TexasToy

I would like to clarify something, When I call the Toyota a Toy. I am using it as an abbreviation, not being descriptive. But I thought everyone did that. And im just taking a guess here but I dont think ambulances are made from a Toyota frame. Thus the reason no one would call an ambulance a toy.

I have a 5,000 lb hitch on mine that was there when I got it, as far as towing with it I would not, but I think it's fine for a cargo rack. Thats what I have with my Honda 3500 generator on it. Here are some pics.

I'm all for the Toyotas, but if you are not looking for a project I would stay away from ANY 20 year old vehicle even if it has been well taken care of you will always find something to fix. Alot of us here work on our own motorhomes. And as you mentioned you will need to learn to drive again, The toy is tall and light so when you are driving down the road and a 18 wheeler drives by or a strong gust of wind comes along, you will feel it. Im sure all of us here has felt that. It is controllable but if you are not comfortable with driving, It could be scary. Depending on the kind of camping you want to do I would look into a pop-up trailer or a small pull along that you feel comfortable towing. I have told people who have asked me about the Toyota Motothomes different things because they might have driven a motorhome before or have experience in driving far, but because of the things you have said I would not recommend a toy for you. I dont think it would be fair to tell everyone I talk to to go and get one unless I know more about the person and what they need from a motorhome. But personaly I love mine.

What they said and get a K&N air filter it gave my M.H about 2 more mpg and my car about 3 more mpg. they work.

Hello fellow Winnebago owners. I know alot of the time when you buy something used you dont get the original paper work or operation manuals. I was lucky enough to get it, and would scan anything for you if you need it. I have the factory 3 ringbinder from Winnebago, it contains the, Warrior operators manual, vechicle weight specifications sheet, installation instructions for the awning, installation instructions and care for the range, Installation instructions for airbags, Coleman A.C Installation instructions. Suburban gas wall furnace manual, Aqua-magic toilet installation instruction. Shurflo water pump manual ,Atwood 6 gallon water heater manual. product information on the gas regulator, Winnebago RV dealer directory, Winnebago warranty info, Winegard rv antenna installation instructions, Winnebago products cat. , Woodall's RV owners handbook vol. 1,2,3, power center operation manual and others, please feel free to ask and I will scan any of this for you.

Here are some pics. of my rear seat belts. They are under the dining chairs and mounted to the frame. Hope they help.

cumotocor congrats! post some pics , noreegalaba I have a 5,000 lb hitch on mine that was there when I got it, as far as towing with it I would not, but I think it's fine for a cargo rack. Thats what I have with my Honda 3500 generator on it. Here are some pics.

Wow how high is the back of your motorhome from the ground, must be alot,for every foot you go up in the front you go down in the back.

I'm just taking a guess here but If you are talking about the front tow rings I think the problem would be with the clearance in the rear, you would only be able to lift the front about 6in. off the ground before the rear, or the waste water tanks would scrape the road, and that would make for a very unsafe tow. Thats if you had to tow the front. If you had to lift the rear you could put the rear wheels on the straps or a large tow dolly and you should have clearance with the front bumper. I would feel better if it was on a flatbed tow truck.

The overdrive button on the shifter is great on a flat hwy, but once you start going up a hill the trans kicks down. If you have several hills that could be hard on the trans. I find that when I see a hill up ahead i speed up a little say from 60 to around 65 to 67 and I can clear most Texas hills without the trans kicking down. Once you drive one for a little while you will get used to the way it shifts and can accommodate for that. as far as ethanol , it does change your fuel mileage, I drive for a living, driving about 4000 miles a week.and let me tell you I can tell the difference between ethanol and non ethanol fuel. It burns cleaner but also faster. even if its only 10% .I think its a plan for us to use more fuel but dont get me started with the government. as far as your route im not sure about the hills I have never been that way, sorry. I would not change out the eng for anything other than a toyota eng. you might as well buy a chevy or ford motorhome in the class c 21 to 24 ft range but then you will be getting about 7 mpg. if you get an older one. I think if its just you and your dog, and can take your time and enjoy the drive plan a good route find a well maintained toy for a good price (and make sure you get a 1 ton 6 lug the 1/2 tons had probs and the 5 lug was recalled and some 5 lug were replaced with 6 so make sure yours is a factory 6 lug). You cant go wrong. Plus Toyota are just plain cool and I dont think you would find a better group of travelers than the toyota people.Well good luck with everything.

Hi, spiritandrobyne welcome. It makes a difference what kind of eng. 4 cly. or a 6cyl. how much weight you have in the motorhome ect. I have a 21ft. 6cly. auto. and with 3 people, clothes, and camping supplies I do not have a problem with the hills in 3rd gear. it just depends on the motorhome. And your fuel mileage also depends on those factors. Toyotas typically can get between 12 and 18 mpg if you have a nice flat road not too loaded down and your fuel does not contain ethanol (because it burns faster ) you might get close to 18.mpg If you plan on climbing mountains all the time I would stay away from the Toys but its fine once in a while. I love mine. Happy camping.

Tom, Cool ride and welcome to the fam.

I'm in !

Hey all,Its been a while.I'm looking for a screen door for my warrior any suggestions.

It seems like it would be alot of work.In the pic. from the coach builder you can see it looks like a unibody,like they molded the truck onto the coach.And in the after pic. you can see they had to put some kind of rubber seal between the truck and the coach.I have had a truck with a sleeper "half camper open to the cab" and the seal didn't last that long and leaked alot because the truck cab moves one way and the camper moves another since they are separate.As far as the frame I guess as long as the coach is as long as the bed that came off that might be ok.Mine for instance is longer so they had to add onto the frame,thus its not as strong and not able to tow anything.It would be cool,I have even thought of it,putting mine on a new tacoma.But im going to leave the coach building to the coach builders.Thanks for the pics.

Dan,after reading your post I realized that the new tires I got were load c and my paper work said I had d's I thought The c's were 8 ply,thanks I'm in the process of getting sears to exchange my tires because it was sears mistake.I paid for 185R14D and got 185R14C.Thanks.John.

I dont know about Ohio laws but here in Texas as long as the cracks are not in the view of the driver sight its ok.

I'm not sure why some of you are having problems with engine power.My V6 can go down the road at 70 all day long passing cars and going up hill no problem.Plenty of power,I'm an old hot rodder and have done a few upgrades like exhaust ,K&N airfilter along with a head job.I dont use the overdrive around here because of the hills, and still get around 15 to 17 miles to the gallon.Maybe its time to do some upgrades,you guys will see the difference.As far as which is the better built,I might be bias but Winnebago is known for making the best motorhomes.My motorhome is very solid I am 220lbs. and have been on the roof walked all around and it is like walking on the sidewalk.The best ones to get are the ones with flat fiberglass outer panels.Mine has never leaked and you dont have to worry about a bunch of seams.If you get a Toy, get a V6, 1 ton,with a smooth fiberglass body.Do a few engine upgrades and you'll do fine.

My coach battery won't charge from the alternator, or from shore power. Do I need a battery isolator ?Or is the isolator just needed when i'ts not charging from the alternator?I have not used a volt meter yet thats next.

Thanks for the info.I will try that and let you know what I found.

I replaced the isolater with a ford solenoid,The auto parts said it would be the same.Any other suggestions?.

My deep cycle batt. won't charge.When I use a test light on the positive cable coming from the truck batt.going to the deep cycle, I have a light,but it is weak.Does anyone know what this could be?Thanks John

I have a 92 warrior and the hinges are made onto a metal frame under the couch.I took a few pics.but cant get a good view.The first is couch up.The second is couch down and the others is a look under the couch at the hinge and frame.Good luck hope this helps.

I recently bought 6 new tires for my 92 warrior,the original were 185R14-LT6 RIM size 14.0X5.00 at 50psi for all 6.The new are the same size,just 8 ply instead of 6.All six tires mounted, balanced, old tire disposal,and road hazard at sears for 474.33 out the door.Tire part #09552214.

I recently bought 6 new tires for my 92 warrior,the original were 185R14-LT6 RIM size 14.0X5.00 at 50psi for all 6.The new are the same size,just 8 ply instead of 6.All six tires mounted, balanced, old tire disposal,and road hazard at sears for 474.33 out the door.Tire part #09552214.