[18ft 86 sunrader verses 20ft dolphin]

Hi Mary in Mt.

This is Troy in Mt.

I've got an '84 Dolphin. It's got the 22R engine w/ four speed. Added is a weber carb., tuned header, and K&N filters.I live in Butte and get over the passes just fine. ( 40-45 MPH)

I can drive 70-75 on the flats but I like it 60-65.

From Butte to Columbia Falls last year I got 14-15 MPG.

I'm happy with that. I really enjoy my Dolphin and would recommend the purchase of one in good shape with no H2O leaks to any one. I do have cab air. It's nice to have. I turn it off on all hills!

I don't have power steering and get along just fine without it.

Good luck and it's nice to hear from a fellow Montanan.

T.A.J.

thanks for the response .....the Sunrader fell though

[18ft 86 sunrader verses 20ft dolphin]

Hi Mary. I have an 1988 18' Sunrader. I mostly travel throughout the Rocky Mountains but have done other long road trips as well. Passes and strong headwinds will slow you down but you will get there eventually. I have been very happy with my Sunrader. I agree with Greg, in that your first priority should be getting the floor plan you will be most happy with. As far as the air goes, it really depends on how/where you plan on using your camper. The cab air is nice but I would not necessarily pass up a nice unit because it did not have it. I also saw your posting on Craigslist. I am also in Missoula. Would be glad to discuss things to consider in more detail with you.

Hi Kathy, Good to hear from a fellow Missoulian...Yes, I would like to commnicate! My craigs list posting brought me the 86 18ft sunrader I posted about with no air in the cab and no power steering. The seller in Washington state could not send pictures so I suggested an RV inspection since he lived about 500 miles away. Well he responded to my request by saying it was getting to complicated....so go figure...still looking at the dolphin but it too is at a distance and is 20ft. Seems to be lots of toyotas her but they are all 21ft it seems. I have owned a Dolphin and also a Winnebago Warrior. Thanks much!

Mary in Missoula mplace21@msn.com

[AM I THE ONLY MONTANAN HERE?]

I enjoy this site and check it every day. I get a lot of info I've found no where else. Is there no other Toy. RV owner from Mt. that checks this site. I see a few running around the state. I've had my '84 dolphin for 15 months now and found this site by accident three months in. If you're from Mt., say hello. Every buddy else seems along long ways away.

Hi TAJ

I am from Missoula MT and have owned a Dolphin and also a Winnebago Warrior. I regret selling the Dolphin as it was perfect but bought a trailer on a leased lot on Flathead lake. The Warrior was 23 or 24 ft. It was to long for me and a gas hog. I am looking for a 18 ft Sunrader or Dolphin with a manual transmission so if you see one perhaps you can let me know...Mary in Missoula mplace21@msn.com

[looking for 18ft sunrader]

Hello out there,

I am looking for 18ft Sunrader 1986 and above, or another type of Toyota RV that is compact like that. I will travel to pick it up if travel range is feasible. Would you please send me an email if you know of one...thanks much ... mplace21@msn.com

Mary

[18ft 86 sunrader verses 20ft dolphin]

Hi there....I am looking at buying a 1986 18ft 4 cylinder automatic Sunrader with 90K miles and have a few questions. Although I have been looking at several makes and models of Toyota RV's the Sunrader seems like its the most economical. This Sunrader however does not have AC in the cab. Is that standard for some 86 models? Would it be expensive to add AC in the cab? The owner says that the lack of air and power steerring allows less drag on the engine, but I would like AC. Also, the fact that it is an automatic, will I get less fuel economy than a manual and will climibing hills be harder out here in MT. I have been been looking at a 84 manual 20ft Dolphin with 60K miles. Which would have better gas mileage? Any information would be appreciated regarding things to consider before purchasing. Mary