[What's your rig and where's it at?]

my 85, automatic, dophin, w 68K miles, 4cyc is located in W Sacramento CA. It cost me $3k & maybe another $2K into it, to include resealing all roof seams, upgrade propane quick-release- regulator & the 4ft hose plus other small items that i am adding to my To Do List. I realize the amount i am putting into this motorhm is worth it when u compared to the cost of newer motorhomes. I realize i got a bargain.

I plan on traveling cross country or where ever and do not want to b stranded in any desert or any isolated mountain

this site is wonderful, especially for those of us who don't have the technical knowledge. thanks to the love of the veteran members for motor-homes, us newbies r allowed to gain years and years of knowledge for free (in exchange for a grateful thank u, i hope)

sharing knowledge for free empowers everyone, it is a win win situation. The learner learns, and the teacher reinforces their own knowledge keeping it abreast.

should the rest of life b like this forum (freely interchange info), we wouldn't haven't so many world problems; because we r all willing to share knowledge in order to help each other (not withhold the knowledge; & or sell it)

i love this site, thank u thank u thank u i am so grateful

i didn't know how to upload my photo from this dialogue box but i did place it in the photo gallery the other day. my rig looks like the previous post photo

[How to make a 1987 Dolphin (or any camper) very reliable]

i'm not buying anything on ebay unless the product is either american made or of good reputation

something is wrong with the LIKE THIS button, it doesn't work....said i have passed my quota

[Just Picked Up An 83' Toyota Dolphin]

balanced???? go figure, makes sense though

thank u so much

[Just Picked Up An 83' Toyota Dolphin]

i got the free wasps too

[Just Picked Up An 83' Toyota Dolphin]

wow, thank u so much for the information. i too am new. i got a 85 dolphin, 4cyc, w 68K miles (4cyc). i paid 3K, spent more than $1500 so far putting in things like: all new hoses in the motor, 6 new tires, major tuneup, $140 mattress, reinforced the bed frame, replaced carpet w laminate floor, 2 roof cover/vents, new facets handles in bath & kitchen sinks, wipers, oxygen sensor, transmission kit, shock absorber(sp?), deep cycle battery, radiator, plus little things like that..... for me it is worth it

the tires were required and should be required for all newbies.....although the thread on the tires that came w the motorhome looked fine, i learned the hard way that tires sitting too long deteriorate at the thread & metal union. I was on the highway when my front-passenger-tire thread separated, i was lucky i didn't lose control... the bumper & side panel were damagedl. i found light-truck 8layer hancock tires for $90 each locally (SAC CA)

Some of the parts may not have been needed, but i consider the age of the vehicle & factor-in that the parts have been sitting a long time (vs doing what they were meant to do). had i known i was going to spend so much money....i would have bought a newer one (5K+-?), but would have ended up putting new hoses, tires anyway....maybe i didnt plan correctly, but do not regret my purchase

i haven't made my maiden voyage to florida (frm CA) yet, i did a test drive to the san francisco area, but when i do take my maiden voyage i will feel very safe. please let me know if there is anything else i should do.

the coach is in pretty good condition (small water damage to front bunkbed window), i haven't figured out how to turn on the refrigerator. the stove works, water pump works, has an invertor panel, ac works (needs freezon), toilet works. But don't know the role of the generator, deep cycle battery or when they can b used. the stove is basic and assume it can not be used while driving.

please provide your feedback, maybe i am spending more than what the motorhome is worth?

this site is my new bible for my motorhome....thank u so much for ur posts. they are invaluable to me

[Tune up help]

thank u for the information about the rear brakes dragging....i have low mpg too

[Lost fuel filter]

thank u for the location of the fuel filter...i have an 85 dolphin. This site is my owner's manual. i couldn't do much w o u. thank u.

[Fuel filter location]

i have a 85 dolphin, 4 cyc. Do u know where my fuel filter is located???

[How many miles on your TOY?]

i have an 85 dolphin w 68K miles (4cyc). i got it for 3K, but spent $1500 so far putting in things like: all new hoses in motor, 6 new tires, major tuneup, $140 mattress, 2 roof cover/vents, new facets, plus little things like that..... for me it is worth it

had i known i was going to spend so much money....i would have bought a newer one (5K+-)....i didnt plan correctly, but do not regret my purchase