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Thanks but they won't fit without modifications. I think that I am just going to with LED bulbs and see if that helps. They even make LED bulbs with built in resistors for the turn signals now.

Thank you. I purchased these exact same bulbs but they do not appear to fit and I'll need to do some troubleshooting to find a solution. My sockets don't seem much better. After considering the potential cost and work of replacing the sockets, I thought that just buying new lights would be a better option. If I can find a company that will 3d print backing plates for new tail lights, I may still go with that option.

The lenses and frames are good shape so I have considered doing that. Unfortunately it appears that most LED's do not fit or are not long enough to make the proper connection. -I have seen this as a solution. Is this some sort of conductive adhesive? Maybe something like this or replacing the sockets for LED ones will work? I have also read that these tail lights might be a viable option in regards to fit but have not seen reports of them being used successfully. https://jammyinc.com/products/j-243/

The only other major upgrade that I'm looking to do is change the Tail Lights because the current ones are really dim. Unfortunately the prefabricated backing plates for new Tail Lights are no longer available and I don't have the skillset to do that myself. If anyone can recommend a company that can do that I would appreciate it.

Thanks,Linda. I will do that! I will consider just doing something like this. It seems that people have also had success with using a couple of magnets that will still release the vent once turned on. You must have read my mind haha! It appears that there is a replacement that should fit but the link on the forum post no longer shows the lock. I'm not sure but is this the lock that was being referred to? https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/maintenance-hardware/rv-locks-handles-storage-hardware/door-knobs-locks/door-locks/lock-rv-motor-home-entrance_31-8078

Thanks. The noisy stove vent seems to be a common problem with RV's. I'm going to look into dampening the sound unless I can find a direct replacement. The link to the Cabinet Door Catch does not appear to have an exact replacement. I will just need to do some measurements and see one like in the picture that i posted will work. I am not the most handy person but my Sunrader is the perfect opportunity for me to learn which is equal parts fun & stressful

Hello All, I have even more questions The vent for my stove is really noisy. When the wind blows or when I'm driving the flap inside of the vent squeaks and rattles. Is there a way to address the noise or is there a direct replacement that would help? Some of my cabinet latches aren't working too well and the cabinets pop open while driving. I cannot seem to find a direct replacement online and am wondering if anyone knows where to get them or if the ones in the third picture will work as a replacement?

Thank you Linda.

Thanks for the advice everyone. Hopefully I will have some nice before and after pics by the end of Summer to share.

Hello All, I have a few more questions if you don't mind. Thanks in advance! 1) Can somebody tell me what the lug nut sizes are for the front and rear wheels of the Nissan? 2) Has anybody had success with painting the ceiling? If so, what product and method have you used? 3) Are my vinyl decals beyond repair? If they are, do you have any suggestions on how to remove them and possibly replace them?

Thank you, Linda. I have reached out to the company that you provided. I'm not sure why I seem to have such odd ball windows

Does anybody know where I can purchase replacement Weep Hole Covers for my Sunrader? The replacement ones sold by a forum member will not fit. The total width of the weep hole is 1 1/2" for the clips and the total width of the current covers are 2".

I have only seen 2 Sunraders with 27x8.5r14 tires on them. One had 1.5" wheel spacers for the duallies and one did not but they both had 3" lifts on them. Considering that the Nissan sits about 2-3" higher I might be good to go but I am not opposed to adding more lift if needed. According to online gear ratio calculators, 4.63 gearing would bring the RPM's back to stock. There is a surprising amount of re-gearing options for the Nissan such as 4.88, 5.13, 5.57 & 5.89. I am not well versed on gearing but am curious if there would be a benefit by going with a different ratio.

Thanks,Linda. My Sunrader came with fairly new Yokohama Summer Tires but unfortunately they just are not going to work with the road conditions that I typically find myself in. With the double wheels and the amount of weight in the back I do get very good traction as it is but where I live I need all of the traction that I can get. I don't even know if a 4x4 conversion is possible with the Nissan but I likely would not be able to afford it either way. I plan on having my mechanic measure to see if the General ATX 27x8.5r14 tires will fit without the need to modify the suspension. If I do end up going with the General Tires, I will post the Yokohama's up for sale as I would hate to see them go to waste.

Finding aftermarket parts or information on the Nissan EHLGD21 Heavy Duty DRW model that my Sunrader was built on has been significantly more difficult. This is especially more difficult because there a part variations between the standard D21 and Heavy Duty models. I am considering upgrading the gearing for the rear end because I want to go with bigger tires and there are a few aftermarket gearing options for the 31 Spline H233B rear end. I looked into trying to find larger wheels for the odd bolt pattern that is different than the Toyotas but have not had any luck and Custom & Commercial Wheel says that they do not make them. It seems that my options would be to either have some very custom wheel adapters made or try to fit some 27x8.6r14 tires on the current wheels. ARB and Harrop do make Selectable Lockers but they are quite costly.

Thanks! I agree and would prefer a selectable locker. If I ever choose to add the modification I would definitely choose that over a LSD even if it significantly more expensive.

Thank you Linda!

Thanks! I have LED replacements ready to go but unfortunately the weather is unlikely to cooperate until June where I live so I am in need of a short term solution. - Regarding the Limited Slip, I found this information on a Nissan forum here & here. I won't go by forum posts alone and will have a definite answer once my mechanic gets it up on a lift. Maybe it's just wishful thinking but it would be great to have a LSD! - I look forward to hearing back about the door gasket! Thanks!

I will give that a shot! I do not see a crimp connector for the other side of the wire though. That makes a lot of sense. - I have purchased new bulbs and once the weather permits it, I plan on replacing them. The clearance lights aren't in great shape so I plan on replacing all of them in the Spring. - It appears that the weather stripping for the door jam is a special kind designed to attach to the lip but I could be wrong about that. - There was definitely a previous leak issue with the wraparound windows as the sleeping cab has been rebuilt and the window seals appear somewhat new. Either way I plan on resealing all of the windows in the Spring. - I have a Multimeter and will troubleshoot with that once the weather permits it. I too found the location of the only working clearance light to be odd. - I purchased the Sunrader fully winterized so I haven't really tested monitoring system yet but will check that out. - I will check out the glue and vinyl solution that you suggested. The sleeping cab was rebuilt with a frame that fits a short full mattress so there is some extra room for additional insulation. I plan want to keep the wraparound windows so I would like to find a solution for a removable insulation to keep the area warm because I plan on living in it long term. - There is a bit of a gap with the door closed so finding a perfect fit would be ideal. I would appreciate the measurements for the D shaped bulb seal when you have the time. - It is indeed a gem! After purchasing a 21ft Sunrader with a 22RE and Automatic Transmission, It was clear that it was not going to work for my needs and I felt a bit devastated. I figured that the only way a Sunrader would work for me is if I could find an 18ft with a V6 and 5 speed but finding one seemed like a pipe dream. Through a series of serendipitous events I came into contact a forum member that was about to list his for sale and he only lived an hour away from me! I paid top dollar for it and while it needs a little bit of work, it is mechanically very sound with impeccable service records kept since it was purchased. - I currently own a 21ft Toyota Sunrader with a 22RE and Automatic Transmission that I plan on listing for sale in the Spring. I live at 8,000ft in the Colorado mountains with miles of rough dirt roads. It is hard to describe what a night and day difference there is with the V6, 5-Speed Manual 4.33 gear ratio. The Nissan sits a few inches higher and the braking and handling feels much better as well. I need to confirm it with my mechanic but I also believe that this came with a factory Limited Slip Differential. My intention is not to put down the Toyotas as they both have there strengths and weaknesses. One difficulty with the Nissan is finding parts or aftermarket support and this is even with my brother being a Regional Service Manager for a chain or Nissan Dealerships. The length of time researching upgrades for the Nissan has been much more difficult and there are still things that I am having trouble getting clarity on. I will check this out! Thanks! I just want to thank you all for your support! This has been very helpful and it is great to know that there is a community of people so willing to offer there insight.

Hello All, I am a new proud owner of a 1988 18ft Nissan Sunrader with a V6 and 5-Speed Manual transmission! I plan on doing some updating and renovations over time and have tried to research on my own. I still have some initial questions if you don't mind assisting me as I understand that there are a lot. 1) The vinyl Covering in the first picture needs to be replaced. Do you have any recommendations on how to do that or any suggestions for upgrading the insulation in that area? 2) Does anyone know what the two ends of the grey wire in the second picture are supposed to connect to? 3) Can someone tell me what type of replacement weather stripping that I need for the cab door in the third picture? 4) The only clearance light that is currently working is on the rear bottom on the drivers side. Does anyone have any insight as to what the issue might be?

Hello All, I wan to thank your for your input and apologize for my disappearance from this thread. I have decided to sell the Toyota BUT I bought an 18ft Nissan Sunrader with a V6 and 5-Speed Manual transmission! I am very happy with the performance of it and plan to frequent this forum for the Motorhome portion.

Hello All, I am a new proud owner of a 1985 18ft Sunrader and this is my first post! I have found searching through the archives of this forum to be incredibly helpful but I thought that I would create a post for some clarity pertaining to my needs. I live in Northern Colorado at 8,000ft with many hills and am hoping to gain some insight regarding practical performance improvements that can be made. I do plan to travel between CO,NM,AZ & OR so I am hoping find the best balance between the mountains and highways. My Sunrader has a rebuilt 22re w/ 25k miles, a 4-Speed Manual Transmission that was rebuilt last year and a One Ton Axle. The Driveshaft was rebuilt last year as well. -It definitely struggles going up hills which is to be expected but I am wondering if changing the gears to 4.56 or 4.88 would be of benefit with a 4-Speed Manual Transmission? I would like to go with slightly larger AT Tires such as 27x8.5r14 which I believe people has installed successfully. I imagine that could affect the decision in regards to gearing? -Due to living in the Rocky Mountains I think that adding a bit of lift would be of benefit. I'm not looking to go crazy with it and just hoping to find a practical solution. Does anybody have any suggestions? -I have read good things about adding LCE Headers but am unsure of the cost/benefit of such a thing. I have also heard of people adding an RV Cam but the reviews appear to mixed. All input is welcome and very appreciated! Thanks!