We Bought a Vintage CAMPER VAN RV! Was This a $4000 Mistake??
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- Опубликовано: 1 окт 2024
- We finally did it!!! We’ve talked about it for years but we finally bought an RV! It’s a super vintage camper van that will need a lot of work and restoring, but since traveling isn’t really happening, we figured this is the perfect time to jump into van life! We have no idea what we’re doing and it might have been a $4000 mistake, but for now we’re super excited for our upcoming adventures with this old gal 💗
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Hi guys! I am the woman that grew up IN that camper. Her name is/was Nelle Belle. My grandparents were the first owners of her. Then it was passed on to my father, then me, now you! That little silicone spot, in the lower corner of the screen door, yeah sorry about that! I wasn't old enough or tall enough to reach the door handle, so that was "Little Tammy's" door handle... I just want to wish you the best of luck with her! It's taken me a while to build up the courage to check out what all you've done with her. Like I said, I spent my entire life, in that RV. (I, myself, am a 1972 model.) I've got a lifetime of memories with Ole Nelle. I haven't watched the rest of your remodel, yet. But I hope she gives your family as many years of happy memories as she did for us! Wishing you safe travels and Blessed adventures!
Ahhhhh
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That is awesome and to know that a young couple is so excited to have it
@Arthur Justice Seek professional help.
What a great story, Tammy. Your legacy lives.
1975 Coachman Leprechaun...That is the same motorhome my father bought in 1982 when he took us all on a trip across the country. So good to see there is still one on the road.
Great motorhome!
Name: Marigold. The colours are right for that name, and because it’s old fashioned sounding.
Name her Rona Rider
I love this idea. Marigold!
I love Marigold too! :)
We love it! It's definitely in the running 😊
Betty
This is exactly what I want to do! I'm 66 and I want to spend some time in God's country. There is nothing better than standing in a meadow, warm from the sun. Listening to the wind through the trees and smelling that fresh air. Do some fishing, Lord knows it's been awhile. I need peace.
I’m a mechanic that just retired and the noise from the engine compartment is either the donut gaskets where the exhaust pipes hook up to the exhaust manifolds or one of your exhaust manifolds are cracked which is common on those. Also you should buy a new tire for the spare because those 16.5’s are so hard to find, you need to go to 16 inch rims and tires later on you could do the rears then later do the front and buy the rims online at a store that sells commercial rims not at a tire shop they double the price on them
Thanks for all the insight and tips! We did get a spare tire, so as long as we don't have multiple blowouts at once, we should be okay for now. 😅We're taking it in tomorrow to get the exhaust system worked on and definitely hoping between that and adding some deadening pads, we'll get her purring instead of growling 😹
your a good person to tell them that,enjoy your days now in good health,tony d!
Wow I realize you are a talended mechanic.. Salute you🌹🌹🌹All the very best
Arnold Heiny : Enjoy your retirement 👍
@Roberta McMunn anything you buy at 20k under you might have trouble with so starting at 4K now with $1700 in new tires is still a very good deal. Putting new tires on your rig this common even on RVs up to 20k ...... Thumbs up guys
That classic is so clean...
I wouldn't change a thing!🙂
Awesome! Totally not a mistake. And for $4k way cheaper than. Looking forward to the road trip fun! And now I can tell my wife we can just watch your RV videos instead of us doing an RV summer :) have fun you two!
You should look for a free vintage rv on Craigslist it will be a fun project and it will give lots of memories
If she's cool with that.
What an adorable couple, you really captured a sense of adventure, was a pleasure to see and sparked my own imagination. Can't wait to see what you do with this new to you ride.
This is how to turn a negative into a positive. You’ve wanted to do this for ages and Covid has been the catalyst. Can’t wait to follow your adventures in the campervan!
We still can't believe we finally did it!! 🙈Thanks for the support! We can't wait to get to work on the ol' gal 😍
Neighbors came out and party because they don't have to look at the RV anymore. Congratulations on your new life's adventure.
Name your camper: The Endless Adventure
Name it after a great explorer or a famous chef
If you don’t already watch, Heath and Alyssa
I'm in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Are ya'll down here somewhere or southwest Missouri?
I like “Rosita” as someone else commented in another comment.
Gertrude
Old motorhome guy here. We are now on our 7th one. You asked the question is "This a $4000 Mistake??" I would answer absolutely not. It appears to have been taken good care of. Two areas that you should always buy the best . . . tires and batteries. There are tons of "how to" videos on RUclips so watch as many of the appropriate ones as possible. I would take the metal container off the front and mount it in the rear on a "Cargo Carrier". "Happy Trails"
Name her Téa! (The Endless Adventure) pronounced Tay-ah.
Tay-ah means "Hands on" in Vietnamese :D that works
@@johnc3403 That's so awesome!
I ALSO LOVE TEA. What a clever IDEA!
When you have to explain the name and or the pronunciation its not worth the effort choose another name.
I have a 23foot 1984 GMC! I Boondock constantly with my dogs! I had to change my tires to 16s cause I had the same tires. I'm in the process of getting solars and wind generators! I LOVE it once I got use to her! Been doing this a year now. Good luck you guys!
P.s. my girls name is Lorelei!
RV name: D O R O T H Y 'cause we're not in Kansas anymore. We're on an endless adventure :)
Yeah, completely agree!! Dorothy is the obvious name for it!
It’s original name was Nellie Belle.
Yes mistake
Amazing!! She’s definitely a LORETTA the leprechaun RV 🥰 congrats guys✌🏻
Thanks! We can see her being a Loretta 😂
Exciting times! Congrats on the new adventure mobile, guys! Can't wait to see where it'll take you. 🎉😊✨
What should we name this beautiful old camper van?? Also, watch our full tour of the RV here 👉 ruclips.net/video/HUxJdArwStI/видео.html
Corona
The TEAmobile
Bertha
Maybe Doris? A nice old gal name?
Ol' Bess
You bought a 50/50 speculation, also referred to as 'A Gamble!' You are either going to spend a little money and have a wonderful experience or you are going to spend the next 12 to 18 months paying for one minor to major, 'Nickel n' Dime' cost after another. I hope and pray for only the best for you. I bought a $3,000 RV and everything was fine for five weeks, then, over the next two years, I spent $24,000 keeping it on the road. THAT is why I say 50/50! Your number one priority is to Secure and seal the Roof. The Owner washed and filled some gas. NOT GOOD, yiou ALWAYS store an RV with the fuel tank FULL! THAT is how you keep the tank from Condensation and rusting!
Driving 'Miss Daisy' - sounds like a tank!
Oh I like this.
Always Old is Gold dear😊
Miss Daisy is great! LOL
I love it! Totally reminds me of my childhood.
Previous owner did an Amazing job maintaining it. Keep the interior, but you will probably need to update the fridge and stove. Not sure what features the vintage ones came with. Maybe a compost toilet if there is not enough Grey tank.
PS I love Leprechaun as a name.
You guys should have done the opening with “we brought a rv” like Alison always jokes but now it’s real
Janelle Pulley bought
Hahaha yessssp
Yes, it's a mistake. Good luck...old + rv + cheap = trouble
Great idea! Van life is a smart choice for many travelers this year, due to obvious circumstances. Looking forward to the adventures with this old gal! You can name it "Miss Take, Not" lol
Welcome to my world. I've been full-time in an RV for the past 11 years.
Exhaust needs to be changed!
Wait, it's not supposed to be that loud? 😜Don't worry! It's actually in the shop getting worked on right now 🙌🙉
I like Antique like this model
@@Theendlessadventure Sounds like you have an exhaust leak.
Hi guys, since she is a leprechaun model maybe you need a Gaelic Irish or Scottish name for her?
I think she looks like a MORAG personally 😊
Good Luck with the renovations itll be fun seeing how you crack on.
It's the perfect time to buy an RV and do a bunch of road trips. USA has tons of beautiful national parks worth seeing👌🏻🚐
It sure does, and we can't wait to explore more of them!! 😍
I had a 76 Tioga that was exactly like yours just different color. Takes me back to those nightmare times dealing with a 16.5 tire...lol. Best of luck!
It needs to be named, The Spirit of Adventure!
HaHaHa!!! I owned the exact same rig, (years ago) with the exact same fueling problems. If you have not already discover it, there is a air/back flow/whatever you want to call it, with the fuel tank vent system. I fixed it myself and on the road to boot, not being able to fuel up with constant tries to get a few gallons. If you cannot figure it out, have a mechanic fix it for you. I know, very frustrating not knowing how much fuel you have and not being able to fill it up. It will get progressively worse if you don't fix it. Cheers!
That is awesome guys!! It's so cute!! Can't wait to watch you guys do it up, what an amazing project! 🙌
Thanks guys! We're so excited (and terrified) to start the renovations! 😅
I think you should name her Mrs. Beasley from the 70’s show.....It’s a Family Affair, she was an old beloved doll of Buffy’s(Perfect!)
Call it Moneypit
The Pit.
NO!! You made a very wise choice. Even if you have to buy am engine it's still worth the price!!!! GM engines are strong. If they are taken care of they will last several 100 thousand miles!! I'm envious I have always wanted one of those.
Should name it “covan “so u would remember covid days 🚐 lol
Name: Abigail
She looks like an Abigail either way I’m super excited for you guys 🤣🤣🤣
Great . Congratulations you guys . " Mavis " Is a good name for her lol
Congratulations, guys! You’re gonna have so much fun with this rig.
For a name, since it’s a Leprechaun, and to impose a good omen on it, I’d name it “Lucky”.
Name it “Lucky”! For lucky charms leprechaun and lucky that you found her!!
Stella! Steeeelllllllaaaaaa....ella, ella, a.a.a
So excited for you guys!!
Need to replace all the windows.
Just name it endless Money Pit.
Replace the windows? Why?
1st addition: a backup camera
2nd
SOLAR PANELS/sys...
thats too old to travel in - ancient
Congrats y’all! 🎉🙌🏼 Welcome to life on the road! We hope to run into y’all someday (not literally of course 😜).
Thanks! We're so excited! And it'd be great to (not physically) run into you 😂
Reminds me of a vintage boat i bought, happiest day in my life when i bought it and next happiest when i found somebody like me to buy it . Good luck . Love the happiness . Thanks for sharing. It showed my wife why we don't need a used one .Good luck and thanks again.
Get the engine sorted, as that is the heart of the Van as it sounds rough even for a diesel
That's the first thing on our list, no worries! It's definitely too loud, but we're hopefully we can get it sounding much nicer with some updates and additions to the exhaust system 👍
Sounds like a Chevy 350 engine which is a 5.7l V8 and they are loud even when tuned up.
Ryan Guy why they keep saying GAS and not DIESEL FUEL?
Daisy as in the movie driving miss daisy.
What about Siobhan for a name? She's an Irish leprechaun, and it's pronounced a bit like "she-vaun", so you'll be living the Siobhan life
We named ours Earnies Journey after my uncle who's ashes we kept and took with us, he was is the best. Have fun, we did. . Oh and don't even slow down to get gas , cuz someone will call the cops 😉
Please name that bad b “LARGE MARGE” -
That's an Adam the Woo Trademark.
omg this is so cool, exactly what ive been telling my wife for us to do congrats on the RV.
Sorry but that's going to be a money pit that hogs gas.
Well none of them offer good fuel economy but trying to keep a carbureated engine running properly on today's "fuel" is a losing proposition
Just put an in-transit sign on it in a window & go home.
As someone who loves watching your channel and also "Tiny Home" channels on RUclips, I highly approve of this content, thanks! ✌️
Wooo! Excited to bring you some (very not professional) tiny home videos 😂🏡🚐
You’re going want to fix that exhaust leak soon! It can be unhealthy!
This is a smart move y'all. Appreciate the risk you took in terms of driving all that way and all of the unknowns in the world right now. Good luck.
You both seem very naive.
Fun! I love that you don’t cut out the tough stuff. Makes it so relatable!
Dude I'm from Detroit if you purchase a vehicle and you're driving it home no matter where you are in the United States if you get pulled over you JUST tell police that you JUST purchased this and you're taking it home and you going to take care of it when you get there that's the best you can do they can't do nothing about it. Because COVID. I'VE BERN driving around my vehicle for 6 months with no plates and insurance and been PULLED OVER ... and had no problem got pulled over twice and told him I just purchased the vehicle and I have an appointment with Secretary State and they let me go there's nothing they can do because the COVID. As long as you got the title and receipt of purchase, that date... U. B fine!!! No worries....
Just to remember why she was purchased, name her COVID-19 and call her COCO for short!👍
Awesome! Best of luck
It’s adorable! You should name her Blossom 🌸
What about Francie? When I was a kid in the 70's I had a Francie doll (in between Barbie and Skipper) and she had a yellow and orange striped pant suit, just like the stripes on your RV!!
You are now in my wheelhouse. I used to sell and service RVs of about that vintage. If you need advice on the appliances (heater, fridge, water heater, etc.) let me know.
David, my man, I just purchased a 1979 Marque, I
Sure would love to pick your brain concerning the very appliances you just mentioned
Please hit me back if you have a few minutes.
Thanks.
I also have a 1973 Dodge class C RV with 16.5 tires and Rems.
And yes, there Hard to find!!!
Congratulations! I always liked the idea of having a “cabin on wheels”. Now I can live that experience through you two. Thanks for keeping the Endless Adventure alive!
Excited to take you along for the new adventures! We're excited to get on the road soon and let you know how it is 🚐💨
Always makes me smile to see people so exited about something new in their lives.
THEA. Name her Thea. Short for the endless adventure.
I love this one!
Cute
THE ENDLESS ADVENTURE 'Breaking Bad edition!'
Love your videos. Hope you're back in the UK soon. Stay safe and enjoy
Name her Lucy, she looks like a Lucy. 😊
I just inherited this exact RV. Down to the wallpaper. The engine is rebuilt but the inside is definitely a project..
I love this!!! I am excited to see where you go, and the fun you have!
Want to buy another rv 1979 dodge jamboree 68000 miles
Congrats guys! Good to see you both making the most of the situation and use the time to achieve one of your dreams 😀
FYI most people would get an inspection BEFORE buying.
Bought an RV.. checks into a motel. LOL
It sounds like it needs an oil change and a new muffler if it’s clicking it needs a better oil changed and it probably needs the gaskets overhauled because if you got something leaking in the motor didn’t you’re gonna have to change him that thing inside the motor Yum I’m not sure about the timing belt but maybe maybe the cam cam shaft
Engine sounds really rough. Something is blowing.
Dave H
Yep!
Ditto on that. I hope it doesn't turn out to be "The Endless Money Pit"
Yes, an exhausting trip. Sounds as if you have left some of it behind. The shop that did the checks should have advised you about that and fixed it if you gave the say so. It was noisy on the first road test. Might be manifold to pipe gaskets gone. Exhaust problems normal on RV's as they sit around a lot and rot them out.
As a lady leprechaun you could call it Rosie but for Texas, maybe Rosita.
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It sounds like a bad leak... but it passed inspection?
It's just an exhaust leak, not terribly expensive.
Congrats! Not bad for 4000 bucks.
Isn’t that fun with the $100s?
When I sold my house 10 years ago I got a check and then went to the bank and asked to cash it. The lady asked me how much I wanted back. I said; “All of It”. She said I could only have $5K max. I’m like this says it’s a guarantee of my money. Finally 4 bank managers & 6 hours later I had my cash. $68k! I even filled the bathtub with all that $$mulah$$ Then I got REALLY SCARED 😱. Hid the money in the attic and sat up all night with the shot gun. Was fun for a minute and then it was like, CRAP! This is my whole life “savings”. Made it to the bank!
10 years later here I am, stir crazy on CoVid. Got a ‘78 Chevy Full Camper Van Conversion! Spent two weeks sleeping in it on the driveway and driving around the City. Figured out what I all need and am ready to hit the road for real now!
Best Wishes! I will be keeping up with you!
I had a 74 once, loved it. Dobt remember the year if this one. Looking to get one to live full time in now but wanting at least a 96 with OBD port. Have fun!
Hello .
i am new here on your channel.
this was my first video.
with kind regards Hollandduck from the Netherlands
I would call it “The Adventurer”
You guys are cool. I had a similar model class C, and I'm sorry that I sold her. Hope you get lots of enjoyment from it.
I kept expecting Allison to joke, "We bought a new car!"
We'd better stay ahead of Jose, Better run for the border, Jose he is a dangerous man. Better find a place to hide , On the other side of the Rio Grande!
I love it. Marigold is a perfect name!!!
Name: Betty.. perfectly old.. cute and I bit don’t mess with me... congrats guys! Love watching you!
Always wanted to just sell the house and live the free life in a VW camper! 😃 Haven't had the guts yet but who knows what 2021 will bring 😉🤞
I'm a new British RUclipsr 😊👍
Baaahahaha! Texas tax residents! That's how I'd do it if I wasn't living in the US too.
I’m delighted for you! This is so exciting and I can’t wait for your next adventure!
Sorry, but you overpaid at least $2k. That old is going to need a lot of updates.
Just bought an RV.
‘Let’s drive it to the hotel we’re staying at tonight’
🥺
Sean, they actually explained that they wanted to stay in the RV but didn't know if it was properly equipped for it yet, I'm sure we will see it happen soon. :)
Yeah kyna makes me go hmmmmmm lol
I have bought several vehicles in the last few years for myself,, grandkids, step-kids, etc and have driven lots home with no plates. Never had a problem.
You bought a bunch of someone else’s problems.
Hallelujah, I’M PRAYING FOR YOU, PUSH TOWARDS GETTING IT FIXED
06:23 you missed the opportunity to say “whoops geese! There’s more” Yoda style
As mentioned on here: TIRES. If those are older than 5 years old (and my last two vintage had original tires on it!) replace and do it with 16" rims as noted. Good thing is that the tires are cheaper than most Class A's. Good luck to you both!