Incurable Wanderlust

Thanks for the link and for the help once again. I'm in The Bay Area of Northern Cali, but "not cheap" already sounds like out of my price range. Of course I'm not looking for something super cheap, but I can't afford something with a $10,000+ price on it. Thanks for the help!

Thank you for the responses! I do understand that with any RV there can be leaks in vents and windows. I can handle those kinds of repairs if they happen, so my main concern is structural leaks, like those that tend to happen in older RVs with aluminum panels, that I want to avoid. This is why I hesitate to commit to looking to buy a dolphin, aside from the fact that I like the look of the Sunrader. I have been diligently searching Craigslist and everywhere else that I can think of for listings for the past 2 weeks, so I am not concerned with finding one at a fair price, I just want to be sure that I don't have to spend more money than what I buy it for on repairs. As far as size I am looking for 21 feet or less, and this will be my new home, so I know to look for all working appliances plus holding tanks, water pumps, shower & toilet etc. Are there any other common issues that people run into that I need to look out for?

Hello, I have had my eye on the Sunrader since my friends owned one a few years ago. I have saved up some cash and am now very actively looking to buy one. I have done a bit of research on some issues with these RV's such as the real axle recall. My very first car was a 1989 Toyota pickup, so I am familiar with the chassis and how to maintain it. I am very anxious to buy a Sunrader, and I know ALOT of other people are looking to buy these also, so I fear I may be too excited when I find one i'm interested in and potentially costly maintenance issues may be missed if I don't look closely. I don't want to spend very much more than the sell price to get her ready to ride. I'm pretty car savvy, so I can tell old rotting tires and potential rust spots from something in new or good condition. So my question is: What other issues should I be keeping in mind and looking at closely as I do my shopping? Also: Are there any other Toyota models that have fiberglass bodies or aren't so suseptable to leaks? As much as I love the Sunrader, I am willing to look at other types since I would really like a rear kitchen and I haven't seen many Sunraders with rear kitchens. Thanks for looking and for your help!