back informing of your web-site. Saw TravcoStock 98 site (is this the rally he was telling me "Court" is hoping to have? Also saw info on a rally (?) in California. We spend the winters near San Diego, who and where do I find info on this rally. Love our Travco! The exterior, thanks to ProtectAll, original and like new (few stress cracks). Interior has been restained, new carpet (wife couldn't stand the shag), just put in a new ceiling and took out the wood slats in favor of mini-blinds (but we saved the slats). Right now the mhome is new Gaylord getting a new engine, the engine blew a piston. Sure glad it happened now and not on the road to CA. Grandson getting married at St John Vianny Friday, that's why we have not left MI on schedule. Hope the weather holds, we want to visit a daughter in Colorado Springs on the way west. I tried for 4 years to get Travco info on the web, only found Foretravel. Is there someplace I can search for an upper windshield? I am about to go to a plastics place and get an estimate. You don't have a pic of a L'Esprit, can I send you one to scan? Where? Sure glad we found you. Juno will be available here in GR, also in ColSprgs, and San Diego when we get there. We have a computer in the mhome but have not found a park with phone hookups near enough and working. Time to get one of the personal computers with built in modem and email capability - but for now the engine used up this year's budget. Will be very happy to hear from you. Thanks in advance. Look for our spare cover on the road, "The Hayward's, traveling in Sherman the Pomeranian's home!"

Bob and Joan Smith 1977 Longmont, Colorado I thought I was the only one on earth who loved old Travcos. I even thought about bringing up a website about them. You beat me to it and have done a TERRIFIC job! I have a restored 77, mechanically perfect with a completely restored interior. It only lacks a new outside paint job. It sat in a shed for nearly 18 years before I found it. It's a honey! Regards, Bob Smith, KØIVV

The Webmaster thanks you for the kind words!

FRANK DUNN 1977 PRINCE ALBERT SASK. CANADA TRAVCO HAS UNDULATING LINES THAT CURRENT SPORTS CARS WOULD DIE FOR . SOME TIMES I'LL STARE AT OUR TRAVCO 'S REAR END IN AWE , TO THE POINT THAT MY WIFE GETS JEALOUS

GOOD JOB ON THIS SITE

FRANK

Randy Roller Anchorage, AK Our 64 has 23,000 original miles on it...it was purchased new by a tv production co. and gutted. We'd love to see a floor plan for a 1964 318 27' model. We need a passenger side windshield for our cruiser. Any info will be much appreciated.

Kevin , Joyce & Shawn McCartney, Lancaster, Ohio We just purchased our Travco.Just brought our baby home last night. On the way home our son saw a 4-5 foot black snake slither from the bathroom heading under the sink area. A search found nothing. Think he's back behind the furnace. Hope he's out soon - we are going camping this weekend! We bought our beauty from a nice man who allowed us to adopt her. He knew we would take care of her. Wonder if he knew we were adopting the snake too?

She needs some polishing up - besides that she's in wonderful shape. Previous owner even had a new paint job done. We are so proud of her.

Korey Dykstra, Winnipeg Manitoba CanadaI purchased my '73 travco last month. I've always liked the style and looks of the Travco and have always wanted to buy one . I looked at this unit 5 years ago but it was not a good time . It came up for sale again last month and I made the plunge . It is in reasonable shape The power train (413) runs well with exceptional passing ability. I gave it an allignment ( it wandered a bit) and took it for a 200 mi. ride . I got 10.27 mpg. It's a 27 ft. with a pleasant amount of work to do. I've painted that (to me) ugly green stripe and plant to slowly cuxtomize it to my taste . Am happy to have found a travco page and look forward to many more visits. See you , Korey

Roger O'Connell 1968 Prescott (area),Az.

The duals fell off my Travco traveling down the interstate. we all fine and really miss it. Currently battling with insurance as to it's value. We would love to find another. Any help is appreciated.

joseph d akers jr.,kailua, kona, hawaii 808-329-8877 daytimes aloha webmaster could you modify my name in the list of members to include my e mail address and please add my wife's first name "moon" , she is the daughter of the first owner-royce and fran iglehart who were #1201 in my travco member book. i also am a multiple ase master and have over 20 years of heavy vehicle experience and would be glad to help with people's problems and ideas. my vote for the location start off for travstock would be somewhere in the western united states since that's where i leave our travco. wish i could have it here in hawaii but the shipping and the salt air cause me to have it as a mainland home. has any one ever thought of or modified their travco to include a 3rd rear tag axle with air ride on both rear axles with brakes on the 3rd axle to give it more brake shoe surface and i'm also going to modify a double piggybacked 21/2 ton styled hydrovac so the travco could actually make an emergency stop if ever needed. thanks much,