Hi. I have a 1978 Toyota Musketeer which I have owned since
1986. It now has over 130,000 miles on a rear end with bolt-on
wheels and a non-floating axle. Finally last fall I had to replace
the rear wheel bearings and axle because the noise was getting
increasingly worse. You don't say anywhere that I could read
what the mileage is on the coach that you're considering. I would
say if it has say 60,000 miles or so, that you might have at least
that much left on the axle if it isn't overloaded. You'll hear a
grinding noise to let you know when the bearings start to go bad.
I wouldn't be afraid of buying it because of the axle style, but I
would listen carefully and be prepared to do the replacement on
short notice if you begin to hear anything unusual. Tika
--- In toyota-campers@y..., chsar@h... wrote:
I really want a toyota rv, and I've read the messages for 3
months
now, but.. I get really excited when one comes up for sale in my
city
and IF I buy one with the 1/2 ton axle, am I definitely asking for
disaster? can I change the bearings and take light weekend
trips
(300mi. roundtrip) until I find a 1ton replacement?? I couldnt
take a
long trip(days or weeks travel)anytime soon,so I wouldnt be
putting
myself in a position of trouble for a while, so what do you folks
think? I will trust the experience and knowledge of the group, I
just
get worried that I wont see another sunraider model as cheap
as this
one. thanks chris
