Code name “Baby”

[GypsyDogs]

Who??
(smartass-‘innocent’ face)

Yeah- and B&R and…

[GotSmart]

One lesson I learned about rock auto. Don’t order something heavy and something fragile at the same time.

I received shock absorbers and spark plugs in the same box. The plugs were slightly crushed.

[sternwake]

Which engine/transmission combo does baby have?

I'd be rooting for the 5.2 V8 and the A518 transmission for adequate power and highway MPGS.

the 5.9 is way more powerful, and i believe always gets the stronger A518, but is a gas hog, the 3.9 is powerful enough, but might only have the 3 speed non overdrive transmission.

The 5.2 might have the weaker A-500 transmission, which I have, on my 89 b250 5.2.

The 3.9 with the three speed non overdrive TX, gets same or worse highway mpgs.

The Dodge Overdrive transmissions need additional cooling. Plumb additional cooler for After the radiator cooler.

i added a spin on filter as well to the cooler lines.

Dodge overdrive Transmissions are super finicky if fed anything but Mopar/chrysler licensed ATF+4.

Quickie lube joints will say their universal fluid plus additive is just as good.
it is not. Even so called professional TX rebuilders like Aamco, will throw out this line of BS.

[GypsyDogs]

It is the 3.9 - alas.. but that’s ok..
I need to dig deeper to figure out which tranny.. being the 3/4t conversion— Im hoping for the OD tranny.. but - all things considered..
I remember that the tranny likes its proprietary fluid.. but thanks for the reminder.

[GypsyDogs]

Did I mention- insuring was .. an adventure.
Lol - called agent.. got through the details.. gave the VIN.. and - hmm.. transferred to a different agent.. same thing.. another transfer.. eventually got to someone who could tell me the ‘problem’
Turns out this van shows as a “cut-away” so.. long story short, she can be easily insured as an RV.
I get full-timer daily-driver insurance for a lot less than a commuter car. Yay! And covers personal belongings and all that too. Hmmm- wonder what I have to do to get her registered as an RV with dmv?? lol

[rvpopeye]

YMMV but generally sink stove throne.

[GypsyDogs]

https://satsangvanworks.com/blogs/van-bu...n-as-an-rv

YMMV but pick 4/7.. minimum.
I can do that—
Registration requirements vary by state and you need to do your own research

[rvpopeye]

Nice site find !
Lots of good info.
Maine was a "page not found" ! LOL

Putting in the effort is well worth the end result....

[GypsyDogs]

Some of their links are expired or missing, (likely due to updated web pages) but gives one a good start on where to look- and the verbiage- to find the regs for your own state.

[rvpopeye]

State DMV , BMV etc. are generally easy to find online .

I also found this site with some advice.
https://whereyoumakeit.com/rv/register-c...-legal-rv/