vtchris Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 (edited) I am asking a "what's it worth?" question for a friend. 1981 Sunrader, 4 cyl diesel 5 sp stick, 130K, full floating axle in rear, 5 lug in front, everything works, no leaks, inspected by mechanic. REAR DINETTE. Give me your opinion. Sorry I don't have a photo. Thanks in advance! Edited August 27, 2020 by vtchris pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ednelson100 Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Your location will make a huge difference. I'm in Texas and I've been seeing Toyota RVs going for half of what they're going for in California and other parts of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 People love the diesels even though they are slower than turtles. In fact owner of toyota-camper group used Turtle as his screen name because of the one he used to own. One in good shape is hard to find. You don't say what they are asking but I would say 6 to 7 thousand minimum , 12 thousand max Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtchris Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 It is in Vermont. I know the owner & the buyer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 A little bird told me that you said this is a 21 footer? I have never seen a 21 ft Sunrader with a diesel. I didn't know any were made. The low horsepower becomes a more serious issue with the added weight, AKA hills. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtchris Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 (edited) Now that I see the pics, it does look more like an 18 footer. Gets 24 mpg. Edited August 27, 2020 by vtchris add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtchris Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 4 minutes ago, linda s said: A little bird told me that you said this is a 21 footer? I have never seen a 21 ft Sunrader with a diesel. I didn't know any were made. The low horsepower becomes a more serious issue with the added weight, AKA hills. Linda S What do you think it is worth Linda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Well since the shorty 18 footers seem to always be valued more I would put top dollar on this 21 ft Sunrader at around 8 grand and only if it's a real looker. All clean and no issues. At 21 feet your not even going to get greatly increased mileage which is the best thing about the diesels. There were some other brands that used the diesels and for them I would cut that price in half except for maybe the Mini Cruisers. They are lucky it's a Sunrader. It really came with a diesel? Is the sticker still in the engine compartment? I saw one full sized Sunrader with a diesel in San Francisco years ago but it was a conversion, not factory. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 OK so now I'm really confused. You said it was a rear dinette but Sunrader didn't make a 21ft rear dinette until 1983. Only shorties Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtchris Posted August 28, 2020 Author Share Posted August 28, 2020 I think I was mistaken and it is indeed a shortie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 They did make diesel pickups around that vintage and yes they were Slow! So it sure is possible one ended up as a motor home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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