Government Auction Bargains: Jay's Police Auction RV Transformation
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
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Jay made a remarkable purchase at a police auction when he found a 2004 Tsunami RV made by Forest River with less than 12k miles! He and his brother transformed this 43 foot command center into a gorgeous, modern living space. Discover the hidden gems of federal, state, and local government auctions that can offer affordable, reliable and well-maintained vehicles to call home.
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Holy wow! What a find! I bought a house and 5 acres at a tax auction. It was abandoned and no taxes paid for 10+ years. I bought it for the taxes owed plus $5K. One small roof leak, and had to cover the yellow/orange 1970's decor, and I had the best deal of my life just like this guy!
Good job!
Did you find it via a website? I know these have been posted in newspapers in the past but as we all know that’s a bygone era at this point. I’m looking for my diamond in the rough. 🤞
@@EliCrousey in
I love this guy. I spent some time with him at Skooliepalooza in 2023. Definitely one of the memorable characters you meet on the road. He has a great sense of humor. That rig is off the chain.
This guy hit the jackpot by getting this at the auction. Good for him.
He sure did.
Never stand at the front of the auction while bidding… auctioneers can pretend they have someone bidding against you, to drive your bid up.. it’s a common practice… I’ve seen it many times… particularly at police auctions…
Very nice rig, beautifully done.. and a great deal!!
Everyone is literally drooling over that ride! Mad respect! Congratulations on an awesome deal.
I bought my bus at a government auction, it was owned by the fire departmentas . They took great care of it 😊
Our church was able to buy a short school bus with 56,000 miles on it from the Community Action Head Start Program for $5,500.
Damn that's not bad at all, I heard that full size school buses go for around that much??? But if given the option I would take a short bus any day of the week over the two.
This guy is the happiest guy I've ever seen on this channel ! 😝
He loves the police aspect of the rig 😊
I was born in 61. I retired. Yes, I'd keep working if I were you. Hearing loss is why I'll never work again. Fantastic Rig you got there✌
We really considered buying a Con/Edition command center much like this one but we were concerned about parking to get groceries and boondocking access. Also, maintenance expenses. My wife & I ended up with a 30’ compromise! The RV in this video is absolutely beautiful! That you both!
Good point.
$60k was an absolute steal for this. Amazing bus conversion!
Enviable. Glad it's got a down to earth owner--congratulations on your smart way of life. Thanks, Bob for another excellent video.
I’m delighted too inform you that your fireplace/ heater looks beautiful as is!!!!! Absolutely beautiful vehicle, I’m only slightly jealous.
I agree! Don’t mess with it. I want it in for when he sells it to meeeeeee!!!!!!😂
This is the coolest rig I have ever seen.
The front passenger seat is a recliner! I love the whole thing.
What a find! He's set. Luv that murphy bed.
That rig is a beast, and soooo huge with the slideouts! What a great setup.
Bob can you do a video that covers how you deal with bugs, snakes, scorpions and other dangerous critters. I also wonder about your dog being at risk for getting hurt as he wanders around, and how people keep from getting bugs inside their vehicles or tents. Than you so much!
Let me know when you throw the first square dance or disco event in that salon!!! I agree with Bob-you’ll be the most popular guy at the RTR-but now that you’re in this interview you’ve got hundreds of ready-made fans and you’re popular already!!!
Nice home on wheels! May run up on Jay sometime as I noticed he's from Troup county Georgia. I live about 10 miles south across the line into Alabama. Troup county has a very friendly, hometown feel. Everyone I meet there are so personable. I am a musician for a church in Troup. I hope to be on the road in the near future myself and have been following Cheap RV Living for quite some time. Have gained a lot of knowlege from Bob and this channel.
A police auction? What an interesting place to find this gem. I will have to look at these auctions.
Lots of kids at college in my day had repainted black and whites....ugly wheels (obvious!) But a real deal.
You will be amazed at some of them. And deals can be had on everything that isn't a squad car in my area (Chicago).
I love this rig and his delightful attitude. I love the generator set up!
Oh my. I could easily live in that knowing I could road trip anytime. I always wanted to see all the states. That era is gone as I retreat to Hawaii with a 1999 Toyota Sienna. Going to travel every road I can in it and sleep on the beach in it in campgrounds going home to a newer affordable senior apartment. Dreams do come true. This rig is pretty impressive. Nice bachelor digs. Sleeping like a baby sounds good as only close to
rural land is my deepest sleep as I imagine for those with a love of wheel wonderments. What a fantastic video Bob! It is fun and educational with your conversations. You really have a natural gift as a good listener. I have to see this at least two more times. ❤
Wow that's Awesome! It's amazing the deals a person can find & how people can transform one setup into their perfect setup. Thank you for sharing a really incredible rig.
Hard Wlork and Talent Pays Off !!!
I just saw a used van with a basic conversion build, sleeps 2, for $95k. This palace is a great, great deal!
$60,000 sounded expensive until I saw what he got for that. That bus will probably last forever because everything was so well made. What a wonderful home!
Maybe he should have called it 'ENVY-61'. OMG what a rig. As Huell Howser would have said, it's SPECTACULAR and AMAZING'!!!
Damn I love that thing. Only thing I would change is a indoor shower and kitchen.
I ❤ SEEING CODY WALKING AROUND EXPLORING THE RIG😂😂😂
This one must be the top 3 biggest CRVL tours so far.
Another wonderful video. And you look so healthy, Bob! And your guest has a talent for showing us a vehicle. Thanks for the fun
Great rig, so happy for him to have a chance at getting this rig, I think I feel the excitement right along with people 🤗 thank you for sharing this with us.
What a great deal! Beautifully made❤️
That's fantastic 😳 wow. What a bargain he got on that.Loved it.
Maybe if I sell my home and hit the road we can meet up!?? Love your rig! Amazing! 💙💚🩷😎
Looks like the guy is having fun and enjoying his unique home on wheels!
Deal of the century! 🎉congrats 😊Thank you for sharing ✌️💞🤟
Huge... Looks nice inside. but cant imagine having to drive and find a place to park. I guess the price was not too bad considering how much of the interior was aready professionally done... nice wood on the inside. I think I would spend the money and get the solar... you could keep the generators for back up, but the solar and the amount you could mount on top you could have power all the time from the sun if you got the right batteries/setup
Wow!!! We're in a 30' trailer and that's got us beat by a long shot!!! Just gorgeous! Great work! What a perfect retirement life! Such a secure feeling! 100 g fresh tank - wow!!! Great video!!!
Outdoor shower. 😢😮 ❄️ ⛄️
@@im-gi2pg -he lives in Georgia. He is fine.🌞
Love the personal touches ..."stunt driver" plate was a giggle... Very cool !
Awesome bus, love the murphy bed, tucking that idea away for later.
This is beautiful RV. I love the interior and the layout.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Awesome rig! He was smart for buying it. Now that's a needle in a haystack.
Wow!! $60k… but look at everything that came with it, it’s beautiful!!
Awesome as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along
That's awesome, it comes up as an RV.
A mansion on wheels. But no back country trails. Wondering about his fuel mileage! Nice guy. A rig that would be real hard to match. Thanks Bob for a nice interview and your.
It gets great gas mileage parked , no generators running, otherwise about 6 mpg .
I’ve had Buicks with that kind of mpg’s, so it wouldn’t really put me off unless I was driving to work an hour from home. 😂
That is a very nice RV. I like all the room and you got a great deal. I hope you enjoy it for many years!
This thing is wonderful. Love it
Thanks Jay for letting us view it
Stay safe and enjoy yourself.
Wow very nice, so the 12k gen set on the side with the 3 50amp power plugs - he didnt really get into it but that is actually to power something big outside the rig - you could easily backfeed and power a small home with that setup
Thanks Bob for an enjoyable tour. It was beautiful!
What an amazing deal he got! Thanks for the tour!
Jay, your home looks wonderful. Many happy travels!
i couldn't afford one lug on one of those wheels. but its still nice to see people boondocking even in big rigs
Good to see your video posted Jay. I gave you a "jump" in Quartzsite. I remember you telling me about your upcoming meeting with Bob.
What an awesome find.. absolutely love this
Jay congratulations on your lovely home on wheels. Blessings & happy safe travels. SandraS
What an incredible rig - and such a steal! The cost of all that cabinetry alone would be over $60k. The storage space, the build quality, the engine, the power... just amazing. Could use a few windows though.
Imagine taking that through a drive-thru! 😆
The elephant (dinosaur?) in the room? ⛽
This is awesome!!! I could live in this forever!!!
Very impressive RV.
Nice work on the remodel.
Thanks for sharing. 👍
Government/Police/Military Auctions are the best! Those departments never scrimp when specifying with and spending our (taxes) money. They also renew capital equipment with alarming regularity. If you can raise the funds, you won't find - as here - better bargains; state-of-the-art equipment for pennies on the dollar. One of those rare opportunities to profit from The Man, everyone who could, should. :D Another great YT, as always: Thank you.
This thing is awesome!
Wow!!! What an incredible rig!
Wow, you could sit on top and watch the sunset. Love it.
I love this thing, but did I see delamination on the rear of the passenger side of the rig, or was that from the removal of the wrap? Very nice setup indeed. Extremely comfortable, extremely expensive to operate from fuel to tires, registration etc...Again, I do love this rig.
Bob saying "you could have a party in here" ❤😂
Ya I guess but just have a party outside the rig instead 😂😅
This is a steal of a deal!! This has incredible potential.
Ohhh this is a lovely Manly Manly Rig😎👍
Pretty cool setup! It's not my cup of tea. But it's great for you. Congratulations. And thank you for sharing this with all of us.
It is cool.
What a find! jay, your gonna need bigger than a cubic mini to heat this hotel with wood. Have a great time with your new home.
That was amazing!
I might need to check out some local auctions. Not for something this big though.
Amazing! I am speechless! ❤
That is magnificent 👏👏👏 Congratulations 🎉
Wow!! What a terrific rig. Crazy luxury and space for that price. Could probably sell it for 3x the price or more and buy a truck /van.
Yeah, but who’d want to.
Nice! I noticed that you had a Tobie's restaurant and bakery sticker in your storage room. I live in Minnesota, that place is a mandatory stop when going up to Duluth. That rig is a steal at $60,000. It would have probably cost over $200,000 to buy an RV that would be comparable.
Wousers! 150 gallon fuel tank?! That flirts with $650 per fill up!
That's one incredible RV.
The only motorhome where you can ride a bike inside😛I could get lost there
Government auctions, never thought of that. Thanks for sharing. 🎉
What an amazing rig. Great job on setting it up. My favorite was the Murphy bed.
Love it❤ Especially the pic of AZ!
Now there is a home on wheels, gorgeous!
Beautiful! That quality from forest river is kind of a miracle.
So awesome! Thanks for sharing the video!!
Totally jealous of Jay 😂❤
That is some rig. Imagine something new like that selling for 1m +!. Such a bargain at 60k. Both the interior and exterior are stunning and gee, i wonder, what is the gas mileage:)
Very large parking areas are required for vehicles of this size. Very nice inside view. Plenty of room for guest. You could get your whole extended family over for a party. RV parks would be off the list of places to stay. But, if your happy that's all that matters. C U at the RTR.
Wow! Seriously awesome.
love this. what a great find.
That is seriously impressive! Bravo
Love that rv it’s beautiful Thanks for sharing.
I appreciate the smaller more practical setups. But man this thing is just awesome. He got a 1.3 million dollar bus for 60k what a freaking deal! Plus you can party on the roof if you want, wow!
This one is my favorite 👍♥️
WOW WOW WOW, I have never seen anything like this before . Super cool!
Wow! Just spectacular!
Awesome rig! Thanks for sharing;!!
Very nice!
I wouldn't want to meet him on a curve in the road