Riverwarrior123 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Hi there everyone. New to the Toy world but getting acquainted fast due to the Sunrader following. I was wondering if anyone could help me. A guy I know is selling his 1984 sunrader for $4400. Needs to be updated to 6 lug axle, water damage in the roof, almost completely stripped inside (except fridge and toilet- which I'm not sure are working or not), and has 153000 miles on it . Is this a good idea to buy or am I biting off more than I can chew? Mind you I am not a mechanic or even a basic DIY'er. It would all be pretty new to me on how to's. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred heath Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 11 minutes ago, Riverwarrior123 said: Hi there everyone. New to the Toy world but getting acquainted fast due to the Sunrader following. I was wondering if anyone could help me. A guy I know is selling his 1984 sunrader for $4400. Needs to be updated to 6 lug axle, water damage in the roof, almost completely stripped inside (except fridge and toilet- which I'm not sure are working or not), and has 153000 miles on it . Is this a good idea to buy or am I biting off more than I can chew? Mind you I am not a mechanic or even a basic DIY'er. It would all be pretty new to me on how to's. Thanks! You’re looking at at least $2K to upgrade to the 6 lug axle. The home sounds like it’s been stripped to the bones. If you have no mechanical experience best to walk away. Spend a little more and get something complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey 4x4 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Don't do it! Even if you were mechanically inclined, given the information provided I wouldn't want to spend over $2,000 on that rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverwarrior123 Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 I appreciate the comments, really! I decided to pass. The work involved with getting it to useable shape seems a little crazy. I love the Toys and have been looking for a while. A friend of mine who bought a great one spent two years looking for the right one. I love the sunrader but I like the chinooks too, and I heard that the 1978 chinook Omega had a fiberglass frame as well. So the search continues!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyssey 4x4 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 Don’t get impatient, I waited about a year to find my current rig. They pop up every month or two locally and even more often if you don’t mind making a drive. The right one will pop up in comparison to ending up over your head! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 What is your general location? There a bunch of web watchers here that are always looking for Toy MH's that need a new home. In the search for Toys, a 200mi+ drive is not unusual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCamper Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 This must be the one in Colorado: https://fortcollins.craigslist.org/rvs/d/loveland-toyota-sunrader-rv-18/6843200704.html It needs a lot of work. If you are not a mechanic or DIY person then you should most likely stay away from this rig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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