Will It Run - Cheapest Cummins 5.9 Diesel RV 

"Will it run?" It's a 12 valve Cummins. It will *definitely* run.

The motor not starting may have done you a favor. My 94 HR Endeavor has a B5.9 and the manual says if it isn’t started every month you should pull the fuel pump wire and crank it till you see oil pressure then start engine. I’ve been looking into a pre oiler system (that’s always made sense to me) and Varna Products was great. They spoke with me about their system. The gentleman took his time. We discussed the Cummins 5.9 and he made the comment that the ones that sit tend to have problems on the top end. So spend $1500 for a pre oiler or pull the fuel pump wire and crank her till she’s oily.

If you have Thin-lites like my 94 Endeavor you can replace the fluorescent bulbs with a kit that converts them to led’s for $20 per. I’m changing out all my bulbs and fixtures to LED to reduce draw. The drivers wall on mine was water damage and had mushrooms growing out the back! I’ve cleaned it up and still have a ways to go. Way more work and steps than i have time to describe here but oh what a project! PS when they built these the rear bed deck runs out to within about an 1”+ of the fiberglass cap and that lets water and dirt form the road to run up to behind your bed wall. I’ve got hard eps foam all down the drivers side now and the back wall too up to the window. It took out the inside bedroom side wall out up to 32” just below the window. There was some water intrusion from the rear gap. It now has hard foam and the whole bedroom has new 1/4 oak wainscoting around. An oak cap on the rail is next. I’m planning to build new side “boxes” on the bedsides replacing the funky space killing drawers from some oak 3/4” butcher block slabs I just found next to a dumpster ( Made from a desk the OSU bargain center chucked) and put oak tambour doors on it. It’s like any of these things cars, boats etc. Do it for pleasure (work?) cuz you won’t likely get paid well for your time. Keeping busy might help you avoid some trouble though! I’m going to keep going on it. Good luck!

Those fuel shut off solenoids have 2 magnetic coils. One is a strong "pull" coil and the other is a weaker "hold" coil. The stronger pull coil is energized only when cranking and it overcomes the spring. The weaker coil is energized as long as the key is on and it's only purpose is to continue to hold the arm in the up position once the pull coil is no longer activated. Also you want to make sure that the arm is adjusted correctly and is holding the shutoff lever all the way up or you won't have as much power as you should.

That thing Is bad ass. Imagine waking up to the engine running directly under your bed 😂

I have a 1992 Fleetwood bounder Oshkosh chassis 5.9 Cummins. I paid $7000 for it five years ago. And I love it. It gets 10 1/2 miles to the gallon running the generator at the same time as well as pulling a small car behind.

Well……..I gotta admit that I was initially thinking negatively about this video……BUT……..I was WRONG ! You seem like a knowledgeable guy with a good attitude. So…………GOOD JOB !!

When you got the engine started I was stoked!

I own a slightly older version of your bounder diesel. Mine is a 1992 on an Oshkosh chassis. Wonderful RV

We full time in a diesel pusher from 2001, awesome to see this old girl get rolling.

I'll get thrown into state prison just for simply trying to buy a diesel RV that size in California in a few years from now.

When you got it going and gave that laugh, that was the best! It's nice to fix things and recycle.

Just bought a 95 Spartan chassis 34 footer! Haven't heard it crank or run yet, but the 5.9 and Allison should be just fine with 44,8xx on the clock. Your video is valuable insight for me, gonna try to get it running tomorrow

There are 2 coils a pull and a holding coil in that fuel shut off solenoid.

When the generator started I was stoked for you

'or did I get hosed on this deal ?' Well we don't know what you paid so who knows. If you paid $1000 you got a steal, if you paid $20000, you got hosed.

Mine ,ours ,sat for 15 years full tank of fuel . Cleared away the mouse nest from the the intake and flashed off.. never even stumbled

good job I was thinking fuel Solenoid was the problem too

Got pretty much the same engine and my AC is not blowing any cold... can't wait to see how you're going to fixe yours !

you bought one of the best campers. 5.9 is Great ,great engine to this style

I love to see you win!

I've got a 1993 southwind DP on the same oshkosh chassis (bought last year). Needed work, but it's on the road now and we're having a blast running around the mountains of GA, NC, and SC. Check out the exhaust manifold for cracks, mine was broken where the manifold drops down for the turbo. Losing lots of boost there. You're probable setup for 230HP with that MD3060 trans, I've got an AT542 that can only take ~230, so the motor is set for 190HP. Also, those overhead lights eat batteries, the replacement LED fixtures are dirt cheap on amazon and worth every penny. ALSO, if you've got an amp-clamp DC voltmeter, check the draws on all the crap plugged into the expansion terminals on the 'ford' fuseblock. My ac compressor / ac clutch / ac fan / condensor fan was using ALOT of current out of that fuseblock, __heating up wires__. I added an accessory fusepanel off the battery block under the 'hood', switched it's power via an 80AMP relay from the ignition circuit, and transferred all the ac circuits over to that.

Cool video

This is Beautiful I'm a fan love this Can you do a full video walk through on it

Never was concerned with the dash A/C. Just fired the generator, and turned on one of those rooftop A/C units. At 13,500 BTUs each, you’ll cool off in no time.

Such a wonderful video! Thanks

Dave's RV just sold his Bounder . Check out his videos .

Dude great video!! Great style

👍👌👏 What a great RV. Congrats! Nevertheless: Without telling us viewers what the price was, it's useless/senseless for me to watch more episodes. Best regards luck and health.

I count that as a win!

ive got the exact same gen in my motorhome 8.3 cummins, the gen will never start on the first short ign stroke, but the second click it always starts, just like yours did lol

I have a 05 Duramax that the onan generator was a headache from day one that Cummins couldn't even figure out.when that one ran I had tears in my eyes.🤣🤔

1 starting battery is not enough that is your problem. It should have a jump button to use all 3 batteries to start.

“We’re winning” lol

Nice 👍

@8:59 I'm jumping over to check the oil pressure gauge.....wonder if the previous owner was regretting selling now that you fixed it.

Love stuff like this awesome job new subscriber 👍🏻✅💯

GRT ViDeO! Newbie 94 Bounder owner and of course I bit off more than can chew ... 37ft with tag axle an more neglect that my 1st RV excitement overlooked sAdly. ♡2 see some more of yours in a walk around & any other fixEs that will come up? Thanks! RI✌ 💔🇺🇸

Got you a Lonewolf 2000! You must watch Vice Grip Garage.

I think its smarter start the main Engine first..😂then the Generator after it runs..because it not wear your Batteries out like that..New filters,new oils..and brake fluid spray..then it shut start up..

Class A RVs are known for having horrible dash AC. We have to run the roof tops all the time while driving.

Excellent bounder 🇦🇺🇺🇸🚌👍✌️

That looks like turbo John’s motorhome from the Carolinas the blue up a few months ago

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Awesome

It's a pre 2006 Cummins it will be just fine

shut down solenoid is wired to the starter. Your batteries are too low which is why its not pulling in.

Can I ask you how much did you pay for it I was kind of interested in one

You should puta back up beeper on rv

i have a 97 bounder with one slide, 5.9 with banks, propane generator. 72k miles. air brakes, freightliner chassis. drove it home from the charity auction. hydraulic leveling, air bag suspension. i thought mine was a good buy? how much was yours?

Dale and Glenn would be proud!. LOL The Walking Dead reference btw.. Congrats on getting it up and moving!. 👏👏🍻

Do you mind if I start a series on my other channel where I bought the cheapest 12v cummins rv? I found your videos after I bought my RV. My rv is a 1992 coachmen sanatana with a 12v cummin I got for 500 bucks.

My friend has 2 mobile homes.. One was too small(so bought a bigger one) tried to sell it was worth way less then the loan so they kept it sitting.. (still paying)someplace..Older mobil homes are NOT allowed in a lot of parks they check the age to allow entry.. Reality.. Tried to sell 2nd motor home on pay as you go to someone they knew.. He Stopped payments when it had repairs needed.. I am not kidding.. They had an rv magazine sent to my address for year and years i read them all i learned a lot.. Roofs leak a lot so do windows causing a lot of unseen damage.. Most still use wood framing.. I lot need a truck stop for repairs they are truck under carriages.. 4 miles to the gallon.. Hook up your sheet and water lines..They even had a cart for transporting your sheet if not near a hook up. ever take your poop for a walk about.. you will... Dont by one thinking a great investment they are money pits.. Slideouts jam when long term parking settle and go off track.. freeze up too.. Pay extra for some one to hook up your poop and water and electrical.. worth it.. surge supressors adapters needed not all parks the same.. You be carrying sheet and if not maintained it gets hard.. I highly recommend that magazine, forget name but it was very informative.. Electrical batteries how they charge etc its a whole new world.. Of a fastly depreciating home.. woops there is the generator ,what powers it propane gas diesel tank size is it connected to diesel tank.. Then the heating system whats its fuel?? cooking too..did you emember to fillit does it leak.. Honey did you fill the fresh water tank? Its not a car its a complicated device..Then solar system to charge batteries?? thats complicated all on its own.. 120 or 12volt?? hows the fridge powered? have fun..

funny not one mention of air in fuel line or having to bleed the fuel line of air. thats all i mostly see on starting a stagnant diesel rv. appears he never had to bleed fuel line of air.

Great video - I'm looking at one just like yours very soon. What year is it?

First time seeing this Chanel i was wondering what brand coach came with the cummins in it?

How much did you buy it for. Thx

Animals out... lol poor fellahs

I would love to know your total cost for this awesome RV.

Great. I'm thinking of getting a Spartan RV. Whats the main problems to look for?

hey weird question, what does it weigh? for gross net weight on the build sheet?

What kind of MPG’s will that riff get? 👍

Hey man. I’m actually looking at buying one of these tomorrow. I can’t seem to find anyone else with a 5.9 Cummins bounder. Do you have a ig?

1993 Allegro Bay Pusher diesel, runs but have an air brake issue. How would I contact you?

ford parts? I'd worry if they were chryster/dodge

Where's ur either

WTF..... $?

Beverly hillbillys camper

2 million dollar truck

The music junked another video 👎👎👎👎💩💩💩😬😬