----- Original Message -----
From: "Tommy" <tommiez@...>
To: <toyota-campers@...>
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 9:25 AM
Subject: [toyota-campers] another tri[

Me and my friend Scotty just got back from a nice trip out to the
desert. We left Sunday morning and drove to Anzaberego. I had never
been there before. Alot of the cactus's were still in bloom..It
wasn't too hot yet..so it was just a nice all around trip there. We
spent the night there and drove on Monday morning to Julian. I had
never been there either.. A nice little town.. it is really a nice
time to be traveling. The wild flowers are blooming still all over
the road sides.. We drove from there to San Diego. Where we stayed
boon docking until Wednesday. It was a nice trip. Scotty took his
19ft Itasca, while I took my 21ft Rogue. It was the 2nd trip I have
taken with the Rogue. It had a virbration noise between 55 and 60.
While on the trip the rear tranny seal started to leak some. SO when
I got home I pulled out the drive shaft and found the Slip Yoke (the
part of the drive shaft that slides into the transmission) was worn
on one side. I went to North Hollywood Toyota and bought a new one.
THey told me that the reason it wore out is that the bushing in the
rear of the transmission needs to be replaced. I remember I think
Dale advising about the bushing wearing out and then wearing out the
whole transmission. Today I am pulling off the tailshaft of the
transmission and replacing the bushing, the seal, the yoke on the
driveshaft and 2 universal joints. I think the whole deal will cost
me less then $200.00. Mainly so cheap because I am doing all the work
myself. None of it has been hard, I think anyone could do it.
Otherwize I think the motorhome ran great. and got 16-17 mpg. which
to me is great for something of its size. I will let all know how it
turned out after I get it all back together. It is interesting and
sometimes frustrating going through a vehicle and repairing every
last thing that either has gone bad from sitting or from lack of
maintance. I Don't know if this is caused by anothing but that it is
really heavy and maybe something is poorly designed. but I love my
Toyota, don't get me wrong, but I don't think anything is perfect..
have a great day all..TOmmy



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----- Original Message -----
From: "Benton" <wildlife@...>
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Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 5:03 PM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Re: color picture for flyers

well I went ahead and added a little color to the picture for my flyers, I
thought I would send the color one in case others wanted it.

Benton

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----- Original Message -----
From: <flsnakedog@...>
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Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 1:12 PM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Re: deisel Toyota

--- In toyota-campers@y..., theeagle@k... wrote:

I didn't know that they made Toyota deisel motorhomes. What years

did

they make them? Just curious...Nate

Nate:
Don't know what years they were made. Mine is a 1981 and has a R.B.R.
18 ft Mini-Cruiser rv on it. It has the Toyota L-deisel 4cyl at 62 HP.
looks like it's all stock. It has roof air and a ref. shower/stool
small bath. Dinnett in back microwave and tv / sink on the pass side,
of course sleeping area over the cab. I have looked on ebay and on-
line rv trader and everyother place I can to find another but came up
with nothing. I wish someone could tell me more about the years
manfactured and things like that

Jack


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----- Original Message -----
From: <britterw@...>
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Sent: Sunday, April 22, 2001 10:15 PM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Another Toyota Motor home club

I found another Toyota Motor home club at the following address:




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----- Original Message -----
From: "Rod McEwen" <mcewr@...>
To: <toyota-campers@...>
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2001 7:39 AM
Subject: Re: [toyota-campers] Tune-Up & No-Leak

Dick:

It looks like your computer's system clock is set to the year 2000 instead

of

2001. I noticed this on all messages you sent out. You can check/adjust it

by

double-clicking on the time readout on Windows. If your date is right,

then

check with your ISP's mail forwarder.

Regards,

Rod

Dick Rettke wrote:

Please send name of calk, so I can live 50 more as well.
-=dr=-
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Redman" <jack_redman@...>
To: <toyota-campers@...>
Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: [toyota-campers] Tune-Up & No-Leak

Hi Owen,

I changes the O2 sensor on my 4 cyl engine, and it was the easiest
job I have done on the truck. I would highly recommend soaking the
bolts in liquid wrench for an hour or so before you attempt to
remove them. Mine came right off. The sensor is located on the
lower portion of the exhaust manifold. Very convenient to get at.

I re-caulked my windows with this new '50 year' silicon caulk on
the advice of another RV'er. If it works I will be 112 years old
before I have to do it again.

Good luck with your camper.

Jack R.



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----- Original Message -----
From: "Jack Redman" <jack_redman@...>
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Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: [toyota-campers] Tune-Up & No-Leak

Hi Owen,

I changes the O2 sensor on my 4 cyl engine, and it was the easiest
job I have done on the truck. I would highly recommend soaking the
bolts in liquid wrench for an hour or so before you attempt to
remove them. Mine came right off. The sensor is located on the
lower portion of the exhaust manifold. Very convenient to get at.

I re-caulked my windows with this new '50 year' silicon caulk on
the advice of another RV'er. If it works I will be 112 years old
before I have to do it again.

Good luck with your camper.

Jack R.



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----- Original Message -----
From: <jacka2@...>
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Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 12:07 PM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Re: Use Toyota oil filters only.

--- In toyota-campers@y..., "Dick Rettke" <dickrtke@c...> wrote:

I just had the oil changed and they used a NAPA oil filter{?} do you

know

anything about this kind. Also had the back brakes checked, my guy

says

they are ok. Although I found some "white oily liquid" on the

driveway

dripping from the front of the engine, my guys says there do not

seem to be

any leaks in the power steering or any place else. Next? I will put

the

cardboard under the unit, and see if we can get an id point or too.

Any

other ideas? Oh, he changed the plugs, said that they where junk!

Seems we

are ready to roll in WI.
-=dr=-
----- Original Message -----
From: <jacka2@e...>
To: <toyota-campers@y...>

Dick.

As far as I know only the VW and the Toyota
filters have check valves. If your chain or
valves aren't rattling go ahead and make your
trip then put in a Toyota next oil change.

I wonder if they put in the right plugs?
IF you have the 22RE ,the book calls
for NGK BRP5EY or Nippondenso W16EXR-U

Jack A2

Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 6:29 PM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Use Toyota oil filters only.

Toyota dealer filters have a check valve
to stop the oil from running back down in-
to the pan when the engine is shut off.
On start up oil is instantly supplyed to
the valves and timing chain.

Cheap after market filters, especially "Fram"
and the ones supplyed by the quick oil change
houses, do not have these check valves and
will cause excessive wear on your engine during
cold start ups. (Even worse for RVs that set
for long periods.)

If you must use the quick change shop, bring
you own Toyota filter and have them install it.

Jack A2

PS the Toyota oil filter only costs $3 more
than the cheapy.


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----- Original Message -----
From: <theeagle@...>
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Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 10:31 AM
Subject: [toyota-campers] re: Toyota oil filter

Dick,
Are you thawed out in Wisconsin yet? It sounds like your getting your

Toyota ready for some traveling. Using the cardboard under the unit is a
good idea in locating your drip. Regarding oil filters, no one in my family
of five Toyota camper owners have used a Toyota oil filter and we have never
had any engine problems related to oil and all of our units have around
100,000 miles or more. We all use the cheap Fram or whichever brand is on
sale. I am sure, like Jack says, the Toyota filter has a check valve, which
keeps oil from staying in the filter when the engine is off. It is also true
that campers usually go longer between starts than cars, so this could help.
I use oil additives like (Dura-Lube, Skick 50, Prolong, or Motor-Up) every
30-50k miles. They are designed to protect against cold starts. Have been
very satisfied with these products. I am not an expert, these are just my
opinions.

That is what is great about this site, you can get different thoughts and

advice, and decide what works best for you. If you feel more comfortable
having a Toyota oil filter then it is worth the extra $3. I just want to let
you know that some of us get by with out them.

Happy Trails,
Nate


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----- Original Message -----
From: <jerry_e_broadway@...>
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Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 11:06 PM
Subject: [toyota-campers] 1985 Sunrader

I JUST PURCHASED A VERY NICE 1985 SUNRADER.
4cyl.- Automatic - w/bath
I'm starting to remodel the interior now,
carpet,curtains,hardware, installing new screens
and mini-blinds. If anyone has any tips, let me
know. If you know where I can get some stock door
latches/pulls for the cabinets let me know. Need
4 each.


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----- Original Message -----
From: <jacka2@...>
To: <toyota-campers@...>
Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 6:29 PM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Use Toyota oil filters only.

Toyota dealer filters have a check valve
to stop the oil from running back down in-
to the pan when the engine is shut off.
On start up oil is instantly supplyed to
the valves and timing chain.

Cheap after market filters, especially "Fram"
and the ones supplyed by the quick oil change
houses, do not have these check valves and
will cause excessive wear on your engine during
cold start ups. (Even worse for RVs that set
for long periods.)

If you must use the quick change shop, bring
you own Toyota filter and have them install it.

Jack A2

PS the Toyota oil filter only costs $3 more
than the cheapy.


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----- Original Message -----
From: "Condit, Peter" <peter.condit@...>
To: <toyota-campers@...>
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 7:09 AM
Subject: RE: [toyota-campers] Internet via SAT Dish?

I know that satelite dish access is possible, but it is prohibitively
expensive and used mainly by businesses. A regular ISP hookup through a

cell

phone may be slow, but it is affordable and probably works ok, so long as
you are relatively near a tower and not moving.

-----Original Message-----
From: Oscar the Grouch [mailto:pcmentor@...]
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2001 7:32 AM
To: toyota-campers@...
Subject: [toyota-campers] Internet via SAT Dish?


Hi Does anyone know of a Internet service or ISP you can access by
satalite dish?



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----- Original Message -----
From: <jacka2@...>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 9:01 AM
Subject: [toyota-campers] 150hp 22RE engines. Re Scott+Ted

Scott.

I beleive the secret dealer gasket recall
extended in to the 90s models. There was
a post on another list, last week that covered
a recent free replacement. I will try and
find the post.

DOA engines, Out your way, in LA, builds up
special 22RE engines for RV use. At $2,600
it would be a good deal if you just wanted
to get more power, yet have the reliabilty
of 22RE and keep MO unit you have. Ted,
this would really get you up those hills :0)

DOA also has a lot of info on the timeing
chain failures of the 22REs, and sells kits
to replace the chains and plstic guides that
plague our REs. (BTW I beleive the v6 has an
easy to replace timing belt instead of the
chain as on the 22RE.)

Try

Sorry, no content here for those "other"
camping machines.

Jack A2



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----- Original Message -----
From: <jacka2@...>
To: <toyota-campers@...>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 10:07 PM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Re: 6cyl toyota

--- In toyota-campers@y..., scott74@a... wrote:

I am asking any one who has the 6 cyl toyotas how
well they hold up, I have a 88 Itasca with the 22re
motor and it runs great even after 91000 mi. I have been
looking at the ads and will only buy a Itasca as it is the
best built,2 1/2 in walls and all aluminum under and over.
But wnt to get a 90 to 94 one with the biger motor, if any
one has had problems with the 6 let me know.
Thanks, Scott

Scott.

I too have been researching the V-6 units
and here is what I've found so far.

Pros:
The V-6 does not have the timing chain filure
problem of the 22re.

It does have a bit more horsepower.

A v-6 unit should bring a better price at
resale time.

Cons:
It has had head gasket problems. Some are
still being repaired free at the dealers,
but others are not covered. I don't know
which ones are covered. (More research is
needed here).

The HP increase is only about 35 hp over
the 22re and it weighs more.

Now here's the bomb: A list member on another
Toyota list says he was told by DOA motors, one
of the top Toyota performance engine builders
out in California (They sell a hot 22re) that
70% of the V6s need major engine work at around
90,000 miles.

Is this true? I plan to look into it further
before I consider going with a 6 cyl
unit. Perhaps "Consumer Reports" back issues
might shed some light on the reliabilty of
this engine.

Jack A2




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----- Original Message -----
From: <amrock@...>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 9:50 PM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Vacation plans

HI everyone,our first week vaction will be on june 7-14th.We will
start off on the rifle river canoing/camping,then head up north along
Lake Huron twords the big mackinaw bridge.After that we might go a
little ways west along lake Michigans coast in the UP.Any one in the
Group Have any good toyota camping experinces along This route to
share,please post.Dreaming of spring And happy camping,Al& Linda in
MI.



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----- Original Message -----
From: <theeagle@...>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 10:44 AM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Black Hills

Dick,
I love that area of the country. Make sure to visit Mt. Rushmore at
night, Crazy Horse, and Custer State Park (plenty of wild animals to
see), not to mention needles highway. Are you going through the
Badlands and Wall Drug on the way there or back. We were out that way
for the third time last summer. As you can tell I love the West.
Happy Trails...Nate



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----- Original Message -----
From: <theeagle@...>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 8:47 AM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Vacation Planning

Hello Group,
Well we've got are vacation time planned, leaving July 9th and
returning July 28-29. Plan on head west again from Ohio. Destinations
include San Fransico, Redwood N.P., Crater Lake N.P., Salt
Lake City and Flamming Gorge WY. Also several other small destinations
will be included.

Also have some smaller trips for the summer as well for my toyota.
Anyone else have any big summer trips planned for their Toyotas?

Happy Day Dreaming...Nate



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----- Original Message -----
From: <theeagle@...>
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Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 9:55 AM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Weekend Travel Plans

Group,
Does anyone have any travel plans for this weekend? Or is every
everybody else waiting for spring to finally start like I am?
Waiting not so patiently...Nate


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----- Original Message -----
From: <jacka2@...>
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Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2001 3:35 PM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Electrical Problems/ Re: Dick+list.

Dick (and all new Toyota-camper owners).

There will be new things to fix on your
Toyota each time you use it, and at the
begining of each season. This is normal
,not only with an older unit, but with RVs
costing $100,000 and up.

These are complecated machines when taken
as a whole, but very simple when looked at,
each section at a time. Much of the work can
be easly be done yourself. If you take it to
the shop each time, you learn nothing, and
end up spending a lot of $$ for poor work.

Buy the Chiltons manual for the truck part
and read it over. Open the hood and look
at the parts as shown in the book. This
is a good start. You need to know your
truck as this is what gets you home.

Always carry the book with you. If you
break-down on the road, chances are unless
you are lucky [?] and can get to a Toyota
dealer, the mechanic you find will know little
about your machine, and will need to see the
manual.

The owners manuals for the 85-86 Sunraders
were written by attorneys. They tell you
very little about the cabin. In fact they
bearly even aknowledge the plumbing or
electric systems.

The fuse box for your unit is similar to the
one in your home, except it has fuses and
breakers for both 117 volts ac and 12 volts dc.

Many RVers flip off the breakers when they put
their units away for the winter. Check it out.

A hard learned tip here. Forget the running lights.
I've worked on the light systems on both mine and
my friends unit. What a corroded mess from the Michigan
winters. I had to cut out all the splice blocks and
hard wire. I spent two weeks on the first one. the
second unit I got smart and wired around every light.
Only took a few days that time.

Good luck and have fun. It's far less painful if you
look on all this as a hobby ;0)

Jack A2







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