Retired automatic transmission tech. These usually had Turbo hydramatic 350s in them the southwinds and the larger ones had TH400s. I built a gazillion of those things. Unbelieveable,I could not keep them built fast enough...Then the 700 R-4& 4L60E came along...Now my back needs rebuilt!!.
Ya, $8500 for an RV in that condition is a pretty good price in BC. You could go cheaper but you run the risk of buying an RV that needs thousands in repairs. Glad you are enjoying your rig, it looks really nice!
kjf63 Hi yea, Yes very true if they are left out then waether starts to take its tole, but! Keeping all the seams up and tarping when not being used for long periods sure helps prolong a leak free, long lasting rv... looks great wife and are hunting for a 24f on vancover island and thinking we found our gem... has been a long hunt with all the trashy leaky no loved rigs we've been looking at so far... cheers
I looked at well over 20 when I was hunting. I knew I was buying this before I got out of the car! She has barely been used this summer as I was occupied with a home reno. Out only twice so far and one trip to pick up hardwood flooring ;) I'll be going out for a couple of weeks in Sept, looking forward to it.
I personally think all RV's leak. I know that the roof is good because I've had to ceiling vents out and the wood that is visible is completely fresh. There is no sign of any form of water infiltration except in the front right hand corner of the bunk, the vinyl wall paper is rippled a bit. I would hardly think that a vehicle that is still going strong after almost 30 years is garbage; its almost the exact polar opposite of garbage ;)
Hopefully you'll pass on alot before u buy, alot of these units are in really rough shape. Check every corner for water damage & check for soft ceilings. I saw alot of duds before I bought. I didn't specifically shop for one with a sofa or a back kitchen; but I love both of them now. The kit right at the door is awesome for bbq'g and the sofa saves me from having to sleep in the bunk and its a nice comfortable place to sit on rainy days AND it makes the m/h really comfortable for a crowd.
@lupevelez2, hey, yes, its a wet bath even with the "lovely" wall paper :) I'd like to get rid of the little sink (but I'm sure I never will), it just gets in the way. Glad you like the m/h. I love it. I've had it one full year now, last summer was a learning experience, this year as been pure pleasure. I leave today for 2 full weeks of touring around the mtns of British Columbia. Cheers
@jimz1234 yes, actually, I'm in it now. I'm on day 5 of a 2 wk trip around southern BC with the intent of cycling but the weather hasn't been great. Had a bit of a mechanical snag; $195 to figure out that a spark plug wire had come off! I've done more vids, just haven't posted. I just did 2 four minute vids; one of the outside and one of the inside, more details then the one currently posted.
Hey man, sorry for the delay; yeah, mine is pretty much just really well looked after original....was super clean when I bought it. In July it will be 5 years since I've had it.
@kjf63 Thanks for the nice reply. You are a mindreader. It was the wallpaper that kept throwing me off. You have inspired me to look into the "Golden Oldies" of m/h ownership. Have a great time on your vacation in B.C. Sounds like a lot of fun.
Hey man, the city of Vancouver has a parking restrictions on what they consider oversized vehicles; my RV falls into that category. However, if you don't park in front of a business or a house and there is no signage you are can park and you will not be ticketed unless someone complains. I rent a private stall close to my condo. Sewage goes into a "black water" tank and is then dumped at a dump station which can be found a variety of places - camp grounds, rest areas, gas stations, etc.
The deadbolt on the exterior door is a good idea. Shower has the "hostel style" shampoo/conditioner dispenser. 1:116 Left hand side as a COOUCH (Hello Canada!) Basic questions: 1) MPG? 2) Water tank sizes (fresh 25? gray 15? black 15?) 2a) How much do you use during a shower? (5 -8?) 3) Appliance run on propane, batteries? 3a) How long do they last before generator needed? 4) Where did you buy it (States or Canada) Do chicks dig it?
@kjf63 FYI: The toilet is NOT a bucket - please don't tell me you're using that to sponge off. I like the size, 20 feet, yet it feels very open since the galley and dining/living rooms are far apart. The upper bed looks useable but if the headroom is that low, you must bump yourself rolling over or stretching in the morning. And that fabric looks SO scratchy! I sleep on my couch at home a lot anyway so I don't think a camper couch would be much worse.
Yeah the window are great. I also love the galley at the back, great for when you're BBQ'g etc. However, mines a bit awkward because the drawers are tiny and the only expanse of counter is right in front of the door which is also where the step well is! But thats ok, it all works fine for me. Cheers
Is it a wet bath? I didn't see any shower stall. I agree with you that it is a really nice model. I also liked the view of the motorhome from the inside as you were driving in your other video. Fun!
Chicago, not sure why but for some reason I thought you were local. My propane tank is built in, its a huge big cylinder under the m/h behind the passenger door, it goes all the way to the back wheels. It costs me about $50 to fill and gives me about 250 km.
Hey, no, I must say that my video motivation has petered out a bit...still use the motorhome tons (just hauled her out for a good wash this afternoon). I like Elite...do you have any pics posted anywhere (rv porn ;)
@kjf63 Yeah I am buying one a little older and wanted to see what yours looked like inside.. I exercise and don't walk and breathe right.. sometimes when I talk I forget to breathe and get red faced, but smoking did not help me, and glad you kicked that nasty habit.. wish I could.
@@kjf63 We do a lot of exploring around the Hope area. Starting to venture more up towards B.B. area now. There's tons of history to be found. I've done a lot the 4-wheeling trails in the Jeep and learned a bit about the area you speak of in the vid. Fantastic. I want to go again but this time with the RV. Deep free to e-mail me. 🤙
bumper to bumper...the camper part is only about 13' from the back of the drivers seat to back interior wall of the rv. She has an extremely liveable floor plan though.
@busterbear59 Hey buster, glad you like the vids, theyre fun to do, keeps me occupied when I'm camping. Just bought a new camcorder this weekend (all my vids are done on a regular SLR camera). What sort of a motorhome did you buy? Send me a message if you like. Cheers on a standard slr camera)
Also...propane is half the cost of gas but you burn more, so I'm curious to see what the costs are next summer to run it. I have to laugh though, almost every m/h I looked at the seller told me they never used teh shower and/or toilet; I dont' get that...they are there for a reason...I use both regardless of what is available at the places I camp. If I didn't want a shower maybe I would have bought a van conversion!
Hey, no worries, I paid $8500. It has been extremely well looked after; its been 25 yrs in a garage and now its outside, I'm feeling guilt! There is no rooftop a/c, which is fine for me, that is several hundred pounds I don't need to carry. There is a box on the back, everything is wired for a gen but the previous owner kept the gen. So far I'm fine without it. What are you looking for?
Trev S I sold that RV a year ago, loved it, had it for 10 years. Bought a class b van. It had a 350 in it but I really can’t tell you much else. It sucked going up mountains!
I'm not sure; RV are cheaper in US compared to Cda. Most people think it was a good price, most are surprised actually. I don't think I stole it from them but for that amount I've had countless awesome weekends, and a few month long road trips (another one coming up in a few weeks). I've spent money on things I didn't need to (new muffler sounds the same as the old one), then reg maint like oil changes and tune ups, and only one break down that cost $198. So its been very worth it to me :)
Hey man, its a simple but complicated story; the vehicle runs on both propane and gas. I was in the mountains late one Sept, and started the rv to warm up before heading out - it wouldn't run, kept stalling etc. Got about 2 kms from the campground and it just died. Called BCAA, got a tow. The next day a mechanic spent a few hours trying to find the problem. At the end he sorta gave up, couldn't find anything. Fast forward a few years and I"m filling it with propane, a man walks by, talks about propane powered vehicles for a minute and how much he likes them - but his parting words gave me the answer to the break down "they are great vehicles, but NEVER warm them up on cold mornings, the propane will freeze!" - so that is what happened, the propane froze and that is why when we came down out of the mountains where it was warmer the mechanic could not replicate the problem, it cost $198 for the "diagnostic" and it is the only break down I've ever had :)
ha ha...it is below the "couch", near the front towards the drivers seat, it faces out towards the passenger side of the vehicle. It is behind a little metal panel that you remove by putting the palm of your hand on it and pushing up slightly. Let me know if you still have issues and I'll send you a picture.
Net?! Do you mean dry or loaded? Not sure off the top of my head, I did weigh it once years ago but I can't remember what the amount was! If it is dry weight that you want I can likely look on the door tag for you. Let me know.
kjf63 it's a 1986 travelaire. Chev 350 gas only, no option of running on propane. Only difference I see is that mine has the long window on the front of top bunk.
Mines in the garage after my rad explosion the other day, think its gonna cost near 2k. The mechanics are astounded at the condition of the rv especially the underside - I'm waiting for the final cost so I can decide it this is the end of her road or if I'm gonna fix her - I think I'll likely fix!
I haven't really calculated. I was told when I bought it that it gets about 400 kms on a tank of propane and about 400 kms on a tank of gas! I figure if I have to calculate I shouldn't be driving. BUT, gas in Vancouver is about $1.75 per ltr, propane is $0.87 per ltr!
Nice vids! I've seen your others(g). I bought a 23 foot to travel in myself, my partner, and 3 dogs. Have to make some mods, updates on interior, but def. enjoy making the roadtrips and is a lot cheaper than motels! Busterbear59 on facebook, keep in touch!
That’s a very nice RV . Perfect size ! The inside looks cozy .
Retired automatic transmission tech. These usually had Turbo hydramatic 350s in them the southwinds and the larger ones had TH400s. I built a gazillion of those things. Unbelieveable,I could not keep them built fast enough...Then the 700 R-4& 4L60E came along...Now my back needs rebuilt!!.
Awesome. Looks cozy and comfortable. The running shower and the flush toilet is great. Also very important.
Thank you for sharing and drive safe.
That's motorhome looks good
Love it!
Ya, $8500 for an RV in that condition is a pretty good price in BC. You could go cheaper but you run the risk of buying an RV that needs thousands in repairs. Glad you are enjoying your rig, it looks really nice!
Love it
You got a really nice motorhome, nice to see that you are enjoying it and its not just sitting parked :)
She really does look brand new! Must have been garage kept :) I love it when people look after their things, my folks were like that and so am I.
It was garage kept....it has spent the last 10 yrs outside so its looking a little less perfect...but still good :)
kjf63
Hi yea,
Yes very true if they are left out then waether starts to take its tole, but! Keeping all the seams up and tarping when not being used for long periods sure helps prolong a leak free, long lasting rv... looks great wife and are hunting for a 24f on vancover island and thinking we found our gem... has been a long hunt with all the trashy leaky no loved rigs we've been looking at so far... cheers
I looked at well over 20 when I was hunting. I knew I was buying this before I got out of the car! She has barely been used this summer as I was occupied with a home reno. Out only twice so far and one trip to pick up hardwood flooring ;) I'll be going out for a couple of weeks in Sept, looking forward to it.
I personally think all RV's leak. I know that the roof is good because I've had to ceiling vents out and the wood that is visible is completely fresh. There is no sign of any form of water infiltration except in the front right hand corner of the bunk, the vinyl wall paper is rippled a bit. I would hardly think that a vehicle that is still going strong after almost 30 years is garbage; its almost the exact polar opposite of garbage ;)
Hopefully you'll pass on alot before u buy, alot of these units are in really rough shape. Check every corner for water damage & check for soft ceilings. I saw alot of duds before I bought. I didn't specifically shop for one with a sofa or a back kitchen; but I love both of them now. The kit right at the door is awesome for bbq'g and the sofa saves me from having to sleep in the bunk and its a nice comfortable place to sit on rainy days AND it makes the m/h really comfortable for a crowd.
@lupevelez2, hey, yes, its a wet bath even with the "lovely" wall paper :) I'd like to get rid of the little sink (but I'm sure I never will), it just gets in the way. Glad you like the m/h. I love it. I've had it one full year now, last summer was a learning experience, this year as been pure pleasure. I leave today for 2 full weeks of touring around the mtns of British Columbia. Cheers
@jimz1234 yes, actually, I'm in it now. I'm on day 5 of a 2 wk trip around southern BC with the intent of cycling but the weather hasn't been great. Had a bit of a mechanical snag; $195 to figure out that a spark plug wire had come off! I've done more vids, just haven't posted. I just did 2 four minute vids; one of the outside and one of the inside, more details then the one currently posted.
Hey man, sorry for the delay; yeah, mine is pretty much just really well looked after original....was super clean when I bought it. In July it will be 5 years since I've had it.
@kjf63 Thanks for the nice reply. You are a mindreader. It was the wallpaper that kept throwing me off. You have inspired me to look into the "Golden Oldies" of m/h ownership. Have a great time on your vacation in B.C. Sounds like a lot of fun.
@jimz1234 for sure, no problem, its a bit tight for a shower but totally comfortable for "having a seat".
Hey man, the city of Vancouver has a parking restrictions on what they consider oversized vehicles; my RV falls into that category. However, if you don't park in front of a business or a house and there is no signage you are can park and you will not be ticketed unless someone complains. I rent a private stall close to my condo. Sewage goes into a "black water" tank and is then dumped at a dump station which can be found a variety of places - camp grounds, rest areas, gas stations, etc.
The deadbolt on the exterior door is a good idea.
Shower has the "hostel style" shampoo/conditioner dispenser.
1:116 Left hand side as a COOUCH (Hello Canada!)
Basic questions:
1) MPG?
2) Water tank sizes (fresh 25? gray 15? black 15?)
2a) How much do you use during a shower? (5 -8?)
3) Appliance run on propane, batteries?
3a) How long do they last before generator needed?
4) Where did you buy it (States or Canada)
Do chicks dig it?
@kjf63 FYI: The toilet is NOT a bucket - please don't tell me you're using that to sponge off.
I like the size, 20 feet, yet it feels very open since the galley and dining/living rooms are far apart.
The upper bed looks useable but if the headroom is that low, you must bump yourself rolling over or stretching in the morning. And that fabric looks SO scratchy!
I sleep on my couch at home a lot anyway so I don't think a camper couch would be much worse.
Yeah the window are great. I also love the galley at the back, great for when you're BBQ'g etc. However, mines a bit awkward because the drawers are tiny and the only expanse of counter is right in front of the door which is also where the step well is! But thats ok, it all works fine for me. Cheers
Its the right size but i would rather have a smaller side window on the left side
I’m not sure if you mean drivers or passengers side. I loved the windows in the RV, so bright inside on a sunny day
Is it a wet bath? I didn't see any shower stall. I agree with you that it is a really nice model. I also liked the view of the motorhome from the inside as you were driving in your other video. Fun!
cute! very well kept.
Chicago, not sure why but for some reason I thought you were local. My propane tank is built in, its a huge big cylinder under the m/h behind the passenger door, it goes all the way to the back wheels. It costs me about $50 to fill and gives me about 250 km.
Any NEW video on RV camping just got one 88 Elite 26 footer.... can't wait to camp!
Hey, no, I must say that my video motivation has petered out a bit...still use the motorhome tons (just hauled her out for a good wash this afternoon). I like Elite...do you have any pics posted anywhere (rv porn ;)
I have the one in FB...
facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=730183377026326&set=pcb.730183573692973&type=1&theater
@kjf63 Yeah I am buying one a little older and wanted to see what yours looked like inside.. I exercise and don't walk and breathe right.. sometimes when I talk I forget to breathe and get red faced, but smoking did not help me, and glad you kicked that nasty habit.. wish I could.
You can kick it . Just do it and if you do strat again stop again. "Change up but don't give up!'
We're local to each other. We should meet up and camp the weekend away.🤙
Poor ole girl has only been out to camp twice this summer! Where do you like to camp?
@@kjf63
We do a lot of exploring around the Hope area. Starting to venture more up towards B.B. area now. There's tons of history to be found.
I've done a lot the 4-wheeling trails in the Jeep and learned a bit about the area you speak of in the vid. Fantastic. I want to go again but this time with the RV.
Deep free to e-mail me. 🤙
Don't know how to email you! I'm a bit the opposite, I have the RV and would love to have a small 4x4 to tow behind to do more exploring!
like to have seen the galley better, I like that it's in the back, nice windows. how much was it?
20 ft. is that bumper to bumper or camper part only ?
bumper to bumper...the camper part is only about 13' from the back of the drivers seat to back interior wall of the rv. She has an extremely liveable floor plan though.
I like it.
@busterbear59 Hey buster, glad you like the vids, theyre fun to do, keeps me occupied when I'm camping. Just bought a new camcorder this weekend (all my vids are done on a regular SLR camera). What sort of a motorhome did you buy? Send me a message if you like. Cheers on a standard slr camera)
I just bought a 1984 Chevy Van 30 Glendale, 21 feet. I can't seem to find a users manual. Can you help by any chance? Thank you.
Hey, sorry, I didn’t have one for mine either and I never found a resource where I could get one!
@@kjf63 Thanks, anyway.
I wish they weren't so old!!!!
!?
Older the better. ..no computers to break and engines don't have all the hoopla choking it down.
Also...propane is half the cost of gas but you burn more, so I'm curious to see what the costs are next summer to run it. I have to laugh though, almost every m/h I looked at the seller told me they never used teh shower and/or toilet; I dont' get that...they are there for a reason...I use both regardless of what is available at the places I camp. If I didn't want a shower maybe I would have bought a van conversion!
Hey, no worries, I paid $8500. It has been extremely well looked after; its been 25 yrs in a garage and now its outside, I'm feeling guilt! There is no rooftop a/c, which is fine for me, that is several hundred pounds I don't need to carry. There is a box on the back, everything is wired for a gen but the previous owner kept the gen. So far I'm fine without it. What are you looking for?
Its interesting - the same layout as my Eddis Autostatus a decade younger - I bet yours has a bigger engine? - mines a 2.5d none turbo
Trev S I sold that RV a year ago, loved it, had it for 10 years. Bought a class b van. It had a 350 in it but I really can’t tell you much else. It sucked going up mountains!
Trev S and yes, I’m not surprised you have the same layout, in my opinion it’s a very practical floor plan for a small RV.
Cool :)
@jimz1234 Ha, no, not yet :) Just spent the w/e in an awesome provincial park, might go again this w/e ;)
We had gotten a 24ft 1981 class c for 1000$ back in 2008
what kind of camper is that peeping in the back ground. is a a camper?
I'm not sure; RV are cheaper in US compared to Cda. Most people think it was a good price, most are surprised actually. I don't think I stole it from them but for that amount I've had countless awesome weekends, and a few month long road trips (another one coming up in a few weeks). I've spent money on things I didn't need to (new muffler sounds the same as the old one), then reg maint like oil changes and tune ups, and only one break down that cost $198. So its been very worth it to me :)
Hey man, its a simple but complicated story; the vehicle runs on both propane and gas. I was in the mountains late one Sept, and started the rv to warm up before heading out - it wouldn't run, kept stalling etc. Got about 2 kms from the campground and it just died. Called BCAA, got a tow. The next day a mechanic spent a few hours trying to find the problem. At the end he sorta gave up, couldn't find anything. Fast forward a few years and I"m filling it with propane, a man walks by, talks about propane powered vehicles for a minute and how much he likes them - but his parting words gave me the answer to the break down "they are great vehicles, but NEVER warm them up on cold mornings, the propane will freeze!" - so that is what happened, the propane froze and that is why when we came down out of the mountains where it was warmer the mechanic could not replicate the problem, it cost $198 for the "diagnostic" and it is the only break down I've ever had :)
Hey kjf63, if you still have this motorhome....could you please tell me where the fuse box is on this dang thing?
ha ha...it is below the "couch", near the front towards the drivers seat, it faces out towards the passenger side of the vehicle. It is behind a little metal panel that you remove by putting the palm of your hand on it and pushing up slightly. Let me know if you still have issues and I'll send you a picture.
Did you see my response?
What's it worth with a 6.2 diesel engine with 40,000 miles
I’m really not sure. I sold this exactly five years ago. Maybe about 7k-8k!?
Hello, do you have an idea of the net weight of your vehicle?
Net?! Do you mean dry or loaded? Not sure off the top of my head, I did weigh it once years ago but I can't remember what the amount was! If it is dry weight that you want I can likely look on the door tag for you. Let me know.
Just curious.....you still have this motorhome? Just recently got an 86 that seems identical.
Yes, still have it, and just (today) had my second mechanical issue in 10 years, blew a water pump. What is the brand/model name?
kjf63 it's a 1986 travelaire. Chev 350 gas only, no option of running on propane. Only difference I see is that mine has the long window on the front of top bunk.
Very cool. Is it in good condition?
kjf63 not too bad considering I am living in Newfoundland. Chassis all excellent, had to fix some rusting beneath windshield.
Mines in the garage after my rad explosion the other day, think its gonna cost near 2k. The mechanics are astounded at the condition of the rv especially the underside - I'm waiting for the final cost so I can decide it this is the end of her road or if I'm gonna fix her - I think I'll likely fix!
what kind of carb does it have?
Hey, I posted a response to this but it disappeared....let me know if you got it.
bagus....ya...
what kind of gas mileage do you get on it?
I haven't really calculated. I was told when I bought it that it gets about 400 kms on a tank of propane and about 400 kms on a tank of gas! I figure if I have to calculate I shouldn't be driving. BUT, gas in Vancouver is about $1.75 per ltr, propane is $0.87 per ltr!
They do bet8/10 mpg
Nice vids! I've seen your others(g). I bought a 23 foot to travel in myself, my partner, and 3 dogs. Have to make some mods, updates on interior, but def. enjoy making the roadtrips and is a lot cheaper than motels! Busterbear59 on facebook, keep in touch!
Sorry, forgot to answer your question; I paid $8500 three years ago.
Are you a smoker? I notice you are having a hard time breathing like myself in videos..
Um, you forgot how to spell a word staring with "f"???
what the f.......?
LOVE THE GAY SIGN
Not a sign, its a flag!
@@kjf63 ITS ON THE BLINDS TO SEP ROOM LOL MADE IN USA
@@DeHirvilammi I have no idea what this means??!!