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@donnavintaylor3934 2 ай бұрын

Do you now want kind of transmission it is from chrysler?

@whatrvthinking4764 2 ай бұрын

The engine and transmission are made by Renault.

@markamendola6222 2 ай бұрын

I am looking at one of these to buy with 60,000kms on it. Do you recommend I buy it? Thanks. It’s for sale in Canada. I live in Canada also. Mark.

@CaptainKevWright 2 ай бұрын

We love ours, but parts are very hard to find and you need to be able to do repairs yourself. I’m not sure I’d buy another, but love what we have

@lefty5463 3 ай бұрын

Hi, Do you still have this Winnebago Lesharo?

@CaptainKevWright 3 ай бұрын

Yes we still have Polly. We don’t get to use her much since I work weekends and the wife works week days but we hope to take a few trips this fall.

@dronejunkee2743 3 ай бұрын

THIS VIDEO SUCKS HE SHOWS HIMSELF REMOVING THE STARTER BUT DOES NOT GIVE ANY INFORMATION ON HOW HE DID IT AND TOO MUCH CHIT CHAT

@CaptainKevWright 3 ай бұрын

I’m sorry you feel that way. These aren’t supposed to be “how to” videos, they are a chronicle of what it is like owning and renting out an almost 40 year old French camper. If you’re looking for information reach out to me directly and I’d be happy to give you some tips on removing and reinstalling the starter.

@simon3101 4 ай бұрын

Playing your music on speakers on campground in the night. Damn...

@CaptainKevWright 4 ай бұрын

The music you hear in the outside shot is added in editing, the music inside is only inside the camper. I’m not sure what the issue is.

@lefty5463 4 ай бұрын

wOw! You lucky you got it back. People steal those here in NC. I just bought a clean 1990 Winnebago LeSharo Motor home Aug 28,2024 not running for $850.00. I'm using it for eating in it around dinner time for the winter time only. I had it put behind my work place. It's a cool camper. I would love to get it running one day.

@jamesbondaygee 4 ай бұрын

This isn't the Turbo Diesel?

@waterwethinking1142 4 ай бұрын

Winnebago made Diesel, Turbo Diesel, and Gas powered versions. This is the gasoline powered 2.2 liter Renault engine with 3-speed automatic.

@thinkford 4 ай бұрын

Do you still have it? Are you still renting it out? We are looking at possibly buying one up here in the north! Canada and add it to our rental fleet seeing your video I see some upgrades we would probably have to make!

@CaptainKevWright 4 ай бұрын

Yes we still have Polly, but we don’t rent her out anymore. She’s not reliable enough for others to drive. We may be moving her to a private spot in Michigan where she will be rented out but not moved.

@TroyD-vo1bz 5 ай бұрын

I would have returned to Lowes, and got a different faucet. Always Interesting to see how different people handle problems.

@whatrvthinking4764 4 ай бұрын

We didn't love that faucet anyway, it was time for a change.

@TroyD-vo1bz 5 ай бұрын

I really enjoyed the whole series of videos. I was looking at these when I was considering purchasing a Rialta, but van remodels share a lot in common. I think some FRP board would look nice on the ceiling, and not too hard to install. Three-year-old video at this point so not even sure if you still own it.

@whatrvthinking4764 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and thanks for the suggestion on the FRP. We still have Polly, she doesn't get the amount of use she should get now but we still keep her up.

@didymostruespeal 5 ай бұрын

What kind of paint?

@CaptainKevWright 5 ай бұрын

Regular interior house paint.

@TroyD-vo1bz 5 ай бұрын

Old video, but do you think these are worth nearly $800? I'm thinking maybe an ARB Style might be a bit easier, but sure do like how compact they are when you fold them up. And I guess these LeSharo's are what the VW rialta's are based on. They look very similar.

@CaptainKevWright 5 ай бұрын

Yes, we’ve been very happy with this awning. I’d say it’s worth it! The Rialta is essentially the same camper body on a VW platform with better reliability, performance, and parts availability. That’s why the Rialta still sells used for 5 times the price of a LeSharo.

@TroyD-vo1bz 5 ай бұрын

I've been looking for a suitable Rialta for a while, and there are certainly plenty of them available. Problem these days is 75% or better of the shops don't want to touch them, and just trying to find tires for the thing is a real challenge. I believe euro parts and bus depot still sell parts for the Eurovan, but you almost need to do the work yourself to get it done. I have a 2006 Chevy Express cargo van, just a few years newer than the last Rialta build, and you can get those serviced anywhere. You can also pick up parts at any autozone, Napa, etc. Such a huge difference in use and dependability. I cannot imagine owning a Lesharo! In a league of its own there. I've enjoyed watching your videos and the adventures! I don't think my nervous system could handle it!

@Macskinny76 5 ай бұрын

I heard the Lesharo's are the slowest of any RV

@CaptainKevWright 5 ай бұрын

Oh yeah, it’s incredibly slow. You basically have it floored all the time and can hardly keep up with Semis.

@pancudowny 6 ай бұрын

South on Rt. 53, there's a storage lot you can try to keep Polly in. Otherwise, you can do what my dad did with the converted '48 Dodge bus he had: Keep it at a relative's in the suburbs... if they have space.

@pancudowny 6 ай бұрын

How long did it take you to scrub the scent of smoke from crack and blunts out of it, afterwards?

@RichardCockerill 6 ай бұрын

BORING....GOODBYE

@moejr14 7 ай бұрын

Do you have a Renault 2.1 diesel?

@CaptainKevWright 7 ай бұрын

2.2L gas

@georgewise7685 7 ай бұрын

Just came across your site I have a 1985 phaser turbo deisel where do you find parts ? I have been getting from France or Germany I am in Mississippi

@carloscardova4221 7 ай бұрын

Hey that's a pretty ,,,,,( ' ?'//...Cool RV ....// ) that's good (O))|\\ you got your RV back now what, how about more RV videos. I'm Subscribing right now and hope those thieves never come back around, We've seen the other videos of you both with polly, it's a cozy little RV very charming for the her size, Southern camping you must try, if not by the sea is where polly rather likes to be ' ?').. would you take her for a ride, we all know polly not shy.

@timfatchett4358 7 ай бұрын

Hello captain! Will a negotiator I am not and I probably paid $4,000 too much for my lesharo. But I'm pretty sure all tanks are good and all systems work... Which leads me to a request video. How to use the heater the thermostat and the shower with hot water? I'll be trying to sort through this today so by the time you make the video I probably already figured it out. but I think it would be a cool video.... PS evWest would not work on any RV... So I will be looking around. For now it's all Renault! Going to AAA to try to register this thing this morning.

@CaptainKevWright 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations. My water heater is different, I replaced it with a residential under sink unit. And my heater stopped working last year. I have not touched it since a small space heater works very well and is much quieter. I just need to be plugged in to use it. Good luck!

@BillLaBrie 7 ай бұрын

Well yeah it’s a Renault

@timfatchett4358 8 ай бұрын

Hey guys. Going to buy 1988 tomorrow.5-8-24- !! Excited but nervous

@CaptainKevWright 7 ай бұрын

What a great/terrible decision you’ve made!

@timfatchett4358 7 ай бұрын

@@CaptainKevWright i live by the famous EVwest !! im thinking electric conversion and the new sticker style solar panels.that would cost 10-12 k .so whole cost would 19k.200 mile charge .then shore power recharge at RV campgrounds. Almost free fuel

@CaptainKevWright 7 ай бұрын

@@timfatchett4358awesome! I’d love to see that. There is a guy in Britain who did an electric conversion but nothing as cool as what you are thinking.

@gillesgravel6353 8 ай бұрын

Nice job ! I owned an 87 Winnibago Phasar and traveled all over the US & Canada just about 26,000 miles in 4 years and yes I have had some issues but was always able to fix it. I have to admit that Renault 2 litre engine is way under needs on those California hills but she has alot of heart !

@tam6650 8 ай бұрын

I bought a LeSharo (I think it was 88 or 86) in 2019. Added 10,000 miles to the 45,000 already on it. I kept having problems under the hood, so donated it to Goodwill with a list of known issues. Anyway I lived in it for a year and a half and loved it. Slept in the front. I'm 5'1" and fit in the shower pretty well. It had been kept in good shape inside and out (with the exception of the issues) and also got a lot of attention. I had just retired and loved driving it. I'm an 82yo female and now live in a 5th wheel which I had parked for me on a leased lot in an RV park in the mountains in Southern NM. I miss traveling, but love where I'm at. I would buy the Rialta next time as it did not have the same problems as the LS if I were to go that route again. Thank you for your video. (Speaking of 'boats' I lived on a 1960 wood boat in Alaska for 12 years before I came back to the lower states). Also loved living on the water. Hope you have found work on the boats.

@CaptainKevWright 8 ай бұрын

Your life sounds adventurous! Glad you have had so many great experiences, and thanks for watching.

@JoshuaShaffer-b5q 8 ай бұрын

I just got a 89 would you be OK with giving me a personal contact I have a million questions cause know shop out there wants to touch it

@JoshuaShaffer-b5q 8 ай бұрын

I just got one of these and have a million questions like the tac being stuck and do you know how to order the fuel position sensor

@timfatchett4358 8 ай бұрын

This was such a great episode I would have watched it on America's most wanted or something.😊 I wanted to run an idea by you. I'm a 62 year old electric skateboarder. Among other things. And the skateboards that I work on and ride use hub motors like electric scooters. I believe hub motors will be big enough to put on the back of that RV. Soon. With some sort of Bluetooth kit) and all you'll need is a battery and a controller like the skateboard... Watch for these hub motors they're growing in size every year. Thanks again for a great channel

@CaptainKevWright 8 ай бұрын

I love the idea of adding 4x4 to these rigs, and if you could use the engine as a generator (like a Chevy Volt) to get better efficiency that would be amazing!

@timfatchett4358 8 ай бұрын

There are two used ones at a great price here in my hometown in California... I would have to sell my truck. And then use the Lucero to do everything from going to home Depot to groceries to- (goin surfing which is the best part obviously)... I love your channel . you guys are great. We are way older. My wife is retiring this year. And she's disagreeable about trying to buy this Lucero... So how does it get around? Is it nimble enough to go grocery shopping etc???. Thank you

@CaptainKevWright 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! It is easy enough to drive around. It’s obviously a bit wider and longer than a regular car but it’ll fit in a big parking space. It’s very slow, so driving around town can be a slight chore but these little RVs have a surprisingly great ride.

@wilkosolutions 8 ай бұрын

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@jaysterb1 9 ай бұрын

How terrible . Glad you got her back. Enjoying your vids. I am about to get a Rialta but love the LeSharo.

@alicesherard2981 9 ай бұрын

Love seeing your process of getting Polly updated and on the road. It has given me good info as I just found a 1986 in Oregon, that looks as good as yours inside and out. Mechanics is unknown but it did start :) . I’m tempted to have a mechanic look at it but an almost 40 year old engine is gonna have issues, like you’ve shown. Thanks for sharing these videos. LeSharo truly is a classic!

@Liz-x1t 10 ай бұрын

I hated mine. Was a gutless wonder. Slower than a turtle. Couldn't make any big hills.

@Liz-x1t 10 ай бұрын

Have u had this turtle up any mountains or hills. I had one and it was totally gutless.

@CaptainKevWright 10 ай бұрын

I’ve been over the 6% grade in Tennessee and had no problems. Had to slow down due to traffic. Once going slow I had little acceleration but it made it up and over.

@jameslaiola4976 10 ай бұрын

Im considering one of these lesharos. Great looking Home

@jameslaiola4976 10 ай бұрын

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@jameslaiola4976 10 ай бұрын

One day. I hope to have one

@FPfreddyyy Жыл бұрын

It was both the battery and the starter that was broken?

@whatrvthinking4764 Жыл бұрын

The starter was bad, but the battery needed replacement anyway.

@FPfreddyyy Жыл бұрын

Can you park RVs in the USA in normal parking lots, or do you have to park them in caravan parks every night?

@whatrvthinking4764 Жыл бұрын

Most large cities have parking restrictions, you can't park on the street overnight in certain areas. Here in Chicago you can't park a pick-up truck on the street without a permit. Something I found out when borrowing a family member's truck once. RVs are certainly not a welcome vehicle in most dense cities. I didn't have an issue in Tampa, in fact a parking attendant gave me tips on where to park legally, and it was pretty much everywhere there wasn't a parking meter.

@FPfreddyyy Жыл бұрын

thank you@@whatrvthinking4764

@jameslaiola4976 Жыл бұрын

Like I said, I love your camper. That's beautiful. Yes I understand exactly what you're going through. A lot of shops won't work on anything prior to 94 now

@whatrvthinking4764 Жыл бұрын

If a vehicle doesn't have a spot to plug a computer into a lot of mechanics have no clue what to do.

@jameslaiola4976 Жыл бұрын

I really love your Camper.

@FPfreddyyy Жыл бұрын

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@FPfreddyyy Жыл бұрын

I would just go with the jvc

@mmll7012 Жыл бұрын

Good job caring for Polly. Learning to diagnose the booboos before heading for the garage is the smart way to go. I am about to buy a Le Sharo 1984 TD. Watching this owner at play is really informative.

@mmll7012 Жыл бұрын

Firstly, an amazing duo. I am about to move from a Westfalia to something with more interior and storage space. I am currently looking at a well maintained, 1984 Le Sharo manual TD. Now that you know what you know ( i.e. the incident), what do we need to do to armor it a bit? They are easier and more attractive to break in and steal compared to a Westy. It worries me but I'm sure there are solutions. I'd welcome any tips that would work well on a Le Sharo. Let me know if you are still as enthusiast with your choice of vehicule.

@ninobagel1177 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for nothing... you did not SHOW why it was not the right one. And all you did was half way in your brain to explain in your head what was not. thanks for nothing

@jeanpierrerivest451 Жыл бұрын

Nice Lesharo and nice lady too

@latribudeguaymas Жыл бұрын

Hola we got dame like u but 85 we aré in México i need the front glass can u help us please

@marthajmm6244 Жыл бұрын

Great to see this: I just bought a '95 Rialta, pretty much the same set-up.

@waterwethinking1142 7 ай бұрын

Although you can get parts and drive at more than 64 miles per hour!

@RemotePaws Жыл бұрын

how fast does yours go on the interstate comfortably? im looking at a 1984 with a 2.0l turbo diesel.

@CaptainKevWright Жыл бұрын

Out 2.2L gas with 3-speed automatic cruises at about 64 pretty well, but headwinds and hills slow it a fair amount. Up a big hill, like I-24 through Kentucky and Tennessee it will slow to about 45. As I approach a hill I try to speed up as best I can. I notice that at 67-68 (about top speed) the higher rpm’s are a bit better at maintaining speed.

@russoliver4101 Жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear Polly got stolen, but you guys are so positive and upbeat about things. You're an inspiration! My wife and I love your channel. Keep up the vlogging!! Best from the UK 👍

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