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3 hours ago, Gary_M said:
Agree, that's what we would have to do on ship when we had water rations. The Navy shower we call it!
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Water on for a quick rinse, water off and scrub down, water on and rinse fast! Save that fresh water and save the grey filling too quickly.
With the small space of the shower/ bathroom, it holds steam in really well which makes turning the water off while cleaning nice, it’s like a mini sauna! -
I do indeed plan on using the 3M 1357, I've got a few gallons in the shop waiting for Florida humidity to drop a bit lower for my best chances of adhesion. I've talked to multiple RV repair shops and marine builders as well and they say 1357 is one of the best. It's just not cheap. Like most contact cement adhesive types, you only get one shot to put the piece of filon on, once the pieces touch, they are there!
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30 minutes ago, charsono said:
Amazing! If you don't mind me asking, what do you plan on using to bond the filon to the wood?
Thank you! We will be using 3M 1357.
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Just for fun, here's a pic of when we first started the wall work on the Odyssey Chaparral!
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On 9/27/2020 at 9:57 PM, linda s said:
As always beautiful work. I can't wait to see it all together. I think I'm gonna need a poster. I'll even take down Keanu Reeves
Yes I'm just a very old teenager
Linda S
I'm honored!! Maybe we can get Keanu to pose on the Odyssey
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I've been neglecting this thread a bit but figured I'd throw a quick update on here. I'll be putting together a new video soon too for the youtube channel. The truck is coming along.
We just finished fabricating a custom rear bumper with all LED lighting, LED auxiliary reverse lights, integrated flush mount rear view camera, off-road tow hook mounts, and of course a super heavy duty trailer hitch to support the weight of the WR250X yet again. Don't mind the dirty rear wall, we are waiting for less humidity in Florida to get the filon installed. We also did custom wiring to the upper lights. Now you have running lights in the bumper lights and all 3 upper lights are running lights. The rear upper center is a brake light as well, and the upper corners double as turn signals. This thing is SUPER bright from the rear now.
The massive leaf pack in the rear suspension didn't seem to even feel the weight of the bike on the back.
We've also made huge progress on the interior. Custom formica wall panel installation, custom locking slideout mechanism for the Dometic CFX3 cooler install, and we just finished up building the custom Mahogany butcher block counter tops. They still need sealing but this is a test fit photo.
Plenty of the other work has been done light all the lighting, oven hood installation, dimmer switches wired up all around, etc etc!
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13 hours ago, Gulfstream Greg said:
Bit the bullet and installed the newest version of the board. Should be some new features and obviously I need to do some tweaking.
Awesome!!!
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5 hours ago, okn said:
I have a 90 Dolphin V6 33K miles. Interior is fine, minor previous leaks, everything works, same issues as most, but the motor has been getting hot. Never in the red, but up to the red 😞. I've had to drive with the heater blasting (middle of summer) just to make it home. I've been trying to flush the radiator, probably 20 times now, and it will still come out brown, which leads me to think the head gasket might be blown. I don't see milky oil, white smoke, or anything. I'm a DIY guy but HATE engines. Anyway the whole thing has got me feeling like just getting rid of it because the family would rather stay at a hotel/resort than use the the RV to camp. It's just where I am in my life right now. Fix it... Sell it as is... or Donate it? Your 2 cents would be appreciated. I'm just really frustrated and need some advice from somebody in the know who isn't. BTW - wife says donate it.
UPDATE: After flushing it probably 20 times over the last two weeks,including using flushing agent two times, I filled it antifreeze today. It idled fine. I took it for a spin. Got about 1 mile and it started to overheat. Something new this time. I jammed the heater on high and it didn't blow hot... I'm guessing a blockage. This has never happened before.
there are plenty of people that are “mechanically capable” that would gladly rip that motor out and swap another in, or rebuild that one, and be on their happy way. You’ve probably got a shot head gasket and warped heads. You may be donating something worth an easy few grand in as-is condition. -
34 minutes ago, Badgerbear said:
Great, thank you!
Can any V6 owners comment on how they use or don't use this ECT button?
With the weight of these rigs I kept mine on pretty much the entire drive. The increase in RPM helps the rig get up and going!
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1 hour ago, capamando said:
Hi,
New to this forum. Researching and looking to buy a Toyota mini motorhome. Can you share your opinions and experiences regarding the Winnebagos built in the 1990's?
Thank You
If you do some general research on this website and others you’ll find all kinds of information regarding every model Toyota motorhome made. -
I recognize this rig, Spud the sunrader from instagram!
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33 minutes ago, linda s said:
Well it's official. The Sunrader lock Tundrader found is an exact match to the original. Really glad I spent the money just to find out. All Sunrader owners should save the link to reflect window just in case
Linda S
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9 minutes ago, Annoying said:
So I finally got to test drive this unit I'm thinking of buying. The brakes seemed a bit slow to respond. Not sure if that's just old style where you have to pump a bit harder to stop.
Next the steering had a bit of sound when turning. Otherwise engine sounds very good.
Do those sound like major issues to you folks? I added a bit of brake fluid to top off. Maybe it's a bit better. Guy said there was brake job done 3 years ago.
3 years ago on a brake job of a vehicle of this weight means it’s probably due for another. These things use brakes. As far as steering goes, with the mileage and weight of these, unless it’s undergone a full front end overhaul, you’re going to have a loose steering wheel. -
Emphasis on "upper"!!!!
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They're super common as they're basically all the same size, in Toy homes they are a 6 gallon and utilize the 14"x14" cutout in the wall of the camper. They have an area where the in and out water lines connect inside the camper, the electrical connection, and the propane connection on the outside. You can see the screws along the border in your photo holding it in, there will be a weather sealant as well.
They are readily available from many manufacturers and you can choose to get one that's propane only, or one that can also heat with 110v power while plugged into shore but your camper will need to be wired for that if it doesn't already have that existing wiring. New they sell around here in the states for $350-450 from the research I've done. I can't comment on install costs as I do my own work and am unsure. An install isn't terribly complicated. Just be be cautious with electricity and flammable gasses from the propane. If you're not comfortable doing it definitely seek a professional!
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12v ignition for propane, 110 optional
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12V Propane/Electric RV Water heaters are readily available. A hint if it had one removed (unless it's been since covered), would be an unused or patched 14"x14" hole in the RV wall where the outside portion of the water heater was.
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The cab is a standard Toyota truck of your year. Ebay, Junkyards, aftermarket, etc.
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1 hour ago, Derek up North said:
What make?
It was years ago but they were the 3T's I put on the Escaper
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My best advice before installing these is to inflate them and stick them under water to check for small leaks! I did not do it on a previous install and they leaked from day one and required daily air. There is a small nylon bolt that I suspected didn’t seal properly.
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54 minutes ago, Maineah said:
Due to its age it probably does not have a "smart charger" One work around is a plug in timer for a couple of hours a day.
Yup, or simply upgrade to a smart charger. They're not too expensive these days.
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Overpriced in my opinion, It's clean but keep in mind on these older vehicles low mileage can be worse than high mileage. A vehicle that was barely driven over a span of 31 years sat for a huge portion of its life. This usually causes all of the rubber and seals to end up going bad, not to mention the risk of mice and other things chewing wiring and what not.
In the past I've seen old low mileage vehicles sit and once they are finally driven seals start going out left and right. Oil seals, crank seals, transmission output seals, radiator hoses, belts, etc. One of my previous rigs was a 1987 and it had sat for only 4 years prior to me buying. Within 50 miles of me buying it it had two flat tires, and the front main crank seal went out, spilling all of its oil out on the road and over the engine.
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On 7/30/2020 at 7:31 AM, Damien said:
I've loved reading through this post and all the pictures! This thing its awesome!! I can't wait to see the final product! You're gonna have so much fun in this thing! I'm big on taking your time and doing things the right way. I can tell you're passionate about this. You're going to have the most solid Toyhome on the road!! You've given me a lot of ideas for my own rebuild! I just bought a 91 V6 Dolphin and I've been working on taking it apart. The original plan was a complete rebuild so I could beef it up and have everything new, but the main reason I got it was to be able to take my grandma on a trip around the country to visit family. I decided to forego the rebuild for now and just fix it up good enough to make the trip this year with her while she's still able. I figured if I get good stuff for it now I can always use it again when I get to the rebuild. But anyways I'm getting off topic lol Looking forward to the next progress post on your rig! 😎
Also, as a fellow 90's baby, I love the Wild Thornberries reference 😂
Heck yeah, thanks for the encouragement! We are definitely putting our heart into this thing (lots of blood and sweat too). I've been itching to do a camper build for a few years and never thought I'd get the opportunity to own a 4x4 Toyota v6 RV! Having found this one, I am trying to do it how I want it, trying to do it right, and trying to ensure it lasts a long time and treats the owners after me well!
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Man I've been trying to find an elocker for my 4x4 odyssey for a while now without paying the Ebay prices. Anytime a 4runner with a locker comes into my junkyard (which isn't too often), the diff is gone before I can even get there!