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My very good friend Victoria, another full timer from NM, lost everything she owned yesterday when her RV just exploded. She had just taken her dog down to the water to play and thankfully no one was hurt. If you can just donate a few dollars it is greatly appreciated. She is staying in my spare RV for now. It was a very old Toyota and she had no insurance. Now she has no drivers license, no clothes, no money, nothing. But good kids and sister and friends. Thank you one and all. And even if you can't donate, please share the site. She is hoping to get another Toyota and get on the road again. Any little bit, even $5, is greatly appreciated. We both have been so grateful to everyone that is helping thru this trying time. If nothing https://www.gofundme.com/tj-new-home

I had my 1991 V6 Itasca towed on a dolly 50 miles. The only tricky part was not ripping off the holding tanks getting it on the dolly, but the driver knew what he was doing in my case anyway. About the timing belt, the last V6 I bought had the head gasket recall done at 52K so that was when the timing belt was replaced. I bought the rig at 54K so I am good until 112K. Find out when your (or if) the head gasket recall was done on yours.

Turned out the linkage needed adjusting.

My 1993 V6 3.0 automatic transmission SOMETIMES won't go into "L" gear. Fluid is full. I am starting to see that it happens more often when engine is hot, less so when cold. Any ideas?

Mine is 20 degrees in the refrigerator compartment. According to the manual it needs a new thermostat but I don't know where it is located or how to change it. Anyone have some hands on knowledge?

Just my experience, but in my 10 years (most full time), I have always left my fridge lit while filling with gas (but never with propane). I don't have the DC option. My fridge is on the same side of the camper as my gas filler. Twice I had the gas pump malfunction and gas came gushing out the filler hole. Nothing caught fire. Scared me that's for sure. Now I listen carefully while tank is filling. I know I am lucky, but as often as I need to get gas.....I am also lazy.

Anyone use a back up camera on their Toy? I want to know of a good one to get for my 1994 Warrior.

What's the best replacement to get? I have been told to replace mine after 90K. I am registered and inspected in Vermont.

Hi Linda, The part number that I came up with (from a Toy Dealership) is a little different. 770013D936. Your part number says only for Toys thru 1991. Mine is a 1993 chasis. And yes, it can look like some dealerships still have it in stock, but when I call then I get that it really isn't. True, I haven't called everyone everywhere, but the dealership tells me their computers are linked and that there isn't one at any dealership. True, maybe there is one on a shelf somewhere, maybe at a parts dealer and not a Toy dealer. Right now the soldered fix is holding. Also, I have located a used one at a salvage yard in NC, but I would have to pick it up. Am actually considering that option on my way back from Florida LOL. Thanks for you help Linda!!http://toyotaparts.checkeredflag.com/p/Toyota__/Fuel-tank/52774780/770013D936.html

I have been driving mine daily for almost 8 years now. It is the only thing I own as I am a full timer. Yes, it is easier to drive a car, but not that much more difficult. I just have to be more cautious and remember to take corners wider, look for overhead branches, and backing out is a hazard. I am considering installing a backup camera as I have had a couple minor bumps when reversing.

Follow up. The Dorman tank from Rock Auto is ONLY for the 4WD and won't fit my rig according to sales person. I know another person who got the Spectra and 2 of them also leaked at the weld points. They are on their third one and so far it hasn't leaked, but they haven't driven it very far. Both my mechanic's patch jobs failed the very next day. On his dime he dropped and cleaned my tank, sent it out and had a patch soldered on and now, so far at least (4 hundred miles), it hasn't leaked. If or when it does I will try to find a used OEM tank and clean it up real good or get a Spectra. Those are my only two options left.

NOW my supplier (ABC Radiator) says that my first tank was a Silla and my second tank was a Liland (so what is true I don't know as they said one thing then another) and they got them from the 1-800-Radiator place. They are giving me a $538 reimbursement to make me go away and never come back. Covers the cost to me of the original tank plus labor on both tanks. I talked to Dorman (Rock Auto gives their tank a lifetime waranty) and they said it is made in Taiwan and there return rate is very low, although I asked for a specific number and didn't get it. I am going to try my mechanic's idea.....clean the bottom real good, put Marine Tex epoxy on the two spots that are seeping PLUS covering the bottom of the tank with an aluminum plate sealed with JB Weld. Whatever you do NEVER ditch an old tank! I would of been much better off doing whatever it took to clean up my old one even tho it was really an awful rusty mess inside. They don't make them like they used to!! Thank you everyone for your help. I will report back on success of failure.

NOW my supplier (ABC Radiator) says that my first tank was a Silla and my second tank was a Liland (so what is true I don't know as they said one thing then another) and they got them from the 1-800-Radiator place. They are giving me a $538 reimbursement to make me go away and never come back. Covers the cost to me of the original tank plus labor on both tanks. I talked to Dorman (Rock Auto gives their tank a lifetime waranty) and they said it is made in Taiwan and there return rate is very low, although I asked for a specific number and didn't get it. I am going to try my mechanic's idea.....clean the bottom real good, put Marine Tex epoxy on the two spots that are seeping PLUS covering the bottom of the tank with an aluminum plate sealed with JB Weld. Whatevery you do NEVER ditch an old tank! I would of been much better off doing whatever it took to clean up my old one even tho it was really an awful rusty mess inside. They don't make them like they used to!!

Yep it was the isolator. Ordered a new one, should be in next week. Thanks!!

I tried calling Rock Auto but they don't want to talk to me, at least that agent didn't, he said to do everything online. I'll try again. Rock Auto doesn't make them either. I have been told by my supplier that 1-800-radiator says they were both Spectra and the reason I only had a one year warrantee is because that is what the shop where I had it installed put on my invoice. So maybe the Dorman is the way to go. I know someone on the FB forum who also had 2 from Spectra fail, they are on their 3rd, installed Spring of '14 and so far still holding gas, but has only driven it 2600 miles very carefully. I have a mechanic (a known entity in Gainesville) who swears he can fix the one I have now by either soldering or epoxy bonding an aluminum plate over the bottom.

Just thought I would check. I need it for my 1994 Warrior. I've called many a salvage yard and no luck.

It really feels as if the only charge I am getting while driving is from the sun, no extra from driving. How do I tell? Also, in my electrical compartment (that box under the couch) I have a switch that turns the coverter off and I keep it in the off position so when I am plugged into shore power the box doesn't make noise. Maybe that has something to do with it. And I assume I need to switch it to the on position if I use my generator and want to charge the house batteries.

Yeah, my first 2 were only 1 yr warantees. Part numbers on them are 2800613LI and 2800613SI. The Spectra is part # TO10B. Tank #1 was put on in AZ and #2 in PA. The installer of #1 paid for the tank. That distributor sent me tank #2 and I am dealing with them to either refund me or give me tank #3.

I emailed Spectra (even tho I don't know the maker of the 2 that failed) just to see what they had to say. Plus I know a Toy owner who had 2 Spectra's fail on them. Here was their response: "Good day Sir, We are sorry to hear that you had some issues with a Spectra Premium gas tank. All claim should be submitted where the product was purchased. They will then contact Spectra Premium; from there the product will have to be return to us, inspected and tested. In order to process such request we will require purchase and installation invoices. It is important that the product and the invoices are return together, avoiding to do so the inspection/testing will not be processed. Could you let me know what the part number is and where it was purchased so I can fill out an incident report?" Sounds like a lot of hoops to go thru if one fails even tho they do give a 3 year warrantee. The others only give a 1 year. My last one failed within the month! I am seriously considering finding one in a salvage yard. The original ones last 25 years!!!

Derek.....were they still in stock??? I have yet to hear back from Toyota as that was indeed one of my options, altho an extremely expensive one. These after market ones sell for as little as $84!

If it was made by Spectra, well I am SOL as they are made in Canada.

Linda, I am still waiting to hear back from the distributor on this information. No where on my paperwork for either tank says.

I am on my second new replacement gas tank within 8 months. Both seeped gas at the weld points (first one at one point, second one at two points). I don't want to just keep replacing tanks every couple months even if they are under warrantee I still have to pay for labor. Anyone with similar problems? Any ideas on a solution? 1993 V6 3.0

1993 V6 and I need Toyota rotors, not aftermarket as I have had bad luck with them. Part number or where to purchase? ASAP please.

Yes, the head gasket was done 10 years ago at 55K. Along with adjustment of valves, etc.