LeSharo Broke Down Again!

[@gillesgravel6353]

Nice job ! I owned an 87 Winnibago Phasar and traveled all over the US & Canada just about 26,000 miles in 4 years and yes I have had some issues but was always able to fix it. I have to admit that Renault 2 litre engine is way under needs on those California hills but she has alot of heart !

[@robwilde5190]

I just bought a 1985 ! First stop is the mechanic shop for service report ! Lots of unknown about this one so hoping for the best

[@YouMotorcycle]

Man I feel like I got my daily step count in just watching you. I feel for ya. Glad this misadventure eventually got sorted.

[@jameslaiola4976]

Like I said, I love your camper. That's beautiful. Yes I understand exactly what you're going through. A lot of shops won't work on anything prior to 94 now

[@whatrvthinking4764]

If a vehicle doesn't have a spot to plug a computer into a lot of mechanics have no clue what to do.

[@phredpun4225]

Your line cracked because it is missing a clamp that holds it onto the p/s pump bracket. It is U shaped (like a mini exhaust clamp). It is located where the ferrule clamps the hose to the fitting.

[@whatrvthinking4764]

That makes a lot of sense

[@wookievr641]

Im also in Chicagoland and recently started following the story

[@ukconfederate7508]

I own one, so I know how it feels when s**t goes wrong. Hang in there man because they ARE actually a good rig when you get 'em sorted out. Nice of them to keep your car without charging you storage costs ? Probably your only consolation is the fact that anyone who drives any kind of classic vehicle never has an 'easy time' of things. Best wishes.

[@thomasguthrie5938]

The motorhome is going back out on a trip tomorrow? I hope you're going in a chase vehicle. Seems to me your going to be seeing a lot of country renting out heap then going out to fix it.

[@JoabRyan]

Holy crap! That was a journey. Glad you got it fixed.

[@CaptainKevWright]

Yeah, me too! Thanks for watching.

[@Cosmokirby]

Thanks for sharing the videos! I am a fellow Chicagoan with an 89' Phasar. I mY have missed it but where can you get parts for these? I am looking for a new dash/speedometer. You said Chevy/Dodge works with these? Any recommendations would help!

[@phredpun4225]

Also try loosening the starter bracket on the engine and it will give you the wiggle room you need to get the other bolt started.

[@whatrvthinking4764]

Thanks for the tip.

[@jf7510]

I love that RV, very hard to find one in good conditions in Europe I hope you will not have any more problems in your trip Thanks for the videos

[@whatrvthinking4764]

I hope so too!

[@SilverTurtle65]

Interesting RV I’ve seen them for sale but never thought people would rent them. I subscribed and looking forward to watching your videos.

[@whatrvthinking4764]

Thanks. We love this RV and our renters do too!

[@RialtaLife]

These LeSharo coaches are so cool - thanks for sharing!!

[@whatrvthinking4764]

Glad you like them!

[@watchmanron7649]

I have owned my 1985 for 16 years the problems are worth it.

[@whatrvthinking4764]

I agree

[@BC5391]

do a frame swap and eliminate the French part. A 4x4 chevy 2500 would work, then you would have a nice go anywhere rig.

[@captlarry-3525]

That happy ending, makes this the most frustrating and expensive massage parlor ever.

[@timothyhalloran2697]

Can you share the name of the RV surplus dealer that you found in Michigan? I just bought a 1991 Winnebago Leshara and have been following your adventures quite closely. I’m gonna great deal. Thanks again

[@CaptainKevWright]

Forbes RV surplus

[@josuesoriano3438]

I have the same year 90 in which part of Michigan I get feet for her

[@thinkford]

Do you still have it? Are you still renting it out? We are looking at possibly buying one up here in the north! Canada and add it to our rental fleet seeing your video I see some upgrades we would probably have to make!

[@CaptainKevWright]

Yes we still have Polly, but we don’t rent her out anymore. She’s not reliable enough for others to drive. We may be moving her to a private spot in Michigan where she will be rented out but not moved.

[@paulmarado]

As a sprinter passes by

[@survivorman2009]

Great work Kevin your a trooper!

[@whatrvthinking4764]

Thanks! You gotta roll with the punches.

[@bobbyautry9809]

Yeah I have a 1987 Winnebago Lesharo I bought home a few weeks ago. I also had my starter rebuilt. They say there is a sleeve that has to be installed that keeps the starter centered to work correctly. Also I like to keep in touch to ask questions about the Lesharo if you don't mind. Thank you, Bob

[@whatrvthinking4764]

Reach out anytime

[@jessemacias5910]

Good job buddy

[@jg6579]

Hi. Just started following your vlog and have enjoyed it. I have an odd question on an RV vlog. How have you found the reliability on your MDX? I'm in the market and this is one option. Thx.

[@CaptainKevWright]

So far the MDX is great. Only had it for a little while but I know the previous owner and it was well maintained. I towed a Chevy Volt on a dolly (4000lbs) 1400 miles and even in the hills of KY/TN it ran like a champ and never had a problem getting up.

[@ohioyodertoter6827]

hi there i'm looking at one of these on craigslist for a thousand obo it's been parked 8 years and wont move but will start ....do these have a toyota engine and chassis for 1988 this one is a 1989 ...thanks

[@CaptainKevWright]

Reanalt engine. Parts are available but hard to find.

[@ohioyodertoter6827]

@@CaptainKevWright thanks so much for responding :-)

[@leemueller3384]

Hi I have an 88 Winnebago Itasca phaser looks exactly like that possibly for sale in northern Wisconsin

[@ohioyodertoter6827]

@@leemueller3384 ok northeast ohio here i'm a little leary of these given all the gremlins they seem to have i'm going to go look at this one today it's 45 min's away not terribly far

[@leemueller3384]

Everything works on ours right now but the brakes need to be bled I am with you very leery on it don't want to drive it too far away from home the parts accessibility does scare me away keep me updated if you would on your new one if you buy it they are neat little RVs thanks

[@FPfreddyyy]

It was both the battery and the starter that was broken?

[@whatrvthinking4764]

The starter was bad, but the battery needed replacement anyway.

[@jameslaiola4976]

One day. I hope to have one

[@markamendola6222]

I am looking at one of these to buy with 60,000kms on it. Do you recommend I buy it? Thanks. It’s for sale in Canada. I live in Canada also. Mark.

[@CaptainKevWright]

We love ours, but parts are very hard to find and you need to be able to do repairs yourself. I’m not sure I’d buy another, but love what we have

[@TrishaRyan]

Hey! I don't know if you remember me but I commented before on your last LeSharo video posted. I ended up buying the one I was looking at. Now, to sound completely ignorant, I'm coming here to ask where the sewage hookup is and what hose do I need to get for it, because all of the hookups I'm looking at on my vehicle are all about the size of a standard yard hose diameter. Thanks in advance.

[@CaptainKevWright]

Both hook ups are on the driver side. You should see two round black. You pull those off and any RV store or Walmart will have the sewer hose that you need. It is all standard. I think they are about 5 inches.

[@CaptainKevWright]

Somewhere on the channel we have a video on how to empty the system.

[@TrishaRyan]

@@CaptainKevWright Thanks so much. I'll watch over the videos again. There's probably a lot more information for me to pay attention to, as well.

[@Clj737]

You should think about converting it over to a Chrysler engine, there are plenty of Renault that have the conversion.

[@whatrvthinking4764]

We'd love a more modern and reliable drivetrain. We don't have the extra $15k to do the conversion right now though!

[@captlarry-3525]

@@whatrvthinking4764 and when there are Rialtas for less than 19K... why the hell would you ?

[@shaunmccauley5129]

Great video friend love how u delt with it

[@whatrvthinking4764]

Thank you it was fun.

[@adasaccessories3210]

You don’t have your rig in WI today do you? Saw one on the side of the road, I know it isn’t ours, they aren’t too common in southeastern WI :) Hang in there with Polly!

[@CaptainKevWright]

Polly is alive and well in Chicago right now.

[@adasaccessories3210]

@@CaptainKevWright wonderful!!

[@leemueller3384]

Hi Polly I hope it wasn't me you seen in Augusta Wisconsin my tire fell off LOL

[@captlarry-3525]

VAN DELAY ENTERPRISES...RIGHT OUT OF SEINFELD !

[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

Stop at Harbor frieght buy TWO $14 solar battery chargers. 1 for the truck batt and 1 for the rv battery. When a renter leaves the ignition on or cranks it to death at least the batt will get a free trickle charge along with the rv batt, seperately.

[@whatrvthinking4764]

I do have a 16W solar panel on the roof which should keep it charged as it sits as long as the 'fridge isn't running.

[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

@@whatrvthinking4764 oh no, this is a seperate panel just for the truck battery. It's a $15 harbour frieght thing. I forgot to start my rv for a MONTH when I was painting. I probly wont do it again, but just in case. I can also leave my dash cam on all the time now. Just a thought friend :)

[@Michaelajacksonfilms]

@@whatrvthinking4764 also, my fridge (rv size) is a pretty big draw for my 200w/solar and 6 batteries. I have to start the fridge on propane THEN it works fine on the solar.

[@khaliqrehman5171]

My 87 lesharo gives 200 miles per fill up what could be the reason?

[@CaptainKevWright]

Same engine? 2.2L gas? Terrain, driving style, traffic differences, tires and tire pressure, gear inside. I have a heavy foot, I’m usually floored the entire time.

[@khaliqrehman5171]

@@CaptainKevWright Thank you for the reply I appreciate. Yes it is 2.2L engine and normal weight.

[@gregbumgardner3006]

I ever see that rv for rent, im going in the other direction, you didnt get anyone to help you? Wow.

[@stephenharvey5932]

Glade I did not buy the one I was looking at, after doing research on it.

[@captlarry-3525]

Good old michiganders... best part of the story.

[@Rottingboards]

Starter shops can build them better then one you can buy.

[@youarehere1251]

That’s why it’s better to get a RV trailer, you have more options.

[@mariegibbons8201]

I would never rent my RV … As one of our mechanics used to say: never lend your wife or your car. I drive à 2000 Rialta.

[@Nolanstrongman]

I’m thinking about buying a 1983 with 75,000 miles on it, what do you guys think? I’m 20 years old and was thinking about using it for road trips

[@CaptainKevWright]

Do you know anything about automotive repair? You will soon. Find a Ford/Chevy/Dodge that you can get parts for

[@Nolanstrongman]

@@CaptainKevWright I do know some but the guy has it up for 2500 so I didn’t know if it was a decent investment haha

[@DaddyStarbuck]

Do an engine swap. 4.0v6 from a Toyota 4Runner or Tacoma 260hp, 12-16mpg They’re cheap. Get a 2wd trans too, solid.

[@whatrvthinking4764]

Engine swaps aren’t uncommon. Most do a Chrysler minivan engine, some do a Buick 3800 (my choice w/ supercharger) but Toyota won’t work without major modifications because the LeSharo is front wheel drive.

[@soowhanchoi9517]

Did you fix the AC? Does it cost it much to fix the AC?

[@CaptainKevWright]

It’s a bad sensor, I unplugged it and it worked

[@khaliqrehman5171]

My ac does not Work what sensor did you replace?

[@sarahkelly3653]

I’m debating buying an 89’ with 115k miles. Always started first time. Would you recommend?? Or do you have any others you’d recommend?

[@CaptainKevWright]

I can’t say without seeing it, but if it has a good maintenance history I’d say it’s a good one. That mileage doesn’t scare me. The issue is age more than mileage on these.

[@christopherohara9421]

Your home in Chicago and didn't get shot it's a winner

[@whatrvthinking4764]

Chicago is much safer than the news would like you to believe.

[@quinnharrison6459]

That's a beautiful Olight 😍

[@paulmarado]

I bought a close starter and made a good starter

[@whatrvthinking4764]

This rebuild is working great. I still might try to get a spare though.

[@BillLaBrie]

Well yeah it’s a Renault

[@captlarry-3525]

This is so avoidable. I have been following Le Sharos for years.. there are owners groups, endless archived information, and EVERYONE WHO HAS EVER OWNED ONE WILL TELL YOU IT IS NOT SUITABLE FOR RENTALS.. AND IS AN EXTREMELY LONG , LABOR AND MONEY INTENSIVE JOB ( YEARS NOT DAYS) TO MAKE ONE RELIABLE..AND THEN THERE IS NO SUPPORT ANYWHERE FOR REPAIRS.... THE OWNER IS THE REPAIR PERSON ON ANY RUNNING LE SHARO ! WHATEVER YOU SAVED BUYING THIS CHEAP.. YOU HAVE SPENT ON BREAKDOWNS.. WHERE A USED RIALTA WOULD HAVE BEEN MAKING YOU MONEY.

[@GoofusMoofus12]

There is a 87 lesharo near me for 3000, are you saying that it probably would screw me over more than anything?

[@Nolanstrongman]

I got a 83 close to me and it’s up for 2500. It has 75,000 miles on it. I’m thinking about getting it

[@5starmusicworldglobalunerg738]

you all good have all fun top 10 from david

[@whatrvthinking4764]

Thanks!

[@oldnorthsider]

Who would be brave enough to rent out a 40 year old rv?

[@CaptainKevWright]

Im glad you chose the word “brave” instead of “stupid!”

[@dronejunkee2743]

THIS VIDEO SUCKS HE SHOWS HIMSELF REMOVING THE STARTER BUT DOES NOT GIVE ANY INFORMATION ON HOW HE DID IT AND TOO MUCH CHIT CHAT

[@CaptainKevWright]

I’m sorry you feel that way. These aren’t supposed to be “how to” videos, they are a chronicle of what it is like owning and renting out an almost 40 year old French camper. If you’re looking for information reach out to me directly and I’d be happy to give you some tips on removing and reinstalling the starter.