The Truth about the 2019 Allegro Red Project

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

What an incredible story! Thank you so much for sharing this adventure.

[@AZExpert]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

@@AZExpert I certainly did, James.

[@philw7174]

Wow, moving along. Great job James. Happy trails!

[@AZExpert]

This was a great project

[@enjoyingretirement4846]

Wow you amazed us all again. Thanks for the back story. Looking forward to more content on this job.

[@AZExpert]

More to come!

[@badgerpa9]

I have 2 vehicles that are builders in the driveway. Both are older now but have ran fine for years. I also have a jeep that was rolled off a shelf road and I use it as a plow truck on the farm, no windshield, so it is cold but works. Stay safe and healthy.

[@gjhoddy]

Good job putting humptydumpty back together again, impressive!

[@AZExpert]

thank you!

[@RLBS61]

It’s gonna be a beautiful coach when you get done with it .Keep up the good work.

[@AZExpert]

I think so too!

[@GinosGarageUSA]

Good job, looking like an RV again.. The resale value will go up just based on the fact that you guys are the ones putting it together. The investor was lucky on two counts, the parts and the experts to put it together. Thanks for bringing us along. We used to have an RV salvage yard in Florida and I always loved wandering around looking at the RVs. After seeing that I decided I would not run an rv gas fridge going down the road anymore.. just my preference.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you. I'm excited to see it together too.

[@papajoej]

Thank you for the follow-up.Enjoyed it. Waiting on the next one.

[@AZExpert]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@loydalexander154]

James you are a master class technician there is no doubt about that you are amazing at your job and the videos also thank you sir

[@hillbillyrv]

Thanks so much for the update. Can't wait to see it when it is finished. I really, really like the bloopers at the end. Please keep it up.

[@AZExpert]

I'm sure, you're like me and seeing it done is a big motivator. I always like blooper reels, one day I'll remember to take my glasses off. Thanks!

[@clarencewiles963]

Education and resources, with a focus on recovery. Thumbs up 👍

[@patricktharp7623]

Glad to be on this side of the camera.. Lol Appreciate the time u take making these videos. Great stuff.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you very much!

[@janebray9392]

We had a little incident that not be talked about, going thru a reststop in NM...and when we got home we called the manufacturer, and he said he could do it for about $500. But he is clear across the country...so we got it repaired locally here on Vancouver Island🇨🇦, we had a $300 deductable. The final price was $4300. Not only was it a crappy job, but highway robbery!!! It left a sour taste in our mouths so my hubby was suprised when I told him I watch a youtube channel about a rv repair center😲 but he says it is nice to see someone who takes pride in their work and he also really enjoys watching James The AZ Expert!!!

[@AZExpert]

Oh no! I'm sure many people had the same incident too. It really sounds like your manufacturer is a great company. Thank you very much for the kind support and sharing and for enjoying the videos!

[@smacdiesel]

Looking forward to seeing it repainted! Good work as always!

[@AZExpert]

You and me both!

[@brianfeeney1290]

Always enjoy your video's you are a man that cares about his work coach is looking great keep updates coming stay safe and healthy

[@AZExpert]

Thank you very much!

[@ThePeopleVerse]

Brian Feeney, where are you from. I'm a Feeney too....dont see that very often.

[@rtjautomotive]

I worked for a car dealer.They sold custom vans,I understand your PAIN !!!! Great job of repair.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks 👍

[@rickhicks3477]

If it was easy everyone would be fixing it. Knowledge is the key. Good job 👍👍

[@AZExpert]

watching youtube, it does look like everyone is doing this. LOL. I can't imagine building a Schoolie but they are very popular. Thanks!

[@DavidHBurkart]

This is entertaining and educational. Appreciate the insights! Another great adventure James! Awesome work!

[@AZExpert]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@markstench4470]

Wow pretty sweet , Love when a plan comes together , awesome awesome job

[@AZExpert]

it's always better to be lucky than good!

[@masapell]

What would a “ballpark” figure be for just the repairs and parts??

[@AZExpert]

Well initially I would have quoted the job around 66k. The salvage helped cut the price but then of course the additional damage is adding quite some more.

[@tedshaw8291]

Will that have a salvage title to it what is the approximate repair cost on it is the frame tweaked it’s a lot of rewiring but I do have faith in your ability to put it back together I hope

[@AZExpert]

The chassis and chassis frame were undamaged. Mostly just smashed fiberglass and components.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

Was wondering. On the flip, our old coach is still worth north of 100K. Getting agreed value insurance was hard. it costs like a new coach would. I pay extra for so called VIP tow. Landoll coast to coast. Our coach is steel all but the front and back caps. I heard of early 80 PT 40s having late 80s caps transplanted to make them look newer. Visone is a good yard, but a bit expensive IMHO. Lucky to get the front clip like that. Looking good.

[@AZExpert]

All RV salvage yards are expensive in my experience, they know what new parts cost and price very close to them. Of course I understand just in space and storage and labor. This should not be too difficult on insurance as it's new and has a "book" value. But that sort of thing is outside my normal wheel house.

[@Graygeezer]

It’s going to be good as new, maybe better. If it was totaled by the insurance company, it’ll probably get a salvage title. I don’t know about Arizona, but that’s what happens in my state.

[@AZExpert]

I'm sure it will be salvage or something like that.

[@richardmoss8757]

Also thinking of a motorhome class a in the 3031 foot32 foot range I like the Jayco Greyhawk’s also

[@AZExpert]

Jayco makes great RVs!!

[@cutterbacon]

@@AZExpert Thats also thor...............

[@richardmoss8757]

Is there a leak proof roof on the market I liked Winnebago motorhome until I saw the problems on some of your videos that’s my major concern because of the problems it causes throughout the trailer appreciate your videos you do a great job thank you

[@AZExpert]

I can't say leak proof, but most gel-coat fiberglass roofs are solid. Though I don't install it, rv roof armor spray on coatings should make a roof leak proof.

[@whciv091865]

Is this by any chance to Red that the lady drove into the bay in Red Bay in 2019? We had just been there when this happen. The colors and model looks the same.

[@AZExpert]

It was, now it's good as new and will hopefully never be driven into any more buildings

[@DLTJR1959]

With a salvage title it will be worth 30% less than market value. I'm sure that the investor took that into account when he purchased it. Looking forward to your rebuild. Really appreciate your channel.

[@AZExpert]

You are correct, thank you

[@earlribaudo4807]

I am never bored with your videos, they always have good content. Is the towing co going to be responsible for their damage?

[@AZExpert]

Thank you. I really couldn't ask for a better compliment!

[@jamespinkerman5046]

I have a small dip in the roof of the main slide under the inside rubber seal at the top and one time in a heavy rain I had a small drip can I use dicor to put a bead under the rubber seal or use something else to fill the gap under the seal ?

[@AZExpert]

It's hard to say based on the information. Sometimes just titling the RV solves many problems if the water is running into the slide opening

[@jamespinkerman5046]

@@AZExpert ok thanks , really like your cannel , it's so hard to find someone that knows how to fix things right , and make them better than new , keep them coming .

[@tombeilman5579]

It looks a lot better with the front on, nice save

[@AZExpert]

it really is, it should have never been treated this way

[@redc8783]

Will it still have a SavageTitle, can’t be sold as used

[@AZExpert]

I don't sell them

[@ian6358]

Can I ask as a buyer how do you check to see if what your buying has been totaled. Can you do a vin check? Does dealer have to disclose it

[@AZExpert]

ALWAYS do a Carfax on RVs for sure!

[@falcon7350]

So , keep a eye on the frit on the back side of the windshield glass , inside fires all ways like to kill the frit and the glass starts to fall out . its all in how hot it gets and looking at the TV box you showed it did so its going to need both new windshields installed as the old one well have nothing to glue to any more , i have done many salvage title cars and RVs so to any one else thinking of doing this make 100% sure you do all your paper work right BEFORE you even start work , DMV can be dicks when it comes to where did you get the parts and so on so dont skip steps or you have a paper weight ...The frit is a black enamel band that is literally baked into the edges of the windshield glass, accompanied by the border of black dots you are wondering about. The purpose of the frit is to provide an etched surface that allows adhesive to bond to the glass.

[@AZExpert]

thank you. The glass is good. The TV glass was broken during removal and shipping but not melted. Really jsut smoke damage. Thanks for the tips.

[@davehaag8175]

I thought if something was totaled by insurance company it has a salvage title and at that point its very hard to get insurance if any?

[@AZExpert]

insurance companies will still cover it.

[@mikemurphy2814]

Hey James when there is water issues on a motor home I know sometimes the headliner gets bad, have you done any video on replacing headliners

[@AZExpert]

I don't have a video on that I'm sorry.

[@iliap1217]

That ending was hilarious. Thanks, I won't feel so awkward talking to the camera.

[@AZExpert]

thank you, it's still akward for me, I feel like a wierdo when someone walks by and I'm talking to my camera.

[@dewholdingsllc1050]

Salvage vehicles do not have any manufacturing warranty. What about systems or components?

[@AZExpert]

the appliances would still carry the warranty from the original date of sale. Most warranty coverages that go past the first year are on the chassis, appliances, and some structure warranties. But even those are questionable after the first owner. I always recommend extended warranties, even the cheapest ones will generally pay for themselves has been my experience. Thanks!

[@jwrappuhn71]

Thanks James, gonna be a headache hooking all that wiring back up.

[@AZExpert]

not too bad, it's 99% there.

[@hoofixrman]

Wow cant wait to see it finished!

[@AZExpert]

thank you!

[@MrJsysco]

Another very informative video, thanks! Would you be able to advise me on my existing 2002 RV and updating it to keep it “easier” to maintain vs. buying a newer coach! Thanks

[@AZExpert]

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[@bigjeep2195]

This rig was totaled because the owner wanted it totaled and I would too. All you have to do is convince a repair shop to pump up the repair bill to 60% of the cost of a replacement. My guess is, $500-$1,000 cash under the table got that pumped up repair bill.

[@AZExpert]

I guess. It still seems crazy to me as 60% would still be north of $140k.

[@rickc9873]

Will there be any issue getting insurance and plates on a salvaged RV. Or resale ? Is the current own planning on selling it as an investment ?

[@AZExpert]

no real issues mostly I think with loans I think

[@rickc9873]

@@AZExpert Too bad about the body work from the strapping.

[@Graygeezer]

I just wonder if this happens to be the Tiffin that the owner rammed into the Tiffin Service Center door.

[@AZExpert]

I don't think it is, but I'm with you as being suspect.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

Don't think so. That coach was totaled way worse. I saw a few pics of it online but can't fid them.

[@1hasbeen531]

My first thought was "The Red Bay Rampage" LOL

[@Graygeezer]

@@AZExpert Sorry, I found a video on that incident, that one was actually a Phaeton. When you said it was from Alabama and ran into a wall, it sounded plausible, but no. That incident is why owners can no longer camp on the Tiffin campus. You can camp very close though.

[@badgerpa9]

It was a red.

[@mwrcrft]

Looks like it is shaping up real nice.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@soillife1]

Good luck. It will be done right if your involved. If that was my coach ??? I would want it totaled. Reality is This is a low end unit. If it was a high end unit ? Certainly it would be worth your efforts, dollars. Im in and out of Visone every month. Its quite an education. Again Good Luck.

[@AZExpert]

thank you, it is a lower end diesel. Thank you

[@DonniePhipps]

Wow..amazing work you guys do

[@AZExpert]

Thank you so much 😀

[@timerickson7056]

where I lived when a insurance company totals a vehicle. the title gets labeled SALVAGE VEHICLE. salvage title vehicles are much harder to sell and generally what I have seen $50-60% of retail.

[@AZExpert]

Not always the case with these but thanks for the comment

[@AmericanMX]

Sorry for being ignorant but can you carfax an RV?

[@AZExpert]

yes

[@robb.7078]

wow what a find! Did you know the donor was at Visone before the purchase at auction?

[@AZExpert]

no, no idea at all. We just lucked out completely.

[@robb.7078]

@@AZExpert its amazing how that happens for time to time, sure glad it worked out for you.

[@JimmyShawsTidbits1]

Why did I instantly think of the guy from Iron Mountain Collison on TikTok writing it off as a total loss. LOL!!!

[@AZExpert]

It was a total gain for us and a fun if not nerve wracking experience

[@gregkiehl64]

Awesome might sound funny but that would be awesome to work on love the challenge 🤙🏼

[@AZExpert]

These jobs are much more fun for me.

[@ronniecardy]

Very good repair so far

[@AZExpert]

thank you

[@kellyyoung124]

So at 2:10 you said “I purchased it” so is this your project and you have an investor working with you? Inquiring minds want to know 😁

[@AZExpert]

sorry that was a bad edit. "they" purchased it. The investor. Thanks!

[@kellyyoung124]

@@AZExpert You should get into flipping yourself!

[@robertthompson6958]

I knew you could do this James. That mess of spaghetti wiring will be a bit of a challenge.

[@AZExpert]

thank you. that was the easier part so far

[@Thesaltymedic36]

Wow. I’d say y’all got lucky. That’s a big job but it looks like it will be saved. 👍🏼

[@AZExpert]

yes, VERY lucky!

[@walterfredrickson3887]

That’s really coming together

[@AZExpert]

thank you

[@hayyarbrough]

It's going to look good... that wiring harness would make me want to pull my hair out I think..🤔🤔✌🏼✌🏼👍🏼👍🏼🏁🏁

[@AZExpert]

I think it's looking good too. Thanks

[@9to5golfhughmanning88]

thanks for showing us this

[@AZExpert]

My pleasure 😊

[@virginialangley1793]

Wow you did a lot of work on the dash...all those wires

[@AZExpert]

thank you

[@rich2034]

Amazing job!!

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!!

[@MililaniJag]

Great time to install a Televator! Thx!

[@AZExpert]

You're welcome!

[@MichaelBrown-nz3nz]

Just figuring out all the whirring would have been a nightmare

[@AZExpert]

that wasn't too bad

[@stevendunn264]

I would trust anything you worked on.

[@AZExpert]

Hey, Thanks for watching! :)

[@stevest.martin3940]

I’ll keep a eye out for a 2019 Red that to good a deal to be true. Lol

[@AZExpert]

I'll keep you posted for sure.

[@gaylen8467]

WOW

[@AZExpert]

thanks!

[@4toes1nose]

Thank you 😉

[@AZExpert]

You're welcome 😊

[@jakem.6359]

I'm surprised that if the heat did that much damage to the TV that it didn't also damage the dash. Rebuilds like that are good if purchased by the end user and you have abilities to do at least some work yourself....but once that title is "Branded" it will follow that coach the rest of it's life and most people won't even consider it on the used market.... But then again that's just my opinion. I'm sure based on the quality of the work you do it will still be very nice once finished. It would be nice sometimes if you gave a "general" idea of what some of your repairs run....I know there are lots of variables and no two jobs are the same.... But it would give someone an idea of repairs if someone was looking at a coach that say needed a fiberglass roof or rubber roof replaced. Just a thought.

[@AZExpert]

There are markets for everything, and while salvage titles can be scary, saving money appeals to many people. Thanks!

[@mr34059]

as a auto tech i thought ive done some hard dash jobs...thats insane

[@AZExpert]

yeah, but autos really make the harnesses too short, there are extra feet in every run so it's much more forgiving to route. Thanks

[@thewiseguy3529]

It was about $80,000 job. I have extensive training and experience. That's about what I think

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for the input

[@TheMinnow101]

That mess of wiring would in and of itself be justification for the insurance company to total that rig out. Wow!

[@AZExpert]

This is 120vac, 12vdc, CATV, HDMI, ethernet, and of course chassis wiring.

[@veryinterested2382]

you are much braver than me. I would have run away and hidden.

[@AZExpert]

they always find me anyway!

[@Kiptanui]

My head hurts looking at that wire harness

[@AZExpert]

it wasn't too bad, Tiffin labeled their harness

[@pault1964]

Not boring interesting

[@AZExpert]

thank you very much!

[@jamesbutler5518]

O they want for it

[@mikeazriel5116]

its called who you know they got it pushed through

[@richardmckrell4899]

When things don't make sense, there's usually cause to look for corruption.

[@AZExpert]

What corruption

[@richardmckrell4899]

@@AZExpert I'm just talking nonsense, pay no attention

[@caroldenison4369]

He's a Scammer!! Every body I'm warning you about this guy, he's a Scammer, he'll take your money, he's a Scammer!!!! 😠😠

[@AZExpert]

I don't think I'm a scammer

[@cutterbacon]

Really and the proof being?