The Truth About My RV and Other Common Questions
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- Опубликовано: 2 май 2022
- In a previous video, I introduced everyone to my, "new to me", RV a 2001 Beaver Patriot. That video was much more popular than I expected and I received an incredible amount of support and questions. While I will respond to the questions, I put a video together to answer some of the more popular questions. This should also help viewers looking for a similar era Beaver know some of the more common issues. And re-assure everyone else that even RV techs have to fix their RVs.
Here is the introduction video: • This is the Best RV Ev...
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Great video! I'm proud to say that both me and my wife worked on that coach. We worked at the Bend factory for 6 or 7 years and built a great coach. I would have built the slide-outs and side walls, and my wife built cabinets. It's good to see our work still holds up after all these years.
Wow!
I just can't quit chuckling after watching these. I paid 75K for my 1995 Beaver Patriot more than 20 years ago and have lived in it ever since full time. Its still going strong with 120 K miles on it. Boondocking all the time. Never paid for a campsite !! The roof is fully covered with solar panels that run a home style fridge and freezer along with induction cooking and Starlink internet. Aesthetically its rough all over from the desert sun but keeps holding together !! Go Beaver !!
That's AWESOME!!! Thanks for watching!
Since you said you live in yours full time and boondock I got curious if you had videos. Those movie road rocks you filmed in Alabama Hills I can see out my back window right now! We camped and fished up here. My partner I met about 12 years ago said come see where I fish. I wasnt so much a rural woman. I actually started in a big city as a child. He said come camp with me so we took his 5th wheel. Multi issues, no heat! Then got totaled by a tree. Not our fault! Got smaller trailer with insurance pay out thats badly built but chassis is good. Then before I knew it I had moved in with him and looking for our retirement home 4 years ago. And here we are!
I bought a house in 1996 for 75k, sold it for 350k six years ago.
Dude you're epic. Where are you now
I probably wouldn’t have burned out on RV living if mine had been as nice as the Beaver. After 6 years in an inexpensive 5th wheel, I was pretty much done with it.. But at least the low cost of living allowed me to save enough to completely pay for a well built house in Alabama. Houses that would go for 80 to 120k in other states I’ve lived, are hella cheap here - 30k on a half acre lot, in a quiet, safe neighborhood.
Hello; Back in 2000 We went to The Beaver Factory. To Buy a Beaver.. We Put Money Down. The Beaver Company Went Into Bankruptcy We bought a Ultimate advantage . It has Been One Of the Best Coach's We have Owned. this is # 8 In my 84 Years I have Looked at Thousands Of Coach's. And Yes We Must Be Proud Of Our Coach. I look at The Expense Colum Every Year. It Is Very Low..
That is a fantastic price. It was bought by the right person. You got a great deal. Well done.
I am feeling so lucky! We bought our 2000 Newmar Dutchstar a little over a year ago with 175k. Well maintained. No leaks ever. Lots of upgrades (new roof, fantastic fans, automatic awing, new parts etc.). Caterpillar 3126 with Allison transmission, leveling jacks, one big living room slide. We paid $20k. We put 6k into it with tires and maintenance, bearing replacements etc. We have been on the road with it for over a year with no issues.
Beavers are great. Everyone loves them.
It's a good thing that you know a good RV guy.
He's always working on other people's stuff though
Willing seller, willing buyer, establishes value. If you are happy and the seller is happy, a good deal all around. You are right this is an exceptional unit.
James, I think that was a great price. And you are better informed and trained that I am at specifically arriving on RV values. It's a gorgeous coach like a work of art. By the way, I always enjoy your videos. There's always a happiness quotient there, like talking over things with an old friend. I really appreciate you and the videos that you put out. Thanks again.
That is very kind of you! Thank you :)
Deals are out there! Nice coach! We found us a gently used 36' Alfa with a Cat/Allison drive train with only 50,000 miles on it! 6 new tires and all new batteries. And 3 air conditioners. Great score for us as we are newbies and have never even owned a pup tent! ;) Happy for you James! You deserve it!! :)
Thanks for watching! :)
$67K feels like a good value. High perceived value indeed.
Thanks for watching! :)
You are an awesome guy and your videos are so genuine! You paid a fantastic price so such a beautiful RV!
Thanks for watching! :)
Definitely a sweet motorhome and with your expertise, it will be top notch in no time. The build quality of that coach is head and shoulders above what's coming out of the factories these days..
Thanks!
I feel the same way about "needing" a bit of damage to the RV or car. This is what the Japanese call "Wabi sabi" and it really helps the mind not cycle over everything being perfect all the time.
Thanks for watching! :)
After you said $64K book and more miles than book, I thought you were going to say, "So I offered the nice, rich old couple with no heirs $42K and they took $51K so they could upgrade to a suite on their upcoming cruise to Antarctica." Of course you did fine, being a pro, just surprised you resisted the temptation to get something slightly rougher to put more sweat equity into it. And in absolute terms, it's a great buy compared to the prices they're getting for new stuff slapped together in 2 days and pushed out the door..
I've seen enough of them by now, I knew what I wanted
I believe you got a great deal on your RV. You have above average skills to repair the issues you find annoying. I agree the Manufacturer did build quality into their RV’s and some of their features are relevant even today. Good choice
You definitely got a great deal on that coach. I've had a Beaver on my list for a new-to-us coach and can say without a doubt, that's a nice one.
Thanks for letting us in on the whole thing; it's very helpful both as an idea of what to expect when looking at a coach of this type and a gauge of "things Beaver".
Thanks for watching! :)
That’s an awesome coach. Price, age, items too address. It’s just awesome. I just bought my 06’ Monterey private party and I’m having a blast watching your videos and learning how to do repairs and troubleshoot things on my own.
Great Coach James.
Thanks for watching! :)
For that motor air intake you could bend a piece of copper to cover / cap that seam, siliconing on the outer panel & soldering on the inside or you could clean both sides thoroughly and use a window seam sealer tape but I'm not sure about UV resistance. Love your videos !
Thanks very much for sharing. I appreciate you providing the viewers with the information on the issues with a vehicle, as you guys have to look for, deal with, and repair these issues. As is always the saying "the mechanics truck always looks the worst". You guys are busy making a living, and I see, at least those of us who are interested in fixing things; many more videos being produced on the repairs you want to, or need to make. Thank you for your time, and priority of things on the "fixit list'.
Thanks for watching! :)
You secured a great deal. Bottom line is you are thrilled with the trade. This applies to anything. And at the risk of speaking for anyone else in these comments, we are having a great time with you having a great time with it. More videos on this, please. It is just plain fun.
I despise sink faucets that force you to touch the sink as you rinse, but thanks for showing us more of your Beaver.
Me too. Pisses me off.
They are very annoying
I despise sinks that turn on and off automatically!! Seems they never run long enough to get hot and they reach their time limit and turn off just before I get my hands rinsed!! Give me an old fashioned turn the knob or lift the lever faucet any day!!
Thanks, we are all jealous you got such a great RV.
LOL
So down to earth...
Grounded...
Love it live it drive it like you stole it
Thanks Eric! and Thanks for watching! :)
Beaver made a really nice coach. I traveled around to rallies with Heart Interface, the major inverter supplier to all of the big name diesel pusher coaches back in the 90s/early 2000s. I always liked the woodwork and interior of the Beaver coaches. I also remember when the Patriot Thunder came out.
Thanks for sharing! and Thanks for watching! :)
Great video, it's a humble person that can point out items on their own baby. As for the price, it was your decision and was comfortable at this price so it was the right price. Best of luck and looking forward to the next video, thanks.
Thanks Peter!
If you don’t find these through a Dealer, so it ends up being a private sale, how are you finding the Lenders to loan that money on a 20 yr. old unit?
Wonderful - just great.
I would love to have a friend like you. I love the Beavers. Country coach and Foretravel
James, that unit has a lot of life left in it. Properly maintained could give you a lot of good memories. 👍👍
Well so far it has been!
Great response to all the questions! Thank You!
I do my best! Thanks for watching! :)
Thanks for sharing! Super sweet coach and I greatly appreciate your willingness to show us your coach and your rating of concern to fixing! I have learned so much from you and your videos and I am grateful! Stay safe keep up the great work!
Thanks Jose!
I love your videos - I try to keep up with you. Presently I do not have an RV, but had two Class C's in the past. You are very enjoyable to listen to - easy to follow, with great explanations. I think your Coach is outstanding! You were lucky to find it. Thanks for all you do for we DIYS'ers.
Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you for sharing your finds with your personal coach. Happy trails!
Thanks Phil!
Thank you for being so candid. And honest on this beautiful RV. It's a really nice rig and I trust your experience and your payment price point. Have fun!!!!!
Well Done. Thanks for sharing everything. It's in good hands, and I'm looking forward to seeing you videos on the repairs.
Thanks Harry!
If you're trying to make us less jealous, it didn't work.
I love the point about already having some cosmetic damage to the paint/finish.
My daughter drove & scratched my first ever new car & was freaking out about having to tell me. I was happy that it wasn't me that did the first one, so was not phased (and I subsequently did other scratches which I was then less fussed about)
Thanks for watching! :)
Its worth every cents. You're very lucky.
Thanks for the update!
Thanks for watching! :)
Lucky SOB!😁
lol Thanks for watching! :)
Tell it like it is ... very refreshing 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching! :)
Nice video James!! Thanks for your hard work 🙏
Thanks for watching! :)
Thanks for sharing, excellent and informative video!
Thank you James for another great video and showing us all the good and bad or faults of this coach! You are truly amazing at what you do. You are truly trusted by all. Even with the faults, I think you got a great deal. Thanks for the cost info too James!I Regards, Myk
I appreciate that!
Considering what is charged for a teardrop camper these days (I just saw one for offroading that starts at $99,000), what you paid for this was a good cost/benefit value. I did notice one very minor thing that you partially brought up in this video: you said that a previous owner may have changed some of the upholstery. I believe that is correct. The outside logos all say, "455 Thunder", but he upholstery embroidery says "425 Thunder".
Great Video! Thank you for sharing with us! It would be awesome to have updates on the projects you do to it. Such a beautiful coach!
Thanks for watching! :)
What a great buy on a beautiful coach. Thanks for the detailed videos. Awesome!
Glad you liked it!
min 24 - min 25 ... the longest min in my life . Thx for sharing . EDIT : It was worth it !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love the enthusiasm in every video
Thank you! I try
Great video, we just purchased a 2006 Country Coach Inspire. Now the fun begins. Directions we don’t need any sticking directions. 😃👍😎🇺🇸🦅
Have fun Gary!
Great vid and great price considering all the additional things that were included!
Nice looking motorhome. I saw a Beaver down here at Sunshine Key RV Park. Looks like the exact one.
Cool! Thanks for watching! :)
Thank you for the honesty all thru you video
Always!
Thanks for the update.
Thanks for watching! :)
As always love the info and being real.
Thanks for watching
I just bought a 1999 Beaver Conessa with only 57K miles on it. I love it. It has some minor repairs to be made but nothing on thevmarket is like a Beaver quality.
Even with the things it needs to have done it's still a awesome coach.
I think so too! Thanks Robert
Congrats on your new rv James. I loved the blooper at the end and i love your videos!
You, Sir, are my new favorite person. I’m HOOKED on your vids!! Thank you for sharing your wealth of information.🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thanks! Tell all your friends how funny I am and tell them to subscribe
Good bones! Nice coach, thanks for sharing, and congratulations!
Thanks for watching! :)
Definitely get more bang for your buck with well-taken cared for rigs like this one 👍🏁 🚐
I love it
Love that beaver. We have an older intrigue 1995 vintage and you have given us a great prospective on ours. I also work on RV’s and have done a ton of upgrades and am in the process of designing and building Webasto hot water heating system. Love the older pre-computerized machines. Thank you for your videos.
Thanks for watching! :)
That was great! I’m in the market for a used RV and certainly gained a bunch of info on small items to look at during inspection. Thanks a bunch! 👍🇺🇸 Paul
Glad to help!
This is so packed with great information about the things in an aging motorhome and what to look for and maintain it, all can say is thank you. I am not in a position to buy new and can fix and or repair almost anything, so your videos are a godsend. After owning an older 74 Dodge motorhome and yes it was rough and well used by the time I bought it I am looking for something in the early to mid two-thousands. Keep the video's coming
Awesome! Good luck with your repairs
@@AZExpert Sorry, I just reread my post and no I am not continuing to repair that old Dodge. Made the ececutive decision to let her go before putting any more time effort or money into her. Also I meant to say I am looking for a diesel pusher in the 2001 to 2007/08 as you have recommended. Have come across several in this range up here in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Thanks alot
Another great video on your beautiful Patriot Thunder. I think that is a heck of a deal for such a beautiful and well maintained coach of that caliber. The “Thunder” package would increase the value significantly over a non “Thunder” of the same vintage. Thanks for always being so honest and straightforward. I learn something new from every video you make!
Thanks for watching! :)
Great find and fair price.👌
Yes it was!
That's awesome what a beaver you are a pro what a ride very nice 🙂 I'm a diesel nut from 1973 to now am 62 still love it great buy James. Karl from Tennessee ✌️
Thanks 👍
love that Rig and Love those outtakes! lol Thanks James
Glad you enjoyed it
@AZExpert I really appreciate your honesty. I am always trying to figure out the cost or better what people do for work. Your videos are very informative and honest I always learn something from them. Thanks so much!
Thanks for watching! :)
Can't wait for the road test. Awesome RV.
me too! lol
Great price, great coach James.
Thanks for watching! :)
Hi James, Nice coach! Great point on pristine appearance. It’s very true that you tend relax on how it looks if there are some small scratches. Another awesome video James thanks so much!!
Well said! Thank you for watching!
Can you still get financing on an older one like this...This is awesome thank you for taking the time to show all of us.
Nice job....thanks for sharing...
You're welcome!
It’s just like buying a house and a car at the same time, and you know all the little quirks, damages, and irritations that come with both. Overall a very impressive coach of its vintage and I know you’ll be able to sort the important stuff out.
Thanks!
You're correct if you feel good about the price that's all that matters but thank you for sharing. As soon as i saw the other vid i checked out Beavers and did find a few for really good prices, much lower than you paid however they did not have all the upgrades yours has. Love your Rig. Im currently in the market for my first RV and i am expecting to live fulltime in it for at least a few years and travel. Good luck and thanks again :)
You nailed it James on the damage I am just like that I've tiptoed around it this and it now that I got a gouge in it I feel that same way you do
I still wince though if I scuff it
Good info man, thanks for shearing..!!
You're welcome
Thanks for all your vids,
Thanks for watching Steve
Thank you very much. I think you got a reasonable deal and you will be able to fix what needs to be fixed
Thanks for watching!! :)
I think you did just fine. Much thanks for sharing so if we decide to move on one, great thing to know.
Thanks for watching!
Love your Videos. Nice RV. I think you got a good deal.
I think so too!
Great news
You got a great deal on it! I would've paid more if I had found such a gem of a Coach! Congrats brother!
Thanks Edwin! I'm very pleased
I’m new to your channel, you introduced your new Rv of 2001.. outside & the interior as well , I just love 💕 it… You can make this perfect 👍 because you’re knowledgeable in maintaining it👍🥰
Awesome! Thank you!
Seems like a nice unit, so I think you got a good deal. I have a 2005 Coachman Sports Coach 401TS that I paid about the same so all in the same ballpark. I do wish I were closer to AZ since there a a few things I would feel more comfortable with you doing then someone in my area, but is what it is.
Thank you for posting a great video
thank you for sharing the price
my reason for asking about the price is just to know what the market is for a coach like that not to pass judgment
it’s just good to know when you’re looking at a coach if it’s something that is in the price range that I’m willing to pay or not. Frankly I think you got a great deal and I’m glad you have a nice coach and I look forward to all the videos while you fix all the things on your list to zero out your coach. Congratulations we are happy for you and enjoy your channel!
Thanks for watching! :)
Such and Awesome Coach! She’s Beautiful. Have loved these Coaches since I was a Kid. They were made just down the street from my home. It was awesome to drive by and see them come out the factory. Please look for a Beaver Solitaire for a walk through?/inspection. These coaches were insane in their day.
Yes they are! I will definitely keep that in mind
Fantastic coach! Great price!👍
Thanks for watching! :)
Thanks for another great video! And I’m especially glad you mentioned the price. That helps quite a bit and appreciated. I think even with the mileage, you got a great deal because of it’s condition, and with all the upgrades the previous owners “did for you/gave you”… as you put it so often in your other video. 😂 Especially since it seems as though with many of those upgrades, you mentioned components that you would’ve chosen your self anyway. You did great. I hope you and your family enjoy it for many years to come. And don’t worry about it staying perfect, it’s yours to put your mark on and break in… wear happens.
Since it is your personal property there is no disrespect in disclosing your cost..
I do admire your confidentiality on that issue and at the same time appreciate your candid opinion and efforts in educating us other enthusiasts..
Great video..glad I found you on you tube and appreciate what you are doing..
HELPING PEOPLE.
Walk proud.
i bought a 2001 monaco windsor we love it
Nice Beaver....
Thanks for watching! :)
Thanks for the update and sharing some of the things that were wrong with it. As far as what you paid for it, as long as you and the seller were fine with the price that’s all that matters.
I'm very happy with it
You…ARE…The Man…man.
My kinda guy.
Need to see a bunch more of ya.
👍
Thanks Drew!
It's a nice rig & you have the skills to do what's needed
I really do love it
keep on rollin brother
Thanks! Will do
Always enjoy your videos.
Thanks for watching! :)
Congratulations on the purchase of your Beaver from Ontario Canada! I purchased a 2002 Rexhall Rosaire - she’s needed a lot of work and thats why I bought it _ figured I’d learn all about her when i was fitting stuff-(its the first rv for me)but we just did a 4500 mile trek across Canada and just a couple small problems. Im handy so it wasn’t so bad. Love watching your videos and learning !
That is awesome!
That is still in pretty decent shape.
I replaced all my running lights on our Dynasty about 5 years ago due to just barely starting to crack. My skylight was still in excellent condition after being 20 years old just last month but I went ahead and replaced it as preventive maintenance.
As for the cosmetics, I'm one of those anal ones you mentioned about the paint having to be free of flaws or it drives me nuts and will ruin a trip. My coach HAS to be mechanically solid and cosmetically as close to perfect as possible before it leaves the driveway. It gets a thorough inspection before backing it back into the shop after each trip to ensure it's ready for the next.
I'm sure yours will get there to. When we bought ours at only 5 years old it took me several months to correct the previous owners neglect before I was pleased with it. Now keeping up on it is much less work.
Thanks for the video.
Mike
Thanks for watching! :)
Ahhh….cat damage! Thanks for the video and sharing the price you paid. Still a beautiful coach. I’m sure you’ll have the list whittled down in no time.
Again...who brings a CAT!?