linda s

Main breaker is turning off ac electric not dc 12volt. Your lights are 12 volt so they still work which means your coach battery is working. That circut breaker or wires running to it might be your problem. LS

Cool definately let us know when you get it and if it's the right part. A member of the toyota campers group was the one who was told they didn't have it, probably from just a lazy employee. I'd like to let him know that someone actually got one LS

If you both have 89"s by the same maker you can be pretty sure the model number is the same. PPL's online catalog is enormous and someone else said they called and were told they didn't have this part. I took it to checkout and it was ready to take my money so I think they do have the part but maybe not really good people answering the phone. LS

The selector knob for that fridge is available from PPL V parts in Texas. Enter online catalog here http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-refrigerators/rv-refrigerator-parts.htm LS

Yes I see a Mercedes Dieesel in my future. Diesels are known for their long lasting engines and in 10 years I should be able to afford one. I also have heard about problems servicing the Vw winnies. The chassis and many other parts were custom made for just this purpose so lots of things can't be bought stock from parts places. LS

Look here and scroll down to toyota. Listed as an interference engine http://www.aa1car.com/library/timing_belts_interference_engines.htm LS

Camping World is not the best place to look. They only carry a small selection. Try here. They are not cheap but it would be all new and easier http://www.pellandent.com/RV_Products_List.aspx?CategoryID=164 They also have surrounds for most of the pans they carry LS

If the opening is above the fridge it might be a fridge roof vent. Looks like this or rather one of these cause I don't know what yours should look like but these are the only long narrow vents I know of http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=refrigerator+roof+vent&_sacat=50067&_dmpt=Motors_RV_Trailer_Camper_Parts_Accessories&_odkw=&_osacat=50067&bkBtn=&_trksid=p4506.m270.l1313 Yes cover your rv immediately until you fix the hole. You might have a lot more damage inside the walls already LS

The weight rating for the C load range is 1600 lbs. The D load range is 1850. The C gives you 6400 lbs in the back and 3200 in the front. More than enough for any Toyota motorhome I've ever heard of. The D is more readily available so thats what people recommend but it's not the only tire that will work. LS

A 195 tire is not needed on your camper. 185 is fine and c load range is fine too. C load range is not a car tire. The only companies that I know of the make a true snow tire in the sizes we need are Nokian and Verdestien or what ever that name is. Here's a link to some online https://www.tiresbyweb.com/tbw_tiresearchadv2.aspx?treadwidth=185&profile=&rimsize=14&Winter=1&Pageindex=1&choice2=All Another option is a good all season tire like the hanhook ra08 and bring chains for when needed. If you go with the snow tires I wouldn't stud them. Need to stud all tires and can't use them many places LS

They are expensive but PPL RV parts has replacement doors. Need to enter parts store and find your fridge but it's there under mian door. Cost 137.00 http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-refrigerators/rv-refrigerator-parts-instr.htm LS

These are not meant for this kind of temps but if you have no choice. Cover all windows with refletix insulation. 2 sided foil looking stuff from home depot or other hardware stores. Can't hurt to roll some down on the floor too. One battery will not run the heater all night. need 2 or plug in somewhere. Propane buddy types need an open window. too much heat loss. Pour 1 cup of salt down sink and toilet drains. Might not be enough at 0 degrees but better than nothing. Number one rule, don't be stupid. By the time you realize you are too cold it might be too late to get to safety. Spend some money and get the most expensive sleeping bag you can. Some of the down ones are rated to below zero. Might save your life. Good luck LS

Owner of toyota-campers group on yahoo had the same problem. He figured it out. out should post there and ask him. His name is Turtle LS

Thank you John for adding the technical explaination. You said it much better than I could have LS

What Chinook owners. I have no knowledge of a Chinook axle recall and have been unable to find one. Chinooks have single wheels and are under the GVWR of the trucks they are on. Have never heard of an axle failure there other that axles can fail for other reasons. Like being 30 years old and maybe rusted out. No I am not calling the make shift wheel fix the answer. Of course the full floater is the best case scenario but on lighter vehicles like the Sunrader shorty or Mirage a single wheel might be the better answer if you don't have a grand or more to upgrade. The later 4x4 Odyssey's have the standard truck axle with single wheels and I have never heard of a failure. Granted the axle in the v6's is a slightly heavier duty axle but still not a 1 ton or a full floater. LS ps, They blamed it on the wheels because they were an intrinsic part of the failure. The wheel changes made on the Huntsman in 85 proved that by not being part of the recall. Recall happened in 92 so they had plenty of time to include it if it was warranted

This is one very clean machine. I know you have a lot of work to do but when your done your going to love it. My kids say I love my campers more than them and they might be right. Never thought I'd be having this much fun at this time in my life. I owe it all to a little Toyota Sunrader. Hope yours brings you as much joy. LS

Here's the recall. Clearly states failure was caused by the bending movement of the after market duallies making the bearings fail and breaking the axle. http://www.automotix.net/autorepair/recalls/19697-recall/ Linda S

The key words here are open recalls. The axle recall is no longer open, it doesn't mean it didn't happen and that your axle wasn't recalled. With single wheels and a smaller RV you might be fine but trust me, your axle was recalled along with all the rest. LS

No curtains out there that will fit your windows. You need to make them or have them made. Don't know how yours are hung right now but probably snap tape. If track is still in good shape you can buy new snap tape at rv store. If not you need new track and glide tape or switch to regular curtain rods. I used curtains from Walmart. Valance curtains are the right length for the overhead windows and cut full length curtains for the rear windows. If no sewing you can use something called fusable bond available at fabric stores and iron the hems but the tape must be sewed on for strength. Might be time to call Mom or girlriend or maybe sweet little old lady down the street for help LS

Don't think that is going to happen. Extensive talks on the Toyota-campers site have failed to resolve the issue. I do believe it wasn't the axle that changed instead a better wheel set up like you have. The extreme offset of the fake duallies put so much stress on the bearings they eventually failed and that is what broke the axle. The fake duallies are mentoned repeatedly in the recall notices. That is why I asked to see your wheels in more detail. See where the weight center is in relation to the bearings. No matter what you will be safer with the full floater. Love to see what your rig looks like too. Post some pics of this before unknown rig please LS

This guy describes installing a 3600 Onan but the 2800 should be very similar. he also has links to the onan installation instructions at the bottom. Looks like you might need a under floor install kit but I didn't go throught the whole thing http://www.klenger.net/RV_General/Electrical_Generator_Installation/index.html Also his is LP but gas lines should be easy to figure out LS

Yes you have the 5 lug axle but you do not seem to have the same wheels that came with the dangerous axle I see an adapter and a wheel that looks to have a different offset than the conventional bolt togther duallies. Huntsman used this same format in 1985 and was not recalled for that year. The described heavy duty 5 lug to my knowledge has never been seen by anyone but maybe they miss described it and this is what they were talking about. Love to see that wheel in pieces LS

Are you talking about the front or the rear. Toyota's are known for their clunking in the front on sharp turns doens't usually mean anythings wrong. Have never heard of the rear going out. What makes you think somethings wrong. An 89 will have the full float rear end which is the good one. They are pretty tough. Axle seals could go bad but you can always just check the differential fluid and see if it's full. LS

Quality wise they should be looked at like a Dolphin not a Sunrader. They are stick built which means a wood frame and any water intrusion can cause major damage. Check everywhere carefully for soft wood or paneling. Repairs can be costly and sometimes impossible. Make sure all appliances work and make sure it has a full floating axle with 6 lugs in the rear. 85 or older might not have the right axle and can be dangerous to drive. LS

87 and up should be the newer one still available LS