We Bought a Fire Damage Motor Home RV From Copart For A Good Deal 

A good gamble. I am a retired RVIA Master certified Mechanic, but would not have the courage to tackle such a challenge. I did 12 years as a full time RV Adventurer and worked for 14 different dealers all over the USA.I never did Chassis work, but was good with inside electrical and audio problems. It took a while to get comfortable with the large 40 foot coaches, When I did they were a dream to drive. My favorite dealers to work for were in PA! While working in Willow street, PA Dealership, I did so many plumbing repairs that they called me Crapper, John!

Those Diesel pushers are a reliable drivetrain and RVs are a pleasure to drive long distances. The challenge is that fumes are toxic so you will have to pull everything apart and clean the backs of smoke affected panels. Running an ionizer will pull out some of the odor but ionizers will dull your soft finishes - seat covers, etc - so use sparingly. Cleaning and replacing is best. I used to run our motorhome at 70-75 mph easily - and insurance is very low because they are very safe. The slide-outs are amazing - those things are mobile homes with no compromises , that could have been a $1 million truck new. Usually you want to put down levelers before sliding out. Very good project ...

That was a great deal for that Motorhome. The wiring problem is easy to fix by replacing the burnt-out Harness. The Harness is not too expensive but not cheap also.

Yea - we for sure need a full series on this rebuild. Epic buy!

You guys rock!!!! You have to be ready for everything rescuing those RV's.

You got a great deal! Check that refrigerator make, model and serial number for recalls. Have been the cause of rv fires. Also "never" store a rv refrigerator with the doors closed when off. Always prop open. Again, awesome deal.

Man what a blessing to have a brother that’s on the same page I love to see that you guys ,got each other‘s back don’t ever let anyone or anything come between that because I’m sure the devil has tried praying for you guys God bless

This is so different, Yes I want to see complete redo.

You two are miracle workers, so impressed with your knowledge & can do attitude. Stay safe & keep the videos coming. 👍

Looks like a bargain lads, epic first road trip home, looking forward to the next video and investigation into fire and more important your fix....dont forget to organise a replacement extinguisher, good luck

You guys have a great attitude things always work out better when you got a positive attitude ,thanks for displaying your wonderful personality the world needs to be influential like this.

It is a Freightliner chassis with a CAT 7.2 probably tuned at 350hp and around 860ftlbs. Allison 3000 series six speed transmission. Fleetwood made the coach and an expedition is one of the higher end models. The "generator" batteries are actually called coach batteries as they power the coach. Nice score!! I would recommend keeping that one, it isn't often you get a coach that nice for that price on auction normally they go for more than that (even in auctions).

i would love to see the next episode, yall defiantly got a steal of a deal.

Rebuild video please, so different from everything else out there

The Rv was built by Fleetwood on a Freightliner chassis. Expedition is the model name for Fleetwood. Could probably be serviced at any Freightliner dealer.

Love you guys and your positive “can do attitude”. I watch your RU-vid channel regularly. God bless you!!

I wanna see the rebuild and then a road trip!

Great buy you guys. This is a simple fix for the Nico bro’s. This will be a real money 💰 maker.

Hi. You guys got an amazing deal. I would like to see your restoration on this vehicle. Doesn't look like it'll take much to fix her up though. But will be quite interesting to watch. Good job guys. Your videos are great. Keep up the good work.

15:54 This thing is EPIC, wow! Took the words out of my mouth, what a great find. It's clearly been cared for in it's previous life, I really hope the previous owners have a replacement RV and are happily cruising somewhere.

I had this exact RV and I lived in it full-time for five years. Some more information: List price was $170,000 you could get it as low as $135,000 new. The engine is a cat C7 330 hp. They also came with the Cummings diesel. I was told by a very senior mechanic at a Freightliner Service center that the cat was a better choice. You should’ve showed more pictures with the slides out. With the slides out in the front it was almost big enough to swing a cat. You got a steal.

Heck yeah show the rebuild and repairs!

Enjoyed this video and the adventure! Glad they made it back home safely. Continued sucess and all good things!!!

Looking forward to seeing this thing get cleaned up and ready to sell.

I'm jealous! that is one heck of a 'Fantabulous' deal! Great find! Can hardly wait to see all the way to completion as well as any changes that you make along the way.

The fact that you guys keep pushing yourselves to do bigger, more difficult projects makes me happy. Subbed.

Look like a fun adventure but the mechanic you took with you is a must have. I have a motorhome but I haven't used it that much since buying it because of the Covid scare. Thanks for the video.

Looking forward to the rebuild and seeing it up and working fully

I think it's an Expedition made by Fleetwood on a Freightliner chassis.

Great find! Definitely get engine oil from both the generator and drive engine send them out for analysis. That can tell you a LOT about the health of the engine. Major service costs vary wildly depending on the engine you have in the RV. Welcome to medium duty truck prices! The generator you got is excellent. Depending on the engine power output you guys may want to use this as a tow rig for getting project vehicles from far away. Everything that holds fluid should get checked at least and you can get the systems running as intended for almost nothing besides elbow grease. You should either collaborate with another RU-vidr to show you the basics of RV system use or get a tutorial from a dealership. You can get it all on camera. **edit** I see that it's a Cat C7. Those engines have some known issues that can be sorted out and you can get remanufactured engines pretty easily should you need to. Just be thankful you didn't get a Mercedes engine.

We just bought a used 2002 Daybreak motor home. Great low price on it. Not as fancy as your motor home, but the two words . . . . motor home makes it all good. I'm very happy with ours. Just learning to drive it will be a challenge to me. I'm not use to such a big vehicle. I'll always be the designated driver b/c my husband's shoulders give him way too much trouble and pain.

That RV looks great! I think you got a good deal on it. I'd certainly like to see the complete build for sure.

Hi everyone new sub from Ireland, this looks like a good channel to start watching. Do full bus remodel video lads 🤞

Definitely a good deal the fire damage is so minor and everything else works only other real issue you had was the belt and alternator. Those things cost more than some houses so just under $16k for it has me a little jealous lol enjoy it guys! 😀

Crazy and big project guys! I'm really looking forward to the videos of the Motor Home. 😁

Wow. There’s no stopping you guys. I love it. I hope you do well with it. Good luck. Nice vehicle.

@9:56 - nice shot of you editing.... More seriously, great buy - those things are a LOT of money - over $50k for a clean one and that one looks really clean after you fix it.

Hey guys, looks like you bought the RV right. With a little time and luck you will have all fixed and will enjoy it. The part where you were working on the burnt wiring under the dash was a familiar sight. We purchased a 2005 Fleetwood Providence in 2008. A real cream puff with only 9000 miles on it. The salesman went on and on about the wonderful dash air made by Denso. (bet you have one too!) Our first outing was to Branson, which is about 90 miles each way. It was almost 100 degrees and very humid. When I pulled into the storage to put it away, I had an electrical fire similar to the one in yours. Many of the electrical components were attached to the floor, and shorted out from the water. It cost about $4,000 to fix everything. The cause was condensation from the uninsulated heat/AC ducts. Do not exactly know what caused your fire, but I heartily recommend that you look for insulated ductwork, and mount as little on the floor as you can.

This video showed up on my feed and I watched it. You seem like you are very talented and I was rooting for you all the way to get it home. Hope you can fix it to be safe and usable so you can enjoy it or sell it, or whatever you choose. Good luck!

That's a beauty!! Really enjoyed the footage of the actual trip back. ✌️

From what I can see of the fire damage, I'd say you got a great bargain. Bring on the next episode. Any updates on the Cobra?

Came up in my recommendations, started watching, a little skeptical, then I see a beautiful African Cichlid tank and I'm subbed lol. Nice channel and fish tank!

Looks like a keeper to me would love to see it all cleaned up and totally done

My dream Motor-Home. I really hope that we can see you guys work your magic on it and see the repairs and the finished product. Thanks.

Would like see all the videos for this. I think you got a good deal. Well done again!!

In front off the passenger seat there is folding floor to cover stairs

This is a Fleetwood Expedition. Made by Fleetwood, now REV, in Decatur, IN. It comes off the same line they produce as the Bounder, and Discovery. The chassis is a Freightliner. I worked there as a summer job in college helping build these. You should take a factory tour some time. Very cool how these come together.

I think it's gorgeous and would be happy to live in it , let alone camp in it. You got a great deal.

I was at that same tire shop the other day getting a drive tire replaced on a semi truck. I think it was even the same bay.

With the resources that you have available, as a "keeper" I think you got a great deal. Salvage title can cause some grief on the resale end but you've covered the lack of severity from the fire up front, and I'd say anyone not needing a personal loan to buy it may pony up the cash, upwards of 20k, possibly mid 20s, imho. I've been a bargain hunter for years and have owned RV's and TT's. I'd have bought this for 13k for the drivetrain and parts alone, but my HOA would have my figs in a vice within 3 days! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Thanks again guys you get the best content from the purchase as to the rebuilding so from all here to all there Australia

A great purchase, and your gamble certainly has paid off. Waiting for the next episode of the RV build.

How could you drive it off of the blocks at Copart before connecting the drive shaft? You showed connecting the drive shaft on the concrete after the initial movement. Thanks. Really enjoy all of your videos.

wow, what a deal. Can't believe it was salvaged for that minor damage.

Thank you for sharing your purchase, repair and journey home.

Keep us posted. Love to see you guys fix this.

The fridge runs off AC(Generator or Shore Power) or 12V(Batteries) with propane. You have two electrical systems, 12V DC and 120V AC. 12V comes from the batteries or the converter(120V to 12V). 120V AC comes from Shore Power (50A) or the generator. You can hook up to 120V 30A or 15A if you use an adapter(dog bone). If you are going to install a 50A plug at your shop or home, look at the correct wiring. It is two 50A legs. 12V runs the control board for Fridge, lights, water pump, and fans. 120V runs the microwave, AC, 120V plugs, washer, water heater, and the fridge when not on propane. Propane runs your stove, oven, furnace, and water heater, Generators like to be run. Change the oil and start it up. If it starts up, after 2 to 4 min. put a good size load on it. Use the AC or if it cool, plug in a space heater or two. Running under load helps burn off any corrosion on the coils. Turn off you propane when you are driving down the road. Run the fridge off your generator. If your propane is not off while driving and you have either a leak or are in an accident, it will ruin your day. If it does not have a built in surge suppressor, get one before you hook up to shore power. If you hook up to city water, you want to connect through a pressure regulator. Since you seem to know nothing about RV's it may be a good idea to hire an RV inspector to tell you everything that is wrong with the RV. There will be things wrong with it. Water leaks are especially bad. You have 3 water tanks. 1) Fresh water tank. Sanitize it before you first use it. 2) Black water tank for the toilet. Never let go dry. Always keep at least 5 gallons of water in it. Only dump it when it is 3/4 full or more. Use the tank flush. Use RV Toilet paper or toilet paper that breaks down fast. Not Charmin. We use Angle Soft. 3) Grey water tank is for the sinks, shower, and washer. Learn what a navy shower is. Showers fill up the grey tank fast. Some RU-vid channels you may want to look at. Love your RV RV Geeks RV with Tito. Always have a braking system when pulling a Toad (Tow Car). Brakes are your friend.

Nice mobile home for sure, what happend with the fire damage trailer?

Amazing. Yes, I think you got a great deal. Beautiful and clean . Good luck.

Very nice and positive videos. Want to see more from you all

*04:37** "the next mournig" ...somebody died ?? : )*

What and AWESOME Find guys, congratulations, I love it!! I am gonna follow this one for sure. CAT engine, you know they are being build here in Guelph, Canada by Linamar. I worked there for a while in IT and was given a couple of tours in the factories, because deep down I am still the son of a farmer. I betcha that thing runs around 4800 RPM top. 18 Speed auto?

Yes I want to see it all. Thanks !

Chassis is Freightliner, Coach is Fleetwood. Best of Luck guys. Washer also Dryer, that is a combo unit. YES I Want to see it rebuilt!!!

Manufactured by Fleetwood engine and all the components is Freightliner

hey they two are twins like goonzquad love yur content

Beautiful home .on wheels .👍you still have it .

Double yes! Rebuild video!! Great purchase, beautiful rig!

The captions make me feel like I'm reading directions from something made in China.

I half expected the trap door to reveal a wine cellar.

That’s a great deal. I want to see the whole redo all the way till the end

Excellent for you! Yes please keep us in the loop. Would love to see more.

I'm trying to figure out why you kept moving into the left lane.

Pls explain how you moved it, THEN put the drive shaft in?

Hey guys, good luck with the Beast! You might have to put down levelers before slides go out. If you call the manufacturer with the vin you can get a manual. Great find!!

You bought it very right! Congratulations!

"that's a small washingmachine"... Here in Europe it's a normal size for home use (7kg loads)

I believe the coach has to be leveled with the leveling jacks and the emergency brake applied for the slides to go out

Seems like an excellent deal.little rewiring and some cleanup and it looks like it would be good to go.

very good Brothers nice trip with breakdowns but without them boring greetings from Honduras 🇭🇳👍 excellent video

Copart shows $12,700 Real good deal for driving RV

Good luck getting parts, ive been working on rvsfor 20 some years now. Fleetwood is gone and they have no wiring diagrams. Chassis and rv wiring is seperate.

My grandparents own a 2008 Freightliner Fleetwood Bounder RV, probably with the same engine as yours, they were ripped off by a mechanic shop for the fan belt replacement. Took them 2 weeks and much money P.S. The extra batteries are house batteries, you can do things like run a propane furnace or the water pump off of it without running the generator, engine or using electrical hookups. They can also act as auxiliary engine batteries if you flip the battery switch on the dash to AUX.

Congratulations guys, so happy for you.

Nice RV but couldn't finish the video, the music was doing my head in and too loud. Honestly you don't need any music on this video.

Great buy and was fun to see. But PLEASE...STOP....saying.... "whhaaaat" every time you see something that surprises you. It's quite annoying lol.

That's cool, great job getting her fixed.

You guys are amazingly hard working. Good luck.

When it comes to buying any RV, Camper trailer, Motor Home etc......There is no good deal...

You have 4 house batteries and 2 engine start batteries. The generator has a start battery mounted right above the gen.

You guys work on the widest range of vehicles I’ve seen on a YT channel. Love the big rig content.

Looks very nice, I am glad that you got home without multiple headaches! Please show more of your progress, I subbed. Good job, brothers.

you guys got a great deal! these are going for $50- $80k

well if the person you were bidding against sees this I guess they are going to be pretty pissed to find out what they missed out on it for a few dollars

Thanks for taking us along on your adventure. Awesome episode!

Yes keeps us posted for the entire make over and updates

Is this your brother’s first day looking at how a camper works?

Fleetwood are scabbed together from the factory. There is no excuse for that rubbed through wire in the dash other than they hire the cheapest labor to build them.I know as I have worked on hundreds of them when they are new! Expedition is one of their highest quality and still they have inexcusable errors in manufacturing. The alternator is normal lack of maintenance. I would sell it quickly.

Yes bring on the RV rebuild video's! I love how you channel will rebuild anything with wheel's or anything that float's! How is the inclosed trailer coming?

You guys are some cool headed dudes (or crazy) to take something like this on!!!!!!wow...impressive.