I Bought A $1000 RV! Is It Junk?

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Can anyone guess why I put meth lab in the thumbnail of this video? I'll give you a hint: Walter White

[@WizardMower]

Because of Breaking Bad, It's literally the same bodyshape, Love the video! This camper would be perfect for trips to canada as long as you are cool with the fuel economy.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

@@WizardMower you got it!

[@asherburkhart824]

A Rural Vermonter - Qqjmcb 182 yeah breaking bad

[@alastair_the_lyon]

Breakin Bad!

[@haydenridesdirtbikes7568]

Did you just leave the mini van at the guys house?

[@frankm8533]

1,000$ and you drove it home. Already a win..

[@stevevarholy2011]

On sketchy dry rotted tires in the snow and ice. There's got to be an award for surviving that...

[@Tesseract1887]

yeah honestly I am looking at an rv that is about a decade older than that one, they are asking the same process but honestly with as much work as it needs I am going to try to get it for 300, I mean just in paperwork alone, it does not have a title, so basically I am going to have to get a vermont registration, and then use that to get a title in my state, so just in that alone I am going to spend at least 350 close to 400 just to get it titled, it also does not have keys but considering its age I could get a key made for super cheap, it also does not run but from what it looks like it should not be super hard to get running as from the looks of it the problems are not the engine itself but pumps and such but it will still be a bit of work, plus the inside is very not good so I will have to pay in total about 2k minimum to get it go decent condition but it will probably be worth it

[@inspectorlunge3887]

@Tesseract 14 Were you able to find a place that makes new keys for these? If so, could you put their contact information or website here? Mine doesn't have keys either, and its very old.

[@BattleOfBowties]

@@inspectorlunge3887 just install a push button start.

[@nicklikesradio]

@@stevevarholy2011 there's an award for not surviving it 🤣

[@blindsandwich3099]

Jessie, we have to cook

[@bloomerdavid]

Walt paid $7k for his Bounder, so I’d say you got a deal!

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

And his never ran right!

[@TFD1982]

A Rural Vermonter - Qqjmcb 182 Sounds like you’re already at a good start

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

@streamline6666 oh rightttttt I forgot he stole it from combos mom

[@99sporttruck]

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Don't leave the keys in the ignition!!!

[@mrequi1]

It's so full of rot it's going to need a lot of time and $ to fix up. I worked in my stepdad & mom's RV shops as a young man and we woudn't tackle jobs like this. However, if you're good at building and 1x2 construction and really good at making things fit and have a lot of time it could be fixed

[@zillionzulu]

the owner : whoo glad we got rid of it and $1000 bonus the buyer : whoo glad I got it for a cheap $1000

[@ryantoomey611]

One mans trash is another mans treasure!

[@mrequi1]

@Frank De Ruiter if they could afford an RV (and place to park it) they wouldn't be in tents.

[@ConsensusX]

@koyaanisqatsi316 I bet you a Californian will pay like 3k for this LOLLL. That covers 1 of month rent.

[@michaelbaka4777]

Looks like you could fix it up and make it livable. FIX THE ROOF!!! Get on top and do a quick inspection. Tarp it if necessary!!! Next, empty all your water storage. Black, grey, and fresh. If that stuff freezes up, it breaks stuff. Find your control panel, open cabinets until you find it. This will give you battery voltage, maybe some circuit breakers, levels for fresh water, grey water, black water, and propane level. See if the gennie runs....make sure you have at least a half-tank of fuel or it won't start. Look for manuals it all drawers and cupboards....quite helpful! And....KZbin is your friend! Best wishes!!!!!

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Thanks!

[@spceinvdr6603]

A Rural Vermonter - Qqjmcb 182 for the love of fuck make sure you drain the black water first, then the gray water behind it to flush the solids out of the drain pipe. Don’t dump anything out into the yard, it’s illegal. A lot of truck stops have rv tank dumps, some charge a fee, usually 10-20 bucks.

[@6996brandyl]

@@spceinvdr6603 if he has a septic tank at his house he could just dump it into the tank

[@grapeape1968]

@@spceinvdr6603 For a person who knows nothing about Rv's what is black and grey water?

[@amwlanier]

@@grapeape1968 the tanks that hold your solid and liquid waste...black water=poo and grey water= sink/shower water

[@357magdad]

I had an apartment smaller than that thing and my apartment didn't have a 454!

[@stevevarholy2011]

You know the old saying: you can sleep in your car, but you can't drive your house.

[@montananomad5382]

@@stevevarholy2011 now he can do both.

[@davoid96]

Best comment

[@retrox684]

All campers that price have trashed interiors. Yours looks fine

[@tehpanda64]

you're a braver man than I to be driving this monster at 63mph on tires that dry rotted!

[@SweetFLGuy1]

The young don't know better because they think they are invincible like super man. Trust me I know because I was once young : )

[@brettcinder258]

You can try to give advice. No one will hear it until they learn for themselves. You must learn from your mistakes. Or accomplishments. Explore my friends explore 🆗🇺🇸💯👌🙏🤞🤪

[@jjssbailey]

1987 Fleetwood Bounder was $50,000 out the door. As I sit in one on Padre Island, TX.

[@robj2704]

Yep. Had a friend who had one back in the '80's. We took it on a 2,000 mile trip around the US and had a great time. It was very reliable. Of course, that was 30 years ago. You might run into a number of issues with one that old. Remains to be seen how reliable this one is after all these years.

[@SweetFLGuy1]

How often did you and your friend pull over to get gas for the 454 gulp engine on that long trip, lol

[@sr212787]

That's a damn good deal if the engine runs well. All 6 tires will be about 200$ each. The interior doesn't look like it needs to much work minus the water damage. Great find!

[@ChrisfromGeorgia]

Looks perfect to take on a Christmas Vacation!

[@twob850]

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[@MXguy95]

Dang! You gotta be careful collecting all these vehicles, you’ll end up looking like my place! So . Fix the water leaks and road trip it down here this summer eh?

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Haha that's the goal!

[@Leatherkid01]

🤣

[@stevevarholy2011]

You going to make him park it at 221?

[@sammainville1196]

Park it next to the Tercel wagon If it’s still in your lot

[@KaSwipeSter]

Hey I watch your videos. Neat.

[@openyoureyes4799]

I redid an old motorhome once and the best idea is to replace the carpet with wooden flooring..wash everything, and take care of the ceiling leaks! You got a great deal! I know how to upholster and so I reupholstered the sofa's chairs seats etc, in mine. It looked brand new when I was finished! Any questions ask me! :)

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Sweet!

[@johnhansen4550]

Put a tarp over the Motorhome immediately. Fix it permanently as you have time...It should be a fun project....MUCH BETTER than a new one for the money.....think of the price per pound...

[@autobotavengerfireballxl5339]

The 454 is solid af man I just bought a camper for 500 she has the 460 ford also solid af.

[@DreyTheGamer]

Was Jesse Pinkman in there? Oh right he’s in Alaska.

[@85square]

The value depends on how well it grows meth. I think you got an ok deal.

[@JustinFinnDoe]

exactly.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Lol

[@randomvideosn0where]

I would say #1 is fix the roof leak, put a hold on the other projects. Mold is no joke!

[@vincentconti3633]

Mold is a joke!

[@darkknightforU]

This one got more classic style than the expensive ones, the 80's was awesome

[@jonathanbabinsky7141]

I think that's a pretty good deal. I would get some plastic tarps and cover the roof and maybe the walls also so no more moisture to get in. But I think it's a great project and you'll get a lot of use out of it. I would see and want to know what the extent of the wood rot and damages so not to spend too much money. And you might want to winterize the fresh black and grey water tanks so they don't freeze. Great video

[@wbwills2]

That was my favorite show ever. That looks like the exact camper they used in that show . I think you got a killer deal. Drove it home in the snow first time driving it too. You are a trooper. I could work with it no doubt. It will be nice when you’re done. Later

[@noahpaulette1490]

Dude put some of those fake bullet holes on the door nothing else needed

[@briank3799]

I was thinking the same. Maybe Heisenberg on the plate

[@fangzhou3251]

Why fake? Get some real

[@Jerms995]

Shoot it or drill it

[@simong6855]

Check out the overhang at the rear ! Get a few people in the bedroom and she will wheelie lol

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Lol

[@tooolboxx]

It's affected by wind?! What a surprise; it's a rolling billboard.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

lol

[@tickyul]

That short wheel-base and rear overhang is probably what makes it kinda squirrely.

[@jimmyjimjims7483]

I love it! A steal at $1k, I saw a 75 Winnebago a few miles from my house a few weeks ago for $1500, was so damn tempted! Now I see this so I'll survive lol

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Lol thanks

[@sergeantgunny]

I live in California (yes, STILL!) and I'm about ready to sell and buy one of these for $200,000. And I'll still get a better deal than from the California real estate market.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Good luck!

[@cambamscott9195]

That looks like the camper off of breaking bad

[@pogeybait5289]

Cambam Scott ya think????

[@montananomad5382]

Cuz it is!

[@hobens1]

Better call Saul he can help with your outstanding intuition

[@fp1180]

Cool looking after u cleaned it.

[@subarubuildz1738]

Is it me or does that rv sound like a Chevy impala probably early 60’s?

[@oscarwalton1188]

The engine alone is worth what you gave for it and it could fixed up nice for a little bit more and have fun

[@edwardmiller792]

Thanks for the tour.

[@oldbaldfatman2766]

Nov. 29, 2019---Thanks for the video. I subbed simply because I want to learn what you had to do AND what it cost you material wise to get this thing road and living worthy. Looking at buying a used class A myself and have watched more than one KZbin video on doing these kinds of repairs, like resealing a roof. Think your biggest bugaboo isn't going to be the leaky roof, but how about possible black mold?

[@klwthe3rd]

Not trying to be negative but once water intrusion happens on these older RV, it can cost a huge fortune to fix. It often don't just affect the roof but seep down into the walls cause unseen damage. I love the Fleetwood Bounders since they are so iconic from Breaking Bad. Good luck.

[@CoachTMAC]

That was a great deal. The washroom was what sealed the deal for me. 👍👍

[@r7blue]

you should spray paint the whole thing solid white, it will look a lot cleaner and a little more modern

[@dlgistheman95]

I wish you good luck on your purchase and I hope it takes you far

[@KeepingItKeith]

MAYBE you will change the mattress???? Bro. Come on. That's just nasty.

[@CarrieGerenScogginsOfficial]

The leak is in the same place almost every single ruined camper leaks at, around the sky-light vent on the top! Some campers do leak around the windows, as well.... Both of these could have been prevented by removing the skylight immediately, and good awnings over the windows made so that water can never touch the window seal. This same issue also is found in mobile homes, almost as if the manufacturers of campers and mobile homes knew this, and was planning for them to need to be replaced quickly enough to keep them in business. It was preventable.

[@HilltownCT]

Heisenberg approved!

[@monroe2245]

"You don't hear a camper sound that good anymore" LOL awesome!

[@sirsavagethe21st56]

This is clickbait i came for an RV, yet the only thing i saw was a meth van booooooooo!!!!

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Lol

[@nexgen.graphics]

Haha, the meth van. The very thought made me click the video.

[@Southwander]

Same thing

[@SPTSuperSprinter156]

Yes, but unlike the one in breaking bad, the engine on this actually starts 😂

[@hotmasked1]

I lookf forward to see all the fixing project you do on that RV

[@skiaspensnowmass]

I think you did well for $1000. The roof's water damage was an issue that will take some effort. I would guess that with another $1500-$2000 and you're labor this could end up being a great rig. Video production is pretty good and I like the content. I'm subscribing!

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

Thanks!!

[@STScott-qo4pw]

Just the engine alone was worth the grand. Btw, TARP THE ROOF asap.

[@Drewb1996]

Not sure of the year you have but I have a 2005 chevy colorado i5 3.5 liter. I LOVE it!!! Its been a trooper! 230,000 miles and hasnt given me any problems other then small things like a door handle snap

[@OldeCarrGuy]

For a grand, I think you did good! R+The chassis and drivetrain alone is worth that. Was through your neck of the woods last weekend to pick up a C-10 project for my channel!

[@nicholaskrupa6259]

I too drive a 2006 Dodge grand caravan and I also live in a bounder just like this one only you got the dinette area, lucky, mine is short, but good luck man it looks good I hope you have fixed the water damage spots and have been living in it full time!

[@bustarogers9990]

It's freaking massive , love the set up of it so much better than all the modern crap they make today , they just don't have that homely feel to it. Good buy i reckon.

[@nargoli-9064]

YOO MISTA WHITE!!!!!!!

[@grayeagleswolves]

What's going on man I found your channel on a suggestion and I'm a Huge fan of your Bounder Rv Love how you have got it and cleaned it up I'll be watching all video's

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

thanks!

[@caryrevels6584]

I think you did get a good deal, If it fails to crank over its still the holiday inn when mom boots you out of the house hahah

[@ScrapFarm]

Hey man I've been digging your videos check mine out we're pretty close to each other in this KZbin game

[@ViolentKisses87]

Yeah like everyone else has said for something you could live fairly comfertabley in once cleaned abit. Get a couple solar panels from lowes and you could run a space heater.

[@watahyahknow]

ohw man when you start pulling the panels away you will probbly find rotten wood underneat , the frame holding the while body up is made of untreated wood , the rot will probable be in the walls too it can be done but it will take a lot of time and taking out a lot of screws out the outside panels to be able to get the old wood out and put new structure against the outer skin on the inside if you decide to part it out you might get some good money for the stove , fridge .heater, oven , showerstall toilet unit the RV windows and skylights the aluminium from the outerskin and the engine rearaxle for youre own use , dont know wat the hardboard wood insulation carpet mess you have to bring to the city dump will cost you in parts it should be worth the 1000 you payed for it , depending how you value youre time , the size of youre toolbox and woodpile , it might be a bridge too far moneywise could do a cheap fix by not pulling the old stuff off but paint everything in sumting sticky like underbodycoating to lock any mould in before mounting paneling / hardboard cut around the cabinets and walls right over all over the bad spots put some caulking along the edges of the new boards on the inside and them move outside with the caulkgun do all the seams then paint rubber sealant over the whole roof and have the RV good enough to get one or two years of hollidays out of it but watch out for mould or fungus from the moist wood and hardboard and dryrot it can make you pretty sick , the roted structure can be so bad that the body is swaying left to right on the chassis when youre driving , i once seen a RV with a sleeping compartment over the cab that dropped 5 inches on the front corner of the campershell as the wood was just gone and the shell and poliester spoiler around the cab was all that held it up

[@andiwittenberg8765]

Wow 1000 that's a great deal you put about 2000 worth of work in it and its a perfect home

[@iarp4965]

Old campers are difficult. But also fun.

[@garretts91]

Find a website that sells Repurposed Vinyl Billboard Signs to cover the roof for the time being. They are far thicker than a store bought tarp and will easily last years outside in New England.

[@trafficjon400]

1974 Dodge sportsman Vintage motor home 23 foot , 360 M , in Vernon Vermont mass line , for 1000. Motor home was driven from Helena Montana. Still working on the interior . Your driving north on 91 i guess? Looks like you made a very good deal on your motor home.

[@angdav5968]

I payed the same amount for my same RV. I put a queen size bed. New microwave, change out the refrigerator for a new 14.4 cu took out the couch. Added solar panels. And put more Styrofoam insulation in. 30,000 original miles. 2 trips and parked it.

[@kablah777]

I agree, tarp the roof while you leave it to sit awhile. The biggest concern I have is the reason for that big old crack coming up in the vicinity of the missing cargo door.

[@mymy3172]

That sputter going up hills is water in the gas tank. To remove the fuel is burn off most of it and charge up the battery. Pull out the spark plugs and take the gas line off the carb. Put a hose on the end of the gas line and put the other end in a jerry can. Put a squirt of oil in the cylinders and turn the engine over until you get the majority of the fuel out. You will be amazed at the foulness of the old fuel in the tank. Once all the old fuel is out put in new fuel with stabilizer if you are not going anywhere soon, The problem with these old beasts is the tank is empty and they condensate. Put another squirt of oil in the cylinder and clean up the plugs and put those back in. Hesitation up hills will be gone.

[@45AMT]

Wow! All that for $1000 and it made it home. Sweet!

[@zanesutherland406]

For $1000 I'd say that's good deal. From personal experience I'll tell you fixing water damage in a camper is a pain in the butt, but it is doable. Do your research. Read some articles, watch some KZbin videos about it. Make sure you reseal the whole thing. Use a solvent based caulk (don't use silicone) and butyl tape if needed. Don't use paint-on sealants, they tend to fail. I did that on the roof of my camper, and it cracked within a few months which caused a leak (I'm looking into suing the company for damage money)

[@1994TINIE]

That RV looks so cosy inside, can’t wait to see when you’ve done it all up.

[@georgemartin4963]

Hey! It's the camper from that tv show "The Middle".

[@timrattenbury4768]

We know where that ended up

[@MariafromthePhilippineIslands]

This is a good buy. Maybe this is an eyesore for the owner close to donate it. But then he tried if someone will buy it instead. He just want to dispatch it right away. Quite excited how it will become soon. Will watch closely your DIY project. Your new subscriber... 😊😊

[@bobgauthier1569]

Had one just like it. Was great only problem was how it would get blown around when a semi truck passed by. Tv never worked . Had good times in it going from coast coast.

[@robertschowalter272]

Looks like a pretty good deal. It will take some time and money to get rid of the black mold. One thing I have to stress is get the water out of it expecially the hot water heater!!! That's expensive and a pain to replace. Can't wait to see you on your first camping trip

[@KiwiCatherineJemma]

Amazing good value for a thousand bucks ! Here in New Zealand, even needing those repairs, I couldn't imagine a large camper/RV like that one, that runs and drives so well, selling for anything less than $10,000 ! Dunno how much that beast weighs but here in NZ you can only drive up to 6 metric tonnes on a car licence (approx 13,000 lbs), above that you need a "Class 2" truck licence (the equivalent of a USA CDL)

[@vincentconti3633]

Nowhere near 6 tonnes

[@vincentconti3633]

There should be a special lisence required..any fool like me can just get behind the wheel and wreak havoc...and they often do.

[@jbncnow]

Get a peemium set of plug wires with head boots ,also google a Banks Power pack that has exhaust hedders and cold air intake, it will help with MPgs and help the power and help with the heat, 18-19,000 pounds is a lot of weight even for a big block chevy to drag down the road , put the biggest trans cooler you can find if it doent already have one and make shure the engine driven fan clutch is good, you need max cooling in summer on these gas rigs, id go through the brakes too, they use the hydro boost set up on these, this is a P-30 Step van chassis like whats under a Bread truck, it may have the drum brake on the back of the Turbo 400 trans too i think thats a parking brake?

[@HR-wd6cw]

I guess one way to look at it is if you stay in the camper for 10 nights, versus a hotel, then it will have paid for itself. My only concern would be about mold and rotted wood from the leaks, which cannot be good for one's health. If you're using it sparingly, this might be OK, but if you're regularlly using it, it may be a health concern. But for $1000 I guess if it gets you back and forth and lets you can on the weekends, for example, then it was probably worth it. But you also have to ask yourself why someone would sell a "running" RV for $1000. I've seen some really old ones in good condition still go for a few thousand dollars. I at least wouldn't take it on any long trips... maybe places 1-3 hours away but that would be it, and would only stick to highways in case you break down.

[@toptobottom247]

When are we gonna visit Featherlite and Foretravel and tour the famous Realm FS6? I'm dying to hear your reaction. Prevost is NOT the only company that dish up Las Vegas on wheels.

[@HotrodsMotorcycling]

That thing sounds awesome.

[@SweetFLGuy1]

454 sounds the best! : )

[@robertl.fallin7062]

dats right. six warning lights is when ya make a appointment with a repair shop but first line up you monies, lot's of monies!

[@JasontheFolf]

Vehicles of that size will struggle on long hill climbs. I'm impressed it runs.

[@videobob6789]

great find, close to home, good deal... don't forget to tarp the roof leaks.can't wait for fixer up videos

[@robmorrill5104]

I dunno about this one man. The water damage looks pretty extensive and possibly a fire in the furnace area? I wouldn't put too much into it. Use it for the summer for kicks than part it out. The genny and fridge should get some $.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

yes we'll have to see...

[@WolfrCats]

I can't tell if it's a diesel engine or a gasoline motor because with all that weight I can imagine struggling.

[@LouisSubearth]

Most of those came with 454s if not all.

[@MillBrookRailroad]

Going over Bethel Mountain with that thing must have been a white knuckle ride. 100 south to 107 would have been safer and quicker, but apparently Google doesn't know that.

[@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182]

It was one of the scariest drives of my life lol. Nearly lost control several times

[@izifaddag8221]

You have your work cut out!! I purchased a 12 x 5 V nosed enclosed cargo trailer in April. It was new. I am retired and have been working on it steadily all this time. I am moved in now but there is still tons to do. I sympathize believe me.

[@AlIsUpOutdoors]

Just bought an 89 fleetwood bounder. Paid $1000 as well and drove it 2 hours home.

[@belairdoor]

you did a good job cleaning it up. put a little work and you have a nice little place to stay. its home

[@Giitzerland]

You could get $1k out of the windows alone, if they were removed and cleaned up, $450 for the engine, and another $500-1k for the scrap value! :D hard to lose on that deal, even if it didn't run, and you just got it to your property, it's an entire apartment for $1k!!! Maybe turn the front seats into a race sim/gaming area!

[@andreagustin4913]

You didn't get hurt. If the water didnt get in to the walls your looking at just a weekend project redoing the ceiling and coating the roof. Hopefully all the appliances and plumbing are all in good working condition. Would like to see what you do with th is ol' girl.

[@butcharmstrong9645]

I was surprised that YOU were surprised that it had a refrigerator. I had a motorhome of 1972 vintage that had basically the same things yours does. Mine was 70s Avocado Green for the interior! how 70s is that??

[@FrankiesFancy]

If I were you, I wouldn't walk on that roof just yet. Definitely tarp it asap so you don't have any more leakage. You've got a hell of a job in front of you. That's not only going to require roofing but a gut of the inside. Walls replaced, ceiling panels replaced and your floor has probably got rot so you're probably (most likely) going to have to replace the flooring. Next is the wiring. Its been exposed to more moisture than it was intended to be so all wires have to come out. Propane lines, motor on the fridge, hot water heater, stove/oven all need to be checked for rust/corrosion. But let me tell you, its a gorgeous rig. I'd love to have it myself. For a thousand bucks - well, you're probably going to have to invest in another thousand or two in repairs - you still got a deal. Its really a beautiful camper. You never mentioned the year but if its got a CB in it, I'd say it was 70s/early 80s. All this big old gal needs is some love and she'll treat you well. Congratulations!

[@Garygardner2020]

I’m just glad you got such a deal he bought a $200 camper for $1000 good going

[@shawnl3151]

Lotta work ahead of you.

[@nyckoluz]

It actually seems nice.

[@jamiedundas1862]

Definitely needs a breaking bad reference vanity plate.

[@jamesmaida47]

Hands down the best sounding RV I have ever heard!

[@dbassir87]

Sweet! I just bought a 94 bounder for 5500 and the inside looks like yours

[@dariomendoza1518]

great buy !!!! mines a 1986 shasta paid about the same, still working on the engine sat for 10 years started fine but it stopped didnt realized that something that sits that long has Sensitve engine components like the engine lifters that eventually clgged and broke one of my pushrods but im not giving up little by little il get it back up and running!!

[@BB-dg1sc]

Drain water heater & Winterize ur water lines. Get some barrier to prevent worse leaking or ur going have a mold issue. Also put about 3 damp rids inside

[@russellpottenger8584]

First priority is to tarp the top of it until you’re able to fix the roof and and take care of the leaks. Water leaks that turn into mold on RVs is real serious problem and just giving you a heads up that it could become a real money pit. My .02

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

If you can see water damage inside, guaranteed it will be waaay more when you open it up. I used to repair caravans so speaking from experience.

[@TheBgred1]

i just kept thinking, u went to look at a house, made a deal, and drove the house home lol