RVs Gone Wild #5, Stupid or Crazy RV setups & catastrophes,- RV Fails and Crashes

[@HarryBJones-ce2iz]

I would subscribe to your sight but you talk to much.

[@RVingWithJoe]

I appreciate the comment nonetheless. I have some drone videos on my channel where I say absolutely nothing. ☺ kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2PYnYWtot9_ra8

[@HarryBJones-ce2iz]

First time watching. I will watch again. Thank you for your update.

[@WadeKoschney-t4p]

Yeah he talks way to much about nothing! Worse then a women on Meth! Holy Shit!

[@TheItinerantCraftsman]

@RVingwithJoe, Thanks for the shoutout. It’s been a challenge and fun building that Fuso out to suit my needs. See ya all on the road!

[@dansteel9873]

My buddy was going to sell me a 18 cabin sailboat to use as a travel trailer but he sold it before I could get it. So another friend gave me a steel cargo trailer that I'm currently building a RV on. My service dog and I don't need much space so it's primarily going to be a bigger sleeper than the back seat of my Ford truck. I have a camp shower and a toilet seat that fits on a bucket that I got from Walmart so with my 2 burner stove I'm fully self contained. The biggest drawback is that RV parks won't let us in and people are so snooty that parking anywhere we get run off all the time. Save your snooty for dopers people. Just a disabled senior citizen with a really cool service dog that can't afford rent in California on my fixed income. Thank you Joe for the really awesome show you do. It's nice to see I'm not alone in this phase of life but there are lots of others world wide. Love the hat too.

[@PatrickBaptist-vv2bg]

Yeah I lived in a converted school bus 2004 model and got turned away from camp grounds even one that had hosted me with our old crappy class A from 1980s but the bus they wouldn't have that, if you don't have a conventional shitty camper people get all upset because you found a batter way they never though of. I built out my bus the first time around in a park, now 5 years later we have a regular home now and I'm refitting the bus now that no one lives in it, doing all that stuff I should have to didn't do right.... But yeah one thing people don't realize that build their own rigs is that some people get urinated over people being smarter than them so they will rank on you for it.

[@RVingWithJoe]

It’s hard to be different in this world. Yeah I try to keep my rigs 10 years or less to avoid RVism

[@RVingWithJoe]

Yeah it’s tough to find a spot, but there’s always Slab City, Quartzsite and a few other similar places.

[@PatrickBaptist-vv2bg]

@@RVingWithJoe I wouldn't recommend slab city to anyone unless the were a deranged vet, wanted, or staunch meth head, it's crazy there, people that want to relax wouldn't like slab city lol.

[@RVingWithJoe]

@@PatrickBaptist-vv2bg I visited there once, its a trip. There are some further out places on the Slab where it gets a bit quieter. It was a trip to see UPS and Amazon delivering out there.

[@loosescrew9438]

The Ford pulling the mobile Home makes me think the guy is on house arrest and wanting to explore anyway.

[@islandwitt1]

👍🏻😁 I built my RV out of an F650 40’ 42 passenger shuttle bus. In 2021 I rode out CAT 5 Hurricane Ian 20 miles away from Ft. Myers FL. Her complete internal steel cage (24”oc) held her together tight, I kept her bow just off the wind, so the only damage was losing my solar panels off the roof when the eye of the storm went over. When I replaced all the panels and hardware I increased the size of mounting hardware. The bad news …. I lost the first panels& hardware during sustained 150 mph winds, with gusts of 170 mph. The good news …… I have a wind rating on my mounting hardware that is faster than I’ll ever drive. 👍🏻😆 My bus has taken a pounding no mfg built RV could ever hold up to. She’s a beautiful powerful beast, complete with fully off grid systems (solar, generator, propane, water), while including home comforts like my stained glass light fixtures. With her truck cab configuration she drives like a dream, and her 6.7L cummins climbs over mountains like they’re not really there. She is my cozy (but fierce) home on wheels. No way I’d consider paying too much money for a “cookie cutter plastic” RV. She’s my Crones Nest and I love her. I’m a 67yo female, and we cruise just fine. 👍🏻😁❤️

[@RVingWithJoe]

Would love to see it and share it!! [e-mail]. Sounds like a hefty rig!

[@edrogers9530]

A friends dad once had a chicken coop made of fibreglass dropped in the driveway. He built an RV with it. Had front wheel drive. Took the engine and front end from a caddy. Had 2 tag axles on the rear with single wheels. Fuel tank was a home heating fuel container. Took a long time to fill and needed a step ladder to do it. They drove non stop from Vancouver BC to Saskatchewan non stop. He had many offer to buy it so he sold it. He did a nice job building it.

[@RaganEddington]

I just found this channel and have maybe watched a couple of hours. This is cool. You also have a voice and a way of talking that's pleasant. So... Thanks and more thanks.

[@celestepalm6949]

I love some of those older British 'gypsy caravan' campers. The ones from the 70's or so look _amazing!_

[@LadyEdisto]

In a campground in SC, met a couple camping in their sail boat. They live on the boat down in south FL. Such a cool couple.

[@RVingWithJoe]

I knew it! :)

[@fj9460-lr]

Joe, your style is so down to earth, educated with extreme common sense and funny as a Ford at a Chevy gathering!

[@RVingWithJoe]

Thanks buddy!!!

[@dieseldummy4250]

The fella with the bronco hit home. I had a buddy call and ask if I could move a 10x50 office trailer. Well of course, (I own multiple medium duty tow trucks), showed up in my "84" C 30 and hauled that sucker across the county. He couldn't stop laughing the whole time. Ah, good times. Miss that fella.

[@ChuckWestcott]

I really enjoy your channel! The weird RVs are hilarious!

[@RVingWithJoe]

Thanks a bunch!!

[@wldstrknwv]

Thanks for using the Terry pic, it was an awesome camper took it a lot of places. We were sad to see it go. Loved the video keep it up!

[@RVingWithJoe]

Thanks for sharing it.

[@kingtut5923]

Well you know what when I saw that old Ford pulling that long trailer , now I have to subscribe. Your funny. Ben Alberta Canada

[@donames6941]

I pulled a 10x50 moble home 10 mils with a 1984 dodge 1 ton flatbed with a 360 motor granny low at 50 mph no trouble till stoping that was a little ruff

[@RVingWithJoe]

1 ton has some beef! You live in flatland or mountains?

[@jameskerrigan2997]

Friend had built upgraded 87 Ford f-350 diesel. Thought no problem moving old 50's single wide mobile home. Rear bumper was weak link, soon as wieght was on it folded it twisting his frame like twislers.

[@RVingWithJoe]

Yesh.. best to stay in spec… even on a 1 ton.

[@FlashInYourPan]

Good Job, Joe!!!

[@RVingWithJoe]

Thank ya kindly!!!

[@dieselbronco9247]

A lot of those custom and homebuilt RV's are actually pretty cool or at least entertaining to see what others have done. As far as the Ford vs GM vs Dodge debate goes, until GM builds a diesel that's not total junk and Dodge builds a truck that can hold up as long as the Cummins under the hood I'll stick with my beat up old F350!

[@kevinfricke3915]

Years ago a friend had a Sea Ray pachanga. He would pull it out of the lake and camp in it, when a group of us went boating in northern Michigan.

[@RVingWithJoe]

Yeahs seems good for overnights.

[@louhawk559]

My favorite channel.. very inspirational. I especially like that helicopter travel trailer......

[@oubliette862]

Jeremy Clarkson loves reliants and caravans, he's their mascot you know lol.

[@petenoseworthy2939]

When we were in England we saw a Saab they took the back hatch off and had to drop in camper

[@kall3467]

That dodge towards the beginning of the video reminds me of a u-haul...

[@FarmRanchHomestead]

There are some videos of the Decoliner (art deco RV shown at 5:45 in this video) that show the build and many of the features built into it. My favorite feature is the "flying bridge" (upper deck) which can also be used to drive the vehicle. It's truly a classy build.

[@justdoingitjim7095]

I built mine in the 80's from a 1976 Dodge box van that had a van front, with a 12 foot box. I even had a sleeper over the cab like a class B with a full size bed. Sadly I sold it and I lost all my pictures of it in Hurricane Ike! It had a 318 c.i. gas motor that got 10 miles to the gallon whether going uphill or going downhill with a 60mph tail wind! You didn't drive it, you "herded" it where you wanted it to go and when there was a heavy side wind, you "flew" it like a kite! It was an "adventure" just driving it, because that year model was notorious for breaking the mounts on the power steering box. After it would break loose, obstructions around it would keep it from coming out, but when it broke you'd have half a steering wheel's turn radius of play! "White knuckle time" on windy days! Oh yea and ropes for the windshield wipers when the connecting arm broke off the motor in the middle of a downpour!

[@jacka55six60]

I always joked about putting my 28' travel trailer on top of my 30' Tracker party hut but figured it would be top heavy.

[@GaryKemple-mx9ci]

The first camper I traveled to the east coast as a child was built by my dad

[@michaelosmon]

My cousin pulled 2 park models 55+ foot each over 500 miles with a Silverado 1500.

[@poorboyz888]

ford.....lol joe props for trying

[@RVingWithJoe]

🤪😜

[@naybreed]

I had a 89 ford utility 6cylender 5 speed. I so miss that motor 😊

[@williamhandt6088]

I was a wee fest one year a man had a old school bus and cut top off to raise it two feet higher with all wood carved post was amazing to I had no camera that time but I won't forget the look

[@jenette16]

I had an 80s little rv, I talked to the rv park peeps as to why it was not allowed, they told me they have had more older rvs park then break down parked in their place.it became a real problem for them. Understandable I guess. She allowed me in for a week after they did a quick inspection. It passed. Little Toyota sweety. Engine purred like a kitten.

[@Thomaslmurry]

The Bucking Bronco!

[@RVingWithJoe]

Hold on tight!!!

[@RandC2]

One of Elvis's jets has been made into an RV.

[@nvragn]

Hey New guy here I bet the window shaker in that little camper /plane cools it down inside really well 👍 Ya I stumbled across your channel channel awhile back and I'm really enjoying it so ty for that. I will probably see you in the comment section again soon 👍 🇨🇦

[@RVingWithJoe]

Thanks for the support.

[@Mizz.Person]

Yes to schoolies! Why bit? They're fun!

[@rapierce99]

Wait till Jimmys world gets the Elvis jet on the road.

[@ushillbillies]

Camped in our MacGregor 26 X trailer sailor for over 20 years all across Canada

[@charlesjohnchartier2235]

Not a Ford guy but will not trash another truck guy. They are friendly when pulling them out of a ditch. lol

[@RVingWithJoe]

Bwhahaha I bring my own tow rope, for when you pull up and find me!!

[@mianki100]

~3:50 - When you are under house arrest but have to get more beer...

[@nvragn]

See I'm back again already lol. I was right into the one's converted from highway trucks until I seen it was a binder ( International 😂) I'm a heavy truck mechanic for over 30 years and did most of my time in the dealerships. Anyway it's all good keep em coming 👍🇨🇦

[@RVingWithJoe]

What was the best brand year and truck for all those people that might be thinking or building on one?

[@nvragn]

@@RVingWithJoe nice I didn't expect for a second to get a response. I also spent 16 years at a Freightliner dealership and I'm sure that you know and heard of FCC which is Freightliner custom chassis and I was one of the main guys on them and at first it seems weird to be pulling a cylinder head off in buddies bedroom but that's how it works. Oh yeah don't ever say "Motorhome" They are coaches don't you know. Anyway I am working away going thru your video's and can't get enough. I'm completely shocked to get a response so ty for that and you will definitely see me in the comment section 👍

[@Bradley-h2j]

Your doing awesome Your enjoying their lifestyle with them ☀️🌎

[@meetjohndoe1078]

Good info at the end. I a new to RVs and did not know about the insurance aspect. Thx!

[@RVingWithJoe]

Thanks for commenting. There is always some red tape with everything.

[@josephalberta1145]

I built a Prevost and it was easy to get insurance and change the title from commercial to rv.

[@RVingWithJoe]

@@josephalberta1145 Good to know.

[@badbiker666]

Around the ten minute mark, you mentioned that school busses, being former fleet vehicles, are good to build because they were well maintained while still performing their original mission. If you can get one with low enough mileage, that might be true. However, my experience is that by the time they come available for sale, they are WAY past their expiration dates. They have been repaired over and over by professional mechanics, but when management says, "OK, that can't be fixed any more. Put it up for sale," the reason is because they are broke beyond repair. If you're lucky, the part that's too broken is the part you're going to discard anyway. But you really have to know what to look for when buying a former fleet vehicle for personal use. Full disclosure, I have never bought a former school bus, so maybe everything you said about them is true. But I am talking fleet vehicles in general.

[@RVingWithJoe]

Sage advice!!! Thanks for chiming in.

[@Buck1954]

You talk just the right amount for what this is. I like seeing the home made rigs. However, I can think of no more dangerous pull vehicle that a three wheeled Reliant. I live in a large tri-axle toy-hauler 5th wheel. If I ever do this again, I'm building my own trailer. This thing is STUPID the way it's built. P.S., the RV Industry has stolen the Tiny Home movement, and built expensive cheaply made Tiny Homes. The modified "tiny home" at 8:59 reminds me of Park Model Homes, designed to be moved once.

[@marshallbaldwin395]

My current build is a 1968 gm pd4107 what is known as a Buffalo 35 foot gvw 36,000

[@johnhanson974]

On the subject of RVing in a boat. I think it's a great idea however, Some if not most, private RV campgrounds will not allow a person to bring in their boat as their only living quarters.

[@RVingWithJoe]

Good point. Like custom school buses and such, you need to go to state park and other more loose campgrounds.

[@toddjones228]

I've seen the first one in Okeechobee, FL!

[@andrewsparks4112]

My cousin bought a rv park in Virginia. I hope to visit it this year.

[@metelgodful]

The RV that looks like a converted airstream that has a staircase going from the back up to the top Jay Leno owns that and you can drive it from the top of the RV and inside as well

[@foreverfixin]

The whole thing about a boat as a camper it would work for short stays but boat systems are a little bit different than RV systems in most cases you wouldn't be able to use the toilet because it draws from the water the boat sits in some bigger boats have generators but you would not be able to run them unless they were in the water but because the water the boat sits in is the coolant water for the generator you could use a small inverter generator though you should have water for the sinks and for a cold shower because you can't run the on board generator unless you are in a body of water so you wouldn't have hot water unless you use a smaller generator that is air cooled love the channel

[@RVingWithJoe]

Thanks so much for the insight and the kind words. I never operated a boat so it’s all new to me.

[@mattc8723]

My dad moved his old mobile home trailer with his 1991 ford explorer sport. My brother and I sat on the hood so he could steer.

[@jeffbyrd7976]

Actually, school buses are quit flimsy. Take a look at those that have been in serious wrecks. Just like some RV's, the shell has been known to separate from the frame.

[@jar407]

the bronco looks like the trailer frame broke. remember cessnas shell is very thin and lightweight. for different reasons European cars are rated to tow much higher trailer weights on some very small cars many cars are diesel there

[@RVingWithJoe]

Agreed I don’t thing the bronco broke… yet.! lol. Thanks for the comments

[@sindeecuschieri2446]

Another great video, Joe! Still waiting for the electric bike video or you riding a one wheel!

[@MmmHuggles]

I'm considering a semi trailer build. A sort of mix between tiny home and travel trailer.

[@RVingWithJoe]

Would you want it self-contained or hook-up dependent?

[@MmmHuggles]

@@RVingWithJoe I'm thinking of self-contained but able to make use of hookups. I've calculated that I could get away with a 400 gallon fresh water tank and 400 gallon grey water tank. Toilet could be composting. The big problem with semi trailers is they are built to take up the maximum legal dimensions so you can't just add protruding things to the walls or roof without going over these limits. I figured out that I could fit some narrow solar panels in place of the roof metal/fiberglass to essentially replace the roof without adding more height and there is enough space to fit a few thousand watts of solar panels easily. Being as large as they are, plenty of space for batteries and such. I started thinking about it when I realized a used enclosed cargo trailer is about the same price as a used semi truck trailer and the semi trailer is a lot bigger. Of course, if I wanted it to be as mobile as an enclosed cargo trailer, I would need to buy a semi truck and register it as something other than commercial. If not, it's not overly difficult to find someone with a semi truck to haul it for you from point a to point b so long as it's not too often as costs could add up quick.

[@justinowens9323]

3:48 no it’s real that’s exactly what broncos do when you hook to much weight to rear and actually catch traction. I’ve seen jacked up broncos stand up completely on two wheels doing truck pulls truck vs truck. And ppl hate me if they want to but all I drive is fords 2002 f150 1992 full size bronco 1992 f350 and I wouldn’t have it any other way

[@WadeKoschney-t4p]

If the craziest Ford dude trying to pull that mobile home had a Chevy it wouldnt have been a problem towing that trailer! And I like Fords n even Dodges but Chevys are like a Rock ! it just would have made lite work outta that little task unlike the other brands! Sorry the truth hurts n YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH!

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Way cool as always thanks 👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@PhilForder]

Keep them coming!!!!

[@birdman6749]

I am wanting to build a RV out of a 20 foot shipping container and haul on my 40 foot container trailer to haul toys on the back half of trailer. Would love to see other people's ideas for container on trailer. My biggest concern Is how to do the toilet, I am thinking raised floor for the storage tank because I do not want anything under container.

[@RVingWithJoe]

Assuming you are not super tall, a raised area at the closed end of the trailer could have raised floor for 3 tanks, fresh, gray, and black, and you could build the kitchen there, which will also need water. Then you could plumb the drains off the side. Would this be on a full size container trailer, flatbed, or lowboy?

[@TheItinerantCraftsman]

The “container” is super heavy, but a number of people in the Expedition Vehicle community do use them on 6x6’s

[@callinnmill9875]

Fun Video!!

[@bondoly66]

I like carrots both savory and sweet.

[@dansteel9873]

Oh yah and I use ratchet straps too so that's not going anywhere!

[@RVingWithJoe]

“That’s not going anywhere” Stickers coming soon!!!

[@louman007]

I built a camper , took it out to the campground, got drunk and kicked out the campground for life, I guess they didn't like my camper, but I did and sold it soon after and never drank again 😂

[@louman007]

I was proud of it to, but maybe I can build a better one , I got another pop up camper trailer ready, I will keep you posted. I enjoy your stuff

[@tymobyrne4451]

Every new idea i had, wasnt a new idea after all, lol....

[@kevinvoyer5053]

What a ford can do? Does not mean some fool should. I hate towing with any twin beam front end, due to the reason if the front end gets light the steering geometry gets all screwed up, at highway speeds bump steer and rebound get scary. My family had a 8,000 lbs inboard wooden boat in the late 80’s, a beautiful 65 Lyman my brother rebuilt, with a 350 Crusader V8. I had an 86 D100 Dodge Ram reg cab short bed I bought new, for my wonderful Dad to use after he retired, to start his dream semi retirement job of handyman repairs. It was a nice basic 4x2 half ton, with a slant six and automatic. The only option was an SE trim, with nice wood grain trim interior and cloth bench seat. That also came with a 3:55 rear limited slip differential, that really helped in snow and boat ramps. My youngest brother had a new 86 Ford F150 reg cab short bed 4x4, with a 300 straight six, 5 speed manual with 3:42 gears. Every year I would drive one or the other the 19 miles to the boat ramp at the Marina the boat was kept all summer, down in June, then back at the end of September. The Dodge Ram always did a decent job, was able to reach and maintain the speed limit, even going over a big high bridge, plus stop ok if you were careful. With the ability to change lanes and pass slow moving big trucks with relative ease, mostly with the gas pedal floored but still hold its own. One time, just once I tried to tow with the Ford, that obviously had more power, not for overdrive 5th, but steady enough in 4th, down to 3rd on the bridge, where the Ram was in second at the floor. However, any bumps in any part of the roadway, the front end pointing up in the air more than the Ram, but with the twin traction beam front end with the wheels drooping down and slanted inward, was effected by bump steer, especially over the bridge joints to the point of being terrifying!! So bad I never used that for towing again. Even my brother who rebuilt the boat with me was worried and scared. Now I have a 2019 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab 4x4, V6, that has at least double the hp of either of those two, with an 8 speed automatic, that out tows either by a lot! As for a boat converted to a camper? Yea I’ve seen a 24’ Chris Craft turned into a travel trailer camper, with what’s called a cuddy cabin, that he removed the flying bridge control area, removed all the mechanical systems out, plus removed 8” from the centerline of the hull, so it would be under the required width of 98”. He then mounted it to a heavy duty galvanized boat trailer with hydraulic surge brakes, with an ingenious electric solenoid control. The best part is he can still bring it in the water, carefully only in calm ponds because it’s not as wide and stable as before. Plus it has a cassette type toilet, plus 2, 6 volt deep cycle batteries centered along what was the keel. Using a 20 hp long shaft tiller control outboard engine, just enough to get around with.

[@peterwarden7471]

The european caravans are super leightweight for short trips on A1 roads. A normal holiday trip is 500km 1 time per year, 1,000km is seldom because europe isn't so big.

[@maxgood42]

How to fix a Buzz Kill, take it to an inspecter and most of the time they will tell you what you need to do to bring it up to standard and conquer the nay sayers Be the king of your DIY.

[@JacobAAllen]

You should check out Jimmy World. He taking a 200k jet he got and put it on a motor home.

[@robocars]

Like it ❤😊

[@lancemclean9273]

Have Ford, will try and haul 80 times beyond rated- that’s a given.

[@RVingWithJoe]

Hahaha

[@jerrybrooks870]

My 59 Chevy panel truck pulled a trailer house more than twice the size of the one behind that Bronco. I moved it about three miles for a friend. My truck had no problem pulling it. It was just a bit of a challenge stopping.

[@dieselbronco9247]

​@@jerrybrooks870 That's always where the problem seems to be... the brakes just can't keep up.

[@jerrybrooks870]

​@@dieselbronco9247, if I had been able to hook up the trailer brakes, stopping wouldn't have been an issue. Unfortunately, my truck didn't have a trailer brake set up.

[@markrenfrow9873]

Some of us have found used shuttle busses, just saying.

[@josephalberta1145]

My insurance said dont install propane. All electric. I am in Canada and its custom built with no problem to get insurance.

[@RVingWithJoe]

I bet its harder over here in BC...lol

[@loosescrew9438]

I am building a foam mini camper I can pull behind my Harley.

[@blackwolf3302]

Joe no I am not a FORD person it is Dodge Ram Trucks all the way !!!!!!!!

[@DezTroy-e7r]

ON MY MOMS SIDE OF FAM IM FORD SO I HAVE HAD TO PUT UP WITH SHITTY FORDS MY WHOLE LIFE SO IM A MOPAR MAN STILL LOVE OLD FORD TRUCKS

[@martinbaxter2616]

I *love* your content! Just getting around to subbing. 😁 And it's not that I don't like Fords... they don't like me.

[@martinbaxter2616]

And I commented too soon... I need that helo RV more than I thought I needed anything. But I need it as self-powering, not towed. (Which I can do... 🥹)

[@RVingWithJoe]

Thanks for subbing

[@scottfirman]

For the money invested and the time involved, I would purchase a good used solid RV and just fix it up. I see no reason to bust my ass and waste my time building a freaking TANK that tips the scales at extremely STUPID. I would love to see what kind of milage these overly heavy self builds get. I wonder how many tires they burn through as well as wheel bearings and brake pads. Reguardless of how badly the newer RV's are made, they at least weigh in under what a block of solid wood on wheels would weigh.

[@JDT454]

Yeah, no Fords here I do the number one selling truck General Motors

[@rapierce99]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@davestevens4263]

You can't make everyone happy . Let them have there misery .

[@sgtwrench69]

When you're not looking at these try to trim your goatee properly

[@cheryltaylor5336]

😅

[@williamparsons9738]

Less you more Video

[@stevechristian5257]

Oh, come on, buddy.You know, 4 doesn't build nothing but junk.Today they have the worst vehicles across the board like your videos though

[@samsam66698]

Fords sucks

[@RVingWithJoe]

What’s your favourite?

[@alfredstevens9586]

I like your videos But I’m not crazy about Ford At one time they Made decent cars and trucks But not anymore Same goes with Chevy and Chrysler.

[@RVingWithJoe]

I hear ya. All vehicles are made to the bare minimum standards these days.