Hi all!
My wife and I live near Asheville NC and just purchased a '86 Toyota Travelmaster Savannah for $5900. It has the "good" axle with 6 & 6 lugs (at least it LOOKS like the good axle as depicted in the photos on this forum), only 64k miles, and has been very well cared for. Has generator, bathroom, stove, fridge all the decadent perks a newly retired librarian, his social worker wife and two hyperactive furball Cairn terriers need to get on the road and see the country! :-).
The one drawback...we know absolutely nothing about engines, mechanics or how to run, fix or maintain properly the various appliances and features BUT we are willing to get our hands dirty. The Travelmaster user guide is rather sparse that came with it as is the other documentation. So....advice and suggestions are welcome!
First, I am taking it to a mechanic to check out all the engine, transmission, electrical and other systems. It has an 22r (don't know which one specifically, but it appears to have a turbocharger (?) engine and will get up to 60 mph, but seems to lack climbing power unloaded. Having never had one of these (or any rv for that matter) that may be the way these campers are.
I am planning to spend the next weeks familiarizing myself with how to work the generator, the drains, the stove, the fridge (propane or electric), the roof AC and all that. Is there a recommended source for out of date manuals OR does one contact the individual manufacturers?
Are there are general RV type books that may cover Toyota motorhomes?
What else can you suggest that I do or look for as a newcomer to this wonderful family of Toy. motorhome campers?
thanks for any info. you may send my way!!
jan stefan
