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. In fact, Winnebago’s brochure in 1973 stated, For the young at heart from 16 to 60, the ’73 Brave is a good buy for your money. Speaking of power plants, the venerable Dodge 440 cid (7.2L) V8 promises reasonable thrust to push this brick-shaped object down the road. Back in the day, the 1973 Winnebago Brave was positioned as an entry level RV model designed to appeal to young families or retired couples newly attracted to the RV lifestyle. The dashboard offers plenty of vital information and controls, though the styling comes right from a 1960s industrial power plant. Orange carpet keeps it all “mod” in this ’70s rolling castle. 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. Clay WA5NMR - Ex Snowbird - 1 year, Ex Full timer for 11 years - 2004 Winnebago Sightseer 35N Workhorse chassis. When we bought him, the owner said the only time it had run in the past 12 years was a 3 mile drive 5 years ago. A few quick specs: -1977 Brave D26RT (26' Length) -Mopar 440 V8 (built and modified) -Dodge M400 chassis. (Scroll down for pics) My girlfriend and I picked up 'Clive' on Craigslist for 750. 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. Wanted to introduce everyone to our project. 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. Other than a parachute, few things look as non-aerodynamic as a vintage Winnebago.
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