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I think you mean Vanco2. I don't think Vanco8 are available in 14" (but I'm often wrong!) For Ice and snow you need VancoWinter tires. Conti lists the Vanco2 as a 'Summer' tire. Hankook lists the RA08 as an 'All Season'. Ignoring the possible rubbing problem, there's a recommendation (can't recall where I read it) that passenger tires fitted to a van or SUV have the load capacity reduced by 10%, so your 980lb becomes 882lb. Also tires fitted to a dually axle have a 'discount', usually around 5%. So your 882lb is now 838lb. (882 x 2) + (838 x 4) = 5116lb. You're getting awfully close to 4800lb. You've weighed yours, or is 4800lb the GVWR marked on a label somewhere? I don't know if there's such a thing as an 'RV' or 'Motorhome' tire. I think we're all driving on 'Van' tires

I've not heard of anyone having rubbing problems with 195 tires. In fact some late Toyota MHs were supplied OEM with 195R14 tires. A 'passenger' tire (P195/70R14) might be a different thing since 'P' tires have softer sidewalls and will bulge out more at ground level. 7psig sounds pretty extreme to me. But I'm not an offroader. I guess if you're stuck in the mud (or sand) somewhere, you do what you've got to do to get unstuck! Not something I'd want to try for anything but the slowest speed and the shortest distance possible. Load/Inflation tables will give you the Minimum pressure for a given load. I recently managed to get my hands on the table for 185R14 Load Range C & D. http://toyotamotorho...?showtopic=4680 I'd suggest you contact Hankook (as I did) because they were very helpful and ask about 195R14 tires. Though they don't offer 195R14, they might go the distance and help. All the different tire manufacturers work with the same numbers. The tables are developed by the ETRTO and/or TRA, not the tire makers. Note that a Load Range C tire at it's max. pressure of 50psi has exactly the same load carrying capacity as a Load Range D also inflated to 50psi.

I'm not sure I understand what you mean by 'tight'? I've looked at the Yokohama specs on TireRack often. I've always been baffled by the 195/75R24.(Remember that the 185 & 195 numbers are NOMINAL.) The specs show that the 185R14 & 195/75R14 are both the same width* and diameter. (I'm not sure why they offer both!). The 195 offers less Load capacity and I think are more expensive. But if you absolutely need tires marked 195, go for it. The only other 195s that I know of are from Continental (195R14). * Once you factor in the different 'measured rim width'.

No problem to report here. However, does anyone happen to know what, if anything, we're looking for if something nasty has landed in our computer as the result of the 'hack'?

1985 FSM:- https://docs.google....iYjk4ZTA5&hl=en 1988 FSM:- https://docs.google....MTA5/edit?pli=1 1993 FSM:- http://personal.utul...buchanan/93fsm/ How To Keep Your Toyota Pickup Alive Step-by-step procedures for the complete idiot for 1975-1987/2 & 4 WD by Larry Owens http://www.hiluxsurf...ead.php?t=68806 Can't help with your Amsoil question.

Don't waste your time. Those are 125#/inch springs. They might lift the rear of a 4Runner, but they won't even touch a 6000# MH.

You're lucky to own a Winnebago Warrior in that Winnebago is about the only manufacturer still in business AND they have some very useful information online:- http://www.winnebago...ources/manuals/ In your position, I'd disconnect all of the 8 'mystery' wires in your system and then add them back, 1 at a time. Watch for smoke!

I've never heard mention of the MH engines being any different from the 'standard duty' pickup.

Looking forward to your YouTube video of the first 'fire-up'!

Nice advantages. A shame it has to be mounted up on it's 'tripod' and not flat on the roof. I'm guessing (only) that an aluminum roof would mess up reception.

I get the following message each time I click a link here: Reported Attack Page! This web page at toyotamotorhome.org has been reported as an attack page and has been blocked based on your security preferences. Attack pages try to install programs that steal private information, use your computer to attack others, or damage your system.Some attack pages intentionally distribute harmful software, but many are compromised without the knowledge or permission of their owners.

I'm guessing the comment about 5-lug front wheels was made due to the inconvenience of having different wheels needed front & rear in the event of a flat. 1 solution is to carry a 6-lug spare and an adapter so that it will fit on the front.

Without doing another search, I'm pretty sure that you'll find that the Vixen also uses a Renault 5-speed transmission with the BMW TD. Possibly the same one as the Lesharo.

The only 'weak link' I see is the Renault transmission. A pity they couldn't have used something from ZF.

Since you're daydreaming:- http://www.gizmag.co...-jet-van/22070/

What part number do you have?

Apparently you haven't yet fully explored the Files @ Yahoo! Unfortunately they don't say how much the slide adds to the overall weight.

More details.

The only other thing close to the Four Seasons 'Pioneer' that I've seen are a few Sunraders with a canvas sided fold out extension on the rear.

So, you're somewhere in (or near) Alabama. This isn't really the right time of year to get a 'bargain' RV. But I guess you want to get started ASAP with you plan!

I have no idea who owns it. If you'd like to suggest another site to look up shock part numbers ...

I'd go for the KYB Gasajust (NOT the GR-2). http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index.cfm?mode=results&selected_model=4489&selecte\ d_year=1979

Was doing a little digging and discovered that there's also a 185R14 VancoWinter 2 available. Possibly only available in Canada. http://www.conti-onl...inter-2-en.html http://www.conti-onl...en,tabNr=3.html Another Winter/Snow tire is the Nokian CS and C2, but in 195R14. http://www.nokiantir...roup?group=3.01 Nokian also offers the Hakka C in 185R14:- http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=11895&group=3.02&name=Nokian%20Hakka%20C%20Van

You're fighting rust, I'd guess. You're probably looking at using a torch or Sawzall to remove.

No 'L'? That's disappointing. How about 'Toyota Soarer'? No 'L' in that!