wombosi Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Hello! I am considering buying a 1985 Sunrader 21' RV. I am concerned about the rear axle issue. Could you all please tell me if this axle is the "foolie" AKA bad axle? The RV has only 51,000 miles on it. Very clean exterior but needs work inside. Also curious to hear thoughts about the frame in general. Superficial rust, or worse than that? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 We need to see the wheel hub. Pic of the lug nuts to tell. Is there a projection in the center?. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombosi Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 Working on getting that picture. Thanks for the reply linda s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombosi Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 The area in the foreground - is there supposed to be a tank there (black/gray water?) Looks like something is missing. Also any reason to be concerned with the dented/leaking transfer case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gulfstream Greg Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 1 hour ago, wombosi said: The area in the foreground - is there supposed to be a tank there (black/gray water?) Looks like something is missing. Also any reason to be concerned with the dented/leaking transfer case? Read this http://classifieds.toyotamotorhome.org/images/Axle_FAQ.pdf The missing tank? My guess a black tank or both, the hole, could be shower or toilet. What is missing inside (toilet/shower)? Not sure about the 21 footers but the 18 footers have the shower dumping into the black water tank. Some people remove all the plumbing and fixtures and go minimalist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Rear dinette? Hole is from the table mount. Yes gray tank looks missing. Close look at inside of driver's side rear tire doesn't look like a dually. Its flat not deep. That would be the bad axle. Just count the lug nuts. 5 is bad, 6 is good. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 4 hours ago, wombosi said: The area in the foreground - is there supposed to be a tank there (black/gray water?) Looks like something is missing. Also any reason to be concerned with the dented/leaking transfer case? If it’s 2WD why would you have a transfer case. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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