LarryA

55 mph is a great cruising speed for the 22r motor. Anything above that and your fuel economy drops quickly. I always told people that the only thing on the road slower than my toyhouse is a Volkswagon bus.

Thanks for the info. The Nova Star looks like a great Toyhome. I'm hoping this will work out. Yes it is one that Gail is working on. Idaho isn't too far away for me to go look at. I will probably just wait for them to finish it. I'm not finding anything locally other than the way overpriced Winnebago at a local RV dealership. Here is the link. 88K miles, no oven, no ladder, spray paint spots on the side that don't match the white. Mice were in the engine compartment. It's been on this lot since last summer when they were asking $21,995 for it. At that time it hadn't even been detailed and the interior was disgusting. Old steak knives and used toothpicks behind the couch. Yuk!! Now they are down to $15,995. It's been detailed, new toilet. They gave me the sale price of $14,650 + tax and license. I still think this is too high. I would prefer a 4cyl anyway so the Nova Star will probably work out better for me. I love the 22RE engine, and so does my mechanic. http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/rvs/2814210362.html

I'm looking into a Toyota Nova Star RV. I've never heard of this make, however I understand that these models are very well made. Would anyone be able to help me out with some photos and information on the Nova Star? I really can't find a lot of info, Thank you

Yes I agree with both of these last posts. I'm not even going to entertain that dealership again if they call, which they do almost daily. I'll send them a link to this topic. Thanks again for all of your, I really appreciate it. I'm so glad I did my research and didn't jump the gun and buy it.

They now have the 91 Toyhouse on Craigslist. I see they have lowered the asking price to $15,995. I'm still thinking about it. A woman from Arizona contacted me today with a very nice 94' Winne that is quite a bit nicer than this one that is for sale near my home. Here is the link. 21 mpg???? What planet are these guys from? I barely get that with my 4 cyl. Toyota Tacoma pickup. I find it amusing to see some of the mpg listings people give on the V6 models. http://seattle.craig...2814210362.html

Okay thanks I did send you an email. That is a long way to travel for one, but the road trip would be fun! Looking forward to seeing pictures of your RV.

John, The Shasta was a Toyhome 21' 4cyl Auto with 53k miles. It was overall in very good condition. Wish I would have kept it now after shopping for the V6 models. I also have a nice 9' tent trailer, so I have that covered. I am in a rock band and the Toyhome comes in great for shows, storing gear, warming up before the shows without being interrupted, a quiet area to eat without 10 people wanting to talk to me. I use it for a changing room, and it's also nice to have my own bathroom. There is usually a line to the mens room and I hate wasting my break waiting in line, shaking hands with a bunch of guys that just used the toilet...... I also had my own drinks in the fridge. Getting service in some of the venues can sometimes be like pulling teeth. Here is a link to the dealership in Western Washington. If it doesn't work try searching PaulsboRV in Mount Vernon Wa. Go to the used Class C section. It's the first RV to come up, listed at $18,995. http://www.poulsborv...6R0&veh=2173593 They have had the RV since last summer, no lie. It is in great condition with no apparent problems. I really think $14,250 + tax is too high. If it had say 40K miles I might pay that. I had them down to $13,500 two months ago. I went beck in to buy t at that price knowing that I would be paying top dollar. Then they raised the price to $14,250. They had to put a toilet and rear brakes on it. They also stated that the $13,500 price was wholesale, which of course they never shared with me at that time. I have the money to buy a nice RV, but I'm not going to pay an outlandish price. I'm not a price buyer, I am a quality buyer. But I have to draw a limit on the price at some point. I have looked at about 7 Toyhomes. Most of them have been the Seabreeze model. All but one was in far worse shape than I was told over the phone. I am not driving across the state to look at another RV. The Winnebago at Paulsbo s a super nice RV, they just want way too much for it. And it doesn't have an oven. I have never seen one without and oven. I enjoyed the oven in my last Toyhome. I like to warm up a blackberry pie after a day of fishing or biking.

I realize that I am not going to get this RV for bottom dollar, after all it is at a dealership. I just don't want to pay far too much for it either. It seems to me that 88k miles is actually higher than normal for a Toyhome of this year. A couple questions I had that someone might be able to help me with. 1. The A/C unit on the roof does not blow heat. My 1988 Shasta's A/C unit did. Is this optional? 2. How difficult is it to install a ladder on the back for roof access? Again, this is something that my 1988 had, but this 1991 Wiinebago does not have a ladder. Thanks for your help, this board is a good find!!

I sold my 88' Shasta last summer and I've been hunting for a V6 Toyhome. A dealership in my city has a 91' Winnebago in excellent shape with 88k miles. It's a V6 auto. The gelcoat is excellent and the cab can still take wax as well. The interior has a new toilet and is very clean with no signs of leaking anywhere. There are some old stickers on the exterior that may leave scars if I remove them. It does not have an oven but does have a microwave. There is also no ladder to the top and it appears that there never was one. This RV really doesn't need much at all. The dealership is asking $18, 995. I have them down to $14, 250 + tax which comes out to $16,077. This seems a little on the high side with the miles on it (88k). Just wanted to get some other opinions. I really miss my Toyhome but I don't want to be impatient and pay far too much for one. They have had the RV since last summer. I'm sure that the price is the only reason why it has not sold already.