@@erberIsSillyhawk assuming you are not so short sighted that you made this horribly rude comment without watching their early, budget crunched videos…it takes an especially shoddy personality to be angry that someone saved, was successful, and bought a few USED vehicles. I hope your sad, sad life turns around soon.
As a mechanic with over 40 years experience, I'm impressed with your abilities. You seem to have critical thinking down pat. Good work, you guys are doing amazing, and your success is well earned.😊
@@wesman7837 Ah, I had a feeling someone knew a trick to address that. Notch it out, like Ford should have done. edit; oops, correction; like International should have done, I should say.
This is a model for what a couple, a relationship, should be. You two are so supportive of each other and positive in the face of adversity. If you're this good when things are bad you must be grotesquely awesome when things are great ❤️
I feel the same way you do about this amazing couple. You two are awesome together. Could you please come by my place in Farr West, Utah and teach my wife to be like yall's?
You guys remind me of what I wanted to be as a younger person. Now I am almost 70. Congratulations for having the intestinal fortitude to live out your dreams. BRAVO!
Don't let your age stop you(70) is younger than me and I travel a lot in my Motorhome. My Motorhome is 26years old and so far (5years) I have had very few problems🫰
On the other side of that, is when something goes wrong, they say you can fix it, and you have no faith you can. You say you can't; it is hopelessly broken. Then you have an idea, it works, it is fixed, and they yell at you for always giving up. But like, they don't understand, without that eureka, it WAS hopeless! If that happens again and again over 20 years, they literally will not believe you can't fix something. Alien spacecraft is in the back yard, and we need to fix and fly it to escape certain doom, and they be like, "OK, I will grab some Mtn Dew, and Cheetos and take care of the kid. You get crackin' on that fix." - Um, right, this is literally impossible this time. I swear it, this time it is impossible! "I can't hear you!"
They are great partners and it’s obvious they really love and support each other. If Reckless Riley disappears and that would make Courtney even more happy. Oliver has some great parents!
Everything about this adventure was brilliant. The perseverance, the acceptance, the enthusiasm, the patience, and of course the LOVE. Throw in the cutest kid on any social media anywhere, and you have simply the sweetest story of 2024. Congratulations on all your success, I am here for all of it!
Yeah Oliver would be a second gen UA-camr for the last drop of blood 😂😂😂 youtuve and filming is in his DNA ... he is already professional cameraman :) love how his hair is flying electrified 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
10:27 His wife said “ you’re doing a great job “ Lads did you hear that ??!!! He’s being supported and encouraged in a time where most need it and most would be so stressed !!! Wow What a team What a lad. What a woman First time viewing here and I’m so impressed
I second your comment. I just liked and subscribed to your channel. I'm a Chevrolet man, but I'm impressed with that Ford motor camper you have purchased. I think that it's pretty cool.
As somone whos owned multiple 95-97 7.3's immediately convert to electric fuel pump, Delete stock fuel bowl to external, add a pint of qucksilver 2 cycle at every fill up and you should be good to drive thousand mile trips even on a hogh mile truck. Im at 250k with a new trans and I would drive it to alaska right now
Just learned this fun fact. Only 67 Revcon 4x4 Trailblazer RVs were manufactured. Y’all got a real collectors item that looks to be in beautiful shape.
@@miketully9592 Oh my god I would surely hope not. The 7.3 V8 powerstroke diesel is a bulletproof motor. The V10 not so much. This is just a case of this thing not being used in 16 years. I wouldn't have driven it anywhere without changing all of the fluids, plugs, fuel filter and whatever else you can think of for a vehicle that's just been sitting. The worst thing you can do to a vehicle is let it sit.
@@josephdover198letting a diesel sit 10-20-25 years is completely different from letting a gasser set. Diesel fuel does not go bad like gas and gum up. I’ve started tractors and big trucks with 15-20 year old fuel and I just drove my Coach from Florida to NC after sitting 10 years and my only issue was the blower belt that snapped. As long as your rubber parts are decent, crank her up after pouring an algaecide in the fuel tank to kill off growth, carry a spare fuel filter and run that B’! The diesels don’t have plugs to change like a gasser and my Detroit doesn’t even have glow plugs like the power stroke does. As long as nothings leaking or badly cracked and your fluids are good then drive and monitor oil pressure, coolant temps, EGT, turbo psi, etc and that will tell you if anything is needed
Owning a 7.3L myself I recommend replacing all the engine sensors with the OE sensors from Motorcraft, keep a cam position sensor in the glove box, change the speed sensor in the rear axle, and change the valve cover gaskets as they contain the injector harness internally and they go bad every few years. Install a gear vendor it will pay for itself in fuel economy and you can cruise at 70-80 under 2000rpm. Lastly they run a lot better and quieter with a touch of oil in the diesel at each fill up. 16oz oil to 36gal is about what I run.
I can confirm the same! You need oem sensors, and they all should be replaced. Buying anything else is a total waste of money as they will fail prematurely every time. I’ve gone down that road on my 7.3 and paid the price think I was “saving” money. Valve cover gaskets are a must change if they haven’t been updated.
@@kamoterorlyep. Supertech brand at Walmart is cheap. I mix it and Opti-Lube in an old 16oz water bottle and keep it behind the seat to dump into the tanks when I fill up. And if the starter craps out, put one from a Superduty on it. Made a world of difference in the cold starting mine as it spins faster.
I’ve come to realize what makes Riley so cool to watch, he rises to any challenge to fix something with an “I can’t be stumped” attitude! As if to say, “bring it on!” 👍🏻
Enjoy these moments because kids grow up SO fast! Every time the video cuts to Oliver talking and looking at the camera I'm reminded of my baby, who's now almost an adult.
A couple things: 1) words cannot describe how awesome a find that Revcon is! 2) I know others have commented on this, but they're all correct, you two have an amazing relationship and it shows. Please bring more adventures in the Revcon and I look forward to more videos from the three of you.
Please allow me to say, after watching this courageous couple for the first time, and with Jr. in tow, I give them so much credit for taking life to a whole new level and wanting to live off the grid free, or at least partially, to make an adventure for themselves. Sincerest wishes, God bless and safety first!
Wow, you bought it in our home town of Grand Haven. We saw you on your way to Harbor Freight as we were out and about and remember seeing this super neat camper like we had never seen as we passed you. Never would have thought it was you 3... Glad you made it home.
Took me a minute to see they were in Grand Haven and that Harbor Freight is 5 minutes from my house. Didn't realize a camper like this was hidden localling
What a dream camper! I thought my partner and I struck gold buying a 1987 Chevrolet G30 cutaway motorhome that had 53000 miles on it. We are currently on the road just south of Salt Lake City after traveling 5000 miles from Alberta Canada, and that's more than enough miles for us! Love the truck, love the energy and will be loving the upcoming videos on this beast!
Revcons in general are rare; looked at a Revcon Queen (a more traditional FWD MoHo), and they're rare; between 400-500 made over a decade. Great designed MoHos, just tough to get Revcon specific parts. That thing is gorgeous, tough to find them in any shape, let alone this pristine.
I got teary eyed watching this. I just sold my 1995 F350 last week. I purchased it brand new and took delivery 11/4/94. 30 years of memorable service and experiences. I had most of the issues you had, especially the fuel pump only lasting a few months just recently. Wishing you many happy memories and adventures in your Revcon! Oh and I could not find the tires anymore, even used ones here in Texas.
LOVE THIS VIDEO! You guys are the bomb. I have lived and worked in motor coaches for over 35 years. Its amazing to have a partner and family who understands that life is an adventure.....sometimes more adventurous than we would like. Bought a used coach one time and puked the motor 30,000 miles later. Nothing 30k wont fix. ugghhhh. My wife and son were troopers through the whole ordeal.
I'm just amazed at Riley's ability to fix anything. I've had to fix many things on the road. But I can't imagine pulling a fuel pump off in the middle of a store parking lot. How he was able to diagnose and fix that is amazing. Damn you Riley, you make the rest of us not worthy. I tip my cap to you.
He tells you; he used online forums. There are GREAT auto forums for all kinds of autos and of course with Ford being the best selling trucks, there are all kinds of good ones, listing ALL possible issues. I have a couple 9th gen fords and I've contributed to the forums for years.
It’s easy to diagnose because they don’t last very long. They go bad relentlessly. If he was smart he woulda done the -e fuel pump swap. And deleted that pump.
@@fastinradfordable Oh, that would be much wiser. I've got the old 7.3l IDI trucks and that what a lot of us do to those too. Blocked off the old school lift pumps years ago on mine. With the IDI, all you need is a low pressure pump to feed the IP.
You guys are a terrific example of patience, positivity and optimism. I love being able to follow along with your adventures. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
I'm pretty confident my wife and I saw you guys on the road! We took a couple pictures because, well Obviously, and I just happened to come across your video on UA-cam. Watching your travels after seeing you in person makes it all the neater. Congrats to you guys and enjoy!
Plus, it helps when all of the bad parts can be edited out. Editing can make your husband look like a genius. Just edit out the parts where he guesses wrong and go straight to the part where he diagnoses the problem correctly and gets straight to the fix.
I love to watch but I could never be a UA-camr. I was in a similar situation recently (breaking down on a road trip with a baby in the car) and the last thing I wanted to do was whip out a camera in the middle of the chaos! Props to these guys for always remaining calm under pressure and documenting it all 👏 couldn’t be me 🤣
@KOK-sc8ez perhaps being an engineer with a wife on hand to handle the child, plus a healthy budget to go buy all the tools and parts would help. Maybe you're not in that position, so trying to film it wouldn't be as possible...
Dude, you are "SO" patient and well-versed on diesel maintenance. This is great information. Thank you for taking the time to film and edit so we can enjoy the adventure with you!!
Y’all are so impressive. As a guy who loves road trips, but hates breakdowns, this video caused me both a lot of anxiety and a lot of joy in seeing how you handled it. God bless.
I’m not a subscriber, but probably will be, this was a great adventure, but truly what I appreciated the most with seeing the love between the two of you, and just how much you care for each other. it’s so refreshing to see a loving couple together enjoying life
Thanks so much! We feel so fortunate to get to share our journey together, and with you! Please subscribe, it's free for you and really helps our channel!
basic due diligence would have been well worth it - unless the whole point is to garner all the feigning over his attitude, great as it may be...could have saved all the trouble from the get go with DD - thanks youTube algorithm for putting this wast eof time in front of me - sheesh
Hello from Ireland, Riley/Courtney. I'm Liam, I own a motorbike dealership in Ireland. I'm a new subscriber. What a Beast of a Motor home, guys. We don't have anything like that over here. You must be so happy with your new project. And no major problems that you, Riley could not fix. I'm so happy for you both. Keep up the adventure. 🥰🙏🙏👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
i'm just amazed at the constant ability to Buy whatever ya find be it a Truck, excavator, skid steer , Motor home, Conex to build storage or a tiny home.. i'm Envious. I watch each week just to see what your gonna buy next.. and I enjoy every video.. So please don't take this as a Negative comment.. i'm Glad y'all can do what ya do and are willing to share it with Us.. Keep up the good work..
What a great purchase and Riley you sorted the problems with ease your real cool. Now you are back home you can spend time going over the vehicle and checking everything. Loved Courtney’s smiling all the 2000 miles with the exception of when you were broken down. ❤️💙💙 xxx
Wow, very cool you guys! I love your new RV! Riley, I’m sure glad you know how to fix things. But of course we all knew that. looking forward to hearing what’s happening with the house build. Glad you are all home safe and sound.
As a former OBS diesel owner (mine was stolen 2 years ago) here's a couple tips. You should always syphon the oil out of the HPOP reservoir when doing an oil change and refill it completely with fresh oil. This will help with the longevity of the high pressure oil pump and overall cleanliness of your oil. Also, on the in-tank fuel pickup, it only extends to the bottom of the tank with a nylon scoop/screen. The scoop breaks down with the diesel fuel and needs to be replaced. Symptoms of a bad fuel pickup are inability to access all the fuel in the tank and short life span of your fuel pump because the pickup screen is no longer filtering rust and debris from the fuel. The steel tanks are prone to rust from condensation/water. Best upgrade: convert rear drum brakes to disk brakes. I love the Revcon and hope it brings much joy. 😀
I'm glad someone brought up the fuel pick up. I had the exact same thing happen on the side of the road and couldn't figure it out. I now only run mine to 1/4 tank before I fill it up.
@@moparjr89I thought that was funny also- it does not have an aftermarket F350 tank, it has a tank, probably with a center partition, fabricates by the RF company. Only the cab is Ford, lol!!
Unless they are showing signs of sidewall perishing or damage .. they were as good as anything in date. Vintage Latex rubber tyres seem to hold air for ever even after decades standing flat. Just keep WD 40 away from those tyres. It's a fantastic vehicle but it needs debugging ... but that's Ford related.
Very cool, love the rig. True American, thinking on your feet, can figure stuff out on your own, we always had to do that in the 70's and beyond until computers took over vehicles. You have a beautiful family Oliver is going to have a great life. Thanks for taking me along. Wish you the best.
i have seen this rig in Holland MI state park several times over the years. Its so crazy that I found your channel and this rig again. I'm so glad that its in good hands and I might not see it in MI again but can watch your adventures here. Safe travels.
When i saw him turning left off Felch st onto west shore drive, I was wtf they are in Holland lol. Ive never watched these people before UA-cam and first video is in Holland
You actually saw my parents' Revcon! We camp there every year. Did you ever get "the tour" of the motorhome like so many other people did? If you didn't, and you see it this upcoming summer, feel free to stop and talk to my parents. 😊
With my 97 7.3 it was always something, fuel pumps, water pumps, power steering pumps, oil leaks, transmission fluid leaks, every single fluid in that truck leaked regularly. A happy day when I sold that truck with 109k actual miles.
Not an OBS but my 2000 with 167,000 miles that I've owned since 2003 is the most reliable vehicle I've owned in 60 years. I wouldn't think twice about toting a heavy RV across the USA today. YMMV? LATER
@@markturner5207if you bought brand new Motorcraft or International parts only they will last 5x longer than any aftermarket rebiilt Chinese crap. Especially alternators, starters, water pumps etc.
This was great to watch! Think all of us would like a Riley to travel with us on road trips . I loved going along with your family! That little Oliver! ❤️❤️❤️
@ under powered !! Don't like them , but thats just my opinion . I'll run a Cummins all day Everyday , my 06 had 165 thou when i had to let it go ( medically retired and pay dropped drastically ) but i ran fuel additive religiously , oil changes religiously and nevwr one problem !! And would flat run over , out pull and WAY BETTER fuel mileage than any i knew with aPowerChoke 7.3l or the Totally Worthlesa 6.0 PowerChoke !!
We have been travel/camping for 40 years. First in our 68 VW camper and now in our 82 VW camper. Last spring we made the trip from Florida to South Dakota including a stop at Wall Drug. What your video managed to capture for us is the anxiety/stress that goes along with road tripping in a classic vehicle. The #vanlife is videos of waking up and doing yoga at a remote beach. You captured more of the truth. Where can we get parts? Where can we get supplies? Where do we get fuel? Where are we going to camp that night? What's that noise? What's that vibration? All part of the adventure. Great find, thank you for sharing.
I am impressed with your attitude both with the challenges and with each other. I hope you have a long life together. I drove semi long haul for 40 years and my wife and spent our 1st 6 months of marriage hauling produce. January will be 45 years! Happy Trails!
Love that Riley can fix anything! What a great camper! You can use this at your house building site! Oliver was so cute talking! What a trip! Nice to travel across US and see all the great sites! Thanks for the video! Riley cracked me up when Courtney said there was smoke and he said the engine light is not on. The eyes and ears always win over tech.
It's fantastic seeing knows someone knowing what they're doing. There's another couple doing a travel video series like this and I watched them the other day stuck in Dubai. Literally the middle of the desert like literally. Flat front tire had no way to fix it. In and overlander truck where you would expect to have everything. Some folks should just stay home, but these folks are clear going at it right
I'm so impressed with how fast you diagnosed and fixed the truck. I have a Subaru Outback 2005 and it's just a game of "what breaks next?" 😂😂. Also, you guys have really good taste in electronic music.
@@wesman7837 It's still far too big to matter. The length would cause it to frame out. Some of the high elevation Rockies passes would be impossible as you need to 6 to 8 point turn some of those in Colorado even in a short version lifted Sunrader that's nowhere near the size of this thing.
As an OBS 7.3 Powerstroke driver... that rig is a BAMF! I love that engine pretty simple to work on once you know your way around it. I have the old Mechanical pump like that and E fuel set up is on my list of upgrades. I am from the greater Spokane area and it is awesome to see content creators from the general area... I stumbled across the log splitting video last week and been fully enjoying the content since. Keep it up.
I really wish more Revcons were built. I really love the overall design. I think they would have done better if they offered different sizes. I would have LOVED to get one that's the same overall length as a crew cab long bed, with a single dually axle.
Yeah just like the preferred Sunrader was the shorter version. Well if you were going to lift it, aftermarket parts, motor swap the long version would still be unable to go the places that Sunroamer Overland (Brad) takes his in Colorado.
Maintenance means different things to ford owners. $1800 injector set. Maintenance $1200 injector cups. Maintenance Wiring disintegrates. Maintenance. Sensors fail Maintenance. Engine filling with fuel Maintenance. 😂😂😂
yall are definitely one of my favorite couples on tv...youtube. i dont know much fighting between yall that was cut from your trip but i applaud you both for not killing each other. that was some stressful times. i love the RV. perhaps, it's because of an engineer myself. so i can relate. and i love old RVs, campers of all sorts. glad yall got back home safely. keep sharing your adventures. thanks again yall. ciao
A little experience, a little knowledge, and a whole lot of logic.......man, you can troubleshoot anything! I appreciate the indomitable spirit y'all have.
I watch your channel all the time and love it. I’m an avid cyclist from Green Bay, WI and I saw you parked at the winery in Greenleaf when I passed through on my gravel bike. You guys bought an epic rig!! Wish you guys the best!!
I love how many skills this couple has. I would love to know half as much as they do - this is my new inspiration in life - to learn as many skills as I can!
I grew up on a farm in Southern Ontario, Canada. Curds taste their best when the curds are fresh and warm. When they are refrigerated. curds start to turn to cheese. Fresh curd is squeaky, warm and salty. With beer, they are an excellent snack.
With up to 12.9kWh of capacity and 4600W of peak output, the Dabbsson 2100 Pro is ready for any challenge: bit.ly/40pgfwx
yall sure spend alot of money. must be nice.
@@erberIsSillyhawk assuming you are not so short sighted that you made this horribly rude comment without watching their early, budget crunched videos…it takes an especially shoddy personality to be angry that someone saved, was successful, and bought a few USED vehicles. I hope your sad, sad life turns around soon.
Most people can accomplish anything within reason if they put their minds to it
Positivity and focus is key @@erberIsSillyhawk
Do you recommend Dabbsson over the several and various EcoFlows you have used in the past?
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As a mechanic with over 40 years experience, I'm impressed with your abilities. You seem to have critical thinking down pat. Good work, you guys are doing amazing, and your success is well earned.😊
One of the first things I would do when I get home is notch out the turbo mounting bracket to make getting that bolt out much easier!
Bro is the shit..great mechanic
@@wesman7837 Ah, I had a feeling someone knew a trick to address that. Notch it out, like Ford should have done. edit; oops, correction; like International should have done, I should say.
Dude I was going to say the same thing.. I retired as a heavy equipment mechanic over 40 years myself. That impressed me
I keep hearing how great these 7.3 Ford's are but most videos show the owners beside road working on them .😂 I like to watch though , be safe .
This guy is winning in life in my opinion. He has a positive attitude and his wife is very pleasant. I'm happy for them both.
Ignorance is bliss
Yes I just want a woman that is happy no matter what and can manage her own emotions. Not expect me to entertain her and maintain her emotions.
@@midwesternwelds1197 I think you meant man.
Happy wife happy life
My wife would be miserable as hell on day 2 and it would be my fault.
This is a model for what a couple, a relationship, should be. You two are so supportive of each other and positive in the face of adversity. If you're this good when things are bad you must be grotesquely awesome when things are great ❤️
everything on youtube isnt staged, not even the relationships.
What we see is on camera, I bet they hate each other.
I feel the same way you do about this amazing couple. You two are awesome together. Could you please come by my place in Farr West, Utah and teach my wife to be like yall's?
@ lol whatever helps you sleep at night man.
@@gabbymcgibson984 your grammar is a little cumbersome. Can't tell if you're sarcastic and cynical or optimistic.
The positive attitude in both, especially during adversity is astounding !
You guys remind me of what I wanted to be as a younger person. Now I am almost 70.
Congratulations for having the intestinal fortitude to live out your dreams.
BRAVO!
Don't let your age stop you(70) is younger than me and I travel a lot in my Motorhome. My Motorhome is 26years old and so far (5years) I have had very few problems🫰
@lizscott6911 70+and in a motorhome brilliant.. i want to be like you when im older 🤣😂 🤣😂 50+here fulltime vanlife scotland 😂
@sasvanach7859 keep healthy and active and you will😂 I intend to carry on till I am 85 plus. With luck. KEEP ON KEEPING ON!
@lizscott6911 love your attitude 👍🏻👍🏻
Courtney's total faith that you can handle everything, is priceless.
On the other side of that, is when something goes wrong, they say you can fix it, and you have no faith you can. You say you can't; it is hopelessly broken. Then you have an idea, it works, it is fixed, and they yell at you for always giving up. But like, they don't understand, without that eureka, it WAS hopeless! If that happens again and again over 20 years, they literally will not believe you can't fix something.
Alien spacecraft is in the back yard, and we need to fix and fly it to escape certain doom, and they be like,
"OK, I will grab some Mtn Dew, and Cheetos and take care of the kid. You get crackin' on that fix."
- Um, right, this is literally impossible this time. I swear it, this time it is impossible!
"I can't hear you!"
Yeah so great to see how they support each other in all matter...
The woman is a saint..mm hmm..
They are great partners and it’s obvious they really love and support each other. If Reckless Riley disappears and that would make Courtney even more happy. Oliver has some great parents!
Make poutine that’s how eat cheese curds poutine with gravy
Everything about this adventure was brilliant. The perseverance, the acceptance, the enthusiasm, the patience, and of course the LOVE. Throw in the cutest kid on any social media anywhere, and you have simply the sweetest story of 2024. Congratulations on all your success, I am here for all of it!
Yeah Oliver would be a second gen UA-camr for the last drop of blood 😂😂😂 youtuve and filming is in his DNA ... he is already professional cameraman :) love how his hair is flying electrified 😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
Cute kid.. ?? With a head like a large bowling ball...???
Thanks for letting me tag along with your family, it was fun.
I was smiling all the wy through this episode. That camper has obviously been treasured all its life and now its fallen into the best hands ever.
me too ! keep smiling !
Not sure what is more impressive... Riley's endless skill set, your sense of adventure or Oliver's smile!!!
Oliver was the real MVP on this trip. Through the breakdowns and unexpected hotels he was smiling the entire time.
I agree totally.
@@AmbitionStrikesprobably a good idea to install an "oil level" meter so you can SEE the level change as you drive.
@@AmbitionStrikes would there be any benefit to dually's?
@@1truthseeking8never seen one before
10:27
His wife said “ you’re doing a great job “
Lads did you hear that ??!!! He’s being supported and encouraged in a time where most need it and most would be so stressed !!!
Wow
What a team
What a lad. What a woman
First time viewing here and I’m so impressed
Absolutely 💯
she only said it for the video.
@@gabbymcgibson984😂 ok
I second your comment. I just liked and subscribed to your channel. I'm a Chevrolet man, but I'm impressed with that Ford motor camper you have purchased. I think that it's pretty cool.
take note of the lack of tattoos, nose piercings, and blue hair. 🤔
what a score they made with the camper. that smile on his face says it all! congrats.
That is not a motorhome. That is a work of rolling art. It's absolutely beautiful!
Dude! Now I want one so bad! It is so cool!
It’s a motorhome…otherwise it would have Monet paintings on it 😊
As somone whos owned multiple 95-97 7.3's immediately convert to electric fuel pump, Delete stock fuel bowl to external, add a pint of qucksilver 2 cycle at every fill up and you should be good to drive thousand mile trips even on a hogh mile truck. Im at 250k with a new trans and I would drive it to alaska right now
@@benkrauz725 That thing only has 41k on it.
@@MarkCharlton-h3x I realize that I said even on a high milage truck
its always good when an old mate you've never met stops and lends a hand, so good to see
Just learned this fun fact. Only 67 Revcon 4x4 Trailblazer RVs were manufactured. Y’all got a real collectors item that looks to be in beautiful shape.
Internet/Google says it should have a Triton V10 gas in it ?
@@miketully9592 Oh my god I would surely hope not. The 7.3 V8 powerstroke diesel is a bulletproof motor. The V10 not so much. This is just a case of this thing not being used in 16 years. I wouldn't have driven it anywhere without changing all of the fluids, plugs, fuel filter and whatever else you can think of for a vehicle that's just been sitting. The worst thing you can do to a vehicle is let it sit.
@@josephdover198 I was just mentioning what a Google internet search said about it
Look it up
@@josephdover198letting a diesel sit 10-20-25 years is completely different from letting a gasser set. Diesel fuel does not go bad like gas and gum up. I’ve started tractors and big trucks with 15-20 year old fuel and I just drove my Coach from Florida to NC after sitting 10 years and my only issue was the blower belt that snapped. As long as your rubber parts are decent, crank her up after pouring an algaecide in the fuel tank to kill off growth, carry a spare fuel filter and run that B’! The diesels don’t have plugs to change like a gasser and my Detroit doesn’t even have glow plugs like the power stroke does. As long as nothings leaking or badly cracked and your fluids are good then drive and monitor oil pressure, coolant temps, EGT, turbo psi, etc and that will tell you if anything is needed
@josephdover198 the triton V-10 is a very good motor...gas hungry but would have the power for that vehicle. I have seen 500k on some of them
This was really cool to watch! I loved how you and your wife got along so great with the ordeal of the trip and all the issues of the camper!
Owning a 7.3L myself I recommend replacing all the engine sensors with the OE sensors from Motorcraft, keep a cam position sensor in the glove box, change the speed sensor in the rear axle, and change the valve cover gaskets as they contain the injector harness internally and they go bad every few years.
Install a gear vendor it will pay for itself in fuel economy and you can cruise at 70-80 under 2000rpm.
Lastly they run a lot better and quieter with a touch of oil in the diesel at each fill up. 16oz oil to 36gal is about what I run.
I can confirm the same! You need oem sensors, and they all should be replaced. Buying anything else is a total waste of money as they will fail prematurely every time. I’ve gone down that road on my 7.3 and paid the price think I was “saving” money. Valve cover gaskets are a must change if they haven’t been updated.
7.3 owner here too. Definitely recommend all of this.
2 stroke oil. It is designed to be burned.
I dont drive 7.3 but i always put a little bit of oil in all of diesel cars that i own. It keeps cylinder walls oiled and keeps engine quieter
@@kamoterorlyep. Supertech brand at Walmart is cheap. I mix it and Opti-Lube in an old 16oz water bottle and keep it behind the seat to dump into the tanks when I fill up.
And if the starter craps out, put one from a Superduty on it. Made a world of difference in the cold starting mine as it spins faster.
I’ve come to realize what makes Riley so cool to watch, he rises to any challenge to fix something with an “I can’t be stumped” attitude! As if to say, “bring it on!” 👍🏻
And he does it with a smile on his face!
That kid is just amazing!!! No crying even on the plane for the first time! and he just chills.
Cool parents ,cool baby !
knows which film he wants to watch too!
and he seems to do a good job handling the camera.
I was just about to write the same 👍🏼✌🏼 Great minds think alike 🇮🇪🦅🇺🇸
@@music-maker2505 You got that right, Now if we can come together and think up the lotto numbers! :D
Love how this vehicle was saved and taken care. How nice it is anyone would love to have this RV.
The engine bay says a lot about the previous owners. They loved this RV and it was their baby.
This may be the most beautiful truck camper I've ever seen in my life🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
It's gorgeous 😍
Forrealll
I never seen one before but it's good looking/sturdy. It looks like it can handle some rough terrain also. I wonder what kind of gearbox it has.
its a galdarn monster!
We need more Rileys when we go on roadtrips. You are such a good engineer and jack of all trades, it seems you can fix anything. =)
I couldn’t think of anyone else I’d want to road trip with! -Courtney
@ understandable :-) you guys (and gals, and kids, and dogs) are so wholesome, please keep doing you!
You must be a woman.
We need more people who actually learn how to do things themselves like most of us do.
Don't forget Courtney is also a bad a$$ wrenched in her own right! Seriously awesome and talented team.
Enjoy these moments because kids grow up SO fast! Every time the video cuts to Oliver talking and looking at the camera I'm reminded of my baby, who's now almost an adult.
A couple things: 1) words cannot describe how awesome a find that Revcon is! 2) I know others have commented on this, but they're all correct, you two have an amazing relationship and it shows. Please bring more adventures in the Revcon and I look forward to more videos from the three of you.
Please allow me to say, after watching this courageous couple for the first time, and with Jr. in tow, I give them so much credit for taking life to a whole new level and wanting to live off the grid free, or at least partially, to make an adventure for themselves. Sincerest wishes, God bless and safety first!
Riley has the coolest wife ever!!! This is the fist video of this channel I have seen. What a great couple and KILLER purchase!!!!
Love your rig Bisket!
I’d love to see her booty
Me 3 I subscribed. That's a really BA unit. They should start making them again I'd buy one.
Oh u have no idea she can do anything as talented as her husband is she is also....check out more of their content she is the perfect women!
Wow, you bought it in our home town of Grand Haven. We saw you on your way to Harbor Freight as we were out and about and remember seeing this super neat camper like we had never seen as we passed you. Never would have thought it was you 3... Glad you made it home.
Took me a minute to see they were in Grand Haven and that Harbor Freight is 5 minutes from my house. Didn't realize a camper like this was hidden localling
What a dream camper! I thought my partner and I struck gold buying a 1987 Chevrolet G30 cutaway motorhome that had 53000 miles on it. We are currently on the road just south of Salt Lake City after traveling 5000 miles from Alberta Canada, and that's more than enough miles for us! Love the truck, love the energy and will be loving the upcoming videos on this beast!
Only 67 of these F-350 Revcons were made. I am so jealous.
HO-LEE-CHIT! That’s purdy dadgum rare. 😮
What year was it made?
probably for good reason
Probably expensive 👀🤷🏼♀️😆
@@HughMadBroI saw one on marketplace it might have been this one but the description said it was a 460 not a diesel priced at $125,000
Revcons in general are rare; looked at a Revcon Queen (a more traditional FWD MoHo), and they're rare; between 400-500 made over a decade. Great designed MoHos, just tough to get Revcon specific parts.
That thing is gorgeous, tough to find them in any shape, let alone this pristine.
I love how ok Courtney is with EVERYTHING!!!!!!!
You just want her to bob on your bohner
I got teary eyed watching this. I just sold my 1995 F350 last week. I purchased it brand new and took delivery 11/4/94. 30 years of memorable service and experiences. I had most of the issues you had, especially the fuel pump only lasting a few months just recently. Wishing you many happy memories and adventures in your Revcon! Oh and I could not find the tires anymore, even used ones here in Texas.
I hear you. I got my 379 Peterbilt Nov 10 1995. 30 years later still driving it down th highways of America.
LOVE THIS VIDEO! You guys are the bomb. I have lived and worked in motor coaches for over 35 years. Its amazing to have a partner and family who understands that life is an adventure.....sometimes more adventurous than we would like. Bought a used coach one time and puked the motor 30,000 miles later. Nothing 30k wont fix. ugghhhh. My wife and son were troopers through the whole ordeal.
I am hoping for a series of videos about upgrading the Revcon.
Hopefully a 6×6 upgrade is in the future for it! Swapping the middle axle to the rear and adding a pass through axle and some lockers would be bad@$$!
I'm just amazed at Riley's ability to fix anything. I've had to fix many things on the road. But I can't imagine pulling a fuel pump off in the middle of a store parking lot. How he was able to diagnose and fix that is amazing. Damn you Riley, you make the rest of us not worthy. I tip my cap to you.
He tells you; he used online forums. There are GREAT auto forums for all kinds of autos and of course with Ford being the best selling trucks, there are all kinds of good ones, listing ALL possible issues. I have a couple 9th gen fords and I've contributed to the forums for years.
It’s easy to diagnose because they don’t last very long.
They go bad relentlessly.
If he was smart he woulda done the -e fuel pump swap.
And deleted that pump.
@@fastinradfordable Oh, that would be much wiser. I've got the old 7.3l IDI trucks and that what a lot of us do to those too. Blocked off the old school lift pumps years ago on mine. With the IDI, all you need is a low pressure pump to feed the IP.
You guys are a terrific example of patience, positivity and optimism. I love being able to follow along with your adventures. Thank you for sharing your lives with us.
...and a healthy disposable income doesn't hurt. but yes, certainly fun to watch and wish :)
Oh my goodness! You two are my new favorite couple on UA-cam! I had never heard of a Revcon, but this motor home is awesome!
I'm pretty confident my wife and I saw you guys on the road! We took a couple pictures because, well Obviously, and I just happened to come across your video on UA-cam. Watching your travels after seeing you in person makes it all the neater. Congrats to you guys and enjoy!
you kids are a ray of sunshine, capable, energetic, model conduct in every way, glad to have found your channel.
I don't think UA-camrs realize how much better the videos are when they have to face adversity. I always give it a like. The drama is awesome
Adversity, yeah... this is why a lot of UA-cam is fake. Because people only watch "drama" ...and cats...😅
Plus, it helps when all of the bad parts can be edited out.
Editing can make your husband look like a genius. Just edit out the parts where he guesses wrong and go straight to the part where he diagnoses the problem correctly and gets straight to the fix.
I love to watch but I could never be a UA-camr. I was in a similar situation recently (breaking down on a road trip with a baby in the car) and the last thing I wanted to do was whip out a camera in the middle of the chaos! Props to these guys for always remaining calm under pressure and documenting it all 👏 couldn’t be me 🤣
@KOK-sc8ez perhaps being an engineer with a wife on hand to handle the child, plus a healthy budget to go buy all the tools and parts would help. Maybe you're not in that position, so trying to film it wouldn't be as possible...
Dude, you are "SO" patient and well-versed on diesel maintenance. This is great information. Thank you for taking the time to film and edit so we can enjoy the adventure with you!!
Y’all are so impressive. As a guy who loves road trips, but hates breakdowns, this video caused me both a lot of anxiety and a lot of joy in seeing how you handled it. God bless.
New rig...repairs...attitudes...story capture...All Terrific!
I’m not a subscriber, but probably will be, this was a great adventure, but truly what I appreciated the most with seeing the love between the two of you, and just how much you care for each other. it’s so refreshing to see a loving couple together enjoying life
Thanks so much! We feel so fortunate to get to share our journey together, and with you! Please subscribe, it's free for you and really helps our channel!
Got to be one of the coolest motorhomes ever made. Will say the white letter tires looked 10 times better on there though.
Your struggles / challenges and how you deal with them is what makes this channel great!!!!!
You got a love the smell of diesel.
"In the morning "
basic due diligence would have been well worth it - unless the whole point is to garner all the feigning over his attitude, great as it may be...could have saved all the trouble from the get go with DD - thanks youTube algorithm for putting this wast eof time in front of me - sheesh
Hello from Ireland, Riley/Courtney. I'm Liam, I own a motorbike dealership in Ireland. I'm a new subscriber. What a Beast of a Motor home, guys. We don't have anything like that over here. You must be so happy with your new project. And no major problems that you, Riley could not fix. I'm so happy for you both. Keep up the adventure. 🥰🙏🙏👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
i'm just amazed at the constant ability to Buy whatever ya find be it a Truck, excavator, skid steer , Motor home, Conex to build storage or a tiny home.. i'm Envious. I watch each week just to see what your gonna buy next.. and I enjoy every video.. So please don't take this as a Negative comment.. i'm Glad y'all can do what ya do and are willing to share it with Us.. Keep up the good work..
I love how supportive you guys are to each other!!! Great video
What a great purchase and Riley you sorted the problems with ease your real cool. Now you are back home you can spend time going over the vehicle and checking everything. Loved Courtney’s smiling all the 2000 miles with the exception of when you were broken down.
❤️💙💙 xxx
Wow, very cool you guys! I love your new RV! Riley, I’m sure glad you know how to fix things. But of course we all knew that. looking forward to hearing what’s happening with the house build. Glad you are all home safe and sound.
She really is a beauty! Plus those “older” trucks are great being able to work on them in parking lots. That really would be my dream camper home.
As a former OBS diesel owner (mine was stolen 2 years ago) here's a couple tips. You should always syphon the oil out of the HPOP reservoir when doing an oil change and refill it completely with fresh oil. This will help with the longevity of the high pressure oil pump and overall cleanliness of your oil. Also, on the in-tank fuel pickup, it only extends to the bottom of the tank with a nylon scoop/screen. The scoop breaks down with the diesel fuel and needs to be replaced. Symptoms of a bad fuel pickup are inability to access all the fuel in the tank and short life span of your fuel pump because the pickup screen is no longer filtering rust and debris from the fuel. The steel tanks are prone to rust from condensation/water. Best upgrade: convert rear drum brakes to disk brakes. I love the Revcon and hope it brings much joy. 😀
I'm glad someone brought up the fuel pick up. I had the exact same thing happen on the side of the road and couldn't figure it out. I now only run mine to 1/4 tank before I fill it up.
it has aftermarket tanks
@@moparjr89 Your observation power continues to serve you well.
This. A fuel sump (hutch mod) is a great fix.
@@moparjr89I thought that was funny also- it does not have an aftermarket F350 tank, it has a tank, probably with a center partition, fabricates by the RF company. Only the cab is Ford, lol!!
Very impressed with your mechanic skills and troubleshooting!!!!!! Also your patience is epic. I love the truck!!!!
That was one of your most incredible videos I’ve ever watched. you’re able to fix anything and everything
You guys are so fun! Courtney and Oliver are such troopers! Your upbeat attitude is addicting! Love love LOVE the motorhome! ❤❤❤❤❤❤
#1 awesome wife always cleaning tools and tarp and whatever.
That matters a huge amount.
Kudos woman.
You guys prove that people can be married and not want to scream out every second! You guys work so well together it is almost other-worldly!
I miss those old school raised white letter tires. Those gave it a great vibe. Love the look of the motor home, and waiting for more videos with it.
Unless they are showing signs of sidewall perishing or damage .. they were as good as anything in date. Vintage Latex rubber tyres seem to hold air for ever even after decades standing flat. Just keep WD 40 away from those tyres.
It's a fantastic vehicle but it needs debugging ... but that's Ford related.
And now a days Change your tires, put new rings on too .
Very cool, love the rig. True American, thinking on your feet, can figure stuff out on your own, we always had to do that in the 70's and beyond until computers took over vehicles. You have a beautiful family Oliver is going to have a great life. Thanks for taking me along. Wish you the best.
i have seen this rig in Holland MI state park several times over the years. Its so crazy that I found your channel and this rig again. I'm so glad that its in good hands and I might not see it in MI again but can watch your adventures here. Safe travels.
When i saw him turning left off Felch st onto west shore drive, I was wtf they are in Holland lol. Ive never watched these people before UA-cam and first video is in Holland
You actually saw my parents' Revcon! We camp there every year. Did you ever get "the tour" of the motorhome like so many other people did? If you didn't, and you see it this upcoming summer, feel free to stop and talk to my parents. 😊
Love the road trip mohammed from Kenya 🇰🇪 Nairobi please make one more
Patience, positive attitude and a stunning diagnostic sense and no trouble attitude for the issues you came across. People like you win in life.
Glad you changed the crank position sensor. I'd suggest changing all the sensors. I saw that for sale and was very tempted. Glad you got it.
I've been around 7.3s long enough to know to carry a few spare parts in the glove box 😂
@@AmbitionStrikes Sorry, the replacement glove box is a Dealer-Only item*.
*6 week back order.
Injector o rings for sure. The 7.3 is still the best. 15 year 7.3 owner. Nice rig. Enjoy.
With my 97 7.3 it was always something, fuel pumps, water pumps, power steering pumps, oil leaks, transmission fluid leaks, every single fluid in that truck leaked regularly. A happy day when I sold that truck with 109k actual miles.
Not an OBS but my 2000 with 167,000 miles that I've owned since 2003 is the most reliable vehicle I've owned in 60 years. I wouldn't think twice about toting a heavy RV across the USA today. YMMV?
LATER
@@markturner5207if you bought brand new Motorcraft or International parts only they will last 5x longer than any aftermarket rebiilt Chinese crap. Especially alternators, starters, water pumps etc.
Oh yea engines that have 900 different expensive internal and external issues sure is nice.
@@rodmacd8357 sorry dude, they no longer make oem parts for a 27 year old truck.
I've learned in life that it's not the destination that matters... I've also learned that the worst trips are always the most memorable.
This was great to watch!
Think all of us would like a Riley to travel with us on road trips .
I loved going along with your family!
That little Oliver! ❤️❤️❤️
That rig will be well worth putting money into. Its amazing !!
Yep!!! Just as soon as he yanks that 7.3 PowerChoke🤣🤣🤣
@@gd6349 Its already for sale if im not mistaken.
@ wonder why ?? 🤣
@@gd6349dude I want some of what your smoking lol. One of the most reliable diesel motors ever made but he needs to replace it lmbo.
@ under powered !! Don't like them , but thats just my opinion . I'll run a Cummins all day Everyday , my 06 had 165 thou when i had to let it go ( medically retired and pay dropped drastically ) but i ran fuel additive religiously , oil changes religiously and nevwr one problem !! And would flat run over , out pull and WAY BETTER fuel mileage than any i knew with aPowerChoke 7.3l or the Totally Worthlesa 6.0 PowerChoke !!
Thank you so much for taking us along on your excellent adventure. The new camper is a hit👍
We have been travel/camping for 40 years. First in our 68 VW camper and now in our 82 VW camper. Last spring we made the trip from Florida to South Dakota including a stop at Wall Drug. What your video managed to capture for us is the anxiety/stress that goes along with road tripping in a classic vehicle. The #vanlife is videos of waking up and doing yoga at a remote beach. You captured more of the truth. Where can we get parts? Where can we get supplies? Where do we get fuel? Where are we going to camp that night? What's that noise? What's that vibration? All part of the adventure. Great find, thank you for sharing.
I am impressed with your attitude both with the challenges and with each other. I hope you have a long life together. I drove semi long haul for 40 years and my wife and spent our 1st 6 months of marriage hauling produce. January will be 45 years!
Happy Trails!
As a retired motor vehicle lecturer I’m totally impressed with both his attitude and his ability. Good luck to a lovely positive couple.
Just discovered your channel. Great video, great adventure. Now I'm gonna binge watch!
Love that Riley can fix anything! What a great camper! You can use this at your house building site!
Oliver was so cute talking! What a trip! Nice to travel across US and see all the great sites! Thanks for the video!
Riley cracked me up when Courtney said there was smoke and he said the engine light is not on. The eyes and ears always win over tech.
It's fantastic seeing knows someone knowing what they're doing. There's another couple doing a travel video series like this and I watched them the other day stuck in Dubai. Literally the middle of the desert like literally. Flat front tire had no way to fix it. In and overlander truck where you would expect to have everything. Some folks should just stay home, but these folks are clear going at it right
I'm so impressed with how fast you diagnosed and fixed the truck. I have a Subaru Outback 2005 and it's just a game of "what breaks next?" 😂😂.
Also, you guys have really good taste in electronic music.
This is my favorite vehicle on the internet!! I know it would be a huge project but I would love to see a true 6x6 conversion on this truck
Yeah, that's what I'm talking about! Moving the middle axle to the rear, and getting a pass through, and adding lockers would be bad@$$!
@@wesman7837 It's still far too big to matter. The length would cause it to frame out. Some of the high elevation Rockies passes would be impossible as you need to 6 to 8 point turn some of those in Colorado even in a short version lifted Sunrader that's nowhere near the size of this thing.
Dudes living life, just clicked on your page to watch another video, and realized, I've been watching you guys for years! Subscribed.
As an OBS 7.3 Powerstroke driver... that rig is a BAMF! I love that engine pretty simple to work on once you know your way around it. I have the old Mechanical pump like that and E fuel set up is on my list of upgrades. I am from the greater Spokane area and it is awesome to see content creators from the general area... I stumbled across the log splitting video last week and been fully enjoying the content since. Keep it up.
I really wish more Revcons were built. I really love the overall design. I think they would have done better if they offered different sizes. I would have LOVED to get one that's the same overall length as a crew cab long bed, with a single dually axle.
A slightly smaller version would be perfect because this thing feels like a mansion inside!
Yeah just like the preferred Sunrader was the shorter version. Well if you were going to lift it, aftermarket parts, motor swap the long version would still be unable to go the places that Sunroamer Overland (Brad) takes his in Colorado.
As long as you keep the maintenance up and take care of that 7.3 that's a million mile motor. Oliver is growing so fast.
Maintenance means different things to ford owners.
$1800 injector set.
Maintenance
$1200 injector cups.
Maintenance
Wiring disintegrates.
Maintenance.
Sensors fail
Maintenance.
Engine filling with fuel
Maintenance. 😂😂😂
Watching your videos Sunday morning is one of my favorite things every week, thank you for sharing all your adventures!
Thanks for watching! ☺️
Revcon= OG Earth Roamer 🤙
What a BEAUTIFUL WELL KEPT RIG ! You had an EXCELLENT ADVENTURE in your new to you Motorhome ! WELL DONE !
yall are definitely one of my favorite couples on tv...youtube. i dont know much fighting between yall that was cut from your trip but i applaud you both for not killing each other. that was some stressful times. i love the RV. perhaps, it's because of an engineer myself. so i can relate. and i love old RVs, campers of all sorts. glad yall got back home safely. keep sharing your adventures. thanks again yall. ciao
Congratulations on that amazing find. That thing is AWESOME!. I'm glad to see you made it home safely.
A little experience, a little knowledge, and a whole lot of logic.......man, you can troubleshoot anything! I appreciate the indomitable spirit y'all have.
Thank you youtube algorithm for recommending this video! I love the 7.3, such a beautiful truck and family.
Master class in how a postive attitude can make a world of difference. Kudos to you and your wife on your adventurous spirit and amazing attitude.
With all the trouble along your road trip in your new truck, I'm glad you made it home safely.
Wow! I’m impressed with how calm and respectful you are to each other.. I just had to comment, now back to the video
Riley is a Swiss Army knife, this man seems able to build or fix anything. And that camper is awesome. Nice wheel choice.
Only thing I would change about the tires is I would've gone with raised white lettering....other than that pretty awesome
Thats an awsome woman you got for sticking with you while you guys were doing this project and all the while keeping a smile on her face.
Did you know that there were only 67 Revcons ever built? What an awesome score!
With that many only built then a new rolling chassis would be ideal for it then.
Love catching your adventures every sunday morning!! Cant wait to see how the new house build turns out! Awesome camper truck!!!
you should bring that to the no bs obs show in Salem Oregon as a ford fan i would love to see it
I watch your channel all the time and love it. I’m an avid cyclist from Green Bay, WI and I saw you parked at the winery in Greenleaf when I passed through on my gravel bike. You guys bought an epic rig!! Wish you guys the best!!
Awesome video guys. Courtney isn't it wonderful having a hubby that is so mechanical. Blessings to you three. Oliver is such a trooper.
That is the coolest motorhome/RV I have ever seen. Good luck with it 👍🏽
Oliver is a natural with the camera.
👍💯
I love how many skills this couple has. I would love to know half as much as they do - this is my new inspiration in life - to learn as many skills as I can!
I grew up on a farm in Southern Ontario, Canada. Curds taste their best when the curds are fresh and warm. When they are refrigerated. curds start to turn to cheese. Fresh curd is squeaky, warm and salty. With beer, they are an excellent snack.