I Bought 30-Foot RV for $15 Because I Can’t Afford an S4 Parts Car

[@fomocopowersgarage7103]

That's awesome. The listing had the wrong pictures and it actually worked in your favor.

[@RyderDye1983]

You could definitely sell it to someone to use as a tiny home/guest house. I'd list it, unless you guys DO want to take on a project and paint it/rewallpaper/replace everything. But there's for sure a market to have someone rehab and use it as a non-mobile home/Glamping Airbnb on their property for extra income. Anyhow, I'm glad you called CoPart and found out it WAS yours! Good luck! It was definitely worth more than $200, especially since the slide works!

[@michaelgreen4838]

THE BUYER'S FEES TAKES THE FUN OUT OF IT!

[@buckieharrison7176]

The buyers fees and then there the delivery fee. Sometimes the delivery fee is more than the car is worth. Thats what has kept me from buying copart cars.

[@jpdom1]

Restore it to the point where it is water tight and everything works then flip it as a working project. Should be good profit and nice content. The "Fun Police" can do the interior decorating and modernization.

[@alexsky8863]

Bro,keep going. RV content has huge potential, restore it. I'm actually coming to the U.S. soon and super interested in RV DIY KZbin projects. Was thinking to buy old trashed RV,restore it and live for a year or two, can't afford to rent an apartment for 2k $ now

[@jdmdang]

you scored on the rv! refresh it, can be a fun diy project and then sell it frame looks good just need to refresh. other comment says to sell as tiny home/ guest house thats a good idea too

[@mst2]

Man every video you come out with you have to surprise me with something, would’ve seen you go through all the Europeans but an RV lol you’re great

[@artemvysh]

Hahaha I’m glad I’m keeping you on your toes!

[@rapierce99]

That table turns into bed. Pull the legs and table drops down and sits on the boards. That’s all fixable, I’ve bought several from copart and IAAI fixed them used them and sold them. DO NOT PLUG THAT INTO A 220v outlet! That is a 30amp 120v plug! Throw a marine battery on it and the slide and lights will work.

[@terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725]

You are right gray water is sink and shower water. Black Water is from toilet.

[@at347est]

If someone has land that they want to build a house on , they can use this to stay in while building .

[@hunyesmith03]

Maybe you cover it later but I’m only at 17:52 I think the higher power stuff also isn’t working because its on a different circuit, RVs usually have two types of systems, one is a 12 volt like alternator or car battery power and the other is like a household system that only works when plugged into a higher power outlet or on the generator. With every old RV I’ve seen the one thing that usually always works is the microwave, and any fans or the fan part of the AC.

[@alanrouse7285]

I'm in Michigan and to total something like that white car, it probably had water above the seat bottoms or water intrusion in the engine. There's a few more, but those are the most common. Fix it and title it as "homemade". In Michigan, DMV will have you take it to a truck scale for a weight ticket and then they will issue a clean title. Now, IF you want to get rid of it for $250, let me know.

[@ronaldohagenow1467]

That’s a great project camper. Get yourself a garden sprayer 10% solution of bleach spray all the interior exposed joists to buy a rubber roof for that and the adhesive $1100 toss out the carpet put laminate floor down you got a camper that’s worth 10 grand depending on the age. Don’t be afraid of it well if you were even closer than I go after I just finished restoring my camper after the flood of last July 2023. Forget painting it, forget ‘glam ping’ it, it’s heap to fix it ‘properly’ I should know, I’ve owned 29 personal use campers/Rv.

[@galenyoung8349]

Lemme at it. I have a few acres that are private property, in the country. It will vanish into thin air. Ive had my property professionally appraised 2 or 3 time & NOBODY has found my buried school bus/storm shelter.

[@jdd3806]

As an electrician I’ve actually noticed a lot of bunkers on people’s property. Air intakes always give it away but usually the panel breaker is marked shelter or bunker. 😅

[@3170196]

Have that exact rv and loved it with the 4 bunks in the rear. Make sure to have a vehicle that has the electric brake box and towing capacity for that much weight with full tanks. Watch the back swing of the rear of the rv behind the tires. Pull straight and clear gas pumps and trees before turning because of rear swing.

[@davesrvchannel4717]

The roof needs some attention. As you came up ladder you can see roof material separating, very common. Repair can easily be under $200 today. Do nothing and ignore will be $1000 next year, if you do yourself

[@BanditVanWoert]

Would make some one a great deer camp!!! A one way trip to the Woods and have some where to sleep... Plus it'll sleep more than 1 hunter. IMO.

[@brianr101010]

The Air Conditioner only runs on A/C power 220/120 volts. This RV would be relatively simply and inexpensive to repair/rebuild to near perfect condition but the legal title situation would be a pain. Having said that their are still lots of people who would love to have it and you could still make a good profit and sell it at a big discount to titled price.

[@artemvysh]

Good to know, thank you!

[@adventuresontheroad1969]

@@artemvysh On that one it's actually a 30amp 120volt circuit. You'll need the 30 amps for the AC to run for any amount of time though!

[@derrickjones9882]

I'd love it if you'd post a more in depth tutorial on the auction process

[@artemvysh]

I can definitely try. What parts of the process are unclear to you?

[@derrickjones9882]

@@artemvysh I've never been to one so I know nothing about the process, fees, or agents. I'm near you, I believe. I'm in Wisconsin

[@mst2]

Also I’m jealous of your Touareg now, I got no tow package, that rv behind the Touareg looks sick, kinda reminds me of the v10 pulling the airplane lol

[@artemvysh]

I actually retrofitted the tow package, just junk yard parts. Probably a $150 investment

[@mst2]

Is it in one of the videos?! I’m down to do it for mine even tho it’s a v6 I need it🤣

[@artemvysh]

I don’t think I recorded it sorry lol. Pretty simple though, remove the bumper and then there’s just 8 bolts holding the crash bar on, replace that with the one with a receiver but make sure you use the bolts that came with the tow package car, they’re beefier. As far as the electrical goes, the OEM tie control module isn’t very reliable so I’d recommend wiring in an aftermarket one

[@yota87truck]

Someone at Copart definitely screwed up! Luckily you came out ahead on their mistake. Glad you did the right thing and called.

[@thahitman2]

More then likely water damage or is stolen recovery most michigan salvage titles are from that or serious frame structural damage. I live in MI and have dealt with them plenty of times.

[@kylewalsh9508]

you can fix that and sell it as a hunting fishing camp, most of those dont move once they arrive at the site

[@JeanSchlemaan]

As someone who lives and travels full-time in an rv, its funny to hear brand new people talk about rvs!

[@hunyesmith03]

That trailer is AWESOME! Especially for 15 bucks!

[@aicsusa]

Black water is the toilet. Grey water is the sink and shower. then you have the water tank you fill with drinking water that comes out of your shower head and sinks. It also goes to the hot water heater and ice maker if you have one. Fix the bad spot on the roof and once it is seated up use some bleach to kill the mold, paint it on the mold or spray it, and watch the bleach doesn't get on anything below, I would put plastic under it in case it drips. Then put up some new paneling. Just like new!

[@jcmjcm1945]

Ohhhh I need an unregistered untagged trailer lol for our Search and Rescue team. We're sleeping in cars lol. But I'm in NC. No I don't know how to bed either lol.

[@3170196]

Lots of resources on you tube for newbies but learn how to winterize and take care of all the systems hot water open and keep frig open (don’t close when storing) , fuses for heater, where was the thermostat mine was on wall just outside master next to slide window

[@16driver16]

The table absolutely turns into a bed. The table come off the post and you stow the post, the table sits down in between the benches making the area flat enough for the seat pads to lay flat

[@mrkoda3992]

Reseal the roof and sell as deer camp project , easily get 1200-1500 after fixing roof

[@Calusa.Wanderer]

First and foremost…Dry in the roof. Eternabond, there is a paint sealer, lots of simple solutions. Then clean, cover holes and deer camping for a few grand.

[@glenbo2464]

Their loss ! They messed up ! I got a new computer once for $200 because it was in the wrong spot at the store in the case and should have been $400.. The manager honored the sticker on the shelf ! lol

[@XrayDean]

Build it enough to use it. Maybe a fenced shop lot trailer for the future

[@ItsZibby]

Dude if I start buying cars I’ll buy thru you. 150 bucks is excellent.

[@G35Jeesh]

As an RV tech damn .... I could flip that unit for 5k+ profit after im done with it

[@xxbambamxx7261]

But to keep an RV that copart/driver did a fault, you can be charged with stolen goods, or something like willingly keep information back to obtain someone's property...

[@svt_helraiser]

as someone that used to work at copart i say fuck them, also if its been sitting there sold for 8 months they wld just put it on the abandoned list then after another month make a new lot# and resell it again

[@redviewstudio]

the best way is to have your own vehicle delivery company

[@EpicReality]

Bet good money the sound when he backed in was that jack breaking

[@artemvysh]

Yep that was definitely the jack dragging on the ground. However if you look at the Copart pictures, the jack was already bent from the previous transporter, so this guy was unable to lift it back up. I just forgot to mention that in the video.

[@henrycarlson7514]

Interesting , Thank You . A fine restoration project . to the right person

[@jaccourt9531]

Would love a trailer for 15. So no matter what you can make your money back

[@sheila219]

Glad i came across this. Just did some water damage work at a copart in my area insane the cars and acres they have. I asked about bidding they said dealers only and online. I seen a salvaged perfect looking 2019 Jeep woundered why it was salvaged. They seem to have great deals.

[@artemvysh]

They sure do! Feel free to dm/email me if you want to bid one something!

[@sheila219]

@@artemvysh ty

[@RonSales]

I'd call them just to make sure they shipped you the right one.

[@Thriftaholicsanomyous]

In response to your question on Michigan cars on why they are not totalled. When insurance totals a car, we have the option to buy it back! We, as the owner, do not hand over the title, and when we sell it on copart or other sites, we as the owner still possess a Clean Michigan green title. But insurance did inface total it!

[@artemvysh]

Ah that makes sense. I feel like in most states insurance can let you buy the car back, but it’s pretty uncommon for people to list it on Copart themselves. Good info though, thanks!

[@michaelmcginn5024]

Some Audi's have an oil leak in engine that CAN NOT be fixed,,,,,,no motors anywhere $20k new motor from Germany.

[@artemvysh]

With enough effort anything can be fixed. It’s just a matter of feasibility. The oil leak you’re referring to is likely the piston ring issue on the 2.0t motor

[@patrickmecham9592]

I would apply for a title, re-seal the roof, and rehab the interior then GET ON THE ROAD!

[@adventuresontheroad1969]

That will be a nice travel trailer if fixed back up and worth every penny doing so. They are a 'decent' brand and hold up pretty well for years of fun and experience. You mentioned "If you know anything about that, let me know in the comments". Well, I know everything to know about RV's. We've had everything from tent trailer to high/low to a diesel pusher to a 35ft one similar to this one to our most recent a 44 foot 5th wheel we live in full time traveling, seeing shit on the road and just doing retired stuff! If you need any assistance with that thing to know stuff about what it is, what you need and how to-s about it, I can help if you'd like. There's a .LOT TO KNOW about these things and they can become quite a pain in the ass if you're knowledge of them is minimal. I've/we've been there, done that for many decades now. Contact me if you'd like some insight, especially how you ended the video here on the front jack...... It's dead. I can tell you exactly what you'll want to put there instead of that pos!!!! PS... Yes... The black tank is the toilet. The grey is the shower and sinks! There's a lot to learn about that stuff too!!!! Chemicals, how to keep it clean and working properly. Maintenance. A LOT!

[@JUST_ONE_ID10T]

The air conditioning runs on 110v not 12v system.

[@James-r6b3d]

You mentioned being redigestered in Wisconsin...if you live in Wisconsin and you want to flip it for a low profit. I'd be open to make an offer, I live in the west side of the state and have a tacoma to haul it .

[@Texas_Radical]

lol your going to need a little more truck to pull that. like a 3500 diesel dually.

[@James-r6b3d]

@@Texas_Radical yipes

[@leighfleming2075]

Repair it to a point it is usable use transporter tags on it and enjoy it or buy a little piece of property and put it on it

[@nickf0811]

Throw a marine grade battery on it, and do not plug that 120v plug into a 220v, it’ll push way to much power and blow fuses and power boxes left right and centre.

[@curiousgeorge5992]

Just because somebody buys something for fifteen dollars doesn't mean that it's gonna be free delivery😮😢

[@ilovemyservicedog8862]

How can these cars be sold, especially if they’re from wrecked vehicles wouldn’t there be blood inside especially with massive damage because they have to cut the person out aren’t they biohazard?

[@artemvysh]

I think most cars that are completely destroyed and are unusable for anything, even parts, do get crushed after the accident. Also if there is blood/other bodily fluids inside they do get marked as “biohazard” on the listing/title and they put a sticker on the car too.

[@albertpaulo6079]

Just go to coparts and switch the stickers you can walk the lot

[@Zendo2]

Free country my ass bid card what the fuck

[@wilhelmuskruize9681]

well you could always give it to me, I would fix it. Just a long way to bring it to Australia.

[@shadedude6games]

You're right on the tanks grey water is sinks and showers black water is exclusively the toilet

[@mike8818]

What license do you need to buy a camper in michigan?

[@716racingchannel]

Be happy you can Bid. There not forcing you to Pay

[@JUST_ONE_ID10T]

Some people have a permanent campsite to where they never have to move the trailer This would be good for somebody like that.

[@SeanOliver5981]

Looks like they sent you a better one from the outside....

[@curiousgeorge5992]

If you accept delivery you're pretty much stuck with it without legal..😮😢 You really go to make up your mind at the very beginning and refuse Delivery if it's the wrong shit Not just getting the wrong stuff but maybe somebody else's stuff get what i'm saying😊

[@Bob42000]

Make the girlfriend sleep in it and restore it and once it looks brand new she can come back home 😂

[@richardault6550]

If you want to sell I would be interested Im somewhat homeless I'm living in a camper that isn't liveable but I could take stuff out of mine to make it work

[@ErnestLingerfelt]

I am a RV tech in Ga you have alot of work ahead of you and money to invest in it

[@Bronson1886]

Use it for camping omg I would Love to have that

[@Amtrak.taz.]

No fault insurance in Michigan they don't want to pay for anything. I was hit buy a Michigan driver. Totalled my car and my neck but that insurance was a pia. My insurance in Ohio where the accident occurred paid almost everything

[@randymarrs1532]

Yeah if they sent you the wrong trailer why didn't you call them up

[@marvinrandolph3731]

Please keep it brother it's pretty nice I'll buy it from you For 2,000 today

[@jasonswain2064]

Okay for one you need to pull the slide out all the way out not halfway out all the way out and you can't step on it when it's in second off black tank gray tank correct Galley tank so you have three tanks also you have a water pump and a water heater that was that those two switches on the bottom of that white box now the slide out is very important that you don't step on it when it's in and you bring it all the way out not halfway like you did cuz that wrecks it big time

[@artemvysh]

Thanks for the info!

[@hailster]

Your options are fairly limited with the title the way it is, I'm sure you could sell it for more than you paid for it to someone who wants a trailer for their land up north.

[@skidy2]

Please don't tow the unbraked trailer with that under sized car on public roads it could kill you all. Please get advice first on towing max weights and hitch load, good luck

[@Texas_Radical]

bro, i winched when i seen him back that car under that thing. i thought he was pulling it home. LMAO

[@andymiles6443]

keep it and make it work !!

[@shannonobrien9922]

Whoever got yours is gonna b PISSED

[@dewdew34]

Wildwood is a Forest River RV and not known for being one of the best made, most RVs aren't well made.... They aren't made for fulltime use. So years of neglected maintenance and repairs /refurbishing cheap systems are probably in your future imo. Are you in for major work to make it right ? Otherwise clean it and flip it imo...

[@robertlaird6746]

Put a TPO or PVC roof on it.

[@JONSDIYM]

Lmao. RV(recreational vehicle) & Motor home are the same thing. Don't know until you do... have a good day holmes.

[@artemvysh]

Yep I'm aware lol. I think there's a misunderstanding. I was saying that I might be able to retitle this as a Homebuilt RV, now that the original title is "junk" and it can't be rebuilt.

[@JONSDIYM]

@artemvysh should have been clearer. My bad. Also your state may be different than where I live so I suppose it may not even matter for you but... you bought a camper/trailer... titling it as a camper trailer (rebuilt) would require an inspection, a weigh slip (gross weight), and some sort of vin#... I have seen where states require you assign a new vin# if it's rebuilt. I rebuilt a trailer and the state gave me the run around about it until someone at the DMV told me to buy a set of punch dies & to assign a vin# to the trailer I rebuilt. I finally got it titled. Again... good luck sir!

[@bradmottishaw467]

That table completely folds down into a bed for one adult or two small children like the couch does, and that Vehicle does NOT have the towing capacity to handle that large of an RV. It will 100 % destroy your Engine, Trans, and will wreck your car when it sways on the freeway.

[@x_DEUS_VULT_x]

"Deer Lease" special.

[@francescampbell4731]

It's definitely able to be towed by a car, we towed a 32 foot trailer with a Cadillac before we were able to purchase a new 1500 Suburban. The Cadillac towed it to Myrtle Beach, SC from New Jersey five times, not to mention other trips to parks and dog shows. That trailer would be an awesome project for a tiny home, I would definitely seal the roof before any more water damage happened because water damage spreads like crazy! Great buy!

[@thedellgod]

What did you end up doing with it?

[@artemvysh]

I realized I have no use for an RV this big and with a junk title. So I did end up selling it.

[@EdwardGlass-f2m]

If you keep it. You would be stealing. Plus being dishonest. Karma will end up bitting you in ass eventually.

[@artemvysh]

At 19:49 I talk about the fact that I called Copart the next day and found out that they "uploaded the wrong pictures" tot he website and that this in fact is my RV.

[@slasher7555]

Update?

[@dudesellz69]

**REPAIR IT FOR A TINY HOME. RENT IT OR PUT IT ON LAND YOU HAVE FOR CAMPING

[@rogerhansen1314]

use copart in floida no licence needed

[@shadedude6games]

What you paid for that is a steal you can get a new roof put on for 2 grand and get the interior rebuilt for another couple thousand if you could get it titled you could easily make money on it if you can't it's definitely worth $1500 to someone who needs parts find a 120v 30 amp outlet and test the AC I sold one in similar shape for 1000 to a guy for parts

[@laughingwolf8711]

Grey water is from the sinks and shower, black water is from the toilet.

[@YANKEEchamp]

U should check the title for the name

[@TxDragon55]

You really should call CoPart and tell them the problem. If they decide to make everything good then you are good.

[@stevenmartin3044]

That is going to be a can of worms with paperwork. The paperwork that you received isn't going to match what you have.

[@charliebush5667]

You are right

[@robertbehan9186]

Fix it up and move into it. You’ll save so much not having to pay rent.

[@randymainer1487]

Should have a generator

[@adventuresontheroad1969]

Not on those. Typically the larger 5th wheels and toy haulers have the gen sets. None of the smaller, 30 foot range have them from the manufacturer. It would be a portable concept on this coach.

[@716racingchannel]

Use Dealer Plates

[@raytalbot5890]

Send it back

[@jamespoustka8780]

Put it in a campground on a permanent sight.

[@NomadSurvivor]

Dude. Find a place to park it and you have Air BnB income if the location is decent where you place it , Easily $80-100/night with just a little interior work and maybe a cheap deck outside the doorway. You SCORED on that thing man.

[@bludevlsi]

Fix it up and turn it into an air b&b

[@whicket1989]

Title wouldn’t be an issue. Get it titled as a custom built rv. Not that hard

[@hoopla1414]

a new jack is 20 bucks