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I have an 1986 Damon Escaper, 21ft camper. I have had the unit for a
year and have been unable to locate a second battery in the unit. I
only have one battery under the hood. I have checked the camper pretty
good and still no luck finding coach battery. The fuse and breaker box
and the converter/charger are all under my sink area. I've check under
my couch and every other possible location. I think that I must have
only one battery. Does anyone esle have just the one battery set-up in
their Toyota camper? Every other Toyota camper I've seen has had two
batteries, either under the hood or one under a couch in the back.
Just Wondering,
Nate

tika, re. tubs in Toyota rvs: I noticed the shower depth on our '88
Odyssey is around 5-6 inches deep, plenty deep for a young child.
The shower has a mini-wall/step over divider between the carpeted
bathroom area and on the inside of the shower. The backing on this
divider is continous with the shower, essentially making it a
potential shallow tub that doesn't look like it would leak. One
could block the drain with one of those flat rubber lay-on-top type
of shower/bath drain plugs, let the shower run, and fill up a few
inches for a child's bath; we'll probably do this with our 16 month-
old this summer.

Also, I was wondering how people repair the old brown rubber
gaskets/caulk/seal on the outside of the windows of the rv. The
corner where the seal ends meet is starting to crack/look dry and old
and we were thinking of just applying some silicone caulk or
something like that to the end joint area to avoid leaks. Is
replacing the gaskets altogether very expensive? Any information
regarding window gasket maintenance/repair would be much appreciated.

thanks,

Rosannah

My 1991 toyota truck has a switch on the dash that reads ect power/on
off. what is this for. I don't have the owners manual so I can't
look it up.

Jack A2
You may have a point. There is a used car sales sticker from Indiana
on the RV could have stoped there on it's way down to Fl.
Fl. Snake

Harvey,

What a nice guy! And I think your analysis of the air conditioner
problem is right on. Too much juice is going into charging the
battery at the onset.

Hope you find just the motorhome you want.

Jack R


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I live in Toronto. Sudbury is about a 4 hour drive north.
Anyone passing through, or nearby, Toronto is welcome to visit me. I live close to downtown if you enjoy museums etc.; I can accomodate one small RV and supply elec [15 Amp] and water. I know where the dump locations are.
The only payment would be telling me about your Toyota RV and allowing me to have a look at it.
I am searching for a Toyota RV and think I have a good idea of what layout and equipment I need. But, who knows, maybe your setup will change my mind. And, I always enjoy learning more.
My email is rednipcan@...
Harvey
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The AC that requires an overnight connection to 120V before it will operate puzzles me.
Do I understand your posting correctly?
[A] When connected to 120v, but not overnight, the AC attempts to start, but can't.
[B] After your RV has been connected to 120v overnight, it works well.

During A, will the fan only setting work?
During B, does the AC work fine continuously for at least an hour?

The first question that comes to mind is whether the 120v is low. The AC will attempt to start on low voltage but will stop when the motor overheats.
Are you hooked up at home, or a CG?
Have you checked the "quality" of your 120v at the AC location?

However, the AC working well after an overnight 120v connection would lead me in the direction of a problem with the 120/12 volt system. Perhaps the battery charger [or something else] is presenting enough load resulting in a dip of the 120v to a low voltage situation. Overnight the batteries are charged, removing the load.

The above comments are based on your reporting that the AC works fine at certain times. If that is not correct, then other problems come to mind.

Look forward to hearing what the problem and solution is for this AC.
Harvey
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F1 Snake.

I saw another post on a Toyota diesel engine.
This one a 2.2L out of an 80s pick up and it
was up in BC.

Could these diesel machines have been exported
to Canada and not the US ?? Interesting!

Jack A2

ooops I forgot to send the attachment

Benton

here it is as a works document, hope it works...I tried to send it as a
publisher, but it was to much memory.

Benton

Andrew:
If someone sent me that form just to buy a motorhome of mine I would
tear it up and find another buyer. There are more buyers out there
than Toyota's. But that is just my opnion. What ever works for you is
the way to go.
Fl Snake Dog


--- In toyota-campers@y..., Andrew0021@a... wrote:

This is my form that I am emailing and using to take notes when

talking to

folks... Please let me know if you think I am missing anything.

Also, if you

know of a rig that would qualify, please pass along the owner's

contact info!

Thanks.

Your Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number: Best days and times to reach

you:

Email:
Photos sent to me via email, posted on the ad site, or snail mail

of full

view, engine, undercairrage (at a garage that can lift it up) close

up

outside from many angles, everywhere inside full view and close up,

even cab,

etc.

Please send me all the details. I am interested in buying a rig as

early as

May and willing travel to get the right match. Please email me and

respond

to the following list of details. Please be as thorough as

possible.

Thanks. Here is for what I am looking:

1989 OR later (possibly as early as 1987 if all the features are
updated/recalls done/upgrades made)

Toyota Chasis (prefer Winnegago or Itasca manufacturer, but OEM is

not as

imporant as other features)

Low milage (50k or less)

15+ mpg

V-6 (or fuel injected 4 cyl, please list horsepower?€?must be able

to make it

up steep hilss at 55 mph)

1 ton axle (preferably dual axle, one floating)

19-22' length

Absolutely no water damage or leaks

Ever any smoker-owners/users?

Past Owners' contact information:

State of Cleanliness?

Fully-self contained, including (For all RV componenets, please

list the last

date of official safety inspection for pipes, wires, and hoses.):

propane furnace (please list BTUs and tank capacity),

R-Value of insulation if any,

Thickness of flooring?

stove,

refrigerator (2 way or 3 way?),

auxilliary batteries?,

solar panels/inverters?,

gasoline tank capacity?,

cruise,

dual air conditioning.

dual wheels on rear axle,

repair history, inlucding but not limited to: alternator or

driveshaft ever

replaced?

toilet,

shower,

hot water heater, (please list the hot water tank size and total

water

capacity),

bed over cab,

were the fan belts/coolant hoses changed every 4 years?

was the entire brake system flushed out and reflilled every two

years?,

spring size (# of leaves),

shock absorbers: age of front and rear?,

depth of tube frame?,

fiberboard under aluminim/fiberglass?,

siding alone against eh 2x2 wall studding with no fiber board?,

# and location of furnace vents/ac vents, central?

Was the recall work done on the aluminim head gastests that tend to

warp?

Was a transmission cooler ever added?

Any towing in history of use?

Is there now a trailer hitch?

Any accidents in its history?

VIN:

Inspection Certified by:

Mechanic's contact information:

bike rack?

Awning?

Other included accessories?

Why are you selling it?


Andrew Barden
PO Box 831
Ithaca, NY 14851
607-227-3611
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JackA2:
Wasn't me but I live about 8 miles from Okeechobee lake and see a lot
of moho parked there at Wal-Mart. Since I got my Toyota I have been
looking out for other Toyota's parked there.
Thanks for the lead on and injector pump.
Later Flsnakedog

--- In toyota-campers@y..., jacka2@e... wrote:

--- In toyota-campers@y..., flsnakedog@y... wrote:

Hello All:
I purchased a Diesel 1981 Toyota Mini-Cruser 18 ft motorhome. The
engine runs great and since I have driven it only twice it seems

to

run good.My question is : What speed should this MH run from the

two

time I have driven it the top speed seems to be about 55 60

with a

tail wind. is this normal or should i be looking for a problem?

It

has a 5 spd and a ton rearend (new Toyota recall replaced so i

was

told). Thanks for any help.
Jack

Jack (?)

Here's an add for you. A member of the 4x4 list
pulled it off the web and posted it today.

84 Toyota diesel pickup. Rebuilt injector pump,
extra engine, $400 obo ($175 US ??) Sudbury,
Ontario. 705-522-9891.

Sudbury is just across from Michigan. That's
all I know. It would make a good spares package
for you.

New subject: Yes, My friend and I lined up our
rigs next to another Toyota Moho At Wal-Mart
in the town of Okeechobee (that was in Feb)
Was that you?

Jack A2
86, 20ft pop-up
Sunrader, 22Re.

Friends unit
85, 19ft Mho
Sunrader, 22Re.

--- In toyota-campers@y..., countryden@h... wrote:

Just purchased a 1991 toyota winnebago warrier . If I plug into 110
my roof air will not work. makes intermitent noise like the

compresor

is trying to kick on but can't. called the person i bought the rig
from and they told me i needed to leave unit pluged in to 110
overnight for roof air to work. I tried this and it seemed to work
so will I be without air for the first 10 hours when I want to use
it. this doesn't sound right. please advise. thanks , country den

Country.

a couple of other things you might check are: is the line
voltage at 110-120 volts? (Check an outlet in the camper, with a
volt meter WHILE the Air-Con is running). If your Air-Con has an
adjustable knob to turn it up or down, run it back and forth and
maybe clean it with some contact cleaner. NOT WD-40.

That is all you can do. Your unit is 10 years old don't be suprised
to find these kind of things that need fixing. Get it repaired, or
run this season without it.

Jack A2

--- In toyota-campers@y..., countryden@h... wrote:

Just purchased a 1991 toyota winnebago warrier . If I plug into 110
my roof air will not work. makes intermitent noise like the

compresor

is trying to kick on but can't. called the person i bought the rig
from and they told me i needed to leave unit pluged in to 110
overnight for roof air to work. I tried this and it seemed to work
so will I be without air for the first 10 hours when I want to use
it. this doesn't sound right. please advise. thanks , country den

Country.

Run it for a few days continuous, then shut down for a day
and retest. If no work, it will have to be serviced by an air-
con shop.

Start looking around. Maybe a near-by RV dealer can help.
Remember, the AC unit uses R-12 a little expensive, hard
to find, but not impossible. Some shops are still servicing
them. Keep the list posted as others will run into the same
problem. These machine are getting up in years.

Jack A2

Just purchased a 1991 toyota winnebago warrier . If I plug into 110
my roof air will not work. makes intermitent noise like the compresor
is trying to kick on but can't. called the person i bought the rig
from and they told me i needed to leave unit pluged in to 110
overnight for roof air to work. I tried this and it seemed to work
so will I be without air for the first 10 hours when I want to use
it. this doesn't sound right. please advise. thanks , country den

This message is for Rhonda (and Andrew too).

There is lots of advice on this site about what to look for in a
motorhome regarding the truck chassis and engine. But here is
some additional advice from a female about the coach itself. Be
sure to check out the air conditioning (both cab and roof units)
and especially the refrigerator very carefully. These items are the
most expensive to repair apart from the engine and chassis,
($200 - $800+ ea.). So before you buy, turn them on and run
them for a while to be sure they are putting out optimum cold.
The fridge may need to run for several hours to reach its peak,
then check it with a fridge thermometer. If it's not colder than
45¡ã you may have a problem fridge. The older the model year
the more chance the fridge is worn out. If an RV is not parked
really level when the fridge is operating, it not only won't keep as
cold, but it causes the fridge to lose its effectiveness over time.
That's why you see RVers with all sorts of levels, ramps, jacks,
boards, rocks, etc. under their coaches. It's more for the fridge
than the occupants! Also check out the fresh water tank. Run
the sink and shower and smell it. If a coach has been sitting for
a while it can become quite foul, and need some major
disinfecting to get rid of the bacterial growth. Check these items
carefully because you don't want spoiled food or nasty water to
be making you sick when you're out to have fun.

Good luck,
Tika

P.S. $5000 sounds too high for a '79; maybe that much if it was
an '84. A fairer price would be about $2500 - $3000 if it is in nice
condition. However, if you like it, get it; and you'll have joined
the ranks of Toyota motorhome owners.


-- In toyota-campers@y..., ne_sandhills@h... wrote:

I have never owned an RV before and I want something as a

beginning

unit. I will not be goin on any long adventures... just to the lake

and

within a 300 miles radius of my home. There is a 1979 Toyota

Travette

with 50,000 miles for sale in the local area. They want $5000

for

it.Seems to be in good condition. I need advice. Is this a good

price?

Is this a good RV? What am I getting myself into? I am looking

for help

from all you experienced RVer's.

Thanks so much.
Rhonda

The old camp groung called Cottonwood on the
lake huges road is still open and free, but you
need a day or yearly permit for Angeles nat.
forest. 15 day limit, and no water is available.
a nice close in to LA camp, along a streem. with
cottonwoods and oaks.
I am getting my rig clesn and ready for a fast
getaway sun to tues, may be Misson bay in San
diego Lots of places to pull up to the sand and
beaches, plus some free parking in non posted
areas on the south west side S. Misson Beach.
We went to the Poppy Fields in Gorman and the
Antelope Valley and saw some beatifull displays
of flowers Miles and Miles of them what a treat.
There are a lot of Fixer Toyota campers in the LA
area and some are priced fair, but most need 2 to
3 thousand $ in repair, One a Oddessy has only 30K
miles but the rest needs a lot of work, asking $4,500
Others say good condition and are not so be ware and
Don't rush a buy, and a good deal will come along.
Have a good weekend.
Scott LA

Andrew,

I have to agree with the previous poster. If you want to get a good deal on a Toyota Rv watch RV Trader and all the newspaper want adds in the area you are willing to travel to and be prepared to move fast. I mean real fast. Have your money in hand for a deposit and answer the majority of that plethora of questions yourself. If I was selling an Rv and got that laundry list I would blow you off in a big hurry. Don't get me wrong they are good questions, but most should be asked durning the negotiating process and YOUR mechanics check.

Michael Smith

Andrew0021@... wrote:

Andrew.

You forgot one item that states: "Please find
enclosed $200 for your trouble, and for the
cost of hiring a mechanic to "Certify" this
machine." :0)

IMO it would be a lot easier
for the seller to just sell to someone else.
If these rigs are priced right and in good
shape they sell fast...Especially this time
of year.

As for the V-6: I see the error I read in
another post is being repeated. It is, un-
fortunatly, not the gasket that warps, it
is the head that warps from being over heated
after the gasket has blown on the road.

If a V-6 engine has been taken in for new
gaskets on recall, and not because they failed
you could possibly get a good engine. But then
maybe not.

These engines are still giving problems, and
I am reading tale after tale of battles with
the dealers and Toyota over repairs. In many,
heads and even blocks, have had to be replaced
because they overheated when the gaskets
blew.

In some cases the bearings and cylinder walls
are wiped out when the coolant is dumped in to
the oil.

I suspect, as with a couple of auto trans on
our list, these bad engines will be patched up
and quickly sold. If you get one, Toyota may not
help you.

The only way to protect yourself, (if you must
have that mere 35 Hp over the 22Re) is to quiz
the seller on the head gaskets. If you discover
they blew on the road, do not buy the truck.
Thats all you can do short of paying for a pre-
sale engine tear down.

Good luck.

Jack A2

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