Bug Out Survival RV - Dodge Sportsman Brougham part 1

[@SuggestiveSquirrels]

Ahh yes I remember 1979...One of my most memorable years. I miss those huge land yachts of the 60's and 70's..they were great for road trips! Kids these days don't know what they missed out on.

[@plutoplatters]

+SuggestiveSquirrels Kids today don't know shit.

[@LivEandInspirE4EveR]

I love how excited, enthusiastic, and proud you are of your R.V!!! ✌❤ and safe travles man!

[@desertdispatch]

This guy is awesome to listen to. Really, I love his enthusiasm, And he makes me hungry talking about this stove.

[@ragein5557]

Not only did I enjoy watching this entire video but I really enjoyed listening to you explain everything. You sounded so damn passionate and proud of your RV. Very cool, I'm definitely jealous :)

[@frenchie0071]

GREAT !!! we were looking for a van like that as we were in the US (we are from Germany). We didn't find anything in Florida, bought at least a Dodge Ram van 1500 without anything inside and we traveled 3 months through 23 states. We slept, cooked, traveled and had a good time. Our van is waiting for us in Massachusetts for the next trip.

[@PatrickBaptist]

Nice class B you have there. You def sound excited about it!

[@casperfriendly47]

Looking good. Great point about something cooking while you're driving -- I wouldn't have imagined that and it's real appealing.

[@RealFarknMcCoy]

Chris Martin It's also reeeeeal dangerous. NEVER drive with the gas turned on. One spark and you're driving a ball'o'fire. BAD IDEA.

[@duanem3658]

Nothing like sharing a glass of water with your dog.

[@Nb005]

They prob did after the video

[@gforsyth4]

Love this channel. You’re on earth kicking series ass.

[@Charles77598]

That is nice and just what I want to start out with. I could travel America in that! I just love the solar power and the fact if you use the bank you will not have a dead battery when you want to start your engine.

[@jayfoley1057]

..I admire his enthusiasm and zeal for his project....and wish I could follow suit.

[@crystalgomez2884]

Lmao I love this video and you! I'm probably going to say "works like a champ" all week. I really love your enthusiasm haha

[@fencekid]

Sweet! I tend to get all worked up over the silliest things sometimes, and this little score happens to be one of them. I've had a motorhome on my list of wants, forever. She had a for sale sign in the window for $4200, and I was standing next to her in conversation with a buddy for a good 20 min uninterested, at that price. Didn't even really look at her. Until the solar panels caught my eye! That was the tipping point. And the negotiations began. One thing led to the next, and 30 min later, I was driving her home:) Ohh Yeahh! Needless to say, it turned out to be a great day

[@alisondawson3421]

Fantastic bargain -- what a score !!!!! Good on you mate !

[@dougc5990]

I watched this again because it is so entertaining. Everything from "I love that head" to the dog drinking out of the sink. Life is good.

[@ExclusiveLM]

for those of you watching that are not American, the guy in this video is a true example of one of our hippies. Hippies are care free people that have tattoos and say the word sweet every chance they get. LOL. and we love them....... God Bless our Americans !!

[@dougc5990]

I don't even know you and I am so happy for you. You should consider making videos or movies for a living. (Maybe have someone else do the camera work.) You are so excited about your motor home that it makes me happy. If I say "Sweet!" or "Works like a champ" I'm not mocking you. You have coined new internet lingo. God bless.

[@helmitpeak]

Nice. However one of the rules for RVing is never, never drive down the road with your propane on, it's dangerous and it's illegal to have on when going through tunnels or over bridges, Some of these old models didn't have automatic shut off if pilot light went out.

[@pamdavid7]

This is one of the favorite walkthough of an RV everything is so sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

[@beasweetie59]

I saw this was a 2010 video. Wondered if you STILL had Van and used it. I see you DO!! LOVE how HAPPY! you are with this Van!! GOOD LIFE!!!!

[@captainpegs0740]

Pronounced BRO-um. Same as the Cadillac models.

[@reohtz4878]

I love the unit and I think your beautiful dog loves it too!

[@babylonslim]

Oh Mayun! Sweet! Dog sez - " gotta fan and BOOM, air!" You gotta love this guy's childlike enthusiasm. " This couch pulls out and BAM you gotta bed! I love it!"

[@chuckcheeze5467]

Fencekid, A man and his van ! I can relate, I had a 1979 Chevy Custom Conversion extended with raised roof, moon roofs, 3 large windows on each side. Not a camper but Super plush interior, front and rear air, 4 swivel tilt captains chairs, table ect. it was friggin' awesome ! You could stand up and walk around in it, had a fridge/table and a big ol' fold down bed in the back. Brings back good memories, meet a cute girl, and ask "you want go go to the Lake"(in a rolling motel) LOL !

[@larsstruvmkin1962]

Badass van! Love the dog trying to drink from the sink. They are so much fun!

[@jumpers3]

1979 was a great year for dodge vans.Nice setup!

[@justinbernatz6898]

‘Stays lit all sweet’ haha- love your reviews, brother.

[@carpejkdiem]

The deal of the decade!!- Nice one brother!! :-) Enjoy!!

[@watcherguy1941]

Sweet Brougham! (pronounced Broam) Working up my 95 Roadtrek 210 and going solar too... good luck and continued success!

[@keithbasa]

Dude, you are so enthusiastic about life. Most people I have encountered who are like you do speed etc.. but I have a feeling you are just naturally "high" on life. Have fun on the road brotha, maybe we'll cross paths sometime. Peace

[@SaquuCherokeeSolitaire]

I love your dog, he's adorable

[@Struwelpeter62]

I am so jealous right now! Great van!

[@Tb2x]

Very nice looking van. Love dodge

[@blackrockbrewing5141]

I love this vehicle, and you enthusiasm for it:)

[@cswalder7675]

I like the way you described your RV....Sweet mirror. Nice.

[@derrickhollis7104]

Ummm...that was painful to watch. Broog ham. Lol. Smh

[@juellzzdrizzy]

Yes my eyes got watery and then I got dizzy.

[@jasoncarpp7742]

Most people pronounce "Brougham" like "Brohm".

[@vanabode]

My wife and I have been using a Vanabode for years now, seriously the funnest lifestyle in the US for a tight budget.

[@kimsmith6070]

doing a thumbs down cuz you care more for van than you do your dog

[@fuzzmew]

Silly puppy. I think he wants a drink. Way cool setup, dude. My bro and me are thinking of doing something like this, solar power, a couple of 1000 watt inverters, and propane for stove.

[@marythompson3658]

FORGET THE CAMPER!!! I LOVE YOUR DOG!!! LOL

[@dodgesportsman772]

I love these old Dodge sportsman, I have a 78 that IM working on. Love urs!

[@pamdavid7]

Give the Dog some water. poor thing.

[@pamdavid7]

Please donate to my paypal so I can send the Dog some food and water: [e-mail] Just 1$ each please

[@pamdavid7]

David DeRoche Still waiting no water yet for the dog, I will let you know if I get any. All goes to the Dog!

[@pamdavid7]

dog is dying, help asap!

[@juanabarca4619]

música de tierra caliente

[@Nb005]

@@pamdavid7 They probably gave the dogs water after this video!

[@sthwestb]

I grew up camping so I've heard of these types and all the other RV's and I love them all. I had an old 6-pak on the back of my truck and lived in it for 3 years and loved it... had my home whenever I went. I painted the inside of it, tiles the floor, added a toilet/thrown, took out the kitchen table for more room because I had drop down shelves for food etc... and most important, bought a nice mattress and slept like a baby. Had a sun roof right under my mattress so I was able to see all the stars falling and glittering... the good ol days!! Enjoy your camper fencekid!! =0 }

[@highplainsrider8734]

I think the dog wants you to turn the water back on! Lol!

[@TombstoneLizard]

I'm an RV tech in San Antonio, and just went to the Stag RV Parts Convention. I ran into the rep for the Atwood water heaters and told him that a single red light showing that unit is lighting, but not running, was a silly design after all these years. It's too easy to forget your water heater is running and you can quickly drain your propane supply.

[@ElitePreacher]

That is so badass. Ive been wanting something like this and Im a young buck at 22.

[@CrucesNomad1]

Nice, I like how you do things.

[@BeautyDiva100]

Sweet doggie trying to get a drink out of the sink. So cute!

[@J0hnT3nG]

Give your Dog some water...

[@desertdispatch]

Nice rig, nice video and good job explaining. I enjoyed it

[@theSingaporeKid]

I'd love to go to Mexico and South America in one of those, awesome dude!!!

[@johannatheone]

Nice.. your dog is adorable btw!

[@dukwcapt]

That is one sweet camper for 1700 bucks! Real nice condition for a 1979, good luck with it. I'm a life long RV'er (check out my Peterbilt camper) wish I had started off with a rig like yours. Tents get old quick!

[@BoBurson]

Pup's thisty. haha Nice rig!

[@fencekid]

Oh, that would be the ultimate! No 4x4 here. It's basically a heavy duty, 1 ton delivery truck chassis with a big 440 under the hood, paired with a low geared, 3 speed, automatic trans. RPMs are screemin at 65 mph. Feels like you need an overdrive gear. It's not a fast ride, but it's a hella boat puller and hill climber! Hopefully a carb rebuild will improve my 8-9 mpg. Can't wait fer summer.

[@CarnivoreFrank]

looks sweet but man that jumping around with the camera giving me vertigo. I love the RV want to sell it LoL

[@PAPOOSELAKESURFER]

Four wheel drive can be a fuel economy penalty. Switching to limited slip rear end far cheaper, and often enough, even in snow with chains. A small gas generator (1000 watt) can back up battery with a charger, extend use of tv (1000 watt inverter can run down battery fast). A come along (cable puller) with strong rope or chain and concrete steel stake and hammer for anchor can help pull out of sand, making up for no 4WD or limited slip rear end. True 4WD conditions are no place for motorhome anyway. Add small back packing water filter for extended safety if on board tank runs out. Good video.

[@lillianballard4422]

VERY NICE!! People were more creative back then,I've noticed.

[@LeonRFpoa]

this is definitely one of my top picks for best bug out vehicle. Wish it was 4x4 and I would make you an offer on it.

[@femaleintuition398]

I like what you did there and that solar panel idea.. Here's my two cents....but this is just me...ok 1. light weight folding chairs x2 Roof Racks,with lock box for small BBQ, cook stuff, tools, 2. some kind of fold up or drop down desk/computer/utility table, a small exterior hand cranked awning for summer days outside the van, good hand broom and oh a para-scope with low lux or night vision security cam with motion detection and sound pick up you can hear even the lowest whisper at 30 paces so you can see/hear whats happening around you and last, a strong handheld follow spot light... Cali Girl

[@MrPavePaws]

1:55 I felt so bad for the dog.

[@Nb005]

Me too.

[@MichiganSilverBack]

good vid, lots of nice, useable features in a smaller package. i been thinkin bout gettin rid of wife & kids and pickin one of those up! lol!!

[@lass-inangeles7564]

These were nice vans, but vintage age may be questionable for any major road trips. I've always liked them for compact size. By the way, fridge usually runs off the propane tank and shore power as a 2-way. Some do also use battery power as a 3-way, but you made it sound like battery only. It would drain your batteries in no time. I hope you are not living full time in a small van with two large Lab dogs? Good luck on restorations, and hope you enjoy your van a long time! Its a lot of fun to have an RV!

[@markwatsonOHANA]

Sweet deal Bro , I also Have a 440 Dodge, So loved the Video thanks..

[@realgman1]

Dude..you are super motivated. Awesome!

[@MsGlobalExplorer]

I just bought the exact same model, 1979 Dodge Sportsman, looking for a good solar system and a friend of mine said since there is a carburetor, it could be easily converter over to water. Mine had only 42K original miles, the guy I bought it from bought it from the original owner. I have a lot of work to do, but I also have an A/C, new fridge, microwave, four burner stove, shower...want to see if I can get a composting toilet instead.

[@preppersintent]

I luv these vehicles, back in the day the big mod was to slip in a dana/spicer transfer case and a dana 60 front end ,they make kikass 4x4s... ditch the coils and go with front leafs, its a bit of work but really over all the parts can all be found in wrecking yards and needs very little fabrication...do You still have this?

[@rangerup1804]

Cool dog

[@jowilnott58]

love the dog too cute bro! i have a chance to get one these i wish it had a cool paint job like yours!

[@uzi1951]

My dog's name is Uzi also. Good for you kid. I'm stuck in a 3 bed 2 bath 3 acres house and can't go anywhere. But I can defend it in case of SHTF.

[@CorvetteCoonass]

I have a 1976 Dodge Sportsman Holiday Rambler 1 Ton RV with the LA 360 and automatic 3 speed Allison Transmission. Still runs great although the interior has been changed quite a bit since it was originally purchased from the previous owner. The original generator conked out so I removed it to make a battery bank out of it's compartment. The roof mounted A/C still runs but the cab A/C is shot. Currently fixing a water leak so I can use the water in the RV again. Everything else runs great!

[@a2r7n6]

That is a nice find! Thanks for sharing.

[@HeavilyArmed]

Nice!!! I've been considering a VW Vanagon as my future camper. A guy in my town specializes in VW's and has like 20 Vanagons for sale in the 3k-6k range. Great looking Black Lab as well. Those dogs can get half as big as you and still think its a lap dog haha. Great video man!

[@BluBoulzor]

amazing and all that only for 1700. It's old but it looks still quite good. Can you park everywhere with this?

[@rebeccasmith9536]

Dog wants water!

[@spiner111333]

You can use a little Petroleum Jelly on the toilet gasket too. Apply with a q-tip.

[@mikgorblack]

All sweet, ...what's with the focus

[@rkirwan5511]

Great set up! The only thing I can see that would make it perfect for me would be some sort on internet hot spot set up(in part 2 perhaps?), a Diesel engine, and 4X4 capability.

[@PUPPYBONZ]

NO AC ? Do you recommend this rv?

[@thothed]

amazing van man, this is what i need

[@ThePilpez]

Hey Man very informative! Do you think there are any more of these on the market?

[@meckleboy]

Oh man I love it. Those lil corner Windows rock. I wonder with upgrades to electrical solar system could you change stove to electric? Also I would replace tv with a big laptop so you can still watch DVD s or blue ray if in a hotspot stream. Love love love the shower/toilet. Reminds me of my parents old camper trailer. Thought it was a wonderous thing taking a shower while going #2 and looking up through the open skylight. My only issue is the gas mileage sucks . I want one badly though

[@manfordsonstegard]

Do drive with the oven, furnace, or the hot water heater on? Love the dog drinking out of the sink?

[@hootiepaladin]

Nice, really nice. How do you support your frugal lifestyle? Do you work?

[@dwightfri8887]

love your dogs too they would be a must have

[@misseloiseandhadria]

Nice demo... Like a champ! How do you stay cool in the summer? I have no AC in mine due to no generator.

[@Artelian1]

Same problem here with the speed. In offroad ..I go almost everywhere , but on the road I only made 80/90 km/h cruise. I only have 1.9 TD back engine. Your caravan have a nice dynamic and will be great to make it run faster. Even if is not 4x4, at least you move quick.

[@HeavilyArmed]

I'm in CT. I actually met with a guy who has a '85 Vanagon for sale for $5,500 It needs some work and my group is still looking around for something. We need a vehicle that can haul its own weight, transport a good amount of gear and have utilities such as fridge, shower, stove. We're looking at a diesel Dodge camper now too.

[@idiotmachine2001]

Gunther, Thanks for the response. I too am in CT (Stonington). Where is this guy with the VWs? How many people are you looking for this vehicle to provide for? I'll keep my eyes peeled if you like.

[@MarquisRex]

What kind of mpg out of the 440? Love the 440 Mopar engine. I have a converted greyhound bus RV

[@MrBeprepared123]

so does this thing run on 100% solar power? there was a truck that can haul 1000 lbs called the xebra. I am experimenting myself. There are flexible solar panels that are almost as good as the slanted ones. I saw a solar power house use them for the entire outside of the house covering the bricks to give you even more electricity. I was thinking a rv or a bus with a storage area under it for batteries and storing items and game

[@VanlifewithAlan]

Solar power more depends on how much sun there is rather than the size of the panels. So if you are somewhere south with good panels you may be able to get as much as 80Ah per day.

[@ford9339]

How much does it weight. I'm picking one up and need to know how big a trailer I should rent

[@shotptrdj]

It's like he woke up one day and realized that campers with standard amenities existed...

[@ajarnfrankie]

- Awesome and keep up the great influence for others..

[@ronque23]

Brother, sweet rig and happy for u living the life. I notice you have two labs. I have a pit lab mix who's about 80lbs. My question is how do the dogs hold up in there especially without ac? I definitely am working towards the full time RV lifestyle when I can, but just wondering how the dogs fare when ur not home. Thx man!

[@josephlloyd5290]

GIVE YUR DOG A DRINK !!

[@sommerboy6]

Nice van, boss. Your dog is cute and I think he's thirsty :)

[@ToxXxicBEAST]

when im 18 i kinda wana live in a van like this, i think it would be cool as hell

[@jackitfast]

Bro that is so sweet! I have never heard of this camper & it's built on a van from the 70's makes it even more appealing to me. It has everything you need & maybe wife or girlfriend. Only thing I can think of that would make me like it more is if it were a 4x4. You would have the ultimate Bug Out vehicle. I'm jealous, where did you get it off some old man that bought it & not use it? Good video! Gonna see what other video's you have. Thumbs up & subscribe.

[@KISSTHECLOWN1]

Nice score. Here in a few days I'm going to get one for $300. Needs some work but I will post a video.