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Okay, so that idea is out.

Thanks Jrrbus and Fred - I'm checking into it.

Why rust issues in Vermont? I'm from Florida and I'm anxious about rust issues in RVs from Florida because of the salt water/air. With it being so short, I don't think the axle is an issue especially since the take the fake dually tire off. Am I wrong?

I'm really interested in this one. http://blacksburg.craigslist.org/rvs/5270858803.html I've called them and it says it's 21 ft - it sure doesn't look like it. Has one piece bathroom, no generator, all appliances work. It has not AC in the coach - not that it's not working, it never had one in it.

I'm in Southern Alabama/Northern Florida - think Panama City. I don't mind making the trip, but I didn't see much in my price range in the Carolinas except for one and that was one of those really small ones. It couldn't have been more than 18 feet.

Me too now that I'm over my disappointment. I feel like I dodged a bullet too. I'm sure I will. It's just now that I've found my model, I want it sooner rather than later. But you're right, I should keep my impatience in check.

The only way to contact them is through the craig's list email. They haven't responded yet. If you're trying to sell something it'd behoove you to put your number on the ad, right? I certainly would.

Yes, it's back to the drawing board for me. I've made up my mind that it has to be a Toyota, though. I wish there were more listed.

Yes, I'm breathing a sigh of relief also

I just told him I'm no longer interested. I feel bad...

LOL, I emailed them about 15 minutes ago. Thanks for the heads up, though. And it'd be an alright drive since my daughter is in college in Mobile.

I'm possibly backing out of my deal, but I'm still very much interested in a Toyota Motorhome. By any chance do you have the number of the guy selling the one down the road from you?

We'll see if we even get that far now. Like is just said above, I don't know if I'm going to go through with the deal now. I was supposed to pick up tomorrow but now he says the fuel pump is out.

I plan to semi-live in it. I feel like the much lighter futon would compensate the weight of the generator? Anyway, I'm considering backing out of the deal. Money was supposed to change hands tomorrow and picking up the rig then. But now he says the fuel pump has gone out.

And thanks for the welcome, Jim

Thank you Fred - I'll be sure to check that out. Bob, doing my own work...that's what is intimidating me. I actually have done a little car work before, but not very recently and not extensively. I'm ready to learn, though.

Semper Fi, I've been reading A LOT of these threads. It's helping immensely. I really don't know what I'd do if this site didn't exist. It helped me make an eyes-wide-open decision before I purchased (rear axle), and now I have a list of things to do in order of priority. I feel like it's a smart list too I really appreciate that there's a place like this where everyone can share their knowledge...and encouragement as well.

Thanks, demarisI need to make sure I get a generator big enough to run my AC from time to time also. I realize you can't run an AC all the time on a generator but I'll be in Florida most of the time, and I know I'll break down and run the AC sometimes.

Maineah, sherrie, jdemaris,I just now figured out that not everyone on here is Ya Baby! LOL, Sorry 5Toyota. Thanks guys for all your thoughts, opinions, and advice. I have definitely adopted a project, and can use any help available. Another thing the guy didn't know is that the "extra" battery under the hood is actually the coach battery. I don't know if it works or not - I'm assuming not. I wonder why the jack-knife sofas are so heavy. I might end up putting my Japanese style futon instead since it's light and I already know my daughter sleeps on it fine. I might forgo a stove also or just get a propane fed camper stove for the rare instance that I'd like to use an actual stovetop as well as a toaster oven. I plan on getting a generator which could run the toaster oven. A 700 watt microwave could run off of a generator as well as long as I turn everything else down or off for the duration. I just can't see the advantage of buying a stovetop and oven and taking up counter space right now. Is there a reason that I'm not thinking of?

As far as the appliances. The original fridge is gone, a house-hold mini fridge is in it's place. There is no stove and I don't even see a place where one was once at. Have they always included stoves? The dinette is gone also. In it's place is a handmade futon type thing which I will remove. I'd like to put a fold-down couch with seatbelts, but I'm unsure how to go about that. Find one online I guess? But how do I go about fastening it (the couch and seatbelt) to the van?

Ya Baby! It runs very well. Luckily I can drive a stick. I think I might be wrong about the length though. This Huntsman layout is exactly like mine and it is 21 ft. http://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/Sunny-Island-RV-Sales-%26-Service-2760036/listing/1985-Other-Toyota-HUNTSMAN-21-115695252 No, there are no identifying insignias or anything that I can find - it isn't the original paint job.

Thank you for responding, Ya Baby. It's a done deal, but I knew about the axle beforehand. There are five lugs. I know I'll have to get the axle replaced. I'm paid $2,000 instead of the asking price so I don't feel like I paid more than it's worth... or have I?

But I'm not quite as ignorant as the guy I bought it from. For instance, he didn't know there was a propane tank under the coach driver's side (that is a propane tank, right?) So he'd been taking cold showers...I'm assuming the water heater runs off of propane. However, he says he has heat. I don't know a lot about motorhomes, but aren't heaters/furnaces run from gas? Also, he didn't know which Toyota motorhome it is; therefore, I don't either. Once I've made up my mind that it's a Dolphin, I change it again and call my Toy a Huntsman. It's really hard to tell and the title doesn't provide any insight either. I don't have pictures yet but here are some on the Craigslist listing http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/rvs/5267589572.html Another thing, it felt like the floor might be rotting since as I walked it felt uneven; however, I'm thinking now that it could be piping and hoses that are making the floor uneven. Am I right? Someone removed the carpet and replaced it with linoleum.