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Can't seem to find a model number. Uploaded some pics if that helps... If not where should I look?

Hey! I am traying to start up my furnace in my 1983 Sunrader for the first time ( My first time its the original suburban furnace ) Ive checked all my propane lines for leaks and have two full propane tanks. What I have done to try to start the furnace is obviously open propane tank, put the thermostat up to a higher temperature and flipped the little off switch to on position. What happens is i get a hum from the furnace... thats it. I do not feel any blowing air, hot or cold coming through the vents. Is there a problem or am I not using it right? Does the furnace need to be manually lit? What am I doing wrong? Thanks!

I got my propane tanks reinspected and got a sticker. Guy said there in great shape especially for there age. I want to now check my system for leaks. I got myself a manometer and watched a few YouTube videos on checking the system by plugging the manometer in the stove... Is this all of your strategies? Does doing it this way check all of the system or just the pipes to the stove? How do you check your propane system for leaks?

I do have black marks on mine.. The magic eraser I think is going to work! Thanks!

Wow that is shiney I mean his looks white... Mines almost yellow I'm assuming because it's so dirty... Super excited to try this! Eek.

Hey guys, my sunrader is quite dirty. Was thinking about cleaning and waxing it. Was thinking boat wax for the fiberglass parts?? What do you do to clean the exterior?

So I need new sway bar links. When the axle was taken off they cut one of the links. Toyota and parts stores around here keep telling me that they are discontinued... Anyone have any ideas?

Ahh thank you thank you. quite helpful.

Hi, I recently acquired 83 Toyota Sunrader. I have never owned an RV in my life so if this question is dumb sorry in advance. There is a plug at the back on the outside passages side of the Sunrader that is draining water as I use the water. I am guessing it's some sort of overflow but I have no clue. Pics are below can anyone shed some light on what is happening here?

Update*** went and got my tanks re-inspected.. $15 each! Thanks so much for the advice ya'll!

I suppose I don't need to go as high as the 4x4 any height would be ok with me. Have you seen this done at all. SOA? Without having to replace front parts?

Ok great! I got those bolts and almost all the parts I need. (Except for the plate the ubolts screw into) I think my last devotion is if I go SOA? I really want more clearance.. Any suggestions on that? Even if it got me an inch or two. Would I have to raise the front if I did this?

So it looks as though I will have to have the ubolts and plate made as no parts stores around me have them (unless you can think of a better place to try) the info they need for the ubolts are... "inside to inside"? "length of rod"? "Diameter"? "Bend"? Are you able to give me any of this? Just want to be sure cause they are about 70 bucks to have made

Huh I wonder. Where was yours located?

I thought every date had 12 years after certification?? Is that only for the bbq type? Do I just Re-certify?? I was told they won't get filled if the date stamped on it is up? So confused:(

Any idea if sunrader a came stock with propane detectors? Maybe I'm just not seeing it? From what I gather they are mostly hard wired in.

That does seem to be the best deal even though the prices are outrageous! I could buy five uprights for the price of one horizontal esh. I'll have to stick with getting just one for now. Thanks for the link

Also great to know thanks for the help I will be returning my CM/Smoke detector I bought today to get what you have... This is all new to me and it's quite hard to find knowledgeable people up this way when it comes to RVs.

Thanks for the reply, Are these that sit on there side 20 lb tanks? My compartment is quite obviously built for two 20lb tanks that look exactly like bbq tanks. Where can I find the ones that you mention lay on there side? I've researched quite a bit but no luck thanks!

In doing a little research I found that the 4x4 springs are SOA (like your suggestion Spring Over Axle) i am very interested in going this route even though mine is 2x4. I could use the clearance for adventures however would the front need to lift as well? They are torsion bars up front right? Basically how can I make mine look like this? http://www.pouringrain.co.nz/90_4x4_sunrader_004.JPG I figure now is the time to do it if ever there was one. Thanks again

Hey all, I have recently acquired an 83 Toyota sunrader. Wouldn't you know the tanks were never replaced! They are to old to use obviously. Looking for suggestions... Is Blue Rino ( and similar pre filled companies) ok tanks to use? Every propane tank I have come across thus far all say "tanks need to stay upright at all times" in the warning labels and in the Rader they are lying down on there side... Are they just saying that to protect there butts or is that a thing and I should be looking for tanks I can lay on there side? Also tanks bump around a bit more in an rv than they do hooked up to a grill. Is that ok? Are certain tanks designed to be "roadworthy"? Lastly as the propane tanks are in a compartment in the side of the vehicle ( not accessible from the inside ) I had the thought to put a carbon monoxide detector in the propane tank storage area so if a leak happens in there I'll know right away... Good idea?

Any preference on dif fluid? Also I was thinking about putting a spacer/lift kit under there for a little more wheel clearance.. Any opinion on that?

@jdemaris thanks so much for this info... How do you suggest mounting the sway bar?

Hi, I have a 1983 Toyota sunrader 22-R 2x4. I managed to source out a 1990 6lug full floating axle that came off a 1990 Toyota dully pickup. Myself and a friend ( way more of a mechanic than I ) are going to do the job. What do I need? I am told a universal pinion-flange adaptor and seal... Where can I get this? Car part places are totally confused. Anything else? Am I going to be welding? Are things going to line up ok? I don't have the luxury of pulling it all apart and leaving it for a while as its being done at a friends house and I'm hoping to have everything needed to get the job done.

I have an 83 Toyota Sunrader and wanted to convert it to power steering. Anyone attempt this? Successful? Was it hard or expensive?