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Hi Ronda,

Welcome to the group. I hope you get a Toyota based motorhome
because I think they are great. They are just perfect for
what you want to do with it.

It is hard to give you an opinion on the '79 Travette because so
much of it depends on the condition of the camper. However, I
will tell you that I think the price is too high for the year model.
I paid $5900 for an '86 that needed a few things done to it. The
general concensus is that the later model units, say from 1985
on, are the best ones to get because they have the fuel injected
engine in them.

You can get a good idea of the value of used Toyota campers by
going the the website www.rvtraderonline.com.

I do not want to discourage you from buying the Travette if it is
a really nice unit, and everything works like it should. The main
concern that we have with the older units is the rear axle. The
original axle was inadequate for the weight of the camper and
contents. Toyota made a recall on them to install a one-ton truck
axle in them to correct the problem. You should check to see if
the Travette has the updated rear axle. You do this by counting
the number of lug bolts on the rear axle. If it only has five then
the axle has not been changed. It will have six lug bolts if
the axle has been updated.

Good Luck. Feel free to ask any Toyota camper question that comes
up. Several of the members have been camping a long time, and have
mucho experience.

Jack R

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To: toyota-campers@...
Subject: [toyota-campers] New to the game
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 19:36:40 -0000

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

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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

Hi. Anyone know anything about a "Rader". It has similar layout as a
"Sunrader", but the body is aluminum and not fiberglass. Have a chance to buy
one for about $5,000. with 43,000 miles on it.

Thanks for any help you can furnish on this model.

Joe Besse

The Toyota chinooks I've seen are all small fiberglass bodies.
Chinooks are still around but now they are on Ford Chasis "Heavy
Duty".
Nate

--- 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.

Hi Nate,

The previous owner of my '86 had a complete exhaust system, (Head pipe,
Converter, connector pipe, muffler, and tailpipe) installed for
$473.30.

Jack R

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To: toyota-campers@...
Subject: [toyota-campers] exhaust repair
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 14:37:49 -0000

Group,
I was wondering if anyone has had to replace their exhuast recently. I
have a 21 ft Toyota camper that is ready for a new system from
catylitc converter back. Just curious where and how much it cost to
get repaired. I have rigged it enough, it's time to get a whole new
system.
Thanks,
Nate

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Hi Nate,

We recently had an exhaust system put on our 21ft Granville. It was
about $320 for a new exhaust from the catalytic converter back & a new
gasket between the exhaust manifold and the head.

Mr. Muffler did the job about 2 weeks ago and I think I hear/feel a
leak on the exhaust port closest to the firewall so I am going to
bring it in next week for them to fix it....

I am interested if anybody thinks this is too much to pay.....

We originally went to Midas, but they wouldn't replace the gasket....

Good luck,

Owen & Amy

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

Group,
I was wondering if anyone has had to replace their exhuast recently.

I

have a 21 ft Toyota camper that is ready for a new system from
catylitc converter back. Just curious where and how much it cost to
get repaired. I have rigged it enough, it's time to get a whole new
system.
Thanks,
Nate

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

My granpa has a Chinook, with the wide bak tires. Has never had any
problems with the rear end (150,000 miles). They are very light

weight

fiberglass and only about 17ft long and do not have alot of
extras(weight). I wouldn't worry about the rear end on a Chinook.
Nate

Michael and Nate.

Were all the Chinooks light weight small pop-
ups? Did they make any full size units too?
Is Chinook still in business? Were they exempt
from the safety recall?

At 17ft this would make the chinook the Ideal
camper in light of the talk of $3 gas coming
to the Midwest and California. We all may want
one. :0)

Jack A2

Jack A2

Group,
I was wondering if anyone has had to replace their exhuast recently. I
have a 21 ft Toyota camper that is ready for a new system from
catylitc converter back. Just curious where and how much it cost to
get repaired. I have rigged it enough, it's time to get a whole new
system.
Thanks,
Nate

Don't worry, I've been called worse !!!!!!!! -- you guess

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Subject: [toyota-campers] Re: Another Fuel Tank?


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Hello C. howard. I addressed my letter to Chris but I should have
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I do not know what vehicle it came out of [ i can find out ] ,but it had an
internal fuel pump. A welder I had found mounted it, attached to the left
side frame. the fill spout fills from the right side in a locked door[ it is
a long , so don't fill to the brim ] . He put a t in the overflow tube in
the original tank to pump the fuel into the orginal tank. he put a toggle
switch on the dash to activate the pume in the added tank. For the whole job
he charged me $400.00 You will have to look around for the tank and a
welder that likes to do new things. I hope this info helped

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Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 11:47 PM
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Subject: [toyota-campers] Re: Another Fuel Tank?


Hello Cris,
I'm very interested in your added fuel tank. I have been thinking
about doing something like that. Can you give all of us more details
about your new addon tank. Also the cost.

Thanks John V.



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I added a fuel tank opposite side and it had an internal fuel pump

so I have it connected to the vent of the original tank and when the
needle gets low I just throw the switch and watch the needle go back
up. The fill spout fit right next to the original inside the locked
door.-- works great and more than doubled the range. original 13 and
the additional 15. pretty good huh !!!!!!!

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From: Chris Grove
To: toyota-campers@y...
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 8:01 PM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Another Fuel Tank?


I recently bought a 1989 Odyssey. It is a great little camper

but the

range is really limited. Anyone know of a way to increase the

fuel capacity?

I know it would add additional weight, but range is more of a

concern

traveling in Arizona and around the west.

Chris


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--- In toyota-campers@y..., "C.Howard Walker" <choward@w...> wrote:

Hello C. howard. I addressed my letter to Chris but I should have
said C. Howard.. Sorry.

JOHN V.

Hello Cris,
I'm very interested in your added fuel tank. I have been thinking
about doing something like that. Can you give all of us more details
about your new addon tank. Also the cost.

Thanks John V.



--- In toyota-campers@y..., "C.Howard Walker" <choward@w...> wrote:

I added a fuel tank opposite side and it had an internal fuel pump

so I have it connected to the vent of the original tank and when the
needle gets low I just throw the switch and watch the needle go back
up. The fill spout fit right next to the original inside the locked
door.-- works great and more than doubled the range. original 13 and
the additional 15. pretty good huh !!!!!!!

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From: Chris Grove
To: toyota-campers@y...
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 8:01 PM
Subject: [toyota-campers] Another Fuel Tank?


I recently bought a 1989 Odyssey. It is a great little camper

but the

range is really limited. Anyone know of a way to increase the

fuel capacity?

I know it would add additional weight, but range is more of a

concern

traveling in Arizona and around the west.

Chris


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Jacka2
Have been reading all of the posts on the board. You said you stayed
at a Wallmart around Okeechobee Fl. Was it the one in Okeechobee ?
Fl Snake Dog (Jack also)

I recently bought a 1989 Odyssey. It is a great little camper but the range is really limited. Anyone know of a way to increase the fuel capacity?

I know it would add additional weight, but range is more of a concern traveling in Arizona and around the west.

Chris

No performance numbers yet. Purchased the rig about 4 mos ago and
have been too busy to go over the rig yet. Currently getting my
bigger MH ready for another 8000 mile trip with the 4 grandchildren.
When I return in a couple months it will be top priority for a short
3000 mile trip to shake it down. If your intrested I will gather some
figures and post them later.
Fl Snake dog
--- In toyota-campers@y..., Gr8mailman@a... wrote:

I'm surprised that Mini-crusier would have even considered putting

a motor

home on a Toyota chassis with a diesel engine! I had a VW Rabbit

with a

diesel and it was 0-60 in about 35 seconds! Good mileage though.
I'm sure you have a Toyota Mini-cruiser that was not built with

that engine

option for many buyers. It would be interesting to know how many

homes were

built with that power plant. If it was just MiniCrusier, or other

coach

builders. Interesting.........
Pat

PS-Any performance numbers you could through at us??

thought you all might be interested in a good site to toyota questions - this is the response I got to the axle ratios I wanted when I begin the change to the new floating axle in my 1985 Huntsman

From: toyota_cares@...
To: george_oviatt@...
Subject: [Incident:toyota 010409-000081] Response from Toyota
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 06:35:03 -0700 (PDT)

Recently you contacted Toyota National Customer Assistance Center. Below is a summary of your contact message and our response.

Thank you for allowing us to be of service to you.

Subject
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truck axle ratios

Response
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At 04/18/2001 11:55 AM we wrote - Thank you for contacting Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.

We apologize for the delayed response to your April 9th email. We are researching your inquiry and should get back to you by the end of business on April 20th.

Thank you for your patience. If you have any other questions or comments please reference file # 200104180538 when contacting us.

National Customer Relations

At 04/24/2001 06:05 AM we wrote - Thank you for your patience while we researched your inquiry.

1985 Truck, Automatic (A43D), 4-speed, 2 wheel drive:

Gear Ratio: First - 2.452
Second - 1.452
Third - 1.000
Fourth - 0.688
Reverse - 2.212

1985 Truck, Manual (W46), 4-speed, 2 Wheel Drive:

Gear Ratio: First - 3.954
Second - 2.141
Third - 1.384
Fourth - 1.000
Reverse - 4.091

1991 Truck, 5 Speed Manual, V6, 2 Wheel Drive:

Gear Ratio: First - 3.830
Second - 2.062
Third - 1.436
Fourth - 1.000
Fifth - 0.838
Reverse - 4.220
Differential ratio - 3.417 (1, 2)

(1) One ton models = 3.900
(2) Cab Chassis models = 4.100
** Commercial trucks/cab chassis had dual wheels

1991 Truck, 5 Speed Manual, V6, 4 Wheel Drive

Gear Ratio: First - 3.830
Second - 2.062
Third - 1.436
Fourth - 1.000
Fifth - 0.838
Reverse - 4.220
Differential ratio - 4.100 (1)

(1) 4.556 w/optional 31 x 10.5" tires

We hope that this information is helpful. We suggestion, given the length of time it is taking to respond to email inquiries, that you call our National Customer Assistance Center at 800-331-4331 should you need further clarification. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time, please reference your file # when calling.

National Customer Relations

Question
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---- 04/09/2001 02:40 PM ---------------------------------------------
Could you please find out for me:

What is the axle ratio in my 1985 truck, 4 spd. fuel injected pickup VIN #? ALSO

What axle ratios were available for a 1991 1 ton floating axle, dual wheel, 5 spd, v6? I have no VIN for this vehicle

Thank you in advance - you have always been great!

A 3 toyota owner and proud of it

George Oviatt 870-741-8262

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Date Created: 04/09/2001 02:40 PM
Last Updated: 04/24/2001 06:35 AM
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Status: Solved
VIN: JT5RN55D6F5028989
Model: Truck
Model Year: 1985
Mileage: 101000
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HI PAT,

WE MAKE A LOT OF TRIPS TO OUR CABIN, AND MANY TIMES HAVE A LOT OF
PEOPLE (5-8). DO YOU THINK THIS IS TOO MUCH WEIGHT FOR A TOYOTA? DO
YOU THINK I SHOULD CONSIDER SOMETHING WITH MORE POWER (V8)? (SOME
SMALL HILLS, MOSTLY FREEWAY)

THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR INPUT.


--- In toyota-campers@y..., Gr8mailman@a... wrote:

Hi,
I purchased a 1983 Dolphin 2 years ago. The engine had been rebuilt

3,000

miles before, so I have not had to worry much about engine repairs.

Watch out

for auto tranny problems, and the single timing chain on the 22r is

not as

durable as on the 22re. Also look for any leakage problems where the

exterior

aluminum panels meet. With five or six people in your rig, you'd

better stay

in the truck lane on the intestates!
Pat