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hmm....choices choices. Thanks John.

i've considered baking a potato as well but thanks for the heads up.

@John, this is a brilliant idea for someone like me who only uses the stove to cook. it would save weight and the extra space can be used for storage. Would you be kind enough to share the details of this adapter?

Some of the state parks here in Ca will not hesitate to issue a ticket......which is fine by me.

@fred, I'm in California and it's with progressive.

100K-350K Liability Limit 15K-30K UM (uninsured motorist) absolutely necessary in Los Angeles. $250 deductible for both comprehensive and collision. $0 deductible for windshield coverage up to $1,000 coverage in personal belonging coverage up to $750 coverage in emergency lodging coverage for breakdown far from home up to $1,000 coverage to cover fire dept. bills 24-hour roadside service and towing to the nearest authorized repair facility. $265.80 for the full year. the vehicle is only covered for the cash value determined by the company. i keep the classic "club" on the steering wheel and is clearly visible from the outside. if that doesn't deter them, they're gonna take it anyway unless you remove the rotor like 5toyota.

@jdemaris, thanks for the links it's almost exactly what i was looking for. Did you use any special tool to bend the aluminum tubing? I would think they're a lot harder to shape than regular conduits. @derek, please explain what you mean by "the other end". @linda, i've been using the park on a slope method while not in use and works great to divert the water off the roof before it accumulates. The problem is, when i'm on level ground and while camping in the rain. The previous owners had caked on silicone after silicone around the main vent and i really don't want to turn a blind-eye to the situation by caking another layer of dicor over the whole thing, when i clearly know it's a bad seal and there's wood rot between the roof and the interior. ( or should i?) @john, i've read the post you talk about and saw your recommendation to have a beam on the exterior with fiberglass over it. However, there is wood rot around the vent, layers of bad silicone seals and a concave roof to top it off so i thought if i'm going to tackle the interior issue as well, might as well go the whole 9 yards and put in new trusses, seals and paneling.

Hello folks, I've tried a search on types of trusses available to correct a saggin roof on a 84 rader and was unable to find any specifics as to what can be used and where it can be purchased. I've noticed one person used steel rails and another used aluminum. With possible future leaks, i wouldn't consider wood of any kind. I would like to use materials that are rust proof, relatively light in weight, sturdy and can be readily purchased at the local hardware store. I'm planning a summer project to remove the cabinets and use the warm weather to push the sag up over couple of days and redoing the rotted wood trusses. Thanks in advance.

John, i didn't go to the eastern sierras and settled for local Idyllwild pine cove up hwy 243. Linda, i'm content with the toys ability so far.

Over the weekend i've packed up and decided to take the toy up to the local mountains for a little endurance test. Although i would have liked to take it up to the eastern sierras for the test, i'd figured i would be better off i broken down 2+ hours closer from home. The starting elevation was around 1600ft, total distance to 6000ft was 23 miles of curvy uphill road. Almost all climbs were done on 3rd if not 2nd gear averaging about 20-30mph most of the way. I've used most of the turnouts to let others pass. At about 4500ft + i've noticed third gear was becoming useless and above 5500ft to 6000ft, i was on 2nd gear the entire time going about 15-20mph. Overall, i'm glad to be back home safe and was impressed that it made it up to 6000ft and back without any mechanical problems. I wouldn't consider taking it anywhere higher than 6000ft based on how sluggish it became up there. I had a full tank of gas, all water, grey, black tanks empty, wife, 80lb lab and two 10lb dogs.

I've topped off the gas on my 21' sunrader 22r 4sp on friday night loaded with wife and 3 dogs (one being 80lbs chocolab). I manage to drive 108 miles averaging at about 60-65mph until i came up on another gas station, filled up the gas again and only 5.5 gallons until top-off!!! I almost peed in my pants. =)

If there was one state i would prefer NOT to look for a mechanic in is in New Jersey.

if it's dometic, i'd be interested in purchasing the racks.

to put all this advice in one sentence: Don't take your 1984 21ft 22r carburated 4speed up to the sierras. thanks!

@linda do you happen to know the weight of the shorty vs the 21ft?

i'm sure you can handle your own but if something happens and need help within 3-4 hours range of los angeles, let me know. Have a safe trip.

I originally purchased this unit for our trips up to the eastern sierras. Having taken the unit out on 3 trips so far (all coast driving/camping), I'm having real doubts whether it would be wise to even attempt the climbs to 5,000ft + elevations. to give you some numbers.... My home is set at about 1,500ft above sea level.....4 hour steady climb is to about 4,500ft. From there it can be 7,000-10,000ft within 20miles depending on destinations. Are there anyone on the forum who lives at a relatively low altitude and has driven their toy up and through the mountains and back without a carb adjustment? or going faster than 25 mph? I haven't planned the trip yet for all the obvious reasons but would like to know if anyone can give advice or share their experiences. Thanks

through the years, i've had the best luck with the standard snap traps with beef jerky or something that won't come off easy. Second best would be the sticky traps but like you mentioned might not work as well in the cold and i have seen traces of fur left behind as they escaped.

hi there, i recently pickedup a 84 21' sunrader which also has a 22r with 4sp tranny. i'd check for: all the appliances to see if they work, not that i need all of them to work, but i know what i can live with and can't. if the rear axles have been upgraded. roof sag and signs of leak and depending on the severity you can negotiate or pass. ask how long the unit has been in storage or has been sitting, if it's been sitting for a while you will need to flush the system. how worn the clutch feels any wet oil marks on the engine test drive it hard for couple mins local and freeway and let it idle to see if the cooling system is in check. look under the carriage for any major rusts around the leaf springs, frame or shocks.

i have a 84 21ft 4speed and changed out the clutch this weekend with aisin. Grabs fine and drives fine.

All things considered, i think it will come down to what value you find in the truck. If you're looking for a turn key unit.....you should wait and plan on spending the extra money. On the other hand, if you're looking for a decent running truck that needs some tlc...the one you're looking at seems alright. As for me and the wife, we're used to roughing it out in the remote areas of eastern sierras carrying 40lbs packs, enduring snow storms, negative temps and bathing in icy lakes. Having said that....as long as the unit runs reliably we're forgiving on other things such as leaks and appliances that doesn't work and can wait to fix them one by one or on a needed basis. so how flexible are you?

I could have sworn i thought my neck was going to separate from my shoulders under there.

34 here, but i was born old. Wife is 33 and no plans for children.

Back and alive! took about 5 hours with a help of a buddy. things realized: the tranny is smaller and lighter than i thought, about 80lbs as linda said it would weigh. using grease to pull out the pilot bearing works very well. clutch was nearly gone with barely any meat on it. fly wheel had some hotspots on it but nothing significant. torquing the flywheel nuts to spec while preventing it from spinning was tricky. the spline met up on the third try but if i was to do it alone, i would definately need a tranny jack or straps. the vehicle is atleast 3x more heavier in the back to lift. My first clutch change and am happy i did it without paying the dealer. Net cost including breakfast, lunch and a case of beer: shy of $200. thanks guys

i can picture that...but then again, we do appreciate the extra wiggle room. if and when my ambitions lineup with my resources, i would love to put the shell over a gmc or international dually. but in the meantime 3rd gear at 40mph over a hill will have to suffice.