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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Greetings TourLifers!
On this week's episode of Driving Home, we encounter an opportunity to snag a free 1974 Winnebago Brave D18. This magical beast had been sitting at a Renaissance Faire in Corona, CA for about 10 years.
It had previously been towed to the location, so the drive shaft had been removed and then misplaced. We were on the verge of having a custom shaft built, when we got a call that the owner had found the original.
The owner had also misplaced the ignition key, so we rented a steering wheel puller from AutoZone and replaced the ignition lock cylinder, which was a common part that they had in stock.
The front end was up on jack stands and the two front tires were thrashed, so we hit the bolts with penetrating fluid and then used a metal fence post to break the bolts loose. Since the front tires were up in the air, we had to take turns holding the brake pedal down so the wheels wouldn't spin on us.
Upon our exodus from the Renaissance Faire, the radiator started steaming so we pulled over to inspect what was going on. It was definitely overheating and we were able to narrow it down to a clogged radiator by checking the inlet and outlet hoses. The top hose was extremely hot and the bottom was completely cool to the touch. Most likely there was a blockage from within the radiator that wouldn't let water pass through.
The Winny wasn't getting power to the dash for some reason, so we couldn't even tell how hot the engine was getting. Our landing pad was only about 10 miles away, so we took the drive in short bursts, giving the motor time to cool down in between.
In the end, all it took to bring the lost gem back to life was replacing the lock cylinder, swapping out the front tires, washing out the radiator with a water hose and reconnecting a few wires for the auxiliary power. We gave it a good wash, inside and out. A week later we sold it to the first couple who came to view the Winny. They plan on using it to travel the country with their two large dogs that wouldn't be allowed in most hotels or on flights.
We hope you enjoyed this week's episode! Please don't forget to like and subscribe. Hit us in the comments if you have any requests for specific types of vintage RVs you'd like to see on future episodes.
We love you and can't thank you enough for being a part of the journey.
Until next week,
TourLife
Matt & Eric
God this dude is fine as hell he makes retrieving these RVs very entertaining...will keep watching... oh love old RVs too.😁😁😁😁
You guys are badasses, The RV Whisperers!
You're videos are so good !!!!
Extremely well produced!
I absolutely love all the old RVs you feature!
I currently have a 1981 25ft Triple E class A I'm working on.
Thank you again and please keep posting. 🙏
I am really digging your channel, it has given me the fortitude to dig into the junker RV I bought. Its not rocket science, just systems, the same as a house but on a smaller and more accessible scale, and with an engine up front.
You are incredibly knowledgable in your craft. You have also found a niche in an ever growing business.
Maybe you should take it further? I would love to see one of those "vintage" crafts with a sick paint job and some modern ammenities. Go for it!
Also, again great background music...
Eduardo Tirado it’s going down! Next season we will be teaming up with designers for the interiors!! And I found a paint booth rental in Los Angeles big enough for an rv!
That was a free score?? That's killer!
Velocity Labs yes sir!!
You are an awesome person and love the editing and you have the right music and you are an master in mechanics.
Im turning one of these into a ratrod chevy 8 lug rims fit the front but the iner rings have be opened to fit the rear and maybe a adapter plate for wheel spacing in back :D
Hey guys! Hoping all is well with your family and friends! We are absolutely going thru some deep shit in all of our lives, unlike any time in history have we had a life changing event effect the entire world at once. . . but TWO events at once may never happen again!!
I mention all this because i haven't seen a response to any comments for a year. Hope thats not a bad thing!
Also wanted to say that you guys are geniuses! I don't think any other time would there be such a demand for RVs as there is now. Shoot, just waiting for the zombies to show up...! LOL
I have a 1976 Winnebago Chieftain 26 foot RV that I picked up about a month ago and I want to do a complete reno on it and I would love your input! I am in Northern California in the Sacramento area and would love to host you two gentlemen anytime all-expenses-paid on me. Just pack up a vehicle come down and everything will be provided for. Keeping social distancing in mind, I would love it if you would help me go through the RV and give me some experience to keep it running top notch.
Don't really know how you are feeling about everything right now but if you've been looking for a getaway this is your chance.
My name is Ronnie Poole and I have a beautiful home in North Sacramento and 2 RVs in the alley, one just sold the other is the Winnebago. So there's plenty of room 4 visitors company guests at any time and would love to have you guys.. Hope to hear back from you soon.
were are you guys i misss watchin the videos .....
holy shit it's almost immaculate inside.
ps you still have this brave machine!!! ???
Man I am pissed! My 1972 Dodge Titan has almost the exact same steering column as the motorhome in this video, and we hadn't gotten it running because the key wouldn't turn. I had been planning on just doing exactly what you did in the video to replace you're ignition lock cylinder, but I walked in the motorhome the next day to see that the guy I'm working with to get it running completely destroyed the steering column! He litteraly beat the shit out of the lock cylinder with a hammer and sawed off the metal casing just so that he could access the wiring to hotwire it. And come to find out we could've just accessed it from under the dash. But there was fucking parts from it all over the floor and I haven't got a fucking clue how to put it back together. And now I'm going to have to replace parts that were in perfect condition.
sounds like a cluster fuck
Hey guys love the show its been really helpful with my 1975 Winnebago brave with a 360 dodge motor
So i do have a few questions I’m hoping you can help me with or know of anywhere in Canada I could buy parts from thank
Keep on keeping on
pss these rads were notoriuos for clogging ...Im widening the front of my brave building new rad supports...and have a newer wider rad from a cadilac or something lol
you deserve more views
I checked the oil on the 72 and 73 Dodge Titans I'll be getting, and the oil looked fine but it was way above the max line on both engines. On the dipstick it says to check the oil while idling at operating temperature. I was gonna just run the engines and then check it the way it says to do, but I'm not totally sure if that's the best idea. Also, what kind of oil do you guys usually use in these old Dodge engines?
Random Stuff In Oregon I’ve never heard of chicken foil want an engine is running. We know you have your great I’ll like 20/50
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Thank you! I'll have to do more research on checking the oil then.
Random Stuff In Oregon I think best way would be to find out the oil capacity of the motor and give it an oil change and fill back with correct amount
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It turns out that whoever was last working on the Titans somehow managed to get the transmission fluid and oil dipsticks swapped. So what I told you about how it says to check the oil is actually for the transmission, which makes a LOT more sense! I don't know how someone could mess up that bad lol!
Check the oil when its cold. 10 w 40 in summer 10 w 30 in winter
How many motorhomes you have
+RamVan Bobby currently we have five. A 66 Travco, 72 Cabana, 72 Concord, 72 Commander and a 78 Vogue.
@@TourLife I love dodges
mission control we have main engaine start
what do you tell sum one thats bout to lose his lasts parent n bout to be home less to boot....
my dad passed away 2/18/2020 10:30 am
Sorry to hear that i was ish you luck
Are you f****** serious who are you what's your name this is 2 years ago my name is Michael I live in a motorhome and I need your help