What It’s Like Living in a Toyota Motorhome RV and Why They Stopped Making Them
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- Toyota Motorhome RV review. What It’s Like to Live in a Toyota Motorhome RV and Why They Stopped Making Them, RV review and RV tour with Scotty Kilmer. Toyota Sunrader review and the history of Toyota RVs. Full time life inside a RV. Car show off contest winner John and his 1986 Toyota Sunrader 18' motorhome RV. This 32 year old RV has a 4 cylinder engine and tons of great features that make living in this motorhome possible. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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Hey scotty! Whats your opinion on a 09 pontiac vibe? Is it worth it?
Toyota is an amazing manufacturer
Scotty Kilmer 6
I'd rather live in a Sprinter van.
@@XavierGM503 its basically a toyota matrix so its a good car, pontiac and toyota jointly made these.
Has there ever been an owner in history who looked like they belonged with their vehicle as much as this guy?
His mom gave birth to him in that RV back in the old days!
He looks like a really good friend of mine if I was his age. Seriously tho, I think I know that guy, he looks super familiar
Hahahaha..!
Alex Xander is your name like “Xander” Xander cage lol 😂 welcome to the Xander zone, so badass
nah
They're going to need to start manufacturing new models now that everyone is bout to be evicted
It sounds like you want to be saved from everything.
@Vincent T. welcome to communism 2.0
Lol. No. Motorhomes are expensive!
@@genli5603 Motor-homes literally cost as much as houses. Unless you get a used one that used to be a crack den for tweakers, then they only cost 3/4's of a house.
Just remember all lives matter
My dad drove one from California all the way to Houston bout it for 500 bucks he told me miss my dad
Get a Yoda mini for yourself and dedicate it to your dad. He just might ride along with you occasionally.
@@pouglwaw5932 YES
Was your dad your uncle? You Need to learn how to type a proper sentence.
His camper looks better than most small apartments I've worked in.
I love my Toyota Motorhome but I make a lot of enemies driving it on the Freeway(too slow)
Yep me too, had to do the whole nightmare 6 lug axel swap too, wish I had a 5 speed but i got the 4 speed stick
Actually, I find people seem to understand when I was doing a steady 60mph, then hit a hill and drop to 42 mph. They just pass and nod to me. I think these old rigs are "slowly" becoming either curious oddities or nostalgic charmers.
You ought to try out my 76 4-speed 2.2. but to be fair it has a fully fiberglass smaller body I think I'm going to make a sleeper cab out of it with a flatbed still be able to sleep in it and lighten it up
I think Toyota is a fool to give up on such a great idea. Fuel efficient rv. Fools I say!
These were sloooow vehicles though. You would need to upgrade the engine for modern traffic.
Fuel efficient? Loloololololhaha
Just buy mid size hino trucks and make rvs on them
With the rise of people choosing to live in vehicles (trucks, RVs, vans, etc), I would not rule out a toyota RV comeback at some point.
82607492 we don’t have them in the U.S though. Those Toyota diesels would sell like crazy here. Nobody would buy an American van. For both work and rv vehicles.
This was a excellently done video. And is packed with tons of information. Thank you for sharing your motor home with us.
Why do I get the feeling that dude just listens to willie Nelson and smokes pot all day in that RV until he passes out.
You have lived in an rv... But have you lived in an rv on WEED....
I would have paid attention in school if this guy were a teacher!
He could just start laughing and I'd stay alert!😅
Father informed me; I was conceived in a similar Toyota RV. That explains my inexplicable love for these awesome "shoe box" vehicles.!!!
😂
Did you get the tiny little butt to fit those plastic toilets ?
Oh the 80's was a great time when it comes to decor. That wall clock is life.
The time-capsule decor of warm gold and brown is somehow "comforting". Glad he kept it mostly original. I liked the woven-grass fridge door.
That was awesome my mom worked for a carnival she had one I miss her bless my mom in heaven.......
looks cozy. small yet functional.
shame they no longer build them.
That guy reminds me of Uncle Jesse on The Dukes of Hazard.
If that's Uncle Jesse than Waylon Jennings should narrate the video.
Yes.
Loved that show especially when Uncle Jesse would get on the CB to talk to them. Shepherd to Lost Sheep, Shepherd to Lost Sheep what's your twenty?
Looks a li'l more the consumer than the producer of shine...
Sure does
I used to own a 1979 model, it said 'Mini Mirage' on it. I remember one side of the rear axel being completely different from the other. When I posted it on CL for sale, within only a few minutes I had about 20-30 offers ranging from side by sides to guns to cash and silver. People absolutely love them.
The Big Lebowski's long lost brother. Cool dude
That’s what I was thinking😂
Whenever I retire. I would love to have something similar to this and travel around the US checking out the sites and eating at many many different restaurants.
That sounds great. You'll do it one day 😊
I have the same dream, although it'll be a miracle if I even live to retirement age.
yeap with the americans missing the legal 25 days payed vacation x year plus hollydays like in our old europe....... they missed out on life. but hey not everybod is lucky as we are. he is right telling that they could not make it to pension.
Dan im retired now and id love a van like this to drive Europe but if the UK leaves the EU i cant do it
Dutch Ynehtam
Let me guess you weigh 300 pounds and have a big pot belly
It was a Toyota, so it was probably the best home ever.
This guy is the real deal. He said "shore power" which original used by marine(boaters) say for plugging into electrical at the Marina(docks). If you hear someone say it at a campground usually means They have a good amount of time boating.
I bet this guy would have an interesting book if someone wrote a book about him.
Actually shore power is a pretty common term for plugging in at a campground.And yes we stole it from the boaters.
Shore power is the standard word used by RVers so it's not too impressive
@@porcupinepunch6893 If you notice my comment is 5 years old, as time goes on things that are not common like slang words become common over time as these words spread across to other groups. Was a boater slang that expanded to RVers.
Wow! This is the cleanest Toyota Motorhome I've ever seen! Nice Rig!!! :)
Mine was cleaned... Before I piled my house in it when I was moving (the below zero weather ground it for now)
The fiber glass body makes a big difference in keeping a unit clean. Fiberglass units are easier to clean.
Same thing I was thinking. He's done good to it.
Yep..!
Never knew Toyota made something like this. Explains why it’s still running 😅
Toyota didn't make it.
I'm surprised the frame hasn't caved in.
It's a conversion. Toyota didn't build it.
Except that as the owner explained, in the next generation when the engine became a 6-cyl., there was a serious problem with the engine heads and there had to be a big recall.
Because Toyotas are stout.
Rev up your Toyota motor home!🚐💥🗯🗯....reliable even while standing still, that axle was made in Germany.🌴☀️🌴
😊😊😊😊👏👏👏👏👏👏
@@RFJersey They didn't rust any more than any other vehicle on the road. If you had them up north, and exposed them to road salt, they would rust just like anything else would. There are many rust free examples all over the place.
Lol my 2002 toyota solara was made in Canada. So much for Japanese made
@@wesleychair9696 imported Toyota parts put together in a Canadian factory
My wife and I bought a 40’ diesel pusher when I was 37. A few people were genuinely happy for us, but we could not believe how many people thought we shouldn’t have it. We sold it a few years ago, now everybody is relaxed again. I’m back down on their level (non RV owner). We loved it, the Cummins 8.3 treated us like royalty. I’ll always miss that thing. It was like a family cabin.
Thank you so much Scotty. Even with 1 million subscribers you still find a way to give back and stay humble. Awesome vehicles
That guy in the rv makes some good reviews i like how he shows the light for the closet seems like they thought of everything
That poor engine, 4 cylinders pulling all that weight?
Its a diesel wich has more torque than petrol engines. They are best for hauling and towing things.
Jonathan Adeyemo that’s no diesel that’s a 22re. Very under powered in their normal models, I wouldn’t even want to imagine it pulling the home with an auto trans 😬
My old '89 Toyota pickup had this same 22RE engine and yeah, it could barely move that truck uphill, unloaded. I can't imagine how horrendously slow this RV would be. Quite the bulletproof engine though.
I assume you are into big V fuel- guzzling engines . These 4 cylinder do just fine
@@angelite143 I have an 88 four wheel drive and haul 1800 lbs of oak firewood with it all the time. All you do is keep it floored and shift on hills. It'll do just fine.
People are just horsepower crazy.
17 MPG? Amazing !!! lots of Weight for that 4 banger.
I thought he said 11 mpg?
I have an ‘86 Sunrader and I got 18mpg on the hwy. Drives very comfortably.
@@cherbear1996 He said 11 city, 17 hwy, and 15 avg.
That is amaazing.. i doubt a comparable American made same year doesn't even come close
If you read the forums for these Toyotas the weights on them are less than a full sized truck. It has more to do with how much of Your stuff you weigh it down with. Most of the forum guys kept them weighted to 4000 pounds (or less)!
Absolutely loved the narration on this video! I liked how he explained everything and what everything did! Awesome video!
WILLIE NELSON I RESPECT YOU AND YOU NICE TOYOTA.
Willie nelson is a god damn legend
More Uncle Jesse from the dukes of hazard then Willie Nelson
This is probably the longest video ever uploaded on scotty’s Chanel
I had a 21 foot Sunraider and did use the overdrive for the 10 years that I had it. I got up to 22 miles per gallon and never had any trouble with my transmission.
Love the Toyota RV's I used to have one but it was a Toyota cab with the aluminum housing unit. It drove great and I could take it anywhere. I had an pretty unpleasant experience with the black water drain my first time draining it - Yup - Thank goodness it had a shower in it so I could take a quick shower and change right there. And thankfully No one was behind me. I have great memories but sold it it to buy a larger one. Great video and love your rig!
Toyota motor home owned by Santa.
Payam yazdi 👏👏👏👏😂😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥
Hippie Santa
This isn't Santa, it's Santa's hobo brother-in-law. Common mistake.
Retired Santa 🎅
Ironic he couldn't handle cold weather!😅
What a great RV! In beautiful shape. Wish they still made them that way. Thanks for sharing, and the history lesson.
I have a 1985 toyota motorhome. I live in it.its not bad
Tom Smith god bless you tom Smith
92 Dolphin here. Been living in it for going on two years now. :D
it just needs an engine swap and its good to go
Super awesome! I'll bet the gas mileage is wonderful
I live in my van but my dealer(car) lol is keeping his eyes out on a Toyota for me👍😉
I live in a Yugo, this would certainly be an upgrade.
Car without a country
Looks like it is in mostly fair condition considering the age.
Micah Chase The motorhome too!
he didnt mention all that water damage on the ceiling
Dan Kirchner likely staining from condensation rather than leakage.
Uhh, do you know anything about vehicles? This one is like a 9, most are a 4 dude.. just try to find another in this condition. "Fair" condition is basically rusted out high mileage junk, this is VERY GOOD condition, if not excellent. Did you need to feel bigger today by making someone else seem smaller? Seems so, sad..
Amazing all that crammed in to such a small area
That's what she said!
Bam!
"This is where the generator is...(generator missing).....WTH! Someone stole my damn generator!!"
Lot better than living in a van down by the river.
All of the 3.0 v6's were recalled. I bought a 1991 Toyota pickup 4x4 with the 3.0 and got a notice in the mail that they would cover the head problem up to 100,000 miles. My head gasket blew and warped the head at 98,000 miles. Toyota replaced everything and never had a problem after that. When I traded it in, the pickup had 295,000 miles on it and the engine still ran great.
Yep my 3.0 4runner has over 300k on it, still runs great and the blackstone oil analysis just came back perfect.
The 3.Slow Toyota was a real piece of junk. Basically 4cly power, v6 gas milage and a time bomb for reliability.
🤓 If u didnt know after the last recession theres people that have learned to save alot of money by living in their cars and suvs and vans 🚗🚙😍
@newbeat2012 😍 yup maybe a SHTF 🔥😍🔥
So.... What I am hearing is... If you want one, get a 4 cyl, floating axle, stay out of O.D.
Basically 86-88
Got it
Nah the 89+ with the v6 is the one to get. By now I’m sure they all had the defective cylinder heads replaced
@@chunhaylee Last year I rebuilt the v6 3.0 engine on my 1991 4runner 4x4. I should have got a complete engine from the junkyard here in southern California & rebuild that one instead. That engine didn't have the cylinder head problems that the 3.0 engine has.
Hi I have a 1991 toyota warrior
If you can avoid the duelly rear axel and find a single wheel.
We had one of these when I was a kid. Good memories driving across the country numerous times. We later got a larger motor home but this little one worked well for the size and layout.
Scotty, I lived in an '84 Toyota Dolphin RV for about 2 years, even through a winter and harsh winds. I loved that RV and nearly traded straight across my '89 Fleetwood Southwind 28ft for another one of these Toyotas. Mine had the 22R engine and it was a 4 speed. It had get up and go with just enough power to climb long hills at 55MPH. Sadly, a woman drove into the back of it while I was at an intersection awaiting a green light. She drove into the back of me at 40MHP and totalled my RV. Many years later, Geico still owes me $3,500.
Bummer, funny how a woman can drive and cant see a big RV in front of her. But if you had a hair on shirt or something she would spot that hair on you...lol
Nicholas Maietta Didn’t realize get gecko meansGet go and try to get your money
Those cheap Bastards !
aaahh.... geiko.... yep
Forget that lizard.
Well done to that guy, it was like brand new!
Really? With all the water stains, ripped upholstery, and sun weathered paint?
@@butlerproman So what- that's all just normal wear and tear on a 35 yr. old rig. Everything still works.
@@pouglwaw5932 The point is that it was not like brand new, and you're basically agreeing with me, LOL.
I worked with one of the owners of Sunrader around 15 years ago, and heard the whole horrid story of how the axle recalls started because of aftermarket dual wheels failing. Really sad, Toyota and Sunrader didn't do anything wrong, and this guy went from making $250k a year making a good product, with a 30 year company, to losing everything and working as a tech at an rv shop, before he eventually bought another rv business and did ok. He finally retired about 10 years ago I think.
My Grandfather had this when I was a kid. He sold it when I was around 7. Watching this is so nostalgic! Keep up the good work!
Where do you hide your weed, dude?
Oh man, there are plenty of places in these old campers.
😂
Probably in a Toyota! Really am learning a lot from this channel. Guys arn't all that great explaining things like cars. But this 'is' the channel in life I'm actually learning and fairly easy to understand! Thanks Scotty!!
You don't need to hide it anymore in most places.
Where the generator used to be. He sold that to buy the weed
Love those 22R 4 bangers!
Nick Keith under powered but reliable
3RZ Better than 22R
Fuel injection 22re *one in vid. Carbureted 22r the e makes a difference
This things got everything - INCLUDING the kitchen sink 😉
Great info. I was always curious about these. Especially engine/drivetrain and fuel mileage stuff. I knew about the axles and what to lookout for. Thanks for posting this.
cheaper than my $1500 + bills mortgage
i have 1000sqft home with full basement, $350 mortgage, tax and insurance another 150, so 500 bucks not too bad haha
I have a room for $850 in NYC. Stupid me.
@@officialspaceefrain dam in Louisville you'll get a 3 bed 2bath house with a garage and basement for 850
@@rexracer7192 The whole purpose of me staying here is the fact that I can use the airport and trains for cheap travel. When those become boring I want to move ASAP!
I have a dog house in beverly hills
These things are pretty darn hard to find these days. Very cool
paradoxdesigns no they aren't I've seen a bunch for sale on fb an cL
@AOMechMarine AOMechMarine go look lazy
I consider it a damn shame that Toyota decided to bow out of producing motorhome chassis. I'm sure they had their problems with rear axles and V6 engines. But once they were recalled and fixed, they had an awesome truck. I think Toyota should've continued with it, well into the Tacoma production. For a vehicle like this, I would've preferred a 2.4 litre turbo diesel engine, rather than the 3.0 litre V6 engine. Sadly, the turbo diesel was never available in large numbers in the USA. Emissions be damned, I would've preferred better fuel economy and better uphill climbing.
Great video, love your RV. You have done a good job keeping her on the road.
That was a pretty nice tour. Thank you, John.
I love that motorhome he's got there! It's almost all original on the inside which is just how I like them!
My grandparents had one of those back in the day.
I have some great memories with them in that thing.
The old Sunrader and Tiger are my favorite RV campers! Such rare finds too :(
Scotty. You make such great videos and exelent ideas. You're a smart guy.
This was really well done. Kudos to you John!
I had one just like yours now I'm sorry I sold it ☹️ thanks for sharing the memories 💗
I just saw this coach on RV Trader right now. That's a very fair and good deal
Great video.. I've always been a Toyota guy.. I've owned cars.. Trucks.. SUV... I hope to one day catch one of these.. Great video.. Best video, I've seen so far on the subject.. Thanks!
Wow "EVERY" thing works and original . That's perfect.
How about that retro clock on the wall ? Makes me want to get out my old Three Dog Night record albums.
Ahhh. His honesty. If just 30% of the population was like him. We wouldn’t be where we are at. I’m his new follower.
Oh man what a great rig. I want to leave my house behind and go live in that baby!
Great Video!!! We LOVED our 1987 Sunrader, which we purchased in 1987 and wished we had never traded it in on a larger 28' Tioga Fleetwood, but our family was literally outgrowing the smaller Sunrader... :>( Now that our kids are all grown and have kids of their own, we'd love to have another NEW Sunrader for just the wife and I... We had the 4cyl model with dual wheels in the back w/air bag's... EVERYTHING worked perfectly and we made a number of trips with it including our 'Retirement' trip down to Wash. DC, up into Canada and all the way across the U.S. including numerous stops in the South, Midwest, Yellowstone, Custer's Mem., Mt. Rushmore, and a multitude of wonderful, fascinating stops along the way plus traveling Highway 1 from Wash. St. to SanDiego, CA!!! ALL w/o a glitch except we had to 'gear down' going over the higher MT. passes as we were fully loaded with 2 adults, 4 kids, a dog and ALL of our gear!!! WONDERFUL TRIP AND WONDERFUL VEHICLE!!! WISH Toyota or some other mfg. would make another small RV like this once again!!! They certainly would have at least ONE buyer!!! ;>) Thanks sooo much for the video of your Sunrader as it brought back many, many wonderful memories!!!
Worked on a few of these. Amazed that it was able to move!😂🤣😂
Your passion shows! That is awesome. You talk about about your RV the way I talk about my camping tents....haha.
Thank you for making me feel incredibly old!
that darn little thing is pretty neat
I had one of those Toyotas, but the camper was taken off, and converted into a tool box truck. 1ton, 6 cilinder. Top speed 70mph. Loud winding manual Transmission. 16mpg
Soon as I saw the hood open up, i was like "22RE" immediately. Very good engine. I've only had the carb'd version, the 22R.
1986 toyota RV and everything works! A modern RV probably has problems after 1 year!
Scotty, Excellent pick for Show Off Sunday! He deserved it! Cool RV! By Scottys favorite company. Toyota.
Anyone remember the small Uhaul box trucks from the early 90s that were Toyota cab and chassis based?
I do remember those also.
Yes I did. Still see some that are in third party hands.
I rented one that caught on fire
I use to own one, loved it. Regret selling it. Cheap to buy. Easy to repair, service, maintain, & all drive train parts are available locally at Toyota dealership ( O.E.M.) chain auto parts stores, & junk yards.
It was my undercover, stealthy garage, camper, & Mobil tool truck.
I would go off the grid with it. Loaded with camping gear, motor cycle, jetski, kayak, spare parts, & tools. Bought it cheap. Kept it for about 10yrs & 100,000 + miles & sold for a small profit. I miss it.
Thanks for this helpful video! It made me realize I need to upgrade my 1984 Toyota Sunrader to the 6 lug rear axle dually as mine still has the 5 lug rear axle.
Excellent tour of the Toyota motorhome. This guy covered all features like a pro. Cool little home. Very knowledgeable about the history. Enjoyable video. Thank you.
Hmm.... Willie Nelson got a new tour bus? 🤔
thank you sir, you are a beacon of knowledge and insight!
Boy did this help me. Going to look at an 81 this week, I never would've known to look at the axel. Thank you!
Love it I'm jealous I looked for something like that for years finally gave up and I work on my yard now always wanted to travel and something like that
I plan to put my ‘86 up for sale soon.
I have a Yugo we can race for pinks
MJA I’m dead😂
@MJA I'd pay to see that 😄
Love the leaf blower noise in the background
Very informative. I,v always admired thes little MHs. You answered a lot of questions I had about them. Thanks!
Awesome RV!! My father in law has one and drives it to work so he can use it as his personal break room!!
coolest things ever
cheese burger yo where that burger from 👀
its a big mac done right ;)
That truck camper looks like the perfect thing to launch a college graduate into the world, given the price of rent.
Yes- I just got one for $4,000. and everybody agrees the engines last forever and even those old fridges, stoves, etc. last a lot longer than modern RV stuff.
That RV is badass for the year it was made. That has way more features than some RV's today.
Scotty what a great video! Thanks for your time.
In Australia they make the Hilux motorhomes. They are 4×4 and they are awesome. Very reliable but very expensive. Love em.
How much usd would you think. Some people import them to the states from japan or canada,
The early stage 3.0L v6 had weak cylinder headgaskets. Very common for them to blow. 4 runners were very bad for doing it.
Awesome video! 22 year old Toyota 2.4 liter efi engine with a super cool r/v still totally functional and practical. Just shows just because its old......still a great vehicle!!!! Thanks for showing!!!!
I saw one of these in Toronto a few weeks ago! Gave the driver a thumbs up! Happy to see this on the channel! Thank you!
Japanese assembled, Toyota made. Scotty Kilmer Approved.
Nice design.
One criticism I have is that you don't need a 4 burner stove for a small RV. 2 burners work perfectly fine.
VERY helpful, Scotty and John! Thank You!