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83 Rader remodel coming.. tail and running light suggestions


AbleThought

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Hi all after two years of camping full time in my 18ft 83 rader im doing a full remodel.

im very interested in what you guys got going on in yours. tips, pics ect..

looks like this is the best time to swap out all the running/tail lights too.. any suggestions on what i should get.. id like them to be bright as i do lots of night driving. is led recomended? 

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Before you start read this post/blog...ALL OF IT  http://www.boundfornowhere.com/blog/build-out-week-1-2

Lots of answers and even more cool ideas. This will show you how your Rader was built and what to expect.

 

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... if it was made on the west side (disclaimer) - there were some differences in the Monterey Leisure version's construction. Still a great blog even if they did get rid of their toilet.  If you have kids you will want to keep that toilet fo sho.

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7 hours ago, aturtlenamedmack said:

I noticed you've listed Knoxville as a place of residence. I just bought a 1984 Toyota Sunrader that I plan to remodel over the summer and fall. If you plan to do the remodel in Knoxville, I'd love to share labor, tips, tools, etc.

definitely i am doing it there! 

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If you have flat front overhead windows you have a Sunrader made by Monterey Leisure in Elkhart In. If you have the wrap around windows it was made by Gardner-Pacific in Vallejo California. Both companies were owned by Stuart Gardner

Linda S

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9 hours ago, linda s said:

If you have flat front overhead windows you have a Sunrader made by Monterey Leisure in Elkhart In. If you have the wrap around windows it was made by Gardner-Pacific in Vallejo California. Both companies were owned by Stuart Gardner

Linda S

i see i have the wrap around! i learn something new every day

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Theoretically you should be OK. Just don't be surprised if there are problems. Bad grounds, forty year old crimped Scotch locks.

Get a nylon bristle brush and clean out each socket and use dielectric grease on each bulb. You will also need to change out the flasher relay for an electronic one. 

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