Hi, I'm trying to find out information about a Dodge 360 1977 20' Huntsman. I've found one mention of a 1974 Dodge Sportmans Huntsman and then a bunch of mentions of the Toyota Huntsman. Have yet to find an image online that looks like this one (see below). I'm considering buying it, but it seems really weird that they are no where to be found on the internet.

If anyone knows anything at all about the Dodge (or maybe Toyota?) Huntsman please share with me. Or, if you have any ideas about how I can find out more about this model. That would be great too!

In the pict below I think it is really different because of the angle of the front wall of the overhead sleeper area. It is angle the opposite (mostly) of the other campers like this that I"ve seen online. Also, can someone tell me if this is a class B or C? I have yet to figure out the different.

Thanks for your time and information!
~Leah in Austin

1977 Dodge 360 Huntsman:

Okay, so I see 4 people have looked at my post, but I'm guessing no one is familiar with the Huntsman? No worries. Mostly, I'm just wondering about parts for the engine which I think is referred to as the chassis (pronouned chass-ie?). When your Dodge breaks down or you have to repair or replace a major part, do you do it all yourself or do some of you go to a mechanic? I've found a place by my house that another RV place referred me to. Fleet Maintenance Service on 7th will only work on RVs that are 10 or less years old. WTF? So they told me to check out Camper Clinic and Cox Automotive. Camper Clinic quoted me $675 for a pre-buy evaluation and Cox told me $165. Obviously I'm going to go with Cox. Yelp had 4 out of 5 really good reviews sooo.....

Also, what is the deal with manual brakes? My friend who is the current owner said they are manual. Does that mean I stick my feet out the door to stop? :-) JK. I think it means I have to pump the break to not lock the breaks for an emergency stop, or maybe it is the opposite?

The RVs secondary funtion will be as a way to tow my partner and I's two scooters to rallies around Texas and hopefully beyond. I'd certainly feel nervous about taking this baby all the way to New Orleans or even farther to Cali. Has anyone ever heard of a mechanics class that I could take? I tried looking at How Stuff Works.com and couldn't really find anything, but I don't think I spent enough time looking through the site so I will try again this weekend.

Well, guess that is enough for now.

Thanks,
~Leah

Leah,
I just found this site, I just picked up a 79 dodge huntsman. The bad, the previous owners replace my roll out windows( like the ones in your picture) with those stupid slider types. I'd really love to change them back.
This model is a class C. The "manual brakes" just means you don't have a power booster on your brakes. It's no biggy and not having the booster will be one less thing to break and have to fix.
Try your local community college for a basic mechanic's course.
If you want to try to fix things on your own, look online or in the local book stores for a chilton's or a motor's manual for 1970-80's dodge vans.(Your van will be the 1 ton model) You won't find anything that covers the motorhome part, just the basic engine, transmission, brakes and other chassie parts.
You will want to buy the Trailer life's RV repair and Maintence for the house part of the rig. I doesn't cover specific rv models but it does help you understand how the appliances all work. I would also suggest you pick up a copy of "Managing 12 Volts" It helps explain how the 12 volt electrical system works.
With these books, you can at least gain insite to what a mechanic may tell you needs replaced or repaired and help keep yourself from getting ripped off.
Good luck,
Judi