I know this post is old, but any idea how the rv “box” constructed, aluminum, steel or wood framing? Thanks

Thats an incredible rig!

Brad what type of metal is on the sides?

I just bought a 1979 Chevy trophy RV just like that for 1500 in great shape

At least the auto gear are attached to speedometer.In other 07'sDodge RVs it is behind the steering. What a difference, isn't it?

i never get rid of the center jack i hate thos pos flip up jacks its ok on small trailers but i have a heavy built 14 ft tandem no thanks you van keep that walmart/harbor freight junk

the tire one way on and off or lose it on the road it happen to me from california to north carolina lol

Great job!

My Big Tex 10 X 6 weights a little over 900 lbs. empty and has a 3,500lb axled with a GVWR ratting on 2.999 lbs. I pull it behind a 4,000 lb. 99 Cherokee. It tows very well, but I wanted to make it stop better, so I had electric brakes, and a breakaway battery installed. With an adjustable brake controller in the Jeep, I can precisely adjust the brakes for the load from empty to full. It definitely makes the combined 7,000 lb. weight of Jeep and trailer stop quicker and without any fear of being pushed sideways by the trailer in a panic stop on wet ground. It was probably around $400.00 to $500.00 professionally installed. Parts alone were around half the total price for a do it yourself. Added safety and peace of mind are both priceless.

Was the black lady’s RV? She used to call her it tangerine

I really would to read and see more about this project. You have my dream unit!

The nomad was built prototype Corvette .then the Chevy 55-1968 body Chevelle .yep was built as a Chevelle wagon .was now know .

That motorhome should have electronic ignition, Chrysler started using that in 1972 so no points. After hearing about getting only around 5mpg I was gonna blame that thermoquad but now it seems like it's an ignition issue, (too?). That explosion in the exhaust system that blew out the muffler is from unburned fuel. I bet you'll get it figured out pretty soon and your mpg will come up to around 7 or 8. That still doesn't sound like much but the average class c motorhome gets 7 or 8 mpg and thats the newer ones with efi.

Wow! Its so good to see those old Scouts. That scout had an automatic (torqueflite 727) so transplanting a 440 into it is fairly easy, I did 3 of those transplants back in the 90s. All the 440 sending units work with the scout gauges, make your motor mount brackets out of 3" angle iron. I would buy those old New Yorkers for a couple hundred dollars, complete cars because the scout trans bellhousing bolt pattern wasn't matched to the 440 and you needed the scout's short tailshaft housing to accommodate the transfer case. Otherwise no cutting (except getting the exhaust welded up) or welding and the 440 is 75 lbs lighter and can get slightly better mpg if freshened up, heads milled .030 and maybe a cam change that increases low and mid range torque. Also, those scouts have a removable roof and once it's off, you have a true hardtop, no window frames exposed like the early Broncos. Yes, I miss those scouts!

That 78 should be the last year the 440 was available. I've read that the 440s used in motorhomes had special larger cooling capacity heads and I suspect it may have the forged steel crank, not the cast crank used in other applications. The harmonic balancer on forged steel crank engines is only about an inch thick and the cast crank harmonic balancer is about 2-1/2 inches thick, so easy to identify. Also, 1978 was the last year of no catalytic converters on trucks with high enough gvwr. For example the "Lil Red Express" truck came with the 360 V-8 which included the 340 performance cam and factory duel exhaust. That truck was faster than the 454 El Camino, got better mpg and cost less. I remember how the Chevy lovers complained "that's not fair, they put in a high performance cam!" The El camino had the required catalytic converter for that year and gvwr so its exhaust system was really restricted. I read the comparison tests in one of the popular car magazines. I'm looking forward to seeing more videos on this motorhome. Thanks

That thing survived because its all fiberglass, if it has a TPO roof (glorified tarp) it would be long gone. Fix it up, modernize it, get it running well - 10X profit

You are a glutton for punishment!

Awesome! You can’t have too many 🤪

I’m so jealous

Nice stuff boss man 👏

I'd be tempted to put a 5.9 cummins in the camper if you're going to use it a lot and make it really nice

I think everybody that would watch this video but no how a fuel pump works😂

yall did a good job fix it no matter what happend way to go

At 1:40, it looks like a crack inside of the distributor hole. Can't wait to see what you do with that Hemi! And driving that hard tail roadster on Power Tour? Subscribed! Just started watching when you got the camper. You efforts to make it home (successfully!) have shown that you are a guy who gets things done.

I had a 250 in a 72 nova and the fuel pump did that

I hope Luck is going your way, NOW!

With all the frustrations of the trip from Calif., most people would be screaming, throwing things and in general giving up. You have a wonderful attitude Brad. Never give up but instead kick butt. You da Man!

I like your Trump Train cap.👍

You, sir, are a breath of fresh air. Thank you for cutting through the fog. I am a little older than you are, and I can't believe what I am seeing today. I totally agree with everything you are saying. I'm old, and I don't care if I'm canceled for what I believe. If we don't wake up, this country will be in a world of hurt.

Extra light bulbs in the ammo can. Tire plug stuff too, mini compressor.

Road Warriors………..

they are bad about that

Glad you made it But 47 years of driving a truck you only tow with a Cummins if you can never a GM

I know some mechanics that didn't like the vortec FI on sbc/bbc and would say they make more power than TBI but more prone to problems. Glad you made it home finally.

If it wasn't for bad luck,wouldn't have no luck at all. That RV will be worth it.....l don't buy anything with a check engine light

I got so much respect for your tenacity.

Man, I watched the other vids before this.........ominous.......

I see your problem. You keep buying white vehicles with ties. I don't wear a tie and neither do my vehicles. That philosophy will save you a lot of heartache and money.

Congratulations! -Great Attitude!

Spent all Saturday morning watching this series.. Awesome! I’m your newest subscriber 😂

God I love your "Can Do" attitude.

My god man. Expenses added up. All these engines and crap. Now you got to sell your house.

You CANNOT BE STOPPED! Way to go, man.

Biden 2024 😂🤣💯👍

BTDT. but I think I'm over it after 50 years of road trips! I wouldn't blame any one for setting fire to these POS right in the parking lot !

You are a beast. I would have given up. Great job.

How many miles on your truck?

That's a whole lot of work to put a junk engine in. 😮

What's the suffix code on the engine

Those early 396s all had that momentary lifter tick