Toyota-Campers Group

Re: 1989 DOLPHIN FIBERGLASS

ednelson500@... (EDWARD NELSON) — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:31:49 -0700

I have always used Zep and it lasts about 4 years but like another person posted for the first application you have to scrub the entire RV with bar keepers Friend then after that when it starts looking bad after a few years you just use zep remover and reapply.

Re: 1989 DOLPHIN FIBERGLASS

tika_ee@... (Tika) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:55:16 -0700

ZEP is a cheaper version of a product called PoliGlow. There are reports that it does not hold up as well as the true PoliGlow - which is the only one I have used. If properly applied PoliGlow can last 5-6 years, whereas the reports are that the ZEP may only last about half as long.

The important thing for either one is the preparation process. Either product will "seal in" whatever dirt or blemishes are underneath it. So careful cleaning is vital. For either one, multiple coats are necessary, 3 at least, and 5 is better. Therefore it is a bit labor-intensive for the best outcome. At least with the PoliGlow, I can say that you can expect to not have to do it every year.

1989 DOLPHIN FIBERGLASS

superiorsigninc@... (David Barber) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:45:48 -0700

I am getting close to having the Dolphin ready to go. New tires next week.

When I bought it the gel coat had weathered down and the fiberglass was exposed.

I believe they call this fiber bloom (nothing to do with Spring of course)

I have wet sanded and matched up the stripping which there is way too much of

in my opinion and if I was 10 yrs younger would remove and paint the whole coach

body to match the truck.

I would like to find something that would protect it and only need a once a year application.

I did the back with a ceramic product that really let the water run off of and haven't decided if

that might be an option to pursue.

I did see an old post about a ZEP wet look floor polish and am curious if anyone has results on that or

has any other proven products out there to share.

Best,

David

Re: 86 Toyota Sea Breeze, can anyone direct me to new tires here in Canada ??

zy407@... (feelingfine44) — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 14:18:38 -0700

Good afternoon,

Thank you everyone for your very valued replies, some of the good tires I found from your recommendations won't ship up here, I have some wonderful leads, and information on what to request (Linda your amazing) Thank you all, safe journeys this year. God bless... Bruce.

Re: 86 Toyota Sea Breeze, can anyone direct me to new tires here in Canada ??

vwrobb@... (Rob) — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 05:58:35 -0700

You could try BusDepot.com for the tires.

Rob

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Re: 86 Toyota Sea Breeze, can anyone direct me to new tires here in Canada ??

ednelson500@... (EDWARD NELSON) — Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:58:31 -0700

Last time I was traveling through Canada I just ordered from Walmart online they shipped it to the nearest Walmart store that had a tire department.

If you buy any tire from Walmart free mounting comes with it.

When I went in for my appointment they said they couldn't install it on the RV and that I would have to take the tire off the RV and then they would Mount the tire on the rim for free which they did.

Re: 86 Toyota Sea Breeze, can anyone direct me to new tires here in Canada ??

binrydin@... (Robert Himler) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:53:25 -0700

Thunderer Ranger R101 185R14C D/8PLY BSW

https://www.giga-tires.com/185-14/thunderer-tires/ranger-r101/tirecode/TH0304

Not coming up with a Canadian Dealer

Re: 86 Toyota Sea Breeze, can anyone direct me to new tires here in Canada ??

waterfrontdocks@... (John Farrell) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:21:20 -0700

Hi Folks,
Last Fall, October 2024, I bought 12 tires, online, 185R14D, from Walmart.com for $65 each, for a 1990 Winnebago Warrior 21�� and a 1986 18RD Sunrader. I had been using 185R14C.
Supposedly, Load Capacity D is greater than Load Capacity C. Brand is Thunderer Ranger, which I believe is made in China. Anyway, great price, quick delivery, and so far so good. FYI.
Best Wishes to all, enjoying Toyota Campers.
Peace Be With You,
John Farrell

Re: 86 Toyota Sea Breeze, can anyone direct me to new tires here in Canada ??

fly12fire@... (Linda S) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:43:35 -0700

This Ebay seller ships to Canada and has the best prices I've found.

185r14 8 Ply Tires for sale | eBay

Linda S

Re: 88 Sunrader propane regulator

prworksforyou@... (Donna Villarreal) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:39:04 -0700

Thank you, Linda .

It was just very difficult to get off . It was on there pretty good and took some real strength to undo .

Appreciate your response very much.

Re: 88 Sunrader propane regulator

fly12fire@... (Linda S) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:32:12 -0700

You have room to change the regulator from your propane access door. Just remember they screw on counterclockwise and use some gas goop on the threads first. Ask any hardware store about the goop. Just tell them the paste to seal gas lines. Of course has your propane tank turned all the way off first.

Linda S

Re: Roof leak and cabin door rebuild in Sacramento area

fly12fire@... (Linda S) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:26:29 -0700

Dr George has been around for many years. You should give them a call.

Repair - RV DOCTOR GEORGE

Linda S

Re: 86 Toyota Sea Breeze, can anyone direct me to new tires here in Canada ??

buzzliteyear@... (Buzz Lightyear) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:15:59 -0700

I don't have a specific suggestion but a couple of things that may help your search are:

1) the 185R-14 size used on our ToyHomes is the same size used on old VW buses/campers. You could

check out VW Bus-related content for suggestions.

2) In a pinch, I once had a 195/75R-14 tire installed on the right rear dually on my Dolphin at it

fit without issues. It wasn't the right load range and all the tires on it were very old so I replaced

it soon thereafter, but 195/75R-14 might be a more available size. Make sure they're the right

load range our (heavy) vehicles.

Good luck,

Buzz L.

San Jose,CA

Former '86 Dolphin, '89 HiLux and '96 Tacoma owner

Re: 1987 Dolphin in California $

ddschuma@... (bananapanda90) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:08:29 -0700

Yes, it's $10,000 and in Scottsdale, AZ. Call me @ 480-252-2481.

Dave

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88 Sunrader propane regulator

prworksforyou@... (Donna Villarreal) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:08:29 -0700

any help is appreciated . Changing go out my propane regulator and all posts I can find make it sound easy . My tank is mounted from underneath my rig to the frame. Do I need to drop

My tank? It seems to be the only option…��

Roof leak and cabin door rebuild in Sacramento area

andymon@... (Andymon *) — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 06:08:29 -0700

I've developed a small roof leak and the outer sheathing on my cabin door has come loose and ripped apart.

I'm looking for someone reputable in the Sacramento area that is willing to work on these things. I've got a 1985 Rogue.

Wanted to see if anybody on the list has used anybody in the area recently that they are happy with. Last time I looked was years ago and it was a bit of an uphill battle to find someone to work on it.

All help is appreciated!

------Andymon

Re: 86 Toyota Sea Breeze, can anyone direct me to new tires here in Canada ??

fly12fire@... (Linda S) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:58:29 -0700

Here are some tires. Out the door price will be slightly cheaper but no idea about shipping

https://onlinetire.ca/tire-connect/#!results?width=185&height=NONE&rim=14&order_by=best_match&display=full&location_id=35304&season_id=all&search_by=size&page=1

Keep searching through all the online tire places in Canada to find best price. Just put in tire size. 185 0 14 or 185 80 14

Linda S

Re: 86 Toyota Sea Breeze, can anyone direct me to new tires here in Canada ??

superiorsigninc@... (David Barber) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:36:31 -0700

This is what I ended up with and they were reasonable. I don't

remember who I ordered them from. I have not installed them yet.

Good luck!

86 Toyota Sea Breeze, can anyone direct me to new tires here in Canada ??

zy407@... (feelingfine44) — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:55:37 -0700

Hello, hope your doing well, ....

I know this topic comes up often, as we need new tires (old installed 2016) can anyone suggest a affordable tire for our RV, have presently an West Lake Brand, (they call this tire a trailer tire, worked well for us.) 185/R14 C ( has no middle number strangely) presently aged out now. Were in Alberta Canada, hard to find tires up here. Any suggestions be greatly appreciated, West Lake tires (Chinese made) have one model SC328 tire. If someone had stock?

Thank you for any thoughts, Bruce.

Re: 1987 Dolphin in California $

dianaleez9@... (Diana Zutell) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 08:33:58 -0700

I live in Coos Bay OR near Bandon on hwy 101 on the southern coast. Seems they would be the same size bed, certainly the same design...ask the group...very smart people and if your brother comes up I will measure it (in the rafters of the garage covered for storage now). Thanks for your interest, Diana

On Monday, March 24, 2025 at 08:10:16 AM PDT, T3nt33 via groups.io <t3nt33@...> wrote:

I may be interested in your old bed, you think they are the same size, and what part of Oregon? My brother goes up there all the time.