Scarlett O'Hara Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 (edited) https://bend.craigslist.org/rvs/d/rare-2002-toyota-4x4-sunrader/6696366891.html What a concept! With plenty of time to peruse craigslist as I prepare to list/sell, I discovered this ! My primary initial plan for a Toy camper is to search for new digs in rural SW. After that, I will keep Toy camper for travel, but had figured on buying a PU for use as daily driver. When I spotted this CL ad, it occured to me that this sort of arrangement might meet both needs. Overall cost of this set up is above what I had earmarked to spend on a Toy camper, but given that it would/could also be my daily driver PU----might be seriously worth considering. Question is: How difficult would it be to remove Sunrader from Toyota truck between travel times? Just what's involved? Also, does anyone on this forum have one of these 4X4 rigs? Where I am headed, with plenty of unpaved roads & some snow, a 4X4 would make sense. I would appreciate anyone's feedback on this idea in general, as well as any relevant comments/observations on this particular CL offering. Thanks! https://bend.craigslist.org/rvs/d/rare-2002-toyota-4x4-sunrader/6696366891.html Edited October 23, 2018 by Scarlett O'Hara missing word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 That camper doesn't appear to have jacks on it but they can be installed. To remove you just jack it up and release the tie downs and drive it out. The campers are pretty rare. There just happens to be one in southern Cal on ebay right now https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sunrader-Cabover-Slide-In-Camper/163324347569?hash=item2606e3c4b1:g:~0wAAOSwX8dbxolm:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true Just need a 4x4 long bed Toyota truck to put it on Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 That's pretty cool one thing I wonder about is "fiberglass shell in great condition" but no mention of the interior or pictures of the interior. Sure would love to see how he gets that thing in the truck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett O'Hara Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 10 hours ago, linda s said: That camper doesn't appear to have jacks on it but they can be installed. To remove you just jack it up and release the tie downs and drive it out. The campers are pretty rare. There just happens to be one in southern Cal on ebay right now https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sunrader-Cabover-Slide-In-Camper/163324347569?hash=item2606e3c4b1:g:~0wAAOSwX8dbxolm:rk:2:pf:1&frcectupt=true Just need a 4x4 long bed Toyota truck to put it on Linda S Hello Linda, Thanks for suggesting that jacks CAN be added to (any?) camper. That hadn't occured to me. I've been looking at youtube instructional videos to see how loading/unloading is done. I need a set up that I could manage without assistance----& also would prefer manual jacks, since that leaves fewer possibilities for malfunction. I am a proponent of the Keep It Simple Stupid doctrine! (Hello Derek & thanks for your link. All imput on this topic appreciated.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Jacks come in 2 basic styles. There is a 2 post lift. you find your campers center of gravity and lift there. You remove truck and lower the camper to a set of blocks. They are not long term stable on just the jacks. The other is a 4 post there is a jack in each corner of the camper. Jack it up and your done. Its long term stable, but blocks are a good idea if your going to be going in and out while you have it off the truck Figure a 1/2 hour to remove or install after a little practice. If you have the "big bucks" after your property sale, then there always this...https://www.stablelift.com/stable-lift-products-two-jack.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 I'm not sure if loading/unloading solo is a good idea, unless you're very good at accurate reversing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Some basic skills required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey 4x4 Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Derek up North said: I'm not sure if loading/unloading solo is a good idea, unless you're very good at accurate reversing. Oh man that hurts to look at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett O'Hara Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, WME said: "...f you have the "big bucks" after your property sale, then there always this..."https://www.stablelift.com/stable-lift-products-two-jack.php Great link, WME! And let me tell you that "big bucks" or not, those jacks look first rate! As to my property sale: these days , with the economy threatening to implode, who knows? Many people are deserting CA due to exorbitant cost of living &, in my general rural locale, threat of wildfires. I am tempted to quote WC Fields, but will refrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett O'Hara Posted October 23, 2018 Author Share Posted October 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Derek up North said: I'm not sure if loading/unloading solo is a good idea, unless you're very good at accurate reversing. LMAO! Let's just go ahead and assume it was a man who is responsible for this 'miscalculation'. Why not? Odds are good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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