Thanks to Jacka2's tip on another RV list, have just signed up here.
I have an 82 (or 3) Phoenix on a Toyota platform. It is a 4 banger
with 4 speed manual trans. Tapes out to 22 ft. The rig is orphaned,
made by Santanna in SoCal, who are no longer in business. No
problems except standard ones...fridge, furnace, etc...common
to most any older rig. As long as the crapper works I don't sweat
over slight inconveniences as I travel alone except for the dog.
The one problem I have is the rear wheel clearance, on the
right side. It rubs audibly when pulling slow into, say, a gas station
driveway, when the rig sways side to side. Previous owner tried a
fix, beefing up that spring. Also has air charged shocks back there.
Could be a problem I'd have to fix as I like boondocking in the
back country or desert areas where roads are primitive.
Look forward to hearing about Toyota-based rigs here. All
the other RV lists concentrate on Detroit platforms.
Paul/Calif
