For a modern touch, engine swaps range from the Cummins diesel to a Turbo LS, but you’d have to travel enough to justify the time and expense. I’ve heard RV owners saying their fuel mileage in MPG barely changes when towing a vehicle, “Ten with… 11 without.” If you’re worried about gas mileage, move along now. The trailer hitch suggests a tow-behind vehicle or boat may have further strained the little Brave’s 440 at some point. Speaking of power plants, the venerable Dodge 440 cid (7.2L) V8 promises reasonable thrust to push this brick-shaped object down the road. The dashboard offers plenty of vital information and controls, though the styling comes right from a 1960s industrial power plant. Before your visit, make sure to call ahead to see if you will. Located at RV parks in Livingston, TX Bushnell, FL and Congress, AZ. Escapees SmartWeigh: 45-55 for an in-depth weight report. Some RV Shows & Rallies: often done by RVSEF, with a price of 60 listed. Orange carpet keeps it all “mod” in this ’70s rolling castle. Places to Have Your RV Weighed: CAT Scales or other Truck Stop Scale: 10-15. The western blanket probably covers a worn driver’s seat cushion. Be sure to check out the seller’s humorous comments on this topic. The interior looks better than many 20 year-old motor homes I’ve seen. The odometer shows 37,000 miles, not unheard of for a vintage motor home, but in fairness the owner says it could be 137. The front differential dispels any notion that the seller may simply have seen “4×4” on the front hubs of a 2WD chassis and mistakenly boasted of two drive axles. As we go to press, one brave bidder has pledged $4000 to own this 4×4 adventure cabin on wheels. Described as “great running” and “fun to drive,” this 20-foot Dodge-chassis (D20) RV can be yours for the high bid here on eBay. Wind resistance aside, this 1973 Winnebago D20 “Brave” in American Fork, Utah appears ready for adventure, and it’s the only one of this era I’ve seen with four-wheel drive! That brow jutting out over the windshield may cup the wind, but it also houses the front bunk, a perfect place to stash children or spry adults for the night. Heres our Flickr set showing the entire progress: Benny the Brave - a set on Flickr. Were renovating the inside and will eventually add solar panels and a WVO (waste veggie oil) conversion with a second tank. Its 22ft, has a Chevy 6.2L diesel engine and approx 67,000 miles. Other than a parachute, few things look as non-aerodynamic as a vintage Winnebago. Hello all, we recently got a 1982 Winnebago Brave Series.
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