Bob C

Could someone arrange to send a digital copy of the video to me? I will try to contact the drive-in. That would be fantastic to have a video on the big screen while a bunch of Toyhouses are parked in the back row. Talk about getting people's attention. Could someone tell me how many rigs and people were at the last midwest rally? I would like to have the information when I contact the theater to get theri attention.

Would it be possible for you to post a couple of photos of the installation? I am thinking about doing some suspension work on my Toyhouse. It rides like a 1 ton Toyota truck, how come?

I found out about the Dextron Trans fluid in power steering here on the forum. As soon as I checked it out, I put a tag on the cover of the power steering fluid with that information to avoid someone (such as oil change shop) putting the incorrect fluid in it.

Welcome to the forum. The people here can help you with any problems that you have. I have been hanging out for about 8 months and the information that I get here is worth more money than I could afford.

This sounds great. This is the second time that I have had a rally very close to my house. The first time was with a Scamp Camp at Devils Lake for fiberglass trailers. I live very close by and may be able to help out with information. Keep the information coming as you get it.

I live 8 miles from Wisconsin Dells and drive through it twice a day going to and from work. I would love to have a ralleye that close to home. Devils Lake State park is also just 15 miles south if you want some great hiking. For the bicycle crowd, the "400 Trail" is just 20 miles west in Reedsburg, the trail is 22 miles of crushed limestone with a total elevation change of less than 40 ft.. When driving in the "Dells", be very cautious about pedestrians, and average of 2 get killed every year for stepping out in front of cars. Also, watch out for vacationers that leave their brqins at home when they take to the roads. The police are very busy with fender benders every day. I have a bunch of stuff taking up my time this summer including 2 weddings, a college graduation and manditory retirement so I may not be able to help out much with anything but knowledge of the area. The drive in would probably run your video if you could get a bunch of Toyhouses to show up. Here is their information: Big Sky Twin Drive-In Theater <BR class=clearfix>http://www.bigskydrivein.com | contact via email<BR class=clearfix>Hwy 16 E Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965(608) 254-8025

It would help if you post the model MH that you have.

21 years old and you are already smart enough to buy a Toyota RV. There is hope for the younger generation. Only kidding, welcome to the group. You have found the best source of information about Toyota Motorhomes anywhere. Keep asking questions.

I checked the Fram site and they said that a PH3614 should be the correct one. Just remember that you are looking for an oil filter for a Toyota pickup with 20r engine. Tthe engine does not care if it has a giant cracker box on it or a pickup bed. It is still the same engine and filter. There is a possibilty that the filter that you took off was not the correct one. I would go wiith the filter that the book calls for and nnot worry about it. I called the local Walmart and they can't do oil changes because their lifts are not rated for 6000# load. I question that but will not argue. That means that they can't change the oil in a Chevy Suburban or Lincoln Navigator. I will be changing my oil/filter every 3000 miles. I will probably carry spare oil & filter with me on longer trips and change the oil when needed,. I will recycle the oil when I get to a Walmart.

On many RV's and campers, the post that holds up the dinette is temporary and just slips into a socket in the floor. They are meant to be removable. Make sure that you are not attaching your anchor rope to a removable post. Just something to think about. You could easily add a flying table to the flying dogs. I don't know what your table is built like.

We have been camping with our kids since they were born. We have never had a TV and do not use one now that we have grandkids. The computer games are not allowed while camping. We occupy them by hiking, sitting around the campfire, playing card games, board games, swimming, ranger talks etc. While on the road, no computers, we keep them occupied by my wife reading books that they like, playing games that require them to look outside. We are very retro in our traveling. I do not remember a time when we didn't take trips and we were never bored. My kids and grandkids don't miss the computers while on the road. When we are really in the boonies, we are at our best.

You have power when hooked up to shore power. That makes everything easier. You know that it is somewhere in the truck portion of the system. Get yourself a multimeter and start sorting out your problems. I made up a set of long test wires with alligator clips on one end of each wire, it makes testing easier when working alone. Start with the engine running and check for power at the isolator. I hook my ground right to the negative battery post to eliminate that problem right away. Touch your positive test wire to the bolt that gets power from the alternator, it should read 13 + volts. Now, work your way back, check the output bolt on the isolator, and then check the power at your circuit breakers to the coach, again, it should be 13 + volts. Keep working your way to the rear until you get all the way to the coach battery. You will have to go through the entire system including the fuses between that coach battery and each light or appliance. I know that it is a pain, but doing the work yourself is what keeps these things affordable and fun. It is very satisfying to get things fixed and you will have a better handle on problems in the future.

With these motorhomes it is not the length that kills your gas mileage, it is the frontal area. Just imagine pushing an 8 ft tall, 7 1/2 ft wide barn door everywhere. That is the reality of a Toyota Motorhome. You should get at least 15 - 16 mpg at least if you drive carefully. My 20' Escaper gets about 16 if I am really carefull.

Welcome. This is the most helpful group on the net for Toyhouses. If they can't point you in the right direction, nobody can. Buy a $20 multimeter and you will find alot of uses for it starting right now with your starter problems.

Welcome to the group. This time of year it appears that the postings slow down a bit. I joined last summer when I bought my Escaper and have really found a great deal of help on here. When you need information or help, just ask. You will get some great help very quickly. Maybe the Super Bowl has people distracted from the important things in life like camping.

I run Sea Foam through all of my gas engines once in a while, including the Toyhouose. I have a standby generator at home and I run it about 1/2 hour per month just to keep it from gumming up. I put about a quart of gas properly mixed with Sea Foam in the tank and then run it empty. I then store a small amount of gas in the generator to keep everything from drying up. I have been told that I am over doing it by being this crazy about maintenance but the generator always starts on the first try.

Extra fuel. I have not taken any looong trips in areas without a town every 20 miles so I have not had a problem with gas tank range yet. However, I plan on traveling through the Rockies for a month after I retire this year. Who decided that a 17 gallon tank was enough for a motorhome. It would be nice to be able to install an auxilary tank but I can't find one unless it is custom made, and I don't know if they are available.

I ordered a Progressive Dynamics Model 9245 converter with the built in Charge Wizard for the Toyhouse. Now I just have to wait until the MH comes out of storage in another 2 1/2 months. It looks like it should be pretty easy to install. I am sure that it will work better than the original converter. this is one of the projects that several people suggested on here. I got a pretty good price from AdventureRV, $128 and $16 shipping when combined with a new extra large battery box for under the sofa, total price $168. It was delivered withi 6 days of ordering. I could not even find the battery box with a vent hose locally. Camping World side that they would have to special order the box at $60 plus shipping and over $200 for the converter.

On my Escaper, there is a metal spring on the bottom that you push up into the guide (track) to release the drawer. Look at the bottom of the drawer and you will see it. there may be other types of catches though.

Use your voltmeter and check the voltage on the back of the alternator with the engine running. If it reads good, go to the battery isolator and check the voltage on the side toward the truck battery. If the isolator is shot, it may not pass voltage to the truck or the coach batteries. It is a lot easier to check the alternator if you have test leads with alligator clips on the end. Just clip them onto the bold on the back of the alt and then start the engine. I had putting my hand in there with the engine running.

The frig was in the MH when I bought it. I would like to change to a 3 way if I can find a good price on one. I messed up on a new smaller one by waiting to talk to the wife. Only $200 for a 2 cu ft norcold, new in the box. And only $30 delivery. I won't wait next time. I don't drink coffee and don't plan on installing a microwave so i think the 750 will be good. Stepping up to 1500 didn't seem worth the extra $ for me. I have been tenting, pop-up, and Scamp camping for 50 + years and having an electric light seems like luxury to us. I am lucky to have a good wife who thinks sitting by the fire and then snuggling in the sleeping bag is a great end of the day. We have never cooked a meal in either the pop-up or Scamp in 20 years. With the MH, I can see us cooking inside in cold weather when we get into the Rockies but simple stove top stuff or maybe in the oven.

The inverter is a 750 watt to run the dorm sized refrigerator. I still plan on putting in a 3 way frig when I find a good used one. I tried a 400 watt inverter, but the frig put it into overload so it shut down. I am hoping it is just the start up that is overloading the 400 watt. I had borrowed the 400 from a friend (and it still works good) to see if it would work and was going to buy an inverter anyway. I got the 750 digital display Schumacher for $35 as a close out. The inverter will be very close to the battery, like 18" or less. I will look into the larger converter. I don't plan on being hooked to outside power very often but if it is only a couple of dollars more, it would be a good deal.

I plastic tray will be added under the box. Good idea just in case of a leak.

I had planned on installing a new converter. I also have a Scamp trailer and on that forum they pretty much agree that the stock converters are nothing but slow death to batteries. I was told over there that the Progressive Dynmaics converter with the 3 step "Charge Wizard" was a pretty good unit. I can get a 45 watt unit for about $100 with the smart charger. For the Toyhouse, i guess that adding a 6 ga wire from inverter to battery (with fuse) is good. Keep inverter VERY close to battery. Install a different converter. does this sound like a good list for a spring project? If so, I think that I will order the new converter today. Since I am installing a new deep cycle battery, i may as well do the converter at the same time. Thanks for the help.