This is How a RV Remodel Should Look: 2007 Imperial Limited Edition

Today I am back at Premium Coach Group in Gilbert, AZ. I was doing a series of inspections on a few new units they had just received when I planned to end the day doing the inspection on this 2007 Holiday Rambler Imperial Limited. I did not think much of it until I went inside to open the slides and the interior hit me in the face. I knew this would be a nice unit to share. These era Holiday Ramblers are in many ways clones of their Monaco parent company RVs and therefore some of the nicest diesels RV built as far as quality goes. It seems the current owner also thought so and had the Imperial remodeled for prolonged use and beauty but unfortunately life seems to had different plans for them. So I am proud to show this beautiful RV re-model of a excellent example of a quality RV.
I am very impressed by the work performed by palaciosupholstery.com/ and would obviously recommend them for RV custom work.
Please contact Ryan, Jay, or Chad at Premium Coach Group with any questions:
www.premiumcoachgroup.com
378 S Hamilton Ct, Gilbert, AZ 85233
[phone]
Thanks for watching!

[@tamaragraham3475]

We are the owners of this coach and just an FYI, we didn’t spend 80k on the remodel! It was more like 35k. This coach was and is in excellent condition. The remodel was strictly cosmetic. My husband told me if we bought an older coach with good bones I could remodel it to make it look how I wanted. This was the result. We were very happy with it.

[@AZExpert]

That's great information. $35k is a fabulous price for everything done and it was done much better than I could hope to do it. You have great style and design choice!! $80k seemed high, but I have seen bills from many shops so......

[@jimstreit4944]

Tamara, the remodel looked great! Could you share what kind of carpet was used? Thank you.

[@tamaragraham3475]

@@jimstreit4944 there’s NO CARPET in the rig. It was all replaced with luxury woven vinyl. It’s maintenance free- waterproof so any spills just wipe up. They put it in luxury RV’s and yachts.

[@jimstreit4944]

@@tamaragraham3475 Ah. Thank you!

[@danielvarga180]

@Tamara Graham Hello, great job on the remodel. Very tastefully done! Did you consign this vehicle or trade it in? I just saw this video and rushed to their website to only find that it’s already pending. Thanks

[@tamaragraham3475]

So for the remodel, we recovered the furniture and headboard, new tile floors, woven vinyl wherever there was carpet, new backsplashes in bathrooms and kitchen, solid cherry wood inserts in all the upper cabinets that previously had plexiglass, new slide toppers, new awning, remodeled the valances, new washing machine, new convection stainless steel microwave, removed the mirror near dining table and replaced with magnetic chalk board where I had magnetic spices tins hanging, 1 ac replaced, new wine rack, new thermostats that are Bluetooth and able to be controlled by your phone. (You can lay in bed and change the temperature with your phone.) When we were out if the coach got too hot, like if there was a power outage in the park or something, we would get a message on our phone so we could keep our dog safe in continuous climate control when we were gone and left him home, new headlights, new tank sensors that are also Bluetooth controlled so you don’t have to go outside and check the tank levels…I think that’s it. Work was professionally done Palacio’s RV Top in Phoenix, AZ.

[@Chris_A_]

James, I look forward to watching your videos, as I learn more and more with every viewing. Keep them videos coming.

[@HolidayRambling]

Im watching this In my 1984 Holiday Rambler Imperial! The details of the remodel are insane, very well done. Definitely good base for upgrades

[@divadyrdnal]

Highly recommend a side radiator model (more expensive RV!) like this one instead of the dreaded rear mounted radiator I had on my Holiday Rambler. Any little or big engine issue is made so much easier when you can actually see/access the engine without taking to closet floor out just to see the engine, especially important on an older rig when traveling!

[@DavidHBurkart]

Thanks for the tour and the highlights James. Always great to see a well-maintained older coach

[@philw7174]

Thank you James for bringing us along for this inspection. Impressive remodel. Looks like a great opportunity. Happy trails!

[@orangecrocks]

Great video James and a good example of the sweet spot in years of production. As long as mechanicals , tires , chassis etc are in good shape sounds like a deal

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

All them "upgrades" are coming from the TinyHouse craze, replacing all the RV fixtures with home fixtures! These are TinyHouses on WHEELS baby! 😱😝😁🤪🤣👍👍🇺🇲

[@Brian-os9qj]

Just purchased a 2011 HR Ambassador, after yrs of searching for size and the wife’s needs. Much to get acquainted with over next few months. Glad to see another HR vid. Thx for your info and inspiration..

[@gereshomeE]

Your knowledge of RV's is so extensive! ☺ An RV vs A RV?

[@lukeholler4364]

JUST GORGEOUS 9 miles per gallon @ $5.50 per gallon

[@6582rg]

That is a great price James. That Cummins is just broke in, especially pre-DEF.

[@elainemooney]

Wow!!! Love this RV!!!!❤

[@Rincon009]

Great vid @AZ!!... been SERIOUSLY looking at full time RV live and working from the road. Love your videos because you don't give generic " no-duhh" analysis of issues with used RVs!! Your expert analysis and experience shows in your approach!! Thank you and keep em' coming!

[@mikeallensonntag]

Enjoying the videos recently. Appreciate the updates.

[@badgerpa9]

Really nice looking rig. Someone will enjoy that. That flooring is the carpet used in pontoon boats and marine. We redid our old camper with pontoon carpet in the 1990's and the coach also, made it a lot easier to clean the camper. The youtube channel Sailrite has a ton of do it yourself videos from window coverings, flooring, furniture and pet beds. That Imperial is hitting the sweet spots and they modernized and updated the look. Stay safe and healthy Sir.

[@mikeallensonntag]

They really did do a good job on the remodel and like you said I can't imagine what it cost to have all that done. Swinging back to your comment few videos ago. Anything pre-def honestly is pretty much a classic rv and should be maintained with the out most care. These rv's and trucks will be very valuable in years to come with all the dumb electric push and Def systems.

[@jud2820]

Thank you James, always love your videos.

[@edwardneilander6427]

Thanks for showing that beauty!

[@rbnhood39]

James, as usual you did a phenomenal job on your inspection of this sweet coach.

[@robertburgess6100]

That is a beautiful remodel job.

[@MrTheBigNoze]

Wow, fantastic coach. Checks all the boxes when it comes to Monaco products

[@curtdawe]

Man, James, they spent a king's ransom worth on this coach. Surprised at the stress cracks up top, though. Someone messed up.... the renovators did a splendid, clean job! Really nice ... shows what can be done to an RV with really good bones! 125K!!!! That thing's a steal!!

[@rickausterschmidt8362]

I bet that only gives you more ideas and incentives for your coach!!

[@runfayalife]

Those stink bugs are somethin' else. They won't go away!

[@rh-cv3nr]

I've become addicted to your channel :-) I love working on my own motorhome. You ingeniously incorporate customations based on your experience with similar issues ... love your sharing of the experience. No idea how you can work so well one handed :-)

[@bengorrell2658]

Thank you James, nice to see how the other half lives, I couldn't afford the tires on that 😊

[@garyag45]

Looks very nice, they did great work on the remodel Hope the tile floor is heated. 👍😎🦅🇺🇸

[@gusskrd]

Thank you for a great work

[@susanpiette7165]

Beautiful

[@TimothyMichaels]

Huge investment, nice coach. Still prefer bus conversions. I'll keep dreaming. 😊

[@jackbrown9182]

Wow ... Good price ! As always ..TY

[@JeffinTD]

Very well done. That price seems amazing for what you get.

[@bobmariano3731]

Awesome video & info , thx so much 👍 luv your expert advice & videos . 👍⚾️

[@dennissprague5172]

beautiful coach, great price,,,,,TKS Teach!

[@LayloNewt]

Thank James really nice coach for the money

[@melissascheller7458]

What a fabulous price!

[@matthewstrzelecki4280]

Nice job James I'm looking at some coaches looking at a newmar not sure how you like newmar I'll have to check back on some videos good job brother

[@gloribyrd9259]

Love it!

[@bobabooie6389]

You make me nervous with you walking around up there

[@mikeallensonntag]

Lol funny you mention making sure ac shroud is tight on way through AZ I saw dometic low profile ac cover on side of the interstate.

[@gratefuldude7511]

Audio is just fine. Iron Chef Joel. I like tech, outside of the Mac products we do have 2 iRobots, irrigation system controller has wifi and certainly makes working on the system easier. We use Apple Home so many of our lights are controlled with Lutron switches so we have lights going on and off as programmed, Siri helps too. We have a skylight that opens and is wifi controlled and is on Home. We have 2 ecobee3 thermostats that help us save electricity and allow us to program heating and cooling. SimpliSafe security system, we have 4 Levoit humidifiers that are wifi controlled, we have Sleep Number beds which track our sleep and adjust the air pressure if we become restless. I’ll probably buy the hub for our ceiling fans (6) so we can control them as well with wifi through Home. And on the no so tech side we have an evaporative cooler we use until about late June or early July when the monsoon begins and humidity and dew points go up. Then the AC comes on until late August early September when the cooler starts working again.

[@lawrencebest9943]

Great video I would be interested in the hours on the generato and the DOT Numbers on the tires

[@williemoore2167]

Beautiful kind of what I plan to look for in 2 years…I was thinking it would’ve had a DD60 or 500 Cummins that would be icing on the cake

[@coreymerritt7742]

Very nice James I find it kinda funny that rv manufacturers are using 2002 to 2005 dodge ram taillights I first saw them on a friend of mine’s holiday rambler

[@stephenlevan6676]

Thanks for the tour! Where did the Imperial fall in the level of luxury at Monaco?

[@carlkerchmar7317]

Your videos are done so well and informative. This one was a another great one. I know your sweet spot is 2005 to 2009 but was curious what your thoughts are on a 2002 to 2004 Imperial.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you so much. Imperioals are great units!

[@duncanjames914]

Thank you James. That is a beautiful coach for $125k.

[@mykgrauss9872]

Nice video James! Looks great for a Holiday Rambler! Great price. Certainly worth it I would think. I'd still want the motor checked out and a few other things. But it looks great!

[@AZExpert]

Naturally

[@jeffsimon5747]

Nice unit and good video. But I am biased because I just bought the exact same make, year, model and with the LE package. The light fixtures on the wall and front seats appear to be original as I have the same. My refrigerator looks the same as well. Not that it looks bad but I will also bet that is original cabinet hardware as it looks exactly the same as what I have on me LE. But I need to get the carpeting and thermostats they used on this one! It looks great!

[@bengorrell2658]

P.S. the bloopers at the end are the best

[@msmith2326]

I enjoy your videos and expertise on condition and what needs repaired. Sent link to my son who has a Holiday Rambler. Do you have any idea what the name of the product is they used under the sofas and other areas? Thank you and please keep making your videos!

[@lorrieleaver2447]

I’m really impressed by this HR LTD edition. It’s definitely a good example of what you can find hidden away. Thank you for finding it James and your explanation was excellent 👌 I’d like to see it for myself but alas I’m still a couple of weeks away from moving back. It’s definitely something I’d like to buy with the roof repairs done. Perhaps I’ll call the dealership and see what we can do as I suspect it’s going to take a week or so before the repairs are completed. All the UK airports are going on strike for 10 days from Easter Friday as is most of Europe. Just in time to wreck everyone’s holidays 🙄! I’ll let you know how it goes. Thank you for your excellent inspection and walking us through this RV 🤫😉♥️💫

[@Stepdaddy8969]

👍🏽

[@marcwitt8507]

Beautiful Coach do you know how sound the trans and motor is

[@burtbennett]

Yes, the Micro Air is wireless and bluetooth .... I got em in my FW and love them.

[@KevinCoop1]

James, Awesome remodel. The tile was not looking very good at 16:40. They should fix that. Did they say that they replaced all the doors for the new hardware or are you thinking they did? The brochure for that year showed drawer pull example in polished brass with two screws, not one in the single. After hearing the price, they should let the tile go. Thanks for showing it! Kevin

[@mmanut]

GREAT BUS, BETTER PRICE. LOVE IT‼️‼️ Vinny 🇺🇸

[@cullenmiller8170]

Nice video and coach. I had to laugh at your bloopers. Don’t you hate it when you know exactly what you want to say, but the words are just not coming out. 😂😂

[@davidcash9783]

Have ever used Azdel composite sheets when replacing luaun ?

[@Reaglesracing44_]

hey james you got any use for the hwh monaco slide out mechanism chain? i got a new old stock one.

[@hillbillyrv]

Wow....Nice looking coach. You should have had your Hillbilly RV hat on. You could have really tipped your hat.

[@bt9653]

The Bluetooth radio and slide topper material were optional from the factory.

[@stjohnschurchcolumbus]

Anything to do about the black side cracking? Will waxing help when cracked? Prevent cracking?

[@NelloCambelli]

Like your note taking system - harkens back to grammar school cheating notes. 😂😂😂

[@marcuswchase901]

I have a 2003 la palma motorhome is there a way to use a drill to bring jacks down

[@ThePeopleVerse]

@ about 20:14, I'm not sure that is a seat.... maybe a foot step for washing/shaving ones legs?

[@ains182]

lots of features i like i like the carpet and would upgrade my 2006 camalot to that woven but the previous owners had just replaced the carpet before i bought it in sept 2022. since this one has the micro air i wanted to know more of what you think of them mainly do you know if it works better with a hydro hot because my old dometic 5 button SUCKED i did just order a micro air and it will be here on monday i am excited for that thanks in advance and keep this up i like it all

[@AZExpert]

it is a great t-stat. I think the graphics that show the mode are confusing as can be though.

[@jasongondola9687]

@@AZExpert What did this RV sell for?

[@chucknSC]

Buying that coach is going to save a bundle each year on property taxes compared to a newer model (where I live anyway), because it will be taxed on book value, not how much was invested.

[@leehappy3259]

Needs recliners & a big screen TV on a televator.

[@AZExpert]

LOL

[@beach76bum]

Ok, so answer me this... Why not put in another $50K and have the sidewalls replaced? Remove the thermal checking and repaint. This will be an absolutely beautiful coach!!

[@jimwillis2698]

Do you do inspections for hire?

[@marcuswchase901]

Question I have a 2003 Dutch star don't see any cover on the inside to remove ac unit on roof

[@AZExpert]

its bolted from above

[@marcuswchase901]

@@AZExpert I meant 2003 dutch star

[@akrangler]

Hello my fellow rv tech. Is there a way I can chat with you, I’m working on a dometic fridge and I’m pulling my hair out. Dometic has been no help at all.

[@mayday214]

Where do we find that floor

[@stuartstuart866]

Is there a long lasting filler for white fiberglass stress cracks?

[@AZExpert]

none that I know of, it checks from the epoxy

[@hectorperez7655]

$125k not bad at all!!

[@robertcollins373]

How does the tile hold up? Would this work in a gas model? We have a really sad looking cockpit with doghouse. Has carpet. Looks like remnants and a 5 y/o installed it with fraying edges. Wife wants something else. Not sure what to do. Hard to believe 2017 new rig would be so bad. We sure got a lemon. For the way you like to speak of HR. I'm not impressed.

[@jarredholt5037]

Change out the sealant on the roof and you should be good for another 85k miles

[@GusMahn]

How strong are the roofs? Will a 250lb man be able to walk the top?

[@angelman4164]

absolutely. These rigs are built like a brick shit house. They last forever.

[@charlesc5983]

It’s because the coach was pre def . If i was rich I’d do it to.

[@mikeallensonntag]

😳 125k... that's a great price in my opinion. Man that's is a shame I hate to know what they gave on the trade in for this that's a shame for the person that sold it. Shit I paid that for my class b lol. What a steal, that won't be on the lot long that's for sure.

[@Myrune1]

I wish I had a spare $125k.

[@mikemoxley9477]

Is that the Price ? Look at their website and cant find it

[@TimothyMichaels]

​​@@mikemoxley9477 Yes, $125k, mentions it at the end @24:35

[@ilistentoasmr]

Am I the only one that gets dizzy watching him walk on the roof of these RV's, especially on the edges 🤣

[@mikem7799]

When they do all these upgrades…is there something major that they are trying to mask sometimes…..

[@AZExpert]

No just to update and that quality is overkill to hide something

[@Premier-Media-Group]

so this one is for sale, or already pending?

[@AZExpert]

its for sale, just came in this week premiumcoachgroup.com

[@Premier-Media-Group]

James, we sent you an email to your Gmail account about a job/video on a 1 of 7 Monaco.

[@bobbrenner7354]

Great vid, low energy salesmen failed huge.

[@cintroberts6614]

Sometimes you remind me of my wife.

[@lutomson3496]

James has become a salesman against what I liked about him as a repair guy...although better then the shyster Andrew Steele who bilked followers out of hundreds of thousands of dollars and James still supports... I like James...wish he would stop the commodification garbage