$1000 RV Part 2: The Repairs!! (It needs a lot of work...)

[@doomproductions169]

I'm loving the saga of the $1000 RV. I just bought a 89 regatta that looks just like this. The repair videos are helping me with my restoration...THANK YOU!

[@montananomad5382]

On the dash left side by the headlight switch is a battery boost button. It uses the camper batteries to help the engine battery start the engine when weak. I have that same Bounder only shorter version.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Oh cool, that would have helped! Walter coulda used that knowledge when he was stuck in the desert lol

[@Martinez07]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Hey Rural Vermonter , I’ve noticed Mexican music played in your videos is there a particular reason are you or Jeb Hispanic? Not that it’s a bad thing just curious is all

[@Thekoryosmenstribepodcast]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 I hope you do this motorhome some more. I want to see what it looks like.

[@graemew7001]

At first when I saw the roof I thought RUN!! but you guys proved me wrong and did an excellent job, its looking sound and purposeful now, well done.

[@zlatonicbuzz]

I’m glad I found someone who’s remodeling one I want everyone else has a class c or a newer model

[@carlstone5735]

A very inspiring video man. Fun to watch an old motor home come back to life.

[@Missprettyladi]

Motorhomes are so unique , I have a 94 fleetwood south wind , it’s very spacious and nice , also vintage style which is fine with me .

[@cinrambrad]

10 minutes per week just is not enough of you................

[@sawarebel]

Why u uploading just 1 video per week?

[@45AMT]

Having that warehouse is a huge advantage. Great job!

[@k.a.d.msrt8326]

Nice work. Love that Ole squarebody chevy parked behind the rv too

[@999thenewman]

This is why having a good relationship with your parents helps. Your dad could've just said, "No."

[@gangatalishis]

while you are correct that option is definitely not for everyone unfortunately

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

For sure

[@Gantzz321]

his dad should have said "RIP THE ENTIRE INTERIOR OUR DOWN TO THE METAL"

[@TheIntendedOutcome]

I've got to second that

[@NeoJ4K3]

Uh.... What?

[@tornadoman2063]

Wow! This inspires me. I didn't think it was that simple. One day I'll probably buy a beater and fix it up like this. These would be such great RVs if they were in good condition. There aren't enough left so we need more people like you saving them.

[@MXguy95]

Nice work! It’s coming together!

[@stevevarholy2011]

He's got to do Power Tour with it.

[@carsonbenedict5731]

i watch your channel

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Soon I'll be ready to visit ya down south lol

[@carsonbenedict5731]

How did you know I live down south??????

[@stevevarholy2011]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 I have to gave both of you guest on the station.

[@Shortyshrew]

The most anticipated video on your channel, ever. It did not disappoint

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Thanks!

[@Thekoryosmenstribepodcast]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 I hope you do this motorhome some more. I want to see what it looks like.

[@grayeagleswolves]

Hey I'm super happy and proud to see this beauty get some much deserved love thank you for doing it and restoring her to her glory I'm a fan

[@Itswriter07]

What a great project. I am sure you are super excited to have it.

[@Darthvolvo]

Definitely a labor of love on this project. 💯

[@robindikos8937]

We have the same model. Bought it from Dad in good condition. Hubby added another battery under the hood to help it start. Works like a charm!

[@donnamanitu8372]

Please ,please when you are overhauling use eye protection and N95 masks so you protect your lungs. Thanks for taking us along on your journey.

[@kt7444]

Yeah I'll definitely second this, except I would recommend a P100 respirator to protect against mold. That stuff is nasty.

[@MacintoshMen]

Good job maneuvering this massive RV without any side mirrors!

[@Tarkov.]

I mean, now that you've already stripped the roof down it's perfectly primed for a sunroof!

[@NickDe39]

For my 80th birthday got rid of mine, years living with that stupid canvas roof that constantly needed treatment. One thing the builders of this thing completely forgot is maintenance, like access to then engine, master cylinder, and hydraboost unit. Buried all this stuff with that motorhome stuff. With a carb, bowl is filled with gas and vented, in less than a week carb blow is empty, with an engine driven fuel pump, lot of cranking before it will start, added an electric fuel pump, run that for about 15 seconds, then would pop right off. For ignition timing with the 454, timing marks are on the bottom, distributor on top, takes two to adjust initial timing, can't be at both places at the same time, and the inductive pickup goes to cylinder #8, not number one. Mice got in my HVAC system, dash was on top an eight foot long piece of plywood, had to cut that in two, could not remove it in one piece to get at the duct work. Openings everywhere on these darn things, have to add screens to keep out the wasps and mice. What a mess.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

yikes sounds like a nightmare!

[@BrasspineappleProductions]

Watching from Southwest Florida. Great Project restoration.

[@xippzap]

Looks like both end caps are leaking up on the roof, That is a very common problem and possibly the AC units need new base gaskets. Looks like the back window was also leaking, There again a very common problem with those windows they have small slot drains that get plugged up then the water comes inside. Be sure to get those end cap seams cleaned out real well then reseal them with some Dicor or some eternibond tape......Good luck you have some work ahead of you.

[@NickDe39]

Ha, ground up restoration is more like it, when done, not worth much more than before you started. RV dealers around here only charge $125.00 per hour.

[@gravis346]

Not really an issue now, but this spring you might re-caulk all the seams on outside of the RV, the vent covers, around the AC and remove that antenna and plug the hole.

[@stefanm67]

Love your RV stuff and I am really enjoying the restoration videos..Keep them coming! I'm in England and have never seen that model RV before. I'd love to fix up one of those. Regards. Steve.

[@VinylToVideo]

Don't forget to replace the catalytic converter (if present) and muffler. Had to rebuild the top end of a motorhome motor ($3000!) for overlooking this! I recommend Magnaflow which is like $180 for both and also has no resistance inside.

[@poiiihy]

blown head gasket?

[@VinylToVideo]

@Anthony Ramsey The motorhome was from the 70s and had no cat but did have a muffler that clogged and the motor indeed required a rebuild after from a lack of breath. Also had a Cadillac where the cat went and it sounded like the engine was knocking when it ran. Eventually it stopped even running but if it had continued to the motor certainly would have blown. All issues disappeared when the exhaust was replaced.

[@MrJinwright]

He's driving a Breaking Bad camper at night in the snow. Be careful the cops are watching you now. 🤣🤣

[@Thekoryosmenstribepodcast]

I hope you do this more. I want to see what it looks like.

[@phenylxeon]

Its looking good so far! i was worried there would be more water damage but it looks like u got it before it could spread and farther looks really good!

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Thanks man!

[@Thekoryosmenstribepodcast]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 I hope you do this motorhome some more. I want to see what it looks like.

[@bobwire9214]

Yea, you're back to it. Impressive work you'll be proud of. Continue next time.

[@Larsenfear]

You should cover the whole camper in bedliner !

[@campbellpaul]

Awesome camper! Thanks for the upload!

[@milcotto4153]

You got a lot of work done there. Well done!

[@sallopez1212]

Meth lab lol am watching you. Thanks 4 ur videos

[@wildefox1478]

The rv is coming along good, you're doing great work fixing it up!

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Thanks!

[@frankie5341]

Thanks for that, always enjoy the refurbs.

[@ksstoneman]

Must’ve been awful to scrape the snow and ice before moving it. Awesome place to work on that!

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

It was...

[@klwthe3rd]

How did you learn how to do this kind of restoration/repairs? You're doing an amazingly good job.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Thanks! I mainly researched online and used common sense

[@klwthe3rd]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 The outside roof repair doesn't look hard but the interior roof replacement via knowing what to cut out and how and what to replace it with is very complex to me. I love that you're showing a majority of the process. Keep up the good work.

[@sschwartz2509]

Kenneth I’ve only done a little bit of work like this, but the biggest thing is to measure everything you’re going to cut. Strip out what you can too. It’s a pain trying to redo wiring when it’s cut accidentally.

[@donaldfuller5041]

Its funny how gutless this era of rv's were. My brother has a late 70s with a molar 440. He used to take it to Loudon for the cup races. The hill after the Montpelier exit southbound on I89 be lucky to make it at 25 mph. He zero decked the block ported the heads and intake. A set of Doug Thorley headers and a thumper cam the hill was no longer an issue.

[@rrcoster]

Nice work and Sure is handy you where able use nice warm warehouse for little while really made progress.

[@johnhansen4550]

Great progress in short order....WAY cheaper than a new one.

[@robmorrill5104]

I've so been where you are at right now. You're lucky to have a warehouse to work in! I would have scraped all the old caulk around all the roof fixtures and applied new caulking before applying the roof seal but I know you were pressed for time. Also you might want to discover eternabond tape, it's an rv'ers best friend! I'd use some where the caps overlay front and rear.

[@ChristopheZ]

I only know VT in the Summer and Fall....LOL...Cool camper and great work!!!

[@bradklingensmith]

The immortal words to every non starting vehicle, "come on baby!"

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

You can keep all that cold. Sooo glad I live south of I-10.

[@ndanieltx]

Yeah I would go ahead and replace that starter and batt. Way cheaper than replacing that Colorado's alternator. Classic motorhome it's a transitional relic of the 70s to 80s. Gotta keep those velvet couches lol

[@DanKirchner5150]

all those 2 inch screws coming up thru the roof will keep the birds away -smart !

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Lol

[@MrPaige222]

I know it's too late, bjt when you had all the rot taken out and the problem areas exposed, it might have been a good idea to walk the roof with a garden hose and find out where all the problems were BEFORE sealing it up. THEN seal the roof FIRST...garden hose AGAIN to check for leaks....FINALLY finish off the interior. Maybe this method would have prevented the rear roof leaks you experienced on your 1, 200 mile road trip to Canada. ?..

[@stephenmcdonagh7587]

Hi I have a 1987 sunspot Chevrolet 32 foot and it looks similar to your on the outside and it's made of fibreglass to I have been doing mine up for the last two years the best of luck with your ...I am finding it hard to get part because I live in the west of Ireland ...

[@Maverickmatt86]

Nice work!

[@aarondeck1884]

Nice work! I guess there is no such thing as a $1000.00 camper though. lol

[@redneckbryon]

In my RV the front AC units and bathroom vent caused the majority of the leeks.

[@lionreb]

did he tell us where the leaks were and how he fixed them before he put on new plywood?

[@redneckbryon]

lionreb The front and back, near the AC units.

[@Maibu-OReiley]

same with my RV, i just got rid of them.

[@blklez39]

Happy to watch the process

[@mikeeger7581]

Excellent work

[@navalrvdream9463]

Love the RV videos!!!

[@fishingandcampingchannel8682]

Good job make sure you seal the roof every three years.

[@fishingandcampingchannel8682]

No take out the old caulk and put a new around it.

[@DD-iv3lj]

what are the materials u used too fix your roof

[@joshnabours9102]

Wait, shouldn't the liquid roof go on the fiberglass? You want to keep water off the wood right? Not that I know how it's done, but it just seemed backwards to me.

[@glenbo2464]

Great progress !

[@nomadterry6146]

So is your camper the exact 1 used on breaking bad or just same type

[@DreyTheGamer]

Did Walt and Jesse clean it up before they sold it to ya?

[@DreyTheGamer]

Camaro 1968 well This Guy “Brings em back from the dead” he could’ve drove out to New Mexico, picked it up, reassembled it, drove it back and said that he paid $1000 for it. And not recorded the repairs

[@james-dt4ei]

I hope your selling all these cars and RVs to make a profit and recoup your money. Love Vermont I live in wallingford love it

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

yep i sell for profit

[@mr.x3933]

what sort of foam do you use and where do you get it man? also, is there a way to put like a rubber lining on your roof? ive seen something like that, what is the point of that paint you used? anyways, great video man, much appreciated!!!

[@Roushfan5]

Jessie...we have to cook. You need to put five piece of duct tape over the door.

[@lucasdesouza9674]

Does this kind RV requires a special Drive license? Excellent Video! you are very genuine

[@aslinky1447]

So funny. I just bought an 88' Fleetwood Bounder for $1 last week

[@Dusty3032]

You going to run a small diesel heater mod? Also I see a lot of solar panels, have you ever looked into small vertical wind turbines for the combo?

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Probably no on the heater. Also no to the second thing

[@Zach-xl5rs]

Can't wait to see more videos

[@ItsaRomethingeveryday]

Quite a project you have wow, Happy New year

[@danokitemanotoo1791]

Yep . . . . . $500. I would have stripped the old caulk around the roof impingements and seams before I re-caulked it. Because water is like fire, it's not always coming in at the place where you see the most damage.

[@vintagecardcurator]

You made a lot of progress. Subscribed

[@PlayingwithPawz]

Did you look inside those cabinets to check for mold? and in the walls?

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Yep

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*So what's your goal on your $1K 'POS' M/H?* *Make it livable for yourself or resale or what?*

[@manyahope52]

did you tear out the ceiling or the roof?

[@Mixwell1983]

14 degrees and im here in so cal at 48 degrees saying how freezing it is outside. 😂

[@montyholland3357]

Why's everything tinted yellow. Did you have a yellow filter on or engaged? It interferes when trying to show in already dark areas. Just so you know. Otherwise. Great video. Man that's one heck of a project.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

It's the lights in the warehouse, not a filter

[@jacoblewallen2691]

What roof coating did you use I need to the the same thing to my rv only difference is my roof just started leaking today.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Liquid roof

[@fredmaxwell9619]

I would say you need to seal around all the roof openings/vents. That roof AC unit looks like a major water leak to me. I would say they are leaking more then just the roof. I enjoyed watching the video.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

yea i will

[@roberts.labodajr.8029]

Can you put some gas in the fridge in there to keep this from getting chunky and the gas and also freeze you don’t want to put that in there without getting any freeze in there it’ll start up with like a top

[@ThePolaroid669]

As an Australian viewer, love the Kangaroo (I assume called Bouncer) on the side!

[@mrj-charles6383]

The RV is a Fleetwood Bounder

[@wildman510]

Surprised the Colorado didn't blow up from trying to jump start it

[@IansTech]

That’s an awesome camper! What other stuff do you have planned for it?

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Not much, well see where it goes

[@kennethgomez6599]

Mexican music in the background 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 I didn’t know you where Latino, que viva Mexico 🇲🇽 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽7:08

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Haha I'm actually not latino, my friends just like Mexican music

[@kennethgomez6599]

A Rural Vermonter - Qqjmcb 182 ohhh still cool though 😂😂😂

[@Mudmowerdiesel]

Awesome video

[@RandomThoughts65]

You should have removed everything from the roof before working on it. I would bet that that the old sealant will leak around the vents and a/c. Extra work but worth it in the long run.

[@redmtc]

Wicked good video!!

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Thanks!

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Looking great , keep it up !!

[@lionreb]

The question is where is the moisture getting in? If you get rid of all the bad plywood and stuff and do not stop the leaks you will have the same problems all over again, No?

[@montananomad5382]

That's why he resealing the roof.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Ya the reason for new liquid roof is to take care of the leaks

[@lionreb]

@@montananomad5382 it makes sense to find out specifically where the water is getting in. Sealing the whole roof is a coverall

[@Nomah1979]

Just Flex Seal the roof and put a new ceiling in. No more leaks

[@mdbarkatullah7636]

This looks like the rv from Ultimate driving ROBLOX.

[@85square]

My man jamming out to Mexican music xDD

[@filthyanimal874]

Jack Winand I’m tired of hearing that music. When I was a kid my mom would wake me up playing that crap loud. Lol I grew up with that music thats probably why I can’t stand it.

[@oxbullseye]

I hate to ask this but, did you screw the plywood straight up through the roof? I swear I saw screws sticking up out of the roof when you were commenting that the second coat was done......

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

I should have explained this... I used glue to attach the plywood but screwed them in until the glue dried. Then I took the screws back out and covered the holes with liquid roof

[@brianbriggs9450]

Looking better

[@stonewall381]

What is walter white camper .

[@stevevarholy2011]

The crew got to keep any vintage magazines and VCR tapes they found...

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Haha, no joke I found an "adult" DVD case in there. No DVD tho

[@stevevarholy2011]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 The RV had the "likely to have a porn stash" look to it. Good thing there weren't any "marital aids" under the bed...

[@kacap756]

How you have snow with 14°c ?

[@ianholland6957]

Great videos

[@poiiihy]

Hmm I wonder how much it costs to heat that warehouse 🤔

[@Daniel28021991]

Cool Update

[@adamosenbaugh7620]

What about the roof over where the above head cabinets are

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

It's solid. You can feel from the top