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that looks like a great idea! where can one be purchased?

I do a lot of sewing, and I could learn from you!

Another long weekend away? It rained, no leaks. We left the dinette table at home and used TV trays when we needed a table. It really made things feel spacious. We liked it so much better. (Wonder why my pics are sideways?)

That's so neat! Lots of vanagon water cooled have been transplanted with Subaru engines, and can cruise along too. I like the idea of the older camp mobile style with a different engine. My water boxer engine is very strong, and my van will go faster, but aerodynamically it just dosent feel that smart. The busses are a bit less boxy. On another topic, there is a nice winnabego lasharo for sale in my town for $4100. It has had some bodywork done, very nicely, but the shop is selling it for the owner because the insurance didn't cover it, and owner can't afford it.

Woah!! That's impressive. We are camping by a lake right now. Last minute decision, and we took the sunrader. I'm glad my westfalia is like having money in the bank, but the toyhome is the one we end up taking almost always. I'm very grateful we found it, at a good price. We've worked on it a lot, but it's dependable, convenient and comfortable. I probably will be selling my Westy soon, while its in its "prime".

Oh that's cool!!

Westfalias are no speedier than toy homes, and except for the big diesels,,most RVs don't go 75+.

I have a 'bad habit' of looking for small RVs. I know I'm not alone in this ? It seems nice toy homes are still around for reasonable prices. I like mine, don't really want something different, but it is still very interesting to keep tabs on the little and old RV market. What is crazy though is what is happening to the price of VW westfalias!! I have one, and I am constantly tempted to sell it. And it makes me wonder if toy homes are about to see a similar surge in price and desirability. I think I've seen a rise in prices already as spring approaches. Still, no one flashes me peace signs when I'm driving down the road in my Sunrader.?

In Los angeles county there seems to be VERY few options for "camping" except the 3 or so RV parks. At least as far as I've been able to find. parking in Walmart lot isn't allowed in LA county. I'd love to be proven wrong, I've been trying to find a place to stay so I can be close to my daughter for several years now. I suppose someone with space off street in the back of a house could work, but I've had no luck finding any situation like that.

That is very impressive! Beautiful job.

I'm not knowledgeable about the different models, but for me, generally mechanical condition and condition of the coach would be where the decision making would start. The size and type of engine and transmission are a consideration too. Different coaches have different levels of build quality, and that may be obvious. The smaller vehicle may be more economical, the larger more livable and useable. Drive them and get a feel for how each handles. If the truck part is sound, check the coach part out carefully. Basic things to look for would be places the coach has leaked and caused wood rot (if it is wood framed) or water damage. If possible have the seller show you if all the appliances work and how, if the water lines shower, toilet and pump Are leak-free. A good thing to do is locate and inspect the plumbing, electrical and wastewater system underneath before you decide. Assuming all things with the mechanics and condition of the coach are equal, (which would be rare!) only you can make the decision. It seems to me the odyssey is a really nice little RV, from what I've seen. small is nice too. is the rogue fiberglass? That's a plus. As you see the layout and condition of each coach, the decision should be easier. There are some members here who would be far more knowledgable about the two units, I'm sure they will have good advice. Good luck!

Yes, I notice that every time I look at it. That blind is cheaper than the others, and not the same color as the ones in the back window. I want to replace the whole thing with the same style as the ones I got at Home Depot.

I'm sure such lists will be added to as the natural result of use is wear. But leaks are all fixed (for now) and cabinets repaired, kitchen updated. A few little trim pieces need to be put in place to make floor and paint look finished. Now if the furnace keeps working and the fridge doesn't quit!

Crossed a couple more things off today. Little bit of a drippy water pump. DH cleaned and tightened up sureflo pump. No more leaks, shorts or smells. Almost nothing left to do but enjoy it!!

If the furnace works, it's great! Mine squeals a little now and then, but seems to quiet down with use. We also have a new coach battery and have used our furnace a several nights without the battery getting low. I do wonder how many nights it has in it if not driving or plugging in to charge. We use the buddy heater if the day is cold to save the battery to run the heater at night. I think the overhead bunk is warm. It is a small space and heat rises. If our climate was colder, we'd probably put some kind of insulation in the windows up there. For us, the curtains and double sleeping bag, 2" memory foam on the stock matte rests are really comfortable.

Nice job! Very practical and sleek.

We take along a buddy heater to use while we are awake. Then we turn the furnace on, but leave the thermostat at a low setting. Safe sleeping, and saves battery. Agree that a curtain or blanket between cab and cabin helps.

Had to try it all out. Went a little ways up in the mountain. I'm so glad there was no stinkieness. Cooktop works great. All done, gone camping. It was cold (for us) and we were snug and comfy.

We have used allure in the Sunrader and laminate in the dolphin. Don't have the dolphin anymore, so I don't know how that has held up. Also, we don't see long cold winters although the temps can get into the teens a few weeks a year. The allure is my favorite. I put it down in the little kitchen of the coffee shop we used to own. It's held up very well. now it is starting to wear out, but still stays down.

The sink had the 8" center holes. One reason we decided to reuse it. It needed a lot of cleaning and the old fiberglass counter sagged so badly the sink was bent too.

Thanks!

After days of sealing, calking (gave up and used some silly-cone in places) our Sunrader is leak free. Upper bunk foam sprayed with bleach based disinfectant and 5 days of good strong sunshine on the west side of the house. We've had a week of nice warm and sunny weather. The covers washed beautifully. I found some thick felt lined vinyl and glued it up around the windows up in the bunk. No more stinky, wet foam and fabric. New snap tape and clips for the drapes and they hang and slide nicely. We ordered a new custom sized counter top and scraped and scrubbed the old sink to shiny bright. New modern faucet and it is looking excitingly new in there! We found a good price on a cook top, and I'm leaning toward using that. Really appreciate kind offer of jmowrey to pick up his stove though. Smells good in there!

This is on Craigslist in our town. I'm sure it's a scam! And was there even a 94 toyota winnabago? Be crazy if it wasn't. http://lascruces.craigslist.org/rvs/4879109360.html

We have replaced a waste water tank on a dolphin before. Ours only had one tank for all waste water, which I didn't want. We hooked up the greywater and took out the toilet and replaced it with a nice porta potty. I really preferred the p.p. ta to a black water tank. We don't like to travel with full tanks if possible, and you can always find a bathroom to empty the p.p. into. Our shower, like the one you are looking at, would have drained on the ground. If and when we used it, we were in very remote campsites where grey water was ok to go on the ground. Usually we conserve water and manage to camp a night where the grounds have a shower. Depending on one's type of camping, this works. We've had several refrigerators that lit but didn't get cold. We did all kinds of things...turn upside down, clean all vents, but they were shot. you have to level camper, light or plug in and wait a day or two for it to cool. I suppose you might get lucky and it might get cold. We used ours as an ice box untill we could afford a replacement. Freeze everything freezable, including some water bottles, a few days ahead. Use a battery powered refrigerator fan. Get some plastic shoeboxes to carry block ice when everything gets thawed in a couple of days. We gave up and bought a new one, but people camp with just ice chests all the time. Like mentioned, the axle is a biggie. Also big (huge to me) is leaks. Look carefully for places where the wood may be rotten. Push gently on corners and walls. I suppose how much you'd be willing to fix depends on your skills, but Leakey campers scare me. We had to replace a lot of wood in one, and I'd rather buy one that doesn't have rotten wood hiding in the walls! I've had an oven that work and one that doesn't. We didn't find it too big a deal to not have one, as long as the cooktop works.

Mememe! I guess I would like an oven after all! My son lives in N. NM. He would pick it up for me if you need it out of your way.