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    Roof basket?cargo hitch? what do you recommend?

    in General Discussion

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    So now I come to the point where I need to think of where to put our geological and fossil dig supplies. I have a few full size shovels, a 42" gold prospecting sluice, two 10gl portable water tanks,and various other supplies.

    From previous posts by members, I see that the back is to weak for mounting anything.

    I have seen these as a potential: http://www.etrailer.com/Specialty-Trailer-Hitches/Curt/13703.html?feed=pn

    But I would like input from other members please.:help:

    Is this a better alternative to air bags? easier?

    in Engines - Transmissions - Drive Train - Suspension - Chassis - Steering - Exhaust - Tires - Etc.

    Posted · Edited by rubinscube

    as a retired truck driver my experience with air bags has been thorough enough to say I do not like them. they leak, and usually when you are far from civilization. I prefer reliability over comfort, so stiff springs and a hurt rear-end to me is more preferable. since the previous owner unfortunately welded the air bag brackets in place, my options are becoming expensive. I wish I could just find some helper leaf springs and be done with it.:headbonk:

    Is this a better alternative to air bags? easier?

    in Engines - Transmissions - Drive Train - Suspension - Chassis - Steering - Exhaust - Tires - Etc.

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    this was going to be experimental. I spoke with the owner and creator of these sumo springs. I liked the fact that you could stab them with a knife and nothing would happen.:weight_lift:

    I don't see a listing for Toyota. You've spoken with them? How did they figure out what size you need? Did they cross reference to Firestone Air Springs? Don't forget, they're not adjustable.Someone had better get it right the first time!

    Is this a better alternative to air bags? easier?

    in Engines - Transmissions - Drive Train - Suspension - Chassis - Steering - Exhaust - Tires - Etc.

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    AHRGG!!:ranting2:

    I have checked my air bags and the mounts are welded on!:ranting2:

    this is the last straw. I have scheduled an appointment with a local suspension shop that is going to install a new and better leaf spring with a rough country shock set design for our trips to geological and fossil sites(dirt roads with rocks). no air bags for me ever, even if it costs me my kidneys :rip_1:

    help! seat doesn't go back far enough!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    thanks for the advice :ThumbUp:

    Seats are not just bolted to the floor via some drilled holes. Those mount points are reinforced so that the seat does not rip loose in a collision. Don't under estimate the G-Forces involved in a wreck. If I remember correctly the seats sit on a rail which is bolted to the floor. I would build a second rail that bolts to the original mount points and the seat assembly bolts to the new rail. That way you could reposition the seat further back using the factory mount points.

    Is this a better alternative to air bags? easier?

    in Engines - Transmissions - Drive Train - Suspension - Chassis - Steering - Exhaust - Tires - Etc.

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    after 8+ hours of searching for alternatives to air bags,plus great advice from forum members :ThumbUp:, I have contacted a manufacture of a super sumo spring that really is an air bag with no air. in a couple of weeks, after I send some images and specs, I will hopefully have a "leak-free" solution. http://www.supersprings.com/sumosprings_rear_overview_trucks-vans.asp

    what makes them nice is that I can use the existing air bag mounts because they just slide right in with a few bolts to hold em in place. (I don't own a saws-all)

    A repair kit to get you home?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    So tomorrow I am getting my 1981 Toyota huntsman. Since we live in Colorado, I have no wish to to get stuck somewhere due to a cracked radiator hose or other issue. I would like to know what you take on those trips that are far from civilization and an auto parts store. So far I have duct tape and bailing wire.

    What lubrications do you recommend?

    in Engines - Transmissions - Drive Train - Suspension - Chassis - Steering - Exhaust - Tires - Etc.

    Posted

    thanks for the info. its been mild here in colorado springs, but ya never know....

    OK, synthetic would be great for the trans and the rear but IMHO I would stick to good old 10W 40 for the engine I just think it is a good ideal to change it after sitting all winter and it would not make much sense to dump out expensive oil much sooner then necessary. Now if you use it all winter (it was -29 yesterday morning so as you might guess mine is still in the garage)synthetic would work fine.

    Hot water heater alternatives?

    in Coach ApplianceTech Issues

    Posted

    many thanks. I was looking at this one:

    http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=6+gallon+propane+water+heater&hl=en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=2381696296685055935&ei=6mM_TaOKEY60sAOhzJzVBQ&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=2&ved=0CGgQ8wIwAQ#

    They're pretty generic. I don't know what would have originally been installed, but propane powered hot water heaters are available on EBay, online and at RV dealers. You'll have to measure the space available for installation, but my guess is you'd be looking for a 6 gallon unit.

    free service manuals online

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by rubinscube

    Came across this site, you can find repair manuals for mostly any car.

    Go to this site:

    http://www.powerlibr...e.asp?ID=Monroe

    Enter barcode #: 02378001078755

    A new page will come up, you should see a title saying "Auto Repair", click on the link underneath that, then click on "Auto Repair Reference Center" and follow the rest of the steps and there you go! You will have all the information you need. ENJOY!!

    Important: If you have a firewall or Norton turn it off or you wont be able to view the sight.

    Note: I don't know how long this is going to last but there is a ton of information, from lighting wiring diagrams, to fuel injection parts, numbers, and how to's that aren't answered in the forums.

    Hot water heater alternatives?

    in Coach ApplianceTech Issues

    Posted

    yes :first:

    the person selling it to me this week is an electrician and said someting about an extra breaker not in use that he was going to hook it up to. this will be my first toyota motorhome, so I will take any advice you can spare . if I had to, where would I buy the original one for a huntsman? thanks to all replies.:ThumbUp:

    Do you mean like this?

    http://www.homedepot...catalogId=10053

    It's 2000w/110v, so I suppose if you were happy to plug in to either shore power or a large generator it would work. Not the best solution for boondocking.

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