I Bought A $1000 RV! Is It Junk?

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4 жыл бұрын

This was the same RV used in breaking bad! I bought this 1987 Fleetwood Bounder RV of craigslist for $1000. Let's see what's wrong with it! It has the Chevy 454.
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@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

Can anyone guess why I put meth lab in the thumbnail of this video? I'll give you a hint: Walter White

@WizardMower 4 жыл бұрын

Because of Breaking Bad, It's literally the same bodyshape, Love the video! This camper would be perfect for trips to canada as long as you are cool with the fuel economy.

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

@@WizardMower you got it!

@asherburkhart824 4 жыл бұрын

A Rural Vermonter - Qqjmcb 182 yeah breaking bad

@alastair_the_lyon 4 жыл бұрын

Breakin Bad!

@haydenridesdirtbikes7568 4 жыл бұрын

Did you just leave the mini van at the guys house?

@frankm8533 4 жыл бұрын

1,000$ and you drove it home. Already a win..

@stevevarholy2011 4 жыл бұрын

On sketchy dry rotted tires in the snow and ice. There's got to be an award for surviving that...

@Tesseract1887 4 жыл бұрын

yeah honestly I am looking at an rv that is about a decade older than that one, they are asking the same process but honestly with as much work as it needs I am going to try to get it for 300, I mean just in paperwork alone, it does not have a title, so basically I am going to have to get a vermont registration, and then use that to get a title in my state, so just in that alone I am going to spend at least 350 close to 400 just to get it titled, it also does not have keys but considering its age I could get a key made for super cheap, it also does not run but from what it looks like it should not be super hard to get running as from the looks of it the problems are not the engine itself but pumps and such but it will still be a bit of work, plus the inside is very not good so I will have to pay in total about 2k minimum to get it go decent condition but it will probably be worth it

@inspectorlunge3887 3 жыл бұрын

@Tesseract 14 Were you able to find a place that makes new keys for these? If so, could you put their contact information or website here? Mine doesn't have keys either, and its very old.

@BattleOfBowties 3 жыл бұрын

@@inspectorlunge3887 just install a push button start.

@nicklikesradio Жыл бұрын

@@stevevarholy2011 there's an award for not surviving it 🤣

@blindsandwich3099 4 жыл бұрын

Jessie, we have to cook

@bloomerdavid 4 жыл бұрын

Walt paid $7k for his Bounder, so I’d say you got a deal!

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

And his never ran right!

@TFD1982 4 жыл бұрын

A Rural Vermonter - Qqjmcb 182 Sounds like you’re already at a good start

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

@streamline6666 oh rightttttt I forgot he stole it from combos mom

@99sporttruck 4 жыл бұрын

@@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 Don't leave the keys in the ignition!!!

@mrequi1 4 жыл бұрын

It's so full of rot it's going to need a lot of time and $ to fix up. I worked in my stepdad & mom's RV shops as a young man and we woudn't tackle jobs like this. However, if you're good at building and 1x2 construction and really good at making things fit and have a lot of time it could be fixed

@michaelbaka4777 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like you could fix it up and make it livable. FIX THE ROOF!!! Get on top and do a quick inspection. Tarp it if necessary!!! Next, empty all your water storage. Black, grey, and fresh. If that stuff freezes up, it breaks stuff. Find your control panel, open cabinets until you find it. This will give you battery voltage, maybe some circuit breakers, levels for fresh water, grey water, black water, and propane level. See if the gennie runs....make sure you have at least a half-tank of fuel or it won't start. Look for manuals it all drawers and cupboards....quite helpful! And....KZfaq is your friend! Best wishes!!!!!

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@spceinvdr6603 4 жыл бұрын

A Rural Vermonter - Qqjmcb 182 for the love of fuck make sure you drain the black water first, then the gray water behind it to flush the solids out of the drain pipe. Don’t dump anything out into the yard, it’s illegal. A lot of truck stops have rv tank dumps, some charge a fee, usually 10-20 bucks.

@6996brandyl 4 жыл бұрын

@@spceinvdr6603 if he has a septic tank at his house he could just dump it into the tank

@grapeape1968 4 жыл бұрын

@@spceinvdr6603 For a person who knows nothing about Rv's what is black and grey water?

@amwlanier 4 жыл бұрын

@@grapeape1968 the tanks that hold your solid and liquid waste...black water=poo and grey water= sink/shower water

@zillionzulu 4 жыл бұрын

the owner : whoo glad we got rid of it and $1000 bonus the buyer : whoo glad I got it for a cheap $1000

@ryantoomey611 4 жыл бұрын

One mans trash is another mans treasure!

@koyaanisqatsi316 4 жыл бұрын

Drive it to California (tent cities) and sell it there. Way better than sleeping in a tent.

@mrequi1 4 жыл бұрын

@@koyaanisqatsi316 if they could afford an RV (and place to park it) they wouldn't be in tents.

@ConsensusX Жыл бұрын

@@koyaanisqatsi316 I bet you a Californian will pay like 3k for this LOLLL. That covers 1 of month rent.

@357magdad 4 жыл бұрын

I had an apartment smaller than that thing and my apartment didn't have a 454!

@stevevarholy2011 4 жыл бұрын

You know the old saying: you can sleep in your car, but you can't drive your house.

@montananomad5382 4 жыл бұрын

@@stevevarholy2011 now he can do both.

@davoid96 3 жыл бұрын

Best comment

@retrox684 4 жыл бұрын

All campers that price have trashed interiors. Yours looks fine

@MXguy95 4 жыл бұрын

Dang! You gotta be careful collecting all these vehicles, you’ll end up looking like my place! So . Fix the water leaks and road trip it down here this summer eh?

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

Haha that's the goal!

@Leatherkid01 4 жыл бұрын

🤣

@stevevarholy2011 4 жыл бұрын

You going to make him park it at 221?

@sammainville1196 4 жыл бұрын

Park it next to the Tercel wagon If it’s still in your lot

@KaSwipeSter 4 жыл бұрын

Hey I watch your videos. Neat.

@jjssbailey 4 жыл бұрын

1987 Fleetwood Bounder was $50,000 out the door. As I sit in one on Padre Island, TX.

@tehpanda64 4 жыл бұрын

you're a braver man than I to be driving this monster at 63mph on tires that dry rotted!

@SweetFLGuy1 4 жыл бұрын

The young don't know better because they think they are invincible like super man. Trust me I know because I was once young : )

@brettcinder258 2 жыл бұрын

You can try to give advice. No one will hear it until they learn for themselves. You must learn from your mistakes. Or accomplishments. Explore my friends explore 🆗🇺🇸💯👌🙏🤞🤪

@robj2704 4 жыл бұрын

Yep. Had a friend who had one back in the '80's. We took it on a 2,000 mile trip around the US and had a great time. It was very reliable. Of course, that was 30 years ago. You might run into a number of issues with one that old. Remains to be seen how reliable this one is after all these years.

@SweetFLGuy1 4 жыл бұрын

How often did you and your friend pull over to get gas for the 454 gulp engine on that long trip, lol

@ChrisfromGeorgia 4 жыл бұрын

Looks perfect to take on a Christmas Vacation!

@twob850 4 жыл бұрын

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@sr212787 4 жыл бұрын

That's a damn good deal if the engine runs well. All 6 tires will be about 200$ each. The interior doesn't look like it needs to much work minus the water damage. Great find!

@openyoureyes4799 4 жыл бұрын

I redid an old motorhome once and the best idea is to replace the carpet with wooden flooring..wash everything, and take care of the ceiling leaks! You got a great deal! I know how to upholster and so I reupholstered the sofa's chairs seats etc, in mine. It looked brand new when I was finished! Any questions ask me! :)

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

@michaelcook768 4 жыл бұрын

When I was in Real Estate school, they said to look for rust under metal railings, metal handles. Basically, because the stuff is boiled, and corrosive, rust happens in unusual places. Sounds like an exhaust leake over a valve tap...but, I'm not live. You ALWAYS impress me...YOU HAVE ACCESSIBLE COMMON SENSE!! The engine, trans, and generator is worth more than you paid for it. Love shack...hehehe.

@nickyannajones 4 жыл бұрын

"That's 5 less than usual...." We're good! Lol. Positive attitude lol

@johnhansen4550 4 жыл бұрын

Put a tarp over the Motorhome immediately. Fix it permanently as you have time...It should be a fun project....MUCH BETTER than a new one for the money.....think of the price per pound...

@mjc42701 4 жыл бұрын

I look forward to seeing it repaired and updated, cool project.

@autobotavengerfireballxl5339 4 жыл бұрын

The 454 is solid af man I just bought a camper for 500 she has the 460 ford also solid af.

@furlvr1961 4 жыл бұрын

I'm definitely looking forward to seeing you rehabilitate this older Bounder. Yes it will take some serious work, but it could be beautiful when you are done remodeling it. Please bring 'er back to life.

@jameshenneberg1937 4 жыл бұрын

Lucky SOB! Wish I could find such a deal. I want to downsize, "less is more" and sell / ditch my house.

@nativebabe9913 4 жыл бұрын

Look on offer up, I found one of these for only $2,000! No problems either, I just couldn't drive the damn thing...

@edwardmiller792 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour.

@milcotto4153 3 жыл бұрын

My goodness, that RV is huge. What a great find! I am so exited to see what you are going to do with it. It must have been one very luxurious RV back in the days. I am sure she will shine again :-)

@DreyTheGamer 4 жыл бұрын

Was Jesse Pinkman in there? Oh right he’s in Alaska.

@randomvideosn0where 4 жыл бұрын

I would say #1 is fix the roof leak, put a hold on the other projects. Mold is no joke!

@vincentconti3633 4 жыл бұрын

Mold is a joke!

@wbwills2 4 жыл бұрын

That was my favorite show ever. That looks like the exact camper they used in that show . I think you got a killer deal. Drove it home in the snow first time driving it too. You are a trooper. I could work with it no doubt. It will be nice when you’re done. Later

@humbleevidenceaccepter7712 4 жыл бұрын

I know nothing about trailers and bought a 17 footer for $3750. Exploring in it and discovering what works/doesn't is half the fun. I tip my hat to you sir!

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

good luck!

@p24hrsmith 4 жыл бұрын

Here in the UK that would have cost you around $4,000 yes even crappy old RV's here fetch crazy money

@TheDarkPhoenix23 4 жыл бұрын

If you're crafty and you replace the roof, they're a lot of fun to adventure in!

@kmaezz 4 жыл бұрын

As long as you own a gas station lol

@1994TINIE 4 жыл бұрын

That RV looks so cosy inside, can’t wait to see when you’ve done it all up.

@monroe2245 4 жыл бұрын

"You don't hear a camper sound that good anymore" LOL awesome!

@realkilju Жыл бұрын

jesse, we need to cook!

@oldbaldfatman2766 4 жыл бұрын

Nov. 29, 2019---Thanks for the video. I subbed simply because I want to learn what you had to do AND what it cost you material wise to get this thing road and living worthy. Looking at buying a used class A myself and have watched more than one KZfaq video on doing these kinds of repairs, like resealing a roof. Think your biggest bugaboo isn't going to be the leaky roof, but how about possible black mold?

@michiganmagneto 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a semi truck driver and I like driving big stuff. Cool score. Hope you get it fixed up good. Right off the bat I would suggest headers for your exhaust system. They help that motor breathe better. That suspension was looking kind of weak. Also invest in some centramatic wheel balancers. Too bad it's carbureted. That's really going to suck the fuel down. Do a good job of waterproofing everything on it, fix it up on the inside, looks like a good fun project now. Good luck.

@darkknightforU 4 жыл бұрын

This one got more classic style than the expensive ones, the 80's was awesome

@strietermarinesurvey1415 4 жыл бұрын

Watch a video on what happens when a RV front tire blows at 63 mph on the highway usually death, not real smart to drive on them tires! Wow

@tooolboxx 4 жыл бұрын

It's affected by wind?! What a surprise; it's a rolling billboard.

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

lol

@MillBrookRailroad 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a good project. I have a similar project that has stalled: a 35 foot camper trailer that I'd been turning into an office.

@nw2728 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff .. can't wait to see it finished.

@jimmyjimjims7483 4 жыл бұрын

I love it! A steal at $1k, I saw a 75 Winnebago a few miles from my house a few weeks ago for $1500, was so damn tempted! Now I see this so I'll survive lol

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks

@jonathanbabinsky7141 4 жыл бұрын

I think that's a pretty good deal. I would get some plastic tarps and cover the roof and maybe the walls also so no more moisture to get in. But I think it's a great project and you'll get a lot of use out of it. I would see and want to know what the extent of the wood rot and damages so not to spend too much money. And you might want to winterize the fresh black and grey water tanks so they don't freeze. Great video

@organiccold 4 жыл бұрын

Nice RV. That will provide amazing content. All the best from Portugal.

@dlgistheman95 4 жыл бұрын

I wish you good luck on your purchase and I hope it takes you far

@85square 4 жыл бұрын

The value depends on how well it grows meth. I think you got an ok deal.

@JustinFinnDoe 4 жыл бұрын

exactly.

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@noahpaulette1490 4 жыл бұрын

Dude put some of those fake bullet holes on the door nothing else needed

@briank3799 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same. Maybe Heisenberg on the plate

@fangzhou3251 4 жыл бұрын

Why fake? Get some real

@Jerms995 4 жыл бұрын

Shoot it or drill it

@nysportsfan9680 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, cant wait to see this build

@grayeagleswolves 4 жыл бұрын

What's going on man I found your channel on a suggestion and I'm a Huge fan of your Bounder Rv Love how you have got it and cleaned it up I'll be watching all video's

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@jeffp6244 4 жыл бұрын

I wonder what the fuel economy is for that thing? Maybe 4-5 mpg? 😂

@Mst51St 4 жыл бұрын

3, take it of leave it.

@farmallred4910 4 жыл бұрын

Probably 3 gallons to the mile

@poiiihy 4 жыл бұрын

Dang.

@stevevarholy2011 4 жыл бұрын

Considering the 1973 Monte 454 I drove in high school got 9-10, that's probably a good guess...

@bustedford 4 жыл бұрын

Ive got a 1989 32’ vanguard gets 8mpg with a 454

@cambamscott9195 4 жыл бұрын

That looks like the camper off of breaking bad

@pogeybait5289 4 жыл бұрын

Cambam Scott ya think????

@montananomad5382 4 жыл бұрын

Cuz it is!

@hobens1 4 жыл бұрын

Better call Saul he can help with your outstanding intuition

@juanpalos3657 4 жыл бұрын

Exellent buy my friend.... For 1000 bucks you cant beat it. You drove it an hour to get home with no issue not bad. The water damage can be fixed easilly. Congratulations on your New purchase big shout out to you from México.

@fp1180 4 жыл бұрын

Cool looking after u cleaned it.

@subarubuildz1738 4 жыл бұрын

Is it me or does that rv sound like a Chevy impala probably early 60’s?

@fichy8079 4 жыл бұрын

“lost the door...hopefully didn’t hit a car behind me 👀” 😂 i’m dead

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@SweetFLGuy1 4 жыл бұрын

I knew a guy who was speeding very fast on the interstate highway and his hood flew off his 70 Monte with many cars behind him and he never looked back :O

@TREEHUGGAH1 4 жыл бұрын

very cool man. safe travels and have fun with it!!

@hotmasked1 4 жыл бұрын

I lookf forward to see all the fixing project you do on that RV

@HilltownCT 4 жыл бұрын

Heisenberg approved!

@STScott-qo4pw 4 жыл бұрын

Just the engine alone was worth the grand. Btw, TARP THE ROOF asap.

@RvNut 4 жыл бұрын

Subbed! Always love a good camper project! And a fellow Vermonter as well! :D

@steveminch7741 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you can't wait till the next video on the camper I think it's a great project and it will be very rewarding in the end :)

@joshyoon 4 жыл бұрын

"looks like we lost a door." lol

@futureperfectable 4 жыл бұрын

Is it me or does the first half of the video smell like stale cigs and mildew?

@caryrevels6584 4 жыл бұрын

I think you did get a good deal, If it fails to crank over its still the holiday inn when mom boots you out of the house hahah

@CoachTMAC 4 жыл бұрын

That was a great deal. The washroom was what sealed the deal for me. 👍👍

@nargoli-9064 Жыл бұрын

YOO MISTA WHITE!!!!!!!

@sirsavagethe21st56 4 жыл бұрын

This is clickbait i came for an RV, yet the only thing i saw was a meth van booooooooo!!!!

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@nexgen.graphics 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, the meth van. The very thought made me click the video.

@Southwander 4 жыл бұрын

Same thing

@SPTSuperSprinter156 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but unlike the one in breaking bad, the engine on this actually starts 😂

@Flexin010 4 жыл бұрын

Ran into your video randomly. Cool!!

@ajbcreationsmt 4 жыл бұрын

My only advice would be have it checked for mold. If there's black mold you do not want to be in there until it's stripped down to metal studs and rebuilt. Heck, it RUNS so it was for sure worth what you paid for it! You could probably turn it over as is and make at least 1-2k off it!

@ScrapFarm 4 жыл бұрын

Hey man I've been digging your videos check mine out we're pretty close to each other in this KZfaq game

@KeepingItKeith 4 жыл бұрын

MAYBE you will change the mattress???? Bro. Come on. That's just nasty.

@skiaspensnowmass 4 жыл бұрын

I think you did well for $1000. The roof's water damage was an issue that will take some effort. I would guess that with another $1500-$2000 and you're labor this could end up being a great rig. Video production is pretty good and I like the content. I'm subscribing!

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@kablah777 4 жыл бұрын

I agree, tarp the roof while you leave it to sit awhile. The biggest concern I have is the reason for that big old crack coming up in the vicinity of the missing cargo door.

@jodylesso7709 4 жыл бұрын

So excited for you , looking good ! You remind me of the genie that wiggle s her nose with that snap trick neat-o

@videobob6789 4 жыл бұрын

great find, close to home, good deal... don't forget to tarp the roof leaks.can't wait for fixer up videos

@tk9839 4 жыл бұрын

I can't believe the 454's were in cars...sounds amazing.

@SweetFLGuy1 4 жыл бұрын

I had a 454 in a 76 Monte Carlo and it was the loudest best sounding engine I ever had and heard but the gas don't last.

@robertschowalter272 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like a pretty good deal. It will take some time and money to get rid of the black mold. One thing I have to stress is get the water out of it expecially the hot water heater!!! That's expensive and a pain to replace. Can't wait to see you on your first camping trip

@davevelky2245 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. You rock for resourcefulness and thrift. Keep up the good content.

@OldeCarrGuy 4 жыл бұрын

For a grand, I think you did good! R+The chassis and drivetrain alone is worth that. Was through your neck of the woods last weekend to pick up a C-10 project for my channel!

@lucasdesouza9674 4 жыл бұрын

Dude I'm so excited to see this Camper get in nice shape. :)

@simong6855 4 жыл бұрын

Check out the overhang at the rear ! Get a few people in the bedroom and she will wheelie lol

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

Lol

@tacticalbartender3057 4 жыл бұрын

That’s a badass buy! Too cool!

@belekas565 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work!! greatings from EU Denmark

@nicholaskrupa6259 2 жыл бұрын

I too drive a 2006 Dodge grand caravan and I also live in a bounder just like this one only you got the dinette area, lucky, mine is short, but good luck man it looks good I hope you have fixed the water damage spots and have been living in it full time!

@davidhinson5010 4 жыл бұрын

Great buy for sure! From NC.

@PlaceUnderThePine 4 жыл бұрын

Great deal! Love the retro look of it.

@tickyul 4 жыл бұрын

That short wheel-base and rear overhang is probably what makes it kinda squirrely.

@sloburnjo Жыл бұрын

happy to find and subscribe neighbour - I visit VT, NH, ME. I am in Montreal. You are an enterprising young man Cheers

@sergeantgunny 4 жыл бұрын

I live in California (yes, STILL!) and I'm about ready to sell and buy one of these for $200,000. And I'll still get a better deal than from the California real estate market.

@ARuralVermonterQqjmcb182 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@bobwire9214 4 жыл бұрын

Good presentation on wanting to see how it turns out later, guess I'll jump on, a good deal so far.

@redmtc 4 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to see some more video's!!

@sammolloy1 4 жыл бұрын

There’s a huge RV junkyard in East Bernstadt Kentucky. Very helpful and can ship that door. The walls and roof are common lightweight wood

@CarrieGerenScogginsOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

The leak is in the same place almost every single ruined camper leaks at, around the sky-light vent on the top! Some campers do leak around the windows, as well.... Both of these could have been prevented by removing the skylight immediately, and good awnings over the windows made so that water can never touch the window seal. This same issue also is found in mobile homes, almost as if the manufacturers of campers and mobile homes knew this, and was planning for them to need to be replaced quickly enough to keep them in business. It was preventable.

@Drewb1996 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure of the year you have but I have a 2005 chevy colorado i5 3.5 liter. I LOVE it!!! Its been a trooper! 230,000 miles and hasnt given me any problems other then small things like a door handle snap

@jasonjgr8580 4 жыл бұрын

You got a great deal, I bought a 1978 Chevy g3500 rv 6.0l 400 I paid $800 but it needed to much work for me to live in.

@TheIntendedOutcome 4 жыл бұрын

You ever just buy an RV for $1000? Great catch. I absolutely love this RV space, I used to spend a thousand on eating and game systems in the summer time- this is a way better investment! And shit, just maybe it could be livable

@gliderrider 4 жыл бұрын

Saaaweeet! Motor sounds great. Dude. You did so good. I’m jealous. I’d never get my wife in it. But that’s a good thing. Lol

@parker2516 Жыл бұрын

the bong in the sink hahaha

@45AMT 4 жыл бұрын

Wow! All that for $1000 and it made it home. Sweet!

@klwthe3rd 4 жыл бұрын

Not trying to be negative but once water intrusion happens on these older RV, it can cost a huge fortune to fix. It often don't just affect the roof but seep down into the walls cause unseen damage. I love the Fleetwood Bounders since they are so iconic from Breaking Bad. Good luck.