Big Rolling Turd
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2 hours ago, fred heath said:
My 1979 Galavan. Made by Champion motorhomes. They were only manufactured two years, 78&79. Mine is one of 3 left still roadworthy. One of 2 left on Toyota chassis.
I’ve completely gutted and remodeled the inside to my specifications. Drivetrain rebuilt with added GM 14 bolt ff axle in the rear. I’m the third owner and have all maintenance receipts since day one. She was purchased in NH. She then spent 20 years in Georgia, 10 years in Maine and the remaining time with me in NC. She’s a true “southern girl”.
This is awesome, thanks for sharing Fred.
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As previously mentioned, the "sponginess" is a result of a lack of support for the floor. I did the epoxy process and it works wonders.
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What everyone else said. And...keep in mind that it is almost 30 years old. I bought mine (a 91 Warrior as well) , great condition, but have literally spent thousands in upgrades and repairs. Granted, it didn't NEED most of it. But some of it, it did. Problems will arise, be prepared to spend a little more. Safety first...brakes, steering, tires, etc. And definitely, definitely check for leaks in the coach. What looks good on a sunny day, might not be as appealing in a heavy downpour.
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1 hour ago, Radchik77 said:
We scored our ‘91 warrior in Southern California in 2017. Nice n dry... hooray for 1991 - it was our heyday back in the 90s and my husband and I always both saw and liked these as teens. I guess it’s vintage now but all I can see is that sweet sweet camper that seemed like it could be my salvation in the 90s when I was a teenager looking to move out ASAP. Haha and now we get to own one 30 years later but I think it’s so practical and radical and still our salvation to get away anytime!
I graduated high school in 91, and never even knew these existed at the time. Purchasing one of these toy motorhomes was the best investment my family made. It opened up a whole new world, we love it!
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A couple other things to keep in mind... these vehicles are 30 years old or older and unless someone has meticulously kept up with everything, you WILL encounter issues. Be patient. Components will fail and it may seem like you are trying to plug a hole in a dam, with 3 others taking its place at times. Start by going over critical systems, like brakes. Also, what looked 'sweet' at the time of sale, loses its luster and shine when its in your own yard. It's easy to overlook things when you are excited and anxious for one of these rigs. As previously posted, pay close attention to any water damage or potential rot. Poke, prod, even request to look at the interior during a downpour. Whatever it takes. The last thing that you want to tackle is a gutting of the interior, and rebuild of the cab over, or floors or walls.
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There are some models that are sought after more than others. Many people like the rear dinettes. Also, the Sunraders offer full fiberglass shell coaches. Personally, the most attractive thing that I find is a well maintained motorhome at a decent price. Getting harder and harder to find. I found a 91 Winnebago Warrior that had relatively low mileage and spent all but 1 year of its life in Arizona. I got lucky.
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91 Winnebago Warrior. Located in south central Pennsylvania. Currently improving, repairing things but it was in pretty good shape when I bought it.
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I avoid the scales. Ignorance is bliss.
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10 minutes ago, Pretty Interstate Machine said:
Doesn't look very big or brown, how about Beige Rolling Turd? Then you could keep the nickname! 😅
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We call ours the big rolling turd, or Bert for short. 💩
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1991, six lug. The Toyota service manual shows using a spring tension gauge (which I do not have) to set preload at .9 - 2.2 lbs. Is there a ballpark torque setting for the nut or any other way I can do this without the spring tension gauge? I searched the internet and found all kinds of procedures, all over the place, some pretty extreme and bizarre. (Would a fish weight scale work? lol)
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I put these in mine, they come in various sizes and lengths, made for rv's. I'm very impressed with the quality and fitment, but they are a little pricey.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072FJ9V2H/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Thank you, Derek! The owners manual for this rig was apparently lost long ago....
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Which tank is "1" and which is "2"?
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I recently purchased a 1991 Warrior that spent all of its life in Arizona. I cannot find any indications of leaks anywhere on it, and all interior and exterior is original. It's possible to find the dry unicorn, but you will have the most luck finding it from an arid climate.
Just bought a 1992 Dolphin To bring home to Austin!
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Congrats on your new bundle of joy, and welcome to the group. As with any 30 year old vehicle, there will be issues to iron out. If it were me, I would fix things as needed, and enjoy camping. Get on that roof and check the sealed areas, around vents and the a/c gasket. Leaks are the enemy.