Sunrader 1983 Complete Remodel - Video 1
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- This is our vintage little Toyota Sunrader. It is the legendary R-22 engine and is a true one ton chassis. This video shows what it looks like when we bought it in 2003 until the time we remodeled it in October 2012.
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Love watching you video! You brought a great little camper back to life! I also bought my camper from just a photo, and was in the doghouse for a while. Mine was "Home brewed" using a Peterbilt and a Kidron refer box! Check her out if you want, we call it "Cactus Pete"! Have fun with yours, take care and stay safe!
Awesome looking motorhome! I remember these Toyota truck based motorhomes. I'd buy one if I could find someone who also likes road trips.
Forget "honoring the original"! What this man did was MAKE it original! Super nice. I would kill to have that camper.
Some are just naturally gifted master craftsman , clearly a labor of love , great job , well done .
Loved the entire video. Kept waiting for you to finish he interior design. Then the video ended and I realized it was already finished. Alot of hard work went into your masterpiece. You are awesome! Thanks for sharing!!
RIGHT!!!
From the sentiment to the remodel, that is one of the sweeeetest little vids I've ever watched! Bravo!!!
From the minute I saw one of those Toyota campers, I fell in love. It's just me and my dog and they look easy to drive. Unfortunately, I was about to be scammed. It was listed on Craigslist. ..then the whole send me a pay pack, etc started. (2500.00 was all I had). I was suspect of the way they wanted to make transaction and started researching. Thankfully, I saw the same vehicle listed for 3 mnths in different states w different story before i sent her the money -so knew it wasn't gonna happen. They were gonna take my money and bolt. I ended up buying a 25' 1975 Ford coachman for a bit less. I'm petite and it's kinda daunting to drive. I was able to see it before purchase though. Still working on it after 8 mnths. Ugg. Really LOVE LOVE LOVE what you did with that Toyota!!! I'm subscribing. ..in case you ever anounce you're selling her. ;-) Super cute.
Nicely done sir, nicely done!
Nice, very nice. Real craftsmanship.
Really nice job. And you did it yourself!! Great going!
Wow. awesome Find. You are such a Smart man to find that camper. ! I'm Jelly. Wonderful Rehab and Remodel .
Looks great all except that box on the back stuck up in the air like a sore pecker...hahaha! Drop it down and hinge one end so you can slide it open to access the storage in the camper above the bumper...
One of the nicest remodels i've seen on a sunrader. Awesome job Allen. You clearly have some fantastic carpentry skills. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks for the inspiration to tackle my 1980, 53,000 miles, 20r, std. 4 speed. Interior and exterior cosmetics and new appliances and live out my days in it.lol
hella fine job sir. this is my dream
Man I heard the plastic gassed out and break easily after many decades of UV bombardment. You would think it should be more aluminum, steel, wood, and leather?
Fantastic rework.
Good video and good job! Anything built on a Toyota frame is worth keeping.
Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!! Thank you for sharing!
I'll buy it from you! Perfect for me and my baby boy Chewy (Yorkie).
WOW!
It's my DREAM to own one of these lil babies!
Please let me know if you ever decide to sell it! I'm in the area!
keep those videos coming!
It is beautiful! You did a fantastic job.
I really enjoy the video, it was very inspiring : )
I have watched this video quite a few times. I actually have it in my favorites. I love your RV and what you did to it. Can you tell us how you did the walls and that really pretty stained glass? Maybe you can do another video with how to do some of the inside things you did. I would love that.
Great job, I am sure you and your wife will have many wonderful years using it
dee
Well done, sir!!
Awesome Rv
Great job Now I just need to talk my wife into one of these lol.
Great music vs dumb chatter on other camper vids. And your video techniques are superior too. How’d you like to rebuild my mini-wini built on an 82 GMC chassis...You are so ambitious and I don’t have your kind of skills. You are an artist. (I am a musician) Bourbon St...oh yeah, though Royal St. was more up my alley...The gas mileage on the GMC 8 cyl was atrocious. My older bro talked me out of a 4 cyl Toyota and convinced me to get the GMC...grrr. Prior to that I had a wonderful VW Westphalia....mechanical problems have dogged me along the road of life. Most recently a friend bought me a Volvo stationwagon that I traveled and camped in till it too developed engine trouble. It sits in the garage at the moment in need of cleaning out so it can be diagnosed and maybe repaired...but your Sun Raider reminded me of the several Toyotas my in-laws let us use. I live out in the country where I bought an e-bike but it too has given me problems with the battery and/or charger. Where do I find a skilled person like yourself to get me back on the road?? Janetellenbratter@gmail.com rsvp
Thank you for your kind words. Flipping little pull behinds now. No ambition to tackle another motorhome. They are tough. But I do appreciate your admiration. Thanks again!
Hey Allen- I'm curious- Did you remove the bathroom/shower enclosure to put the new floor down or did you cut around it? I would like to replace the entire floor in mine, but the new floor would raise the shower enclosure and the window to the exterior would not allow this. We should exchange emails and compare notes on this. -Warren
We just bought an '86 Toyota mini Winnebago. Just remodeled by the previous owner, and yes, he took out those windows too.. hahaha.. Can't wait to get some camping time in..
amazing find these are very few and far between ...it looks to be in very very good condition!These are going to have leaks ...the butyl putty dries and cracks over the years it is just the nature of these campers ..You did an awesome job on it !!!
Wow your in Beaumont texas I’m right here in bridge city I’d love to come see this thing in person i have only seen them in person. Me and my wife want one so bad
I absolutely love your build. This is my dream home.
I don't understand how you got the extra 3" without cutting the roof though. Was it sagging?
Great job.
u sound like you know how to relax
I'm looking at a 79' SUNRADER for $1500 and he already gutted the inside. well, peeled the inside. everything is still there. He said it has a locked motor but 20R motors are easy to find and cheap! $200-$400 including the transmission depending on the sellers situation.
By the way there is no such thing as a "HOT WATER HEATER" If you have "HOT WATER" why would you heat it? It's called a "WATER HEATER" Old folks call them boilers even though the water never "BOILS".
If you and your wife like the interior of your camper... Screw the haters! I didn't like the choices either but like i said... IT'S YOUR CAMPER YOU DO IT HOW YOU WANT IT!
where texas you at, i am in texas dallas f.worth I owned 85 dolphin I really want to learn from your experience so i can make my rv turn to look like your. anyway very nice video u have here thank you very much.
Wow that’s awesome
nice job what size gene was that?
good stuff. how long did it take you?
very nice I love it
Why everybody hates the two front windows??
The leak
Very well done..., we have our first camper now and a lot to learn. What type of generator do you use?
I suggest an Onan. A little more expensive but far lighter and more reliable.
Thank you so much..., my wife and I are inexperienced and not so handy with remodeling like yourself; but we are learning as we go and really enjoyed your video. God Speed... (If you ever visit Japan hit us up. I`m a Former Marine living here with my wife and our two boys).
Do you have to buy insurance for this thing?
I'm ready to buy when your ready to sell.
BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :0)
Gulf Stream a/c washer/dryer 2 queen amount of gasoline holds
Really nice. The only thing I didn’t see was the new bathroom? Is the bathroom gone now? Thx. Alan
alan grobmeier no, bathroom still there. Great shape. Needed nothing.
No, true one ton. Amazing little platform for a camper.
Hi, do you have any other videos of this camper ?
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Video One
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OMG Allan! The old style was tired, but, oh dear, sorry I don't like your interior decorating at all! Nice you refreshed it all with new wood, but.... What does your wife think?! It is soo busy!
I got to hand it to you. I couldn't spend that much time cooped up in a small area with a women without losing my mind. At least there's windows I could throw myself out of. LoL
Dang... that is RUDE... so you hate women???
,,, and you want to throw yourself out a window... don't bother, I'll open the door for you...
"Bye-Bye"
what are the dimensions of the sleeping compartment?
bornbrit777
the total length of the camper was 17' 6" bumper to bumper.
What about the sleeping area. I'm 6"1". Would I fit in the sleeping compartment
bornbrit777
I am 6' 1/2" and fit fine. it is a queen size compartment above the camper.
Oh sweet. Thank you for answering. I'm looking at getting a Toyota Sunrader and seeing the states. The sleeping compartment was my only concern
Hi, Is your Sunrader for sale? Thank you. PawsInAlaska
Dayton car care? Dayton Texas? I am in Beaumont. It took me one month from start to finish. One .month of very long days! The generator is a 3400 generac
I wish to buy it when or if you decide to ever sell it . Unless you knew of another just like it ( hahaha ) I know you will keep it and the price would be more then i'd expect. Brilliant job Allen , absolutely .
I think it looked better before you touched it. But all that matters is that you guys like lit.
What did you do??? Nice build but horrible interior design....so East Texas!
RE Ohtz 😂 😆 😝
Bathroom??
can do without the music!
that music is awesome. you need a new pair of ears!
The music was all I liked! Thought the music might be reflected in final design. Well it certainly has an orchestra of different styles...
Just picked one up... same model with the mini bath. Going to put it on a 80 series land cruiser. Great job with the rebuild! Sign up at my site and tell us more about your rig. forum.sunrader.com - (not advertised yet)
Visit/friend me on Facebook...I’d love to see more videos of your travels!!!
hey tht was way kool coz most folks who tryed remodeling them selfs get into seeing the real stuff soon try and sell off there woes and just get a newer model but hey you did a great job tht was really kool....
I think you cut a corner somewhere
too each their own , the inside looks like one big kitchen counter , no thanks ...would have restored it back the the original look inside
Ewe!
You ruined it...
+Bette Bleu
Did you see the condition of this camper? I SAVED it!
yes but, the choices of material were gauche...you should have honored the original..it's all personal of course, you did a great job, i just not to my taste..thank you posting..
+Bette Bleu With all due respect, you should take your negativity elsewhere.
+Jody Soberón Better yet, get rid of the negativity, don't take it anywhere. ;)
Jody Soberón it's not negativity, it's objective criticism.. and only my opinion...they did a great job...peace.
Hideous.looks like you were on acid when you designed interior. Looks even smaller than before remodel.in a small space you want to use light colors to make it feel bigger.this is like a 60s off strip Vegas pub
I think I liked it better before...
just awful
awful? I saved this camper for an entirely new generation to enjoy. I am not a professional. I did this in your yard!
show me something you restored and maybe I can be a critic.