YouTuber managed to get a ‘steal deal’ flooded 2008 Winnebago RV that was full of surprises
- A US car enthusiast bought a 2008 Winnebago RV Adventure
- It had been damaged by floodwater
- However, it only cost him $9,450 including fees
Published on Jan 13, 2025 at 9:46 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jan 14, 2025 at 5:41 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
A US car enthusiast YouTuber was lucky enough to purchase a 2008 Winnebago RV Adventure with damage after being flooded for $9,450 (including fees).
He got the ‘steal deal’ at an insurance auction.
After buying it last month, he plans to fix it up and drive it back to South Carolina.
Upon closer inspection, it included several surprises that made it an even better deal than the content creator had bargained for.
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The flooded Winnebago RV
When Mike of the Niko Brothers YouTube channel bought it, he could see that the Winnebago RV had minor visible damage.
However, given Mike and Ivan’s self-professed skills for ‘rebuilding anything and everything’ – Mike wasn’t put off.
Especially considering its all-inclusive price of $9,450.
Despite a waterline just below the wheels, some debris, and minor fiberglass issues, it was in decent condition overall.
In fact, there were no major signs of rust or saltwater damage and it looked ready for a road trip.
A pleasant surprise
When he stepped inside, instead of damp her found that the interior was surprisingly clean, well-maintained, and smelled good.
Functional furniture, a fireplace, and a large TV suggested a spacious remodel.
Under the hood, he found the drive shaft but had to source bolts and clamps to reattach it.
The needle bearings were intact, and – after some minor adjustments – the drive shaft was successfully installed.
Not only did it look good but the RV’s engine started right up, with a mere 60,000 miles on the odometer.
When powered up, the generator and house batteries, were functional and meant lights, steps, and other features were in full working order.
In fact, both slide-outs operated quietly and smoothly, significantly expanding the RV’s living space with heavy-duty components.
But, the best was yet to come.
After resolving a parking brake warning, the RV drove smoothly back to the shop.
Despite quirks including external speakers picking up road noise and some fiberglass repairs needed ‘steal deal’ doesn’t even cover how good of a buy this was.
It fared better than this flooded Porsche GT3RS bought for $130,000.
All Supercar Blondie contributors undergo editorial review and fact-checking to ensure accuracy and authority in automotive journalism. After gaining her BA Hons in French and English at the University of Nottingham, Amelia embarked on a vocational diploma from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ). This led to numerous opportunities, from interning at Vogue to being on the small team that launched Women’s Health magazine in the UK, which was named the PPA Consumer magazine of the year for three years running. As Health, Beauty and Fitness editor, Amelia personally received a Johnson & Johnson Award and was shortlisted for both PPA and BSME titles. Since then, Amelia has created content for numerous titles and brands, including the Telegraph, 111 Skin, Waitrose, Red magazine, Stylist, and Elle, as well as being Head of Content at Vitality and Editor in Chief at INLondon magazine. “My superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a relatable story you’ll want to share with your friends after you’ve read it.” After joining the SB Media family as a senior journalist in September of 2023, Amelia’s role has evolved to see her heading up the SEO output of the editorial team. From researching the most ‘Google-able’ key terms to producing evergreen content - it’s been a time of hard work, growth, and success for the editorial team and the Supercar Blondie website. “I like to think of myself as a ‘method journalist’. In other words: I live and breathe whatever I am writing about. When writing about fitness, I trained as a personal trainer, and as a beauty editor, I completed an ‘expert’ in scent diploma with the Fragrance Foundation. “During my tenure at Supercar Blondie, however, I did something I never thought possible: I passed my driving test at the age of 36. One day I’d love to train as a mechanic to better understand what happens under the hood, too. “My sweet spot is providing readers with a ‘takeaway’ (read: something new they didn’t know before) after reading every one of my stories. While I don’t claim to be an expert in the automotive world, I know the experts and bodies in the field to rely on to provide our readers with an informative and thought-provoking story every time they visit the site.”
