darrel

Just a thought. Since you have the shower ripped out it mite be a good time to renew all the drain seals and water connections. New drain valves and seal around all openings. When I was this far I also painted the floor with a water proof paint. Think it was Snow Seal. I also put in a drain hole in case of a water leak. Darrel

Years ago when I still owned my 1984 Dolphin, 1983 truck, 22R, the temp was always good no matter what speed, outside temp, ac on. Then gradually the temp gauge started to climb toward the hot side. I would shut down the rig for 5-10 minutes and the temp would be back to normal. After restarting and driving for awhile 10, 15, 20 minutes the temp would start to climb again. I tried all the normal fixes. Changed coolant, always used green antifreeze, changed the thermostat, from NAPA, nothing, still the same. Next changed the thermostat from Toyota, I liked the looks of this thermostat much better but it did not work any better. Finally changed the coolant temp sending unit, from Toyota, THAT did the trick. Outcome: The old 22R ran at its old temp weather it was cold, hot, AC on, AC on up hills at 100 degrees out. Try changing the coolant temp sending unit, from Toyota. I have posted this same post before, maybe not the same wording. Darrel

My 84 Dolphin had more leaves on one side. That side also had more weight on it. The tires wore evenly right to left-front to rear. Put two sets of tires on it and 58,000 miles Darrel

Google "kinetic energy races arcata"

All are powered with leg muscle. Race is 42 miles long over 3 days. Course transverses road, sand and water. So you can imagine a cold beer is in order. Darrel

Going to the www.kineticgrandchampionship.com races this weekend. If there is anyone in northern California or southern Oregon that is interested, my wife and I will be spectators. Will arrive on Friday and spend the first two nights in the park under the Samoa bridge. Race starts at noon in Arcata. First day race to Eureka, second day race to camp between Eureka and Ferndale, third day race to Ferndale for the finish. Pictures from last year. Darrel

Back from Mexico. Had a very good experience. Only down side it was 95-100 degrees but all dental offices have AC so did the hotel. My dental cost was $400.00 compared to $1600.00 here in Grants Pass. There was travel expenses but it still cost much less. Calling it a vacation. Darrel

I agree with Rogue Runner. I use my CC all the time, but it is not on all the time. Confused? When a hill-incline comes up I disengage it so as not to force a down shift. I will manually disengage the OD and down shift. If the hill is long enough I will engage the CC while in 3rd or 2nd gear and be on my merry way. 3.0 v6 engine automatic. Darrel

Lee, Thanks for the laugh. Love those brits. Darrel

Do you run the Honda while inside your new compartment? Does the Honda run your AC? Darrel

Linda you couldn't have explained why we do this any better. Darrel

I'm wondering if there is anyone out there that has good or bad experience with DENTISTS in Los Algodones Mexico. I need some dental work done and my local dentist wants my RIGHT hand for the work. I have done some checking and the prices are about 70% less with equal quality. Looking for good and or bad dentists names. If you don't want to post on this web site would you message me. Darrel

Reread Tom's first post.

Single wheels on the back. Are those real tall tires on Main Eriks rig?

Lexan, replaced it 3 years ago with new seal. Does not leak. Don't know if it is scratched, don't look out of it. Darrel

All engines with AC loose a certain amount of power when the AC is on. The 22r or 22re engine is very capable of being run with the AC on even being that it is a Toyota motorhome. On long hills if you must have as much speed as possible turn off the AC until you get to top of hill then turn it back on. A good operating system will freeze you out even with 90-100 degree weather. I kept it running with r-12 and it was original. My 1984 Dolphin put out colder air than my 2004 Tacoma. Darrel

I used the AC on my 84 Dolphin all the time, well when it was hot. Even in Death Valley on that long climb out. Wife and I do not like being HOT, unless we instigated it. The same of the 94 Warrior. Have if fixed. Darrel

I use my cruise all the time, all the way down to 30 MPH. Yes if using cruise and start to climb a hill or incline the transmission will shift out of OD. You take it out of cruise get to a speed you can maintain then put cruise back on, it will hold. 50,55, 45, you decide. If you have to shift into 2nd gear, which we do out west, I usually do not go over 45MPH and use the cruise. Mine holds very well. By the way my engine is a v6. Darrel

Have thought about eliminating the window. We never use ours. Its covered with silver bubble wrap.

I just removed the Kohler generator. Going to take it to a RV generator technician. Have already met with him. He checked out the generator while it was installed. It puts out about 5 volts, The field, windings, so forth check out good. Problem is in the rotor circuit board. It has to be removed from the bottom of the generator and repaired. Hope to deliver on Wednesday. Linda I will let you know whats-up. Darrel

Have you tried jumping the starter solenoid? If the starter is good it will turn over the engine. Darrel

My 1994 Warrior did have the head gasket special service recall campaign done. Don't recall when. Do not have the SSC campaign label affixed. Darrel

My window frame is two sections, with two rivets on each side. When the window is installed the rivets are not visible. Darrel

Jack, I may be able to help you. About 5-6 years ago I attended a Toyota rally in Quartzite, Tika organized it. I purchased a brand new "acu-gage" from a dealer. It is for a Sea Breeze by National RV. Never been installed. At the time I had a 1983 Dolphin and the gauge did not work, I was hoping this one could be a replacement, no. The date of production is 2/14/1991 model 102SEAb made by Larson Electronics Mfg, Fullerton, Ca U.S. Patent #' s 420 108, 4145927. Message me if your interested. I paid $17.95 for the gauge. I expect to make enough to retire for life, kidding. Darrel

Ditto from me. You kept after it and prevailed. Darrel