Free Motorhome! Will it run?! Saving a 1972 Barth RV

[@beckywalton2645]

Can’t wait to see what you do with it!

[@celieneohara521]

HOLY COW! That $18,000 in 1972, is the equivalent of $134,798.00 TODAY!

[@borderprepper]

Alex, Barths are really something special and have almost a cult following today. There are several owner groups online you should look into for help with your restoration. The Barth is probably the the ONLY 1972 motorhome you'd even want to consider bringing back today due to their quality and heritage.

[@retiredad3563]

Ditto on the support group, I was a member, great people. I owned an 82 Barth for a while. If you choose to sell, it should bring in big money.

[@cherjohnson5807]

Your so right👍🏽

[@philipholbrook9097]

I am sure you know this, buy a few bags of charcoal and put the briquettes throughout the motor home. It absorbs a lot of odors. Works very well. Put it in the fridge, too.

[@joycemcfee1829]

I can't believe that I'm sitting here cheering you on like it's a sporting event. I love it when these old vehicles start again. We had a mini winnie with a chevrolet engine circa 1986. We had many great adventures in it.

[@janeysiegrist5061]

What a nice old time capsule. The interior though in need of deep cleaning and a bit of a remodel is in pretty good shape for it being so old.

[@cyndicunanan400]

Looks like a tour bus. You’ll have to put a band together now. 😂

[@patriciamoore3166]

Air it out by opening all the windows!! That Febreze will only add to the aromas. Also take out all those cushions too or the stink will remain!! Looks like a fun project for you guys!

[@richardburke7339]

Alex, I was taught to never place a 12v battery on a cement floor, the cold saps the energy from the battery, place it on a piece of plywood or something to keep it up off the cement...hope this helps, love your channel, Rich in California

[@scotts.2624]

Urban myth. It was so with batteries a centry ago but not with ones that have a plastic case.

[@josephviescas553]

You have a classic way cool RV. There is a hard core Cult following for these motorhomes. Polished like a vintage airstream the are gorgeous. Please do your homework if you are going to restore it. It would be the perfect vehicle to tow classic cars to shows. And you have a place to stay. Nice find!!

[@candacedolan4857]

You have the magic when it comes to old vehicles. Looking forward to this restoration series.

[@luannski6895]

Thank you for shutting the engine cover after using gas in the carborater. An old boyfriend died when he did that to his stalled demolition derby car and it flamed back on him.

[@shirleyhenderson9978]

Love these RV renovations you do ,nothing phases you ,onwards and upwards Alex ,fun for us viewers that’s for sure

[@LarcR]

You're very lucky. Most free vehicles are worth exactly what you pay for them.

[@marybeth17]

Hi Alex, you have some awesome subscribers/followers. That was so nice of them to just give you that RV. I’m guessing they knew you would do right by it & restore it, instead of just scraping it. I’m looking forward to watching you & most likely Melissa & the Kids. All of your projects seem to be family filled. They all seem to pitch in helping you clean and restoring it back to looking new again. God bless & take care.

[@GuyWithTheDogs]

This vlog is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get! 🙂

[@EarlyRiser--]

FYI, I wouldn't reappolster the cushions but toss them all out. If mice were inside they peed everywhere. The urine smell will continue unless the cushions are tossed. Even if it doesn't run again, it would be a great extra room for visitors. Will the Motorhome need to pass any emissions test in Canada if put back on the road again?

[@DawnDavidson]

Absolutely! You should remove ALL the carpets and fabric items from the interior if you can. No way that smell is EVER coming out. New foam isn’t all that expensive, relatively speaking, and it will go a LONG way to getting the odor under control.

[@justinc.2656]

You maybe able to locate an RV or travel trailer that was totalled out that you can savage a lot of the components from.

[@lindagarner1320]

I thought the AM/FM toilet paper holder was cool then you showed the bar. I hope you keep it and get it functioning. 🇨🇦

[@SHERRY0010]

****SAFETY PRECAUTION **** Watch out for the lino on the floor . It may have a paper backing with ASBESTOS in it . The possibility of it having that is higher due to the year it was manufactured . Nice free find ❤

[@JeanStAubin-nl9uo]

This will be fun to watch. I'm getting the popcorn ready!

[@Patricia-l9n]

I can just see your wife standing back and telling herself, "yep, he's just like a kid with a new toy. Something to keep him occupied for a while again". Love it.

[@William_Borgeson]

Now that is a cool old motor home, glad it's getting a new lease on life thanks to you and the viewer that gave it to you, have a blast Alex!

[@dawndixon402]

😁👋👍👍👏👏💕🙏🏻 Looking forward to the next episode. A fantastic find. We were given one. The breaks needed to be fixed. The roof needs to be repaired. Mice had been in it. It does run. And we were able to drive it home. A work in progress.

[@CMcKinnon1013]

It's beautiful. The size of the windows is so cool. Imagine going down the road and watching the beautiful scenery.

[@Cate7451]

Definitely! You figured it out! That is exactly how mummies feel!

[@gailjohnston6102]

Love it. Takes me back to the old Airstream you saved.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Me too!

[@kaceyharms3135]

I’m always amazed at how excited I get when Alex tries to turn a vehicle over. “Start!start!”

[@TheMeloettaful]

I know right! I almost burst into cheers when the RV ALMOST started lol 😂.

[@Snarkapotamus]

Ah yes, the ponderous "Barf"! I could smell it from here! My late aunt/uncle wore 2 of these and 2 Winnebagos out during their retirement...the only relatives I actually liked!

[@billgoeckel6344]

Not to bad my friend. I bet it is hard on gas though. But a good fixer upper.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Hey Bill!

[@sylviajones4907]

Love your enthusiasm. "It was FREE!" (That's what I'm all about too.) Thanks for taking us along on your adventures.

[@SirNecro]

She looks perfect for a food truck conversation. Lots of interior space if it was fully stripped out and lots of billboard advertising space on the outside, plus it has the added advantage of the 70s design language

[@cclapew]

I was driving on the ring road west of Edmonton last Saturday when I saw a green two toned 77 Ford F-250 super cab pulling a cargo trailer going the other way.... I said to my buddy in the car next to me that I know who driving that truck... I had to tell him about Alex and his channel... I sure he is going to check it out!

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

That was me!

[@angellocke8473]

Can't wait to see what you do to it!!! I love watching your videos, thank you for sharing and have a great day!

[@Live2rideagain]

Look forward to watching the series on this rebuild !!

[@kevinmilley7541]

Nice, Now lets all sit back and watch the Curiosity Inc family turn a free gift into a phenomenal refurbished motor home, I am so glad that instead of other options the former owner knew that the crazy owner of curiosity Inc would get this beautiful vehicle back on the road and perhaps find it a new family, Once again Alex gets the call because he always does the right thing, I can't wait for the follow up episodes.

[@cecoya]

Someone new home for sure, self contained, park almost anywhere, and cable TV. Wow. A homeless dream lol. Have a great day

[@dianamonroe6663]

Your generator came from my childhood home county, down the road from our home in Elkhart, Indiana. Barth RV was manufactured near our favorite lake to swim in Milford, IN

[@Jerbod2]

I cant believe things like this would be thrown away. A stylish camper like this would fetch good money here in Europe.

[@bryanpinto4051]

Your home is beautiful. Well done from a builder.

[@johnnygonzales3211]

This motor home is worth alot of cash and getting it for free is so awesome.

[@frankiecarrel9794]

I always enjoy watching you get these old cars running and back on the game. It is so cool watching them get back on the road. ID you sell your event, camper. That you had.😊😊

[@lawrente]

Great luck! Fantastic that it starts, runs, and moves. Now to get it to stop.

[@trishstickers3774]

Real nice condition for a 51 yo rig. Benefit is that it is user friendly for doing repairs. Congratulations.

[@Chereese0808]

Very cool and I imagine it's a rare RV. Right on Alex!

[@Scotts23]

That is one extremely nice and very retro motorhome it certainly is worth putting a few dollars into it to bring it back to its former glory ❤

[@brianbaxter3913]

That is going to be an interesting project. I have never heard of Barth before but looks like an awesome motor home. Will be interesting to see how the restoration goes. Good luck with this project.

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤️. A free deralict motor home, that works! Only you, Alex!

[@heatherbella]

Great Episode Alex! I love this old motorhome! So excited to watch you bring her back to life!

[@robertkoons1154]

Don't store your battery directly on ground, it may cause it to be discharged. Put it on a rubber bath mat or plastic shelf.

[@saywhat7150]

That was so exciting it started. Yeah!!!

[@LittleMsBig2001]

One thing I love about Alex is his glass is always half full.

[@Tyblorg]

My neighbor has the same year Barth 1 size smaller. They've been traveling all over Alberta with it the last 15yrs. It never let them down and they'll never sell it.

[@TheAccidentalViking]

This brought me right back to when my dad bought an old Winnebago.

[@kimberlymolitor354]

So weird that there is only the side door!! Seems like a safety hazard for sure!! Interested in watching this progress!!🥰🥰🥰

[@cajsheen2594]

Great one Alex, that'll keep you busy, you enjoy these and so do we! This is going to look good , really good, going by all your other successes with the vehicles you've brought back from the brink! ❤ XXX

[@kathyblain5544]

I was so glad when it started. I have no doubt it will be great when you finish. ❤❤❤

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

I hope so!

[@curtainsup9]

this is exciting....can't wait to see what you do with your "free kitten"

[@jennieadamsMM]

It has advantages when you live by good Karma.🤗💖🦋

[@annettekilpela4723]

I had to chuckle when you were driving that big Motor home in your driveway! You sure are mechanically talented.

[@fallonbea]

Very cool Alex, this will be a fun series to watch! 👏👏👏

[@sherriemitchell3892]

Boy you and the family could have an adventure in that one

[@seattlebeard]

Horrifying to have 1972 so vividly brought back from my distant memory. I could almost smell it. I will certainly watch to see you fix up this beast. Best of luck. :o)

[@ktkt9982]

😂

[@Carolbearce]

I am not surprised at all that you got it started!! Good luck with this project.

[@sylviajones4907]

Yes, definitely can bet on Alex. He has that know-how!

[@kerrykuzak4516]

Very amazing---well done, Alex!

[@vickimaddox8711]

You are awesome! If anyone can bring this old beauty back to life, it's you. Looking forward to this one.

[@NeverIn57]

Lucky! I wish I could find one. Need a place to live.

[@theresaterbrock3228]

This is so cool.😊

[@dharmaqueen]

So jealous! Can't wait to see it getting a new life. You are the man for the job!

[@bryanpinto4051]

great vehicle. Onan good generator. looks like it was taken care of. Seats were just from being used. You do a lot of sitting and driving.

[@craigcottingham35]

Well its another Alex project. Good luck with it all....🙏🙏😍

[@HerbertWingfield]

The most expensive RV is a free old one...from a relative.

[@katarinavomdach]

What is it about listening to an old motor being "revived" that is so satisfying?! Even as a little kid I already was fascinated by this process and the sound. This Vehicle is quite a catch, congrats!

[@janb2162]

Wow free!! But a lot of work and loads of elbow grease. It is something I could not tackle however; I bet Alex will accomplish the big transformation!

[@clairedesrosiers7398]

You must find where mice come in.. seal it with foam.. Before putting new cushions… or what so ever Nice find actually.. let’s see what’s next! Best luck !

[@carolesemkowich7200]

Wow! Exciting!!

[@SecondchanceMinistries-pp5bd]

I love that blessing ,,, God be the glory ,

[@lindastent-campbell5130]

Oh boy, you've got your hands full with that

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Hi Alex and Melissa 🙋🏽.

[@MarshiaArmstrong]

Opens from bottom up…. Uses the same hinge

[@TinekeWie]

Wow what an upgrade to the Volkswagen you sold. Always a surprise what’s next so I can’t wait to see the end result of this project

[@hippydippy]

WOW! Can't believe how easy that started. Barth's were made just up the road from me in Milford, Indiana. A lot of my friends worked there. That was considered a "luxury" motorhome back in the day. They stopped making them in 1998. Definitely worth putting some money into in that condition & since you got it for nothing! Should make for some great episodes.

[@kendallkidd20]

Free motorhome can’t beat that

[@veganvocalist4782]

😂🤣WOW these are like opening the biggest lucky bags EVER but for adults , so exciting , I'm buusting at the seams to find out what you find , not long lost my dog daughter and don't wish to be around people in general other than my 2 closest friends whom are like family to me, so channels like yours brings light and joy into my small world , thank you 🥰 from us here in Cornwall, UK 💛💛💛

[@janeysiegrist5061]

That shot of you underneath the RV 😬😬 Set my brain on edge .. so claustrophobic

[@jospreckley3031]

How brilliant is this!!!

[@barbaralavoie1045]

So happy for you to get the RV started. It’s not that bad, like you said, but getting rid of the mouse invested stuff will definitely be a plus , plus a cleanup.👍. Amazing, you got it moving.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

That's the plan!

[@wendee2022]

I'm looking forward to the Reno of the van, Alex. I am amazed the engine started for you.

[@Chaedron1]

This would be awesome to have as a part of a short-term rental(Like VRBO or AirBnB) situation on a nice secluded wooded property somewhere once it is all fixed up.

[@sandylee9564]

I must say, you have a magic touch with engines.

[@DrHolmesPhD]

That. Thing. Is. Awesome.

[@carrols.hawkins7770]

Nice gift. It will take some work to get it back into usable use and up to your high standards. Perhaps once the hard work is finished, you can take your family in a mini-vacation befóre you sell it on. I look forward to watching this new project unfold. 😊😊😊

[@robert.brokaw3829]

Good luck with the motorhome. Stay safe.

[@catty2chatty]

Free is always good! Can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Me too!

[@robertwhite9898]

Awesome! Once you get her all restored it will look great 👍

[@applegal3058]

Haha, she is most definitely a beast if a machine! I bet it drinks gas like a beast too! LOL I can't wait to see what you do with her ❤

[@Pureblood10000]

What a result,you’ve scored big time there👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@CuriosityIncorporated]

Work is going well! New video friday

[@phodough7201]

love the early Barths. great quality . could turn a great porfit

[@judithpride1690]

The average house price in the USA in 1972 was around USD26,500. This vehicle cost USD18,995 (including extras) so the same as a cheap house at the time. This is going to be another extraordinary series, not least because I'm sure some experts on the Barth will pop up with advice borne from experience.

[@lnxmachine]

My 1976 GMC Motorhome originally sold for around $30k in 1975. Not much different then the $150+ new motorhomes you see today.

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

How exciting, a fancy, new project vehicle!!