john*thomas
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We still aren't there for people who use tools in a commercial way. I can put my tool on a charger and get back to what I was doing later and no big deal. Someone doing it for a living can not.
That said, as far as for me, I love battery tools. I have drills, weed eater, lawn mower, etc. Could I use the lawn mower to run a lawn business with? No. But for me it's great. Quiet, lightweight, and no gas to mess with. I can take my weed eater wherever I need it and it works great. I love my battery drill. I have a small saw attachment that does most anything I need done around the house.
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Camping season is about over here. It may seem stupid but mine was a 20 footer. I'd really like an 18. No, I didn't get enough out of it to most likely buy a Sunrader but that is still what I wanted from the beginning. The search to me is just about as much fun as finding what I'm searching for.
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Anyway.......a fellow stopped at the house and asked if it was for sale. I told him it wasn't but if someone wanted to pay $X dollars for it, I would sell it. He went and got the money.
Now looking for a 18 foot Sunrader. I know they pop up but I likely won't buy one top dollar. I'll be looking under rocks for a decent buy on one.
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I've always like these. Back in 2008 when we had the first oil price surge and market collapse these things were selling for practically nothing. You could buy a decent one for a few thousand dollars. I almost pulled the trigger a couple times. I obviously should have.
I absolutely love the Palm Beach.
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I agree it's not best to bump start in 1st. That noted it could be many things. It's hard to diagnose over the internet. Fuel pump, ground, etc.
I do not recommend to just start replacing things but there is a duel argument for replacing the fuel pump. 1. It could be that and 2. if it's not been changed it's going to need it at some point in the future anyway.
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This has been for sale for quite awhile.
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I'd love a shorty Sunrader, even one needing attention but I just don't want to spend the money it absolutely will bring.
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I'd come real close to trading my Odyssey for something like this.
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It's rare to find one that needs no work. Yours appears to be better than many. I see too many people gut one only to give up. There are of course those who stick with it and do a great job. I decided I would simply repair and keep on rolling also.
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I think what I would do..........I'd address the ceiling sag and then see how the rest lines up then. Also........on mine I had some soft floors but it was simply a matter of age not rot. I added an additional brace under the floor.
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The question to me is whether or not you could source an axle in Germany. I would bet it might bring that kind of money it's so clean IF it had the upgraded rear axle.
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In todays market it seems pretty fair. Always understand, this is a 36 year old RV that really was never designed to last that long so there will always be some upkeep but it reads like they have done a good bit.
It has the 6 lug axle so you are good there. Two new front tires will set you back + or - $200. Make sure you get the proper tires if you buy this. You really do want D or C rated tires. Many places do not always have them in stock in the correct size.
Check for major signs of water damage. Make sure the front doors open and close without hitting the overhang. Many of these will show some water damage but as long as it's not major you can keep on top of it.
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On 5/5/2022 at 10:53 PM, linda s said:
Transaxle gear must match the differential. Only one 4x4 Nissan will work. 86 to 89 4x4 v6 king cab. Rare as hens teeth. Also body is different. Front fender different shape and don't think they could be added to regular truck. No real options to go big wheel anyway so it probably doesn't matter. I had a friend with a Shorty Sunrader who tried really hard to convert it to 4x4 with no luck. Even the Nissan sites all say no and that's with regular trucks, not RV's
Linda S
Interesting information but in reality I don't plan on going anywhere I would need 4X4.
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I need to find a beater Nissan 4X4 and convert mine. LOL
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3 hours ago, Goddesey said:
Sorry to bulldoze the thread john. I'm going to just pay someone to do this I'm so over it.
No problem. I ended up busy today and will have to check it all later . (Hopefully tomorrow)
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17 minutes ago, linda s said:
Take another pic a little more to the left. I want to see the rest of that info about the on and the off. Does your charge sentinel light up?
Linda S
No, when I parked it last year it worked perfect. Lights should be working now but they do not. It's almost dark and still pretty wet out so I don't want to plug in at moment to see if fuse blows. I have no reason to believe it won't.
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Fridge is off. On gas setting. Maybe if I had a wiring diagram. Put a fuse in. It's still raining out so I'm not going to plug in.
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I will check the fridge BUT it should be off. I'll see that it is completely off DC. To make sure I am clear. The lights above my bed/sofa does not work at all. None of the lights will work without being plugged into shore power. Even then the ones above the sofa/bed do not work. (we have a nice rain shower at the moment)
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I imagine it's bad but one never knows.........worked great last year. Background.........1987 Nissan Odyssey. Both batteries are charged and holding good charge. When I plug the RV in the light doesn't flash or light up on the converter. #2 fuse (second from left) is blown. Lights that run off the battery don't work.
Everything else works when the RV is plugged in to shore power (battery lights still do not work that run off the battery). I check the other fuses, all good. I put in a new fuse and nothing. I plug the RV into shore power and the fuse blows.
Any other info I need I will supply. I have a volt meter. This is my first RV.
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It's not a V8.
People like the Sunraders because they are fiberglass and have fewer issues than the more standard units. IMO. A little more sleek also.
I don't know the condition of your seats and curtains but if they are nice, leave them. Some like the original and those who want to change things up
want to do their own thing.
I have an 87 Nissan (not Sunrader) and I like that they are a little more rare. To me the short Sunraders are the most desirable. That's me, I like the shorter ones.
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This is a desirable unit. It will sell fast if priced right. Linda keeps up with the markets and prices so there you go. It would be worth your time to clean it up.
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It's 36 years old so you will always have things to keep up on. Address any leaks when you first see them and you can keep ahead of major damage. It's common to have to replace the seal under your roof A/C if yours has one.
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Rear springs aren't all that expensive and luckily not a super big job at that. I've never been a fan of shackle extensions.
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Most places have shops that will do larger truck tires. I do not live in a larger population area but there are still two within 5 minutes of me.
The one that did mine kinda gave me a hard time for not buying my tires off them but they had no issue with mounting and balancing them.
Saved an 1983 Dolphin from a salvage yard today. Drove it home.
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Good for you and nice save.