[New Horizon]

I just purchased a 1988 1 ton New Horizon Toy MH and have been in the process of fixing it up. It's got 38k on it, and looks like it's been stored outdoors its entire life. I just got done peeling off all of the cracked and faded labels (big job) with an eraser wheel on a drill, and now will be cleaning and resealing the fiberglass siding and cab. It did have a roof leak at one time (dry rot area in cabinet) but supposedly the roof was repaired (resealed). I will be checking this out this weekend while resealing the coach in preparation for the winter. My question is, is this a very popular coach, and do I need to look out for anything specific with this model? It has the 6 lug dually rear end with HD six lug front and a small tranny fluid cooler, so we're OK in these departments but I definitely have a project on my hands. I will post some pics if anyone is interested. Also, if anyone needs it, I'm pretty sure I have the owners manual I can make copies from.

I'd love some of the documentation you have. I'll make it worth your while. Thanks!

[Newbie Question]

Wow. OK I'll try a home made transmission cooler? Have a look underneath and see if there is some thing that looks like a little radiator. Or maybe a engine heater for the coach? Guess just turn it on and go looking. Toyota did not use any toggle switches so it's some thing that was added.

I'll see if I can get to the bottom of it. Thanks!

[Newbie Question]

Hi All,

I have what is probably a really stupid question. I recently purchased a 1984 toyota new horizon. In the front of the cab just to the left of the steering wheel is a toggle switch, which seems to turn on some sort of device which sounds similar to a large fan, and comes from more or less under the camper shell kinda behind the passenger seat. I have no idea what it is. I just hear the noise and don't notice any effect. Anybody know what that toggle switch could be turning on? Thanks in advance.

Barrett

[1984 New Horizon Questions]

Hi all,

I recently bought a Toyota New Horizon, and it's a great little rig. Seems to work great. If anybody else on the forum here has one (or similar), perhaps they could answer a quick question for me. There's a little silver toggle switch on the left hand side of the steering wheel that turns on what sounds to be some sort of fan or something, which sounds like it's located somewhere behind the passenger seat under the camper shell. Does anybody have any idea what that is?

Treat it like you would you family sedan check the fluids,tires and tire pressure maybe change the oil and filter, lights regular stuff. I would look the tires over pretty good check for cracks and ware make sure they are "D" rated not passenger car tires your new little motor home is pretty heavy despite it's small size. There should be a metal plate some where near the drivers door with recomended tire pressure it will be from the coach manufacture not Toyota my guess would be around 50 psi. Sounds like you got a pretty good deal they are great fun you'll find all kinds of excuses to go camping.

[1984 New Horizon Owner's Manual?]

Hi all,

I just bought an 84 New Horizon. It's my first motorhome and I'm super excited. Does anyone know where I might be able to get an owner's manual? Thanks in advance for your help

Barrett

[1984 New Horizon Questions]

Check for wobble at the extension housing of the transmission if it is an automatic. Also, check the fluid for a burnt condition.

The mileage is right for tranny problems to begin showing up.

Thanks Bodybagger! Luckily it's a manual. I went and checked it out yesterday and bought it for 2,200. Needs a new R/V battery, but it seemed like the price was right. Drives like a champ. Any other suggestions before I take it on a trip? I need to think of a name for her. An owner's manual would be great if anybody has one.

Thanks again,

-B

[1984 New Horizon Questions]

First, price sounds good.

Second, walk inside and knock on walls and see if floor and walls feels or sound spongy. If so, your going to have to deal with rot.

Third, test drive. Be very critical here. Make sure all lights work, engine runs well, and most important, see if brakes will stop you. It will take longer to accelerate and stop with a motor home because of the weight.

Forth, make sure it has a dual wheel rear axle.

Hope this helps.

John

Thanks John!

[1984 New Horizon Questions]

Really? nobody has any input for a newbie? Any advice is highly appreciated. Thanks guys!

cheers,

Barrett

Hi All!

I'm new to the forum and to R/Ving in general, so thanks in advance for any advice you all may provide. I saw a '84 New Horizon for sale with 69,000 miles, and it peeked my interest. He is asking $2,800 for it, and claims it's clean, drives perfect and everything works. Since i'm a total neophyte, what questions should I ask and what should I be looking for to determine if this is a good deal or not? I don't have the time to do any major repairs on it, since I'll need to drive it home almost immediately, which is over 1,000 miles away. Any advice or suggestions on what to look for would be greatly appreciated. Much thanks!!

-Barrett

[1984 New Horizon Questions]

Hi All!

I'm new to the forum and to R/Ving in general, so thanks in advance for any advice you all may provide. I saw a '84 New Horizon for sale with 69,000 miles, and it peeked my interest. He is asking $2,800 for it, and claims it's clean, drives perfect and everything works. Since i'm a total neophyte, what questions should I ask and what should I be looking for to determine if this is a good deal or not? I don't have the time to do any major repairs on it, since I'll need to drive it home almost immediately, which is over 1,000 miles away. Any advice or suggestions on what to look for would be greatly appreciated. Much thanks!!

-Barrett