I bought an ABANDONED RV !!

I bought a retro motorhome that was left abandoned for 10 years!!! I show you how I got it started then I take it for a short road trip before unveiling the retro interior.

[@debimcloyed601]

Yessss, it works....when you and the family , hit the road...I want to follow you all...

[@grayeagleswolves]

This is one Fantastic find I loved it do you have an Updated video

[@chrisray846]

Love this. I just bought a 1984 chevy jamboree. Tearing the roof off now because it was leaking. Hopefully everything will go well for me. 😁

[@thehonestmechanic]

Gotta love the classics! !

[@TheTokyoPartners]

😂😂 this was great 👍

[@joiheaggans1807]

I’ve gotten a 1985 Coachman completely demolished and I thought it would be a smooth start but so much water damage underneath the walls

[@thehonestmechanic]

That's sad to hear....

[@justsomerandomguy4269]

Honestly that RV looks stunning for its age. I’ve seen ones that look way better on the outside but are completely rotten on the inside. You definitely scored on this one.

[@mwyatt6370]

I have a 1973 Dodge RV Winnebago. It is ugly outside and dissent inside. Needs hot water pipes replaced and fix the water pump. The weather has gotten to it.

[@nancycook3733]

Oh did he ever I friggin wish mine looked half that flipped great ! I have to rebuild from floor to roof because of the black carpenter ants, the idiot mechanics that hacked and slashed, and burned wires, rebuild the body frame inside the r.v. camper area, insulate, rebuild and fix the hacked quadra jet carburetor ..... Your Sooooo dam lucky on your find pray that he doesn't have 1/10th the issues I do lol

[@thehonestmechanic]

@nancycook3733 that's sounds like a lot of work but she'll be nice when you're done!

[@gerrynightingale9045]

*The Ford '460' is an indestructible monster...but VERY thirsty!* *The cast-iron 'C-6' transmission is also reliable as long as the 'bands' aren't over-stressed from steep-climbing while 'floored'* ---------------------- *Looks like what it is...an endless $$$$$$$$$ funnel and tons of re-hab in and out* ( *I haven't had an 'RV' in years and can no longer afford one on 'SS' money and can't think of anywhere to go and scared of 'break-downs' I can't possibly pay-for, especially something that won't fit a standard lift in most garages* )

[@briizcustoms9543]

What type of coolant does it take? I just bought a 1976 Chevy Rv and I’m wondering if the orange coolant is dex cool or not. Also why brake cleaner and water into the carb vs starter fluid?

[@thehonestmechanic]

I used a coolant that is safe for aluminum since my radiator is aluminum. I don't think it's necessarily to run something like dexcool

[@thehonestmechanic]

As for starting the engine for the first time, all we had was brake cleaner. Starting fluid is better of course. The water bottle had gasoline in it.

[@jasonbennett9995]

God bless from Canada eh

[@donnashoff3489]

I have a89 27 ft coachmen ln dry storage last 24 years 18,000 miles Honda generator good tires would consider selling will send pictures upon request 😊

[@thehonestmechanic]

Where are you located?

[@jasonbennett9995]

I would guess about 550 hounded to 6500 lbs AT least nice rig

[@dieterlange7581]

10 or 12000 lbs

[@civilcivilian]

wake me when they get the boot off?

[@MrTem68]

How did you get a title?

[@thehonestmechanic]

Purchased it used from the owner. Went through the same process you would do for any used vehicle

[@MrTem68]

@@thehonestmechanic sorry I misunderstood I thought it had been abandoned, I have an abandoned camper on my property I would like to get a title for. Thank you

[@thehonestmechanic]

@@MrTem68 sorry but I can't help you with that

[@baggedlunch9242]

@@MrTem68 dang well he is a honest mechanic

[@dw4940]

Yo, do u stil need title?

[@georgegorham4561]

2400 💷

[@georgegorham4561]

3000 max I weghit emd

[@diederickjfourie178]

Sorry but can't help noticing that you guys have a desire to get your fingers burned 🤕the way you guys spill feul while trying to start the rv and adding feul into the carburettor while cranking the engine. Hey guys, what happens to safety first?🤷

[@thehonestmechanic]

You're absolutely right! I should have added: do not try this at home! Things could have got south fast.....

[@samurai000705]

Maybe paye more attention to your daughter

[@samurai000705]

She's turning into a bully !

[@thehonestmechanic]

Lol! I saw that. I had no idea. Makes for a funny video

[@nancycook3733]

I don't think u need a carb, you need to do a complete strip down cleaning that's it ! I'll send you pics of my 78 GMC and trust me you want a project well........ 😰😱🤕🤕🤕💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩🙈🙈😱😱😱😱😱😱😱😥😥😥😥😥😥😥😥 I got a ton of work compared to your tagemahall camper lol

[@thehonestmechanic]

Lol. I have already done a carb clean and installed a new kit. During cleaning, I broke the one mixture screw. It runs better than ever but it's no longer properly adjustable