AbleThought Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Hi all after two years of camping full time in my 18ft 83 rader im doing a full remodel. im very interested in what you guys got going on in yours. tips, pics ect.. looks like this is the best time to swap out all the running/tail lights too.. any suggestions on what i should get.. id like them to be bright as i do lots of night driving. is led recomended? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Before you start read this post/blog...ALL OF IT http://www.boundfornowhere.com/blog/build-out-week-1-2 Lots of answers and even more cool ideas. This will show you how your Rader was built and what to expect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totem Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 ... if it was made on the west side (disclaimer) - there were some differences in the Monterey Leisure version's construction. Still a great blog even if they did get rid of their toilet. If you have kids you will want to keep that toilet fo sho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Rader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aturtlenamedmack Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I noticed you've listed Knoxville as a place of residence. I just bought a 1984 Toyota Sunrader that I plan to remodel over the summer and fall. If you plan to do the remodel in Knoxville, I'd love to share labor, tips, tools, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbleThought Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 @Derek up North @Totem wait i have a sunrader! i just say rader for short.. didnt know a rader was a thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbleThought Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 7 hours ago, aturtlenamedmack said: I noticed you've listed Knoxville as a place of residence. I just bought a 1984 Toyota Sunrader that I plan to remodel over the summer and fall. If you plan to do the remodel in Knoxville, I'd love to share labor, tips, tools, etc. definitely i am doing it there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbleThought Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 @WME i have watched there vids and read the blog... cant wait for what learks underneith lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbleThought Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 @Totem how can i tell what sunrader i have.. mine was made in portland i believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 If you have flat front overhead windows you have a Sunrader made by Monterey Leisure in Elkhart In. If you have the wrap around windows it was made by Gardner-Pacific in Vallejo California. Both companies were owned by Stuart Gardner Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbleThought Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, linda s said: If you have flat front overhead windows you have a Sunrader made by Monterey Leisure in Elkhart In. If you have the wrap around windows it was made by Gardner-Pacific in Vallejo California. Both companies were owned by Stuart Gardner Linda S i see i have the wrap around! i learn something new every day Edited March 22, 2018 by AbleThought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbleThought Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 what are your thoughts on replacing tail light bulbs to led? any issues with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Theoretically you should be OK. Just don't be surprised if there are problems. Bad grounds, forty year old crimped Scotch locks. Get a nylon bristle brush and clean out each socket and use dielectric grease on each bulb. You will also need to change out the flasher relay for an electronic one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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