Merlin, your channel used to be pretty mellow and easy watching! But the past two? Well I guess technically the last one with you was Paul's. Have been an emotional rollercoaster! The boat give back was happy tears because of your big heart, thoughtfulness and hard work. Now this one has had me laughing all throughout the entire video! Thanks for sharing I needed a good laugh to start out the new year 😂 Stay safe healthy and happy 👍
I love the random projects you find yourself running into. You are such a mechanical genius and can make most anything you have on hand work for some type of project you have going on. I love it! As the other commenters were saying that last video you all put t together of the boat was pretty heart warming and just goes to show how good of people you and your cousins Paul and Ben are. Keep doing wha you're doing, its sooo entertaining and I look forward to the release of each and every video you put together.
You guys are a hoot.you’re having so much Fun poking through that rolling dumpster it’s hilarious. I’ll love to see you get it back into a livable Motorhome
I actually think it could be rebuilt. I have seen some real dumpster motorhomes turned into nice rides on other channels. Heck, you made that boat look good.
Was chuckling throughout, then the pull chain switch to run an AC? (Or 12v light??) Almost fell off my chair ! Definitely fun to watch the varied reactions from the familys, lol! Heck of a way to start 2023, might set the bar kinda high for content the rest of the year... But we'll still watch, I'm sure you're up for the tasks ! Hope the new year is blessed, & Thanx !!
New guy here, tuned in via Fab Rats! I’ve found an another AMAZING channel. Keep up the outstanding content, wishing you all a Happy and Safe New Year!
Merlin you started your video posting for the new year with a sure winner, the sad story on this motor home was that in its past life it no dought gave a lot of joy to many people and now it's going to camp in motor home heaven. Thanks for sharing and stay safe 👍
The "rope throttle"..... Reminded me of a time when my throttle cable broke on my Harley, while a friend and I were on the way to the parts store ! I had a small needle nose vice grips clamped on a frame tab and we used them to strip some cable cover off and clamp onto the frame and wrap around the jaws of the vice grips. My buddy ran the throttle, while on the back, as we headed to the parts store. His idea of how much throttle was needed was more than we needed!!!!!!!!! A few times I had to tell him that was enough and I would hear an evil chuckle frome him ! 🙄 🤣 🤪
It’s got real potential. Once all the junk gets cleaned out everything is an improvement. The outside looks pretty good. The fridge/freezer is probably a goner. Some of us would be happy to get something like that to clean up and refit. Great video!
Regarding the electric fans on the radiator - I've got a 96 Safari with a 250hp Cat that was having issues with it running too warm, so I added electric fans to pull the air out and help cool the engine down. On mine they work fantastic, and an added bonus is they help pull the heated air away from my generator (that is also in the rear end), and when I shut down for the day, the fans run on thermostat to continue to pull air through, keeping the bed from getting so hot.
I can understand feeling sick maybe smelling a little funky but to live in that funk it's just amazing. I am so glad that there is no such thing as smellovision because if it was a real thing it is never going to turn on in this house! Thanks Merlin for you and your family and friends sharing this with us I did enjoy it very much best regards Bob from Virginia USA PS can you put that three cylinder engine in a flat rate box and mail it to me? LOL
Happy New Year to you and your family Merlin, I hope 2023 is an awesome year for both you and the channel. That video on the R.V was brilliant, I can't wait to see the next instalment from Merlins Garage!!! 👍🙂👍🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲
Merlin never disappoints, with his acumen, insight, talent, skill & prowess; dealing with the boat, frame, engine & then getting it on the water - amazing & remarkable. Quite the emotional tale by the previous owners. And then taking a "junkyard motorhome' off someone's lot, "fixing", rigging a handle then foot "cord petal" to power the beast to get it to Kingman. I suppose there will be more to "both stories" in the future? The monkey, quite the "distraction" from the mayhem of trash & junk in the big unit. Good luck with that, or at least the engines? And I'd love to see the boat stick with you, near "your waterfront".
Merlin, you must not have any rental properties. Half the houses I buy look like that. Best purchase I ever made was a 1999 Chevy 2500 box truck. Been using it to clean out houses for 19 years now.
I could tell that you and Paul are related. The thrill of finding a dime, then quarters, overshadowed what other value there was in this scary junkpile. Very entertaining.
I was curious about the year of this motorhome. I used to own a 1987 Bounder gasoline rig and I was amazed that the interior of this one looked nearly identical to mine, layout, cabinets and etc. The bathroom was a little different and originally mine had two twin beds in back with a cabinet in between (that were removed before I got it.) I put a queen bed in it and drove it for 13 years before I upgraded. I agree that this one was trashed for sure!!
I would love to hang out with you guys for a weekend and just go car hunting. i need a 64 nomad SS i have had 5 since i was 15 and i am 67 now.=) Thanks for all the great video's
HAPPY NEW YEAR MERLIN!! The "Rolling💩" is quite the way to start off 2023!!! Once again, if ANYONE was going to get a diesel running it would be you!! And it made the trek to Kingman, so what more could you ask for?? Wishing you, Jimmy and your familes a prosperous, blessed New Year.... Safe travels friends❤️❤️ Stay FROSTY... Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel... 🇺🇸🇺🇸WWG1WGA🇺🇸🇺🇸NCSWIC🇺🇸🇺🇸
I’m new to your channel after watching the yellow submarine adventures. Still amazed at the outcome with the boat and hearing the story of the owners on that tragic day when it sunk. Well after working on this questionable motor home, it can only be on to better things in 2023. Happy New Year!
the generator system you got I have a 2 cyl gas unit about the same .. it is in my garage I need to get it running . came out of a motor home . I got it was already out .. dumpster cost hazard waste 1000.00 . but a free engine .. lol good find .. good thing we can not smell the fridge threw video ..
I noticed that the Onan generator has a top of the line Fram oil filter. You know it's the best when it has no slip grip spray on bedliner material on the bottom.
@@tropepe My statement was totally "tongue-in-cheek". Total sarcasm. Merlin hates Fram oil filters, and they are pitifully constructed. Check out vlogs here on TH-cam where people cut open different brands of oil filters and compare the components that are inside the metal canisters.
@@garyjohnson1525 you made me rethink about the oil filter. Now I have to rewatch those videos because I thought the very top of the line was acceptable quality. Happy New Year🍻
That was a Good Find with that 5.9 in it..LOLNow the rest of it isnt a good find...LOL..I have a 1994 Monaco Dynasty 38 ft but it has the 8.5 in her..And the inside is alot CLEANER...LOL..HAHA..Great Video. Jimmy You are the MAN. Bud...LOL..I dont know too many People that would crawl in a place like that at Night then steer that thing across town. In the Night...Hats off too You Sir...Again Great Video. Happy New Year too You Guys...
Just started watching this episode. And it’s interesting because I actually own a 92 Cummins powered Oshkosh Fleetwood bounder motorhome. It looks to be the exact same model. But of course, mine is not such a mess. That Onan generator uses a three cylinder, Kabota engine, that’s good property !
Happy New Year!!! I don't care .. curiosity would have gotten the better of me ... that Fridge HAD to be opened! I couldn't not look inside! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
We have a 96 Winnebago Vectra F53 ford with a 460 ....Thank god it doesn't look like that! These old motorhomes are a job to keep up but I have no payment . I'm sure it will be time to upgrade but we're comfortable and happy with this one
Could you get it to roll into Lake Havasu and have it bury itself in the deepest section? Maybe someone would pull it out in thirty years and get it running again?
That's a score right there you got a 5.9 Cummings and a diesel onan genset. Man what a deal you can put that train horn on your tow rig so you can scare the snot out of everyone in your way LOL!!
Score on the motor and the genny. We had a freezer quit on us one summer. It was under a carport. Dont know how long it wasn't working before I opened it. The stink almost literally knocked me off my feet. When you were reaching for the freezer door I was cringing and saying nooooooo.
That is going to be a mayor clean up job and knowing you guys you will clean it and get it running and going camping with it. I can see it already! Only problem is it does not have enough rust patina on the paint!
First order of business park it next to a 40 cu yard dumpster and empty everything inside out including the cabinets and furniture. Wondering what is in the portable toilet! ouch!
Merlin, your channel used to be pretty mellow and easy watching! But the past two? Well I guess technically the last one with you was Paul's. Have been an emotional rollercoaster! The boat give back was happy tears because of your big heart, thoughtfulness and hard work. Now this one has had me laughing all throughout the entire video!
Thanks for sharing I needed a good laugh to start out the new year 😂
Stay safe healthy and happy 👍
The “Adventures of Jimmy and Merlin!!” You guys are the best. What are your next adventures? Happy New Years to you all!
She's a keeper! Happy New Year, Merlin!
I love the random projects you find yourself running into. You are such a mechanical genius and can make most anything you have on hand work for some type of project you have going on. I love it! As the other commenters were saying that last video you all put t together of the boat was pretty heart warming and just goes to show how good of people you and your cousins Paul and Ben are. Keep doing wha you're doing, its sooo entertaining and I look forward to the release of each and every video you put together.
You guys are a hoot.you’re having so much
Fun poking through that rolling dumpster it’s
hilarious. I’ll love to see you get it back into a livable
Motorhome
This was probably the most hilarious episode yet. Love it so much I had to comment twice 👍
I actually think it could be rebuilt. I have seen some real dumpster motorhomes turned into nice rides on other channels. Heck, you made that boat look good.
Before they emptied the contents my first thought was “Hold my beer and watch this” moment
What a tweekermobile! I would of taken it for the drivetrain as well. Awesome score haha
Was chuckling throughout, then the pull chain switch to run an AC? (Or 12v light??) Almost fell off my chair ! Definitely fun to watch the varied reactions from the familys, lol! Heck of a way to start 2023, might set the bar kinda high for content the rest of the year... But we'll still watch, I'm sure you're up for the tasks ! Hope the new year is blessed, & Thanx !!
That was a led can light from a house, it's a 120-volt light, looks like it was tapped into whatever fed that ac unit.
@@ewelmo3921 ok, didn't look deep enough, thought it was a 12 surface mount...
Merlin. It was free, you did’t have to take it. This video was a low.
Wow i just saw you on Discovery channel on Vegas Rat Rods so cool seeing you with your talents at work so fun.
Paul and Ben missed out on an adventure, scaredy cats.
Happy New Year.
New guy here, tuned in via Fab Rats! I’ve found an another AMAZING channel. Keep up the outstanding content, wishing you all a Happy and Safe New Year!
Merlin you started your video posting for the new year with a sure winner, the sad story on this motor home was that in its past life it no dought gave a lot of joy to many people and now it's going to camp in motor home heaven. Thanks for sharing and stay safe 👍
I love this, you all are just like my family. Laugh & adapt & over come. Happy New Year.
Happy New Year Merlin and Jimmy. Can't wait to see what you do with this rig.
Happy New Year! 🎉
Happy New Year Merlin ! Your videos are truly entertaining and informative you guys rock .
Now let’s not make too much fun about the throttle rope it got you there. Merlin you have the best sense of humor . Really like your videos
Yeah, if it works, is it really such a bad idea? 😅
Happy New Year to Merlin, Jimmy and your Families
Happy New Year to you and your family!
Ask Jimmy. He will do anything! Got yourself a good friend. Thanks
For Merlin!
Awesome video, Jimmy needs to be in all videos! Thanks for sharing!
The "rope throttle".....
Reminded me of a time when my throttle cable broke on my Harley, while a friend and I were on the way to the parts store ! I had a small needle nose vice grips clamped on a frame tab and we used them to strip some cable cover off and clamp onto the frame and wrap around the jaws of the vice grips. My buddy ran the throttle, while on the back, as we headed to the parts store. His idea of how much throttle was needed was more than we needed!!!!!!!!!
A few times I had to tell him that was enough and I would hear an evil chuckle frome him !
🙄 🤣 🤪
Happy New Year, Merlin! Pulling the generator was worth free .. good deal !!
It’s got real potential. Once all the junk gets cleaned out everything is an improvement. The outside looks pretty good. The fridge/freezer is probably a goner. Some of us would be happy to get something like that to clean up and refit. Great video!
Happy New Year and what an adventure you guys have already been in
This is a great video. Best laugh ever. You both are hilarious. Way to go Merlin. Your talent is amazing
Got to love the redneck rope throttle !! 😃👍👍👍👍
For parts this is a massive score!
It's got good bones.. All it needs is a little love and care. Could be a hidden gem. Great Vid Thanks for all you do.
Happy New Year Merlin, Family and Crew......🥂💥🎉✨🎆🍻🎇
Regarding the electric fans on the radiator - I've got a 96 Safari with a 250hp Cat that was having issues with it running too warm, so I added electric fans to pull the air out and help cool the engine down. On mine they work fantastic, and an added bonus is they help pull the heated air away from my generator (that is also in the rear end), and when I shut down for the day, the fans run on thermostat to continue to pull air through, keeping the bed from getting so hot.
I can understand feeling sick maybe smelling a little funky but to live in that funk it's just amazing. I am so glad that there is no such thing as smellovision because if it was a real thing it is never going to turn on in this house! Thanks Merlin for you and your family and friends sharing this with us I did enjoy it very much best regards Bob from Virginia USA PS can you put that three cylinder engine in a flat rate box and mail it to me? LOL
I like this kind of crazy adventure. The outcome was definitely not a sure thing...you guys did great!
Hi Merlin, always in the good mood 😃 I really like looking at your videos,
That belt on the end of the throttle rope was the "Cruise Control"! You adjust the belt to set the speed!.. :) :)
Looks like it drove pretty good and sounded pretty good. There are a lot of good parts on it. Went to a good place .
Good, all good pretty good, really good.
Like you say " you just can't make this stuff up".. I wonder if the fans were wired backwards ?? !! great way to start off the new year ....
Just keep up the great work and video's, I just barely know how to cut the computer on...
Enjoyed this was quite the adventure 😁
Positive thoughts that 2023 will be an AMAZING Year for you!
Be Safe!
Keep Your Head Up! 👍 ⚙️
Happy New Year to you and your family Merlin, I hope 2023 is an awesome year for both you and the channel. That video on the R.V was brilliant, I can't wait to see the next instalment from Merlins Garage!!! 👍🙂👍🇬🇧🇺🇲🇬🇧🇺🇲
That Onan is a good score on top of a good Cummins motor. Those gennies are solid units.
"Where's my throttle?" What a crack up. Nice score on the motor and genset!
She’s a beaut, Clark. That was hilarious. I needed a good laugh today. Happy New Year’s
Merlin never disappoints, with his acumen, insight, talent, skill & prowess; dealing with the boat, frame, engine & then getting it on the water - amazing & remarkable. Quite the emotional tale by the previous owners. And then taking a "junkyard motorhome' off someone's lot, "fixing", rigging a handle then foot "cord petal" to power the beast to get it to Kingman. I suppose there will be more to "both stories" in the future? The monkey, quite the "distraction" from the mayhem of trash & junk in the big unit. Good luck with that, or at least the engines? And I'd love to see the boat stick with you, near "your waterfront".
Merlin, you must not have any rental properties. Half the houses I buy look like that. Best purchase I ever made was a 1999 Chevy 2500 box truck. Been using it to clean out houses for 19 years now.
Happy New Year! Good luck in 2023!
Once pulled a 1 ton van full of lumber about a mile with a Ford festiva
WOW that’s a good one 😊🏁🔧
🤣🤣🤣 And you thought the Yellow Submarine was a project!! 🤣 That was an interesting find! I can't wait until the next one! 😆
Good Morning and Happy New Year 🎊 from Whistler MS. 🎉
Man there is some good usable junk in there!!!
Merlin, you have a great channel, you really teach some skills. That work on the boat was epic!
"It's pretty smoky in here ...even my monkey passed out.." Love every part of this adventure
LOL
Actually laughed when you remembered the (manuel ) throttle and a back up camera! What more could you ask for?😍
I could tell that you and Paul are related. The thrill of finding a dime, then quarters, overshadowed what other value there was in this scary junkpile. Very entertaining.
and Merlin's daughter finding a new Sharpie! LOL
You are awesome love it I use to do sh it like that keep it coming happy new year
I was curious about the year of this motorhome. I used to own a 1987 Bounder gasoline rig and I was amazed that the interior of this one looked nearly identical to mine, layout, cabinets and etc. The bathroom was a little different and originally mine had two twin beds in back with a cabinet in between (that were removed before I got it.) I put a queen bed in it and drove it for 13 years before I upgraded. I agree that this one was trashed for sure!!
Your onto Project "Monkey Business" now Merlynn. Pretty funny video. Keep them coming thanks
THAT would've been a great title!!
Great content Merlin....Awsome self-cam work !!
I would love to hang out with you guys for a weekend and just go car hunting. i need a 64 nomad SS i have had 5 since i was 15 and i am 67 now.=) Thanks for all the great video's
HAPPY NEW YEAR MERLIN!!
The "Rolling💩" is quite the way to start off 2023!!!
Once again, if ANYONE was going to get a diesel running it would be you!!
And it made the trek to Kingman, so what more could you ask for??
Wishing you, Jimmy and your familes a prosperous, blessed New Year....
Safe travels friends❤️❤️
Stay FROSTY...
Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel...
🇺🇸🇺🇸WWG1WGA🇺🇸🇺🇸NCSWIC🇺🇸🇺🇸
I’m new to your channel after watching the yellow submarine adventures. Still amazed at the outcome with the boat and hearing the story of the owners on that tragic day when it sunk. Well after working on this questionable motor home, it can only be on to better things in 2023. Happy New Year!
I can smell it from here! Can't wait to see what this thing turns into!
the generator system you got I have a 2 cyl gas unit about the same .. it is in my garage I need to get it running . came out of a motor home . I got it was already out .. dumpster cost hazard waste 1000.00 . but a free engine .. lol good find .. good thing we can not smell the fridge threw video ..
Uhgggg that was interesting and it was a great experience for the Cummins and Onan Gen
Have a Great Day 👍
God Bless America 🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
Wish my luck was good enough to find a fix it and it's your motorhome. Lol running or not I'd live in it
I almost pissed myself laughing at this video! So awesome, I love it! Wish I could have been there.🤣🤣🤣
That was a hilarious video! The commentary was out of this world. 100 thumbs up.
I noticed that the Onan generator has a top of the line Fram oil filter. You know it's the best when it has no slip grip spray on bedliner material on the bottom.
always
Fran makes a lot of the top oil filters😂
@@tropepe My statement was totally "tongue-in-cheek". Total sarcasm. Merlin hates Fram oil filters, and they are pitifully constructed. Check out vlogs here on TH-cam where people cut open different brands of oil filters and compare the components that are inside the metal canisters.
@@garyjohnson1525 you made me rethink about the oil filter. Now I have to rewatch those videos because I thought the very top of the line was acceptable quality. Happy New Year🍻
@@tropepe Only good thing about Fram oil filters is their advertising, other than that they're JUNK!
I could smell that from across the pond Merlin.
Glad I subscribed.
Poor Jimmy getting rolled into another fine mess.
LMAO, I think Jimmy is a willing participant
This video was hilarious it was over to fast. Keep up the good work guys!
Happy new Year Merlin and family, but don't worry i've seen much worse several times, regarding the garbage, this one is even neat 😜
Great content hope to see more good job.
Lovin' your channel.neighbor! Happy New year to you and your family!
Good clean entertainment! I was laughing all through this
Happy New Years Merlin.
I like that generator, can’t believe it was free plus the Cummins engine. Yeah burn everything else.
That was a Good Find with that 5.9 in it..LOLNow the rest of it isnt a good find...LOL..I have a 1994 Monaco Dynasty 38 ft but it has the 8.5 in her..And the inside is alot CLEANER...LOL..HAHA..Great Video. Jimmy You are the MAN. Bud...LOL..I dont know too many People that would crawl in a place like that at Night then steer that thing across town. In the Night...Hats off too You Sir...Again Great Video. Happy New Year too You Guys...
Dude!! That is slab city ready!! 🤗🤗🤭
Great love y’all’s work
Love bus ?!
Crazy times with this...surprised it made it to Kingman.
That motor home looks like you picked it up in bullhead🤣🤯
LMAO
Oshkosh motor home with a cummins, lots of potential right there. Reckon you would have enjoyed the drive - also hope you screwed the fridge shut.
Just started watching this episode. And it’s interesting because I actually own a 92 Cummins powered Oshkosh Fleetwood bounder motorhome.
It looks to be the exact same model. But of course, mine is not such a mess.
That Onan generator uses a three cylinder, Kabota engine, that’s good property !
I’m a little worried about those extra fans on the backside of the radiator. Normally that engine fan is more than enough to do the job.
4x4 motor home it would be a challenge, great video and happy new year to you and your family from GA and stay safe 🙏 👍
Happy New Year!!!
I don't care .. curiosity would have gotten the better of me ... that Fridge HAD to be opened! I couldn't not look inside!
Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦
We have a 96 Winnebago Vectra F53 ford with a 460 ....Thank god it doesn't look like that! These old motorhomes are a job to keep up but I have no payment . I'm sure it will be time to upgrade but we're comfortable and happy with this one
"Rollin Turd". First laugh of the new year.
Priceless! Definitely worth the trouble to get the 12 valve and the Onan. And the Sharpee, toilet paper, beans ……. HOPE YOU KEPT THE MONKEY! 😂💪👍🏼
LOL
It never fails to amaze me the male's enthusiasm at the possibility of any mechanical bit of role awesome need for a rubbish tip to empty it
OMG! She's a Beaut Clark!! You need to give this to your cousin Eddy!! LOL What fun you guys are having!!
That was brilliant. Glad I subscribed to see the yellow sub videos and stayed.
That was crazy thanks for letting me watch.
Can’t wait to see what you do with a generator!!
Awesome video I could not stop laughing. Made my day for sure thank you. Keep it up.
Awesome score as far as that 5.9 goes. And the foot throttle is genius.
Onan gen looked in great shape..and free
The moment you slammed that nice door turned me into a subscriber . hell yeah 😁
Awesome
Looking forward too much fun stuff.. y’all made it:) 👌
Could you get it to roll into Lake Havasu and have it bury itself in the deepest section?
Maybe someone would pull it out in thirty years and get it running again?
LOL
Happy New Year Merlin great content thank you
That's a score right there you got a 5.9 Cummings and a diesel onan genset. Man what a deal you can put that train horn on your tow rig so you can scare the snot out of everyone in your way LOL!!
Score on the motor and the genny. We had a freezer quit on us one summer. It was under a carport. Dont know how long it wasn't working before I opened it. The stink almost literally knocked me off my feet. When you were reaching for the freezer door I was cringing and saying nooooooo.
That is going to be a mayor clean up job and knowing you guys you will clean it and get it running and going camping with it. I can see it already! Only problem is it does not have enough rust patina on the paint!
Nope, he took it to Dan's Salvage yard after getting the Gen out.
First order of business park it next to a 40 cu yard dumpster and empty everything inside out including the cabinets and furniture. Wondering what is in the portable toilet! ouch!