What's your rig and where's it at?

[Joman100]

[Ssunrader]

New member here, awesome site, had no idea how much is here until registering…

 

We have wanted a Toyota based Motorhome for a longtime and when a one-owner ‘91 Sunrader, rear bath came available nearby, (north of Seattle) we pounced on it.

Has only been an adventure in the driveway so far, starting at the front and working my way back through the truck parts before getting into the house equipment. Am doing all the work myself, trying to be as efficient as possible, but thorough. I am into it over a month now, and tackling the leaf spring bushings now.

 

Edited July 17, 2022 by Ssunrader
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[Adrian]

Hey All! 

New to the forum! We have our rig on Cars and Bids right now! Hope you all will take a look. It is one of a kind

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rwMvJ66x/1987-toyota-dolphin-motorhome

[Gary_M]

16 minutes ago, Adrian said:

Hey All! 

New to the forum! We have our rig on Cars and Bids right now! Hope you all will take a look. It is one of a kind

https://carsandbids.com/auctions/rwMvJ66x/1987-toyota-dolphin-motorhome

 

Nice rig! Is Elvis included in the sale?

[preventec47]

I am in Atlanta, GA and have a 1985 22-re   New Horizon with 40K miles.  It runs very well and I have recently replaced the front wheel calipers and am preparing to replace the brake master cylinder

and will have to overhaul rear brakes if replacing the master cylinder does not solve my brake problems.

[linda s]

Please start new topic here

Engines - Transmissions - Drive Train - Suspension - Chassis - Steering - Exhaust - Tires - Etc. - Toyota Motorhome Discussion Board

and tell us about your brake problems. Maybe we can help. Welcome to the group

Linda S

[Superface]

Just got this 91 Dolphin. Pretty decent shape. Everything is there and works. Has some rot that needs attending as well as some updating.  It's new name is the Day Tripper.  It lives in Bakersfield, Ca

Edited October 23, 2022 by Superface

[Happy Camper Micro Mini]

Here is mine!  She is completely refurbished.  Why can't I post this in the section for sale?  says forbidden?

 

https://seattle.craigslist.org/est/rvs/d/carnation-91-toyota-winnebago-micro/7550927186.html

[linda s]

For sale section doesn't work and hasn't for a long time. Here's a clickable link for your camper

91 Toyota Winnebago Micro Minnie Warrior - rvs - by owner - vehicle... (craigslist.org)

I do think you're not going to get that price or even near. 

Linda S

[juicemorph]

I thought I'd share my 1984. It's a shorty at 16.5 feet - I keep it obsessively clean but it still needs some work. I bought it in a blizzard in North Dakota from an oilfield worker last year. I paid $3900.00 for it but have put about $2000.00 into it since. I just shampood the carpet and handwashed the curtains. 6 new tires tomorrow and driving it out west for work soon after that. Hope all is well and thanks for checking it out!! 😊 

Edited November 9, 2022 by juicemorph
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[fred heath]

Do you have the 6 lug rear axle?

[juicemorph]

30 minutes ago, fred heath said:

Do you have the 6 lug rear axle?

 

I have not done that swap yet but have been keeping an eye for axel. 

[fred heath]

Should be done before any long distance travel.

[juicemorph]

4 hours ago, fred heath said:

Should be done before any long distance 

 

Is it true the rigs under 17 feet had less of an issue? Thanks for the tip. I do appreciate it..

[fred heath]

Your decision to make.

 

Keep in mind there are no replacement axle shafts (anywhere) for the GO82 axle. If you loose an axle shaft you’re looking at a tow to home, not to mention potential damage to the coach itself.

I believe 2 members here had 16’ fiberglass campers that both lost an axle. Good luck.

[juicemorph]

49 minutes ago, fred heath said:

Your decision to make.

 

Keep in mind there are no replacement axle shafts (anywhere) for the GO82 axle. If you loose an axle shaft you’re looking at a tow to home, not to mention potential damage to the coach itself.

 I am in a position where I have to get to a job in Nor.Cal from Montana. Going to have to roll the dice on this one. Will upgrade that ASAP.

 

So far work on it: rebuild carb, basic tuneup, front right spindel replaced, brakes done, new grill, bumper, turn signals, headlights, old decals removed and new fender paint matched. I don't really have money to pay mechanics so I did the work. Would be nice to have access to a lift but I use a set of ramps to get under it when I need to. Currently troubleshooting air in the clutch line. Don't see an obvious leak and I bled air from the line but pedal still softish. Shifts ok, kind of grinds into reverse unless I shift through the other gears first. For 38 years old I'm quite happy with it and will iron out kinks. 

 

Anyway, again, I am grateful for your time and encouragement to get my axel handled. I'll see what my options are when I get to NorCal. I am curious if anyone here might know why this is just a "Rader" as opposed to "SunRader". It has aluminum siding as opposed to fiberglass... and the windows in front seem a little different. Is there a difference between a Rader and a Sunrader?  Thanks again! Take care!

Edited November 9, 2022 by juicemorph
Fixed a couple things

[linda s]

Your rig looks very nice. Yes, Leisure Monterey made conventionally framed motorhomes besides just the fiberglass Sunrader. That's why yours is just Rader. To help take some of the strain off the rear axle, inflate the rear inside tires 5 to 10 pounds more than the outside. For now, it's the best you can do. Where in Northern Cal are you going. I'll look for an axle nearby. 

For future posts please start a new thread. Stuff gets lost in the huge thread making it impossible for others to use the advice and learn from your experience. 

Linda S

[juicemorph]

On 11/9/2022 at 10:47 AM, linda s said:

Your rig looks very nice. Yes, Leisure Monterey made conventionally framed motorhomes besides just the fiberglass Sunrader. That's why yours is just Rader. To help take some of the strain off the rear axle, inflate the rear inside tires 5 to 10 pounds more than the outside. For now, it's the best you can do. Where in Northern Cal are you going. I'll look for an axle nearby. 

For future posts please start a new thread. Stuff gets lost in the huge thread making it impossible for others to use the advice and learn from your experience. 

Linda S

 

 

Thank you for the kind words on the rig and the advice on the tire pressure. I will follow it. I am going to Santa Rosa for work for a couple of months and I'm grateful for your willingness to help me look for the axel. I hit a deer in my Subaru with liability only. This is my only vehicle currently so I know I'm rolling the dice getting out there. Starting a new thread for a question I have now. Thank you again Linda. 

[Patpel]

Hi all, I have a 1978 Toyota Galavan that I use as a daily driver (between repairs).

I am very happy with it even though I had to rip out the whole camper interior this winter due to water and mold. Gives me a chance to build it up just right.

[kyleh]

Hi everyone, new owners of an old moho, and, not a me, but a we...Cherie & Kyle...been that way for 40 years or so. We just recently purchased a 1990 Winnebago Warrior as we like to run far, far away from the Winters here in the Northwoods of Minnesota. No trip yet but we have been preparing for our 1st trip...a 3 hour trip to Bayfield, WI in a couple weeks.

New tires all around, replaced the 4 gallon leaking h2o heater with a new Suburban 6 gallon and we're busy cleaning, disinfecting water systems and holding tanks and "outfitting" for the maiden voyage and the winter tour to follow.

Family is scattered all across the country and there are places left to explore. We're in our early 60's and take retirement 5 months at a time. We'll be doing tours every winter to points south to include Baja!

Glad we found this group for the amazing amount of advice and knowledge of all of you here, hope to meet you out there on the road!

[shaunydaun]

I just bought my first camper.  1991 Sunrader.  I bought her in Chicago, but mostly I bounce between Houston and New Orleans.  

[PBBOAT]

Hello, I am new member on this is there a good place to post my RV that I am selling?  I just put ad on craigslist - https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/rvs/d/seattle-1986-rogue-toyota-motorhome/7735128429.html

[A Seabee]

Just completed 400 miles round trip up to El Mirage dry lake for some camping and some Land Speed Racing spectatorin'

This is up near Mormon Rocks in San Bernardino  County, and then up by Wrightwood

There were many, many Toyota motorhomes made/sold, but it's pretty lonely out there these days

 

 

 

[SlowYota]

On the Oregon Coast just south of sea lion caverns

[V6 Seabreeze 92]

In Glacier National park, Montana over 2000 miles trip started from North Cascade National Park in Washington state.  

[Scott iv]

Did they allow you to drive the " to the sun road"? Not sure that is the exact name but something like that. I know there are vehicle size restrictions on that road. 

[WME]

Hwy to the Sun limits are 21ft long and 8 ft wide. Don't know if mirrors count, they do count going through the Zion NP tunnels. I had to rotate my west coast mirrors to reduce the MH width 2" to not have to pay the escort fee

[MaineJed]

Beautiful road, how was the rig in the mountains?