Fozzie is a 1986 Toyota Sunrader that is totally better than a van. Sound mixing (and fixing) by @Sam Bybee Mixing Artist Huge thanks to ACC Garage for participating.
This is the greatest Toyota Sunrader thread of all time :) Wocka Wocka Wocka!!! Was cool to see those ACC guys on there telling you in fact you *didn't* make a terrible life decision. Looking forward to more updates.
I'm with you on the oven, it's one of my favorite things in our Sunrader! Baking cookies, bacon, re-heating meal preps...I'll never own another RV without an oven.
Two comments: 1. Man - I wish all car videos were this well-produced. I guess it makes a difference when an artist makes a car video vs. a car guy making "art". 2. While I have no need for one of these, I now have a burning desire to retrofit an early-00s VW TDI into one of these bad boys. Easily get 30mpg with 300lb-ft of torque with the added bonus that if you run out of fuel, you can just steal some cooking oil out of the pantry. 😃
The good thing about at least it’s a Toyota & the reliability is there & very well engineered. The thing it is efficient. If I was ever going to live full time in a RV I’d seek out a Toyota motorhome . I’d would at least get one with a V6 .
There are pros and cons of both. I know the 22re has less power - but mostly considered a better (simpler) engineered engine - also easier to work on if you're handy. Now having driven Fozzie quite a bit more, it actually does pretty well out there once you get a feel for it.
Thank you for a great video. I found the exact model that my neighbor has owned since 1988, and I am on my way to convince her to sell it to me :) Meanwhile, I got to use it whenever I want to!
As a camper van owner, I am very very jealous of your rig's one seam. I am still trying to track down a water entry point in my Roadtrek Simplicity (RAM ProMaster).
With the Mick (the name of our old Granville rig) there was a seam at the top where the rubber membrane transitioned to the front aluminum of the overcab area - I used double butyl tape - and water was still getting through. I know it can work...but I apparently just don't have the touch.
Fun video! I'm considering a 1990, but have concerns about a wrinkle in the fiberglass, by the side door. What do you consider a good price on something that you know is going to need work? It's a V6 with a rebuilt engine.
These things are lovely - and alas - they're old. So, with Fozzie there have been a few gremlins - mainly related (seemingly) to electrical. (Ironically both in the house and in the vehicle infrastructure itself). And - I think most all of this electrical is due to some less than elite DIY modifications made by former owners (of which there have been quite a few in the nearly 40 years since this was first released into the world.). Admittedly I don't know a lot about working with fiberglass - but I'd be concerned about what caused the wrinkle in the first place. Is that a sign that maybe weight is distributed incorrectly? Some infrastructure compromised? Water damage? It could be an easy fix for someone who knows how to work with it - or it could mean taking things apart to repair the issue that caused the wrinkle in the first place. In other words, it could turn into a much bigger project than a wrinkle. OR not. Said differently - it's a slippery slope - and with all of the systems on board - there are a lot of things that can be not quite right. But, alas. Potential is a dangerous word, and I personally have difficulty looking past that. As far as price - it depends. I paid 15.5k for Fozzie summer of last year, and given the issues (electrical! house plumbing! intermittent starting challenges!) I'm running into, I probably overpaid by a good 3 - even with the completely rebuilt engine.
@@FollowFozzie well, I think it's had dogs, pigs and goats living it for the last few years! It's seriously SERIOUSLY bad inside. As for layout, most of it has been eaten!!! I've started making a video of it. I'll get it uploaded in a couple of weeks time. I am sure this is the worst sunrader to ever return to the road . Yours looks minty tho, really cool old truck 👌🏼
@@RiffRaff160 Ah - someone deleted the A/C from this one before I got my hands on it. Butyl Seal Tape is your friend - put it in the fridge before you work with it - it being cool makes it less tacky and way easier to work with.
I am watching these for ideas. I bought a 89 Toyota dolphin 2 weeks ago. It is a 6 cylinder. I didn’t name it, but… maybe I will. I was surprised the bathroom is so big. The windows are all big windows in it with all the screens like yours. That to me is a big deal. Today it’s down at The Service Center till next week. It passed the safety inspection, but I’m having them do the brakes. They are passable, but I want them safe, which is probably a smart thing to do. it had the engine and the inside rebuilt in 2005, 2006. It’s dated and it’s not perfect but I like it and I’m going put a little money into it. An inside paint job, new small fridge (I don’t want to mess with the propane fridge, I only want use with the stove and the water heater), I’d like to have a countertop put in or revamp up the old one and the booth turned into storage then I will be content till next year. at least there’s no nasty carpet or upholstery to mess with. And some of the ones I’ve seen are nasty inside. This one was not, but it needs a cleaning. It has a one piece shower in it, air conditioner works, but I really don’t want that. I don’t want to have to hook up to electricity most of the time and II do want to have solar in it., but for now, I have a few solar devices of different wattage, which is the biggest is 1800 W down to 300. I hope I know what I’m doing. if not, I’ll sell it. I had to make up my mind that day because I was the first one to see it, ahead of two other parties and it would’ve been gone. I wish mine had that kind of shell on it. Was i that crazy to buy it? I keep asking myself that. 🥴
This is the greatest Toyota Sunrader thread of all time :) Wocka Wocka Wocka!!! Was cool to see those ACC guys on there telling you in fact you *didn't* make a terrible life decision. Looking forward to more updates.
You are my hero. When I grow up, I want to be just like you. Awesome video.
I'm with you on the oven, it's one of my favorite things in our Sunrader! Baking cookies, bacon, re-heating meal preps...I'll never own another RV without an oven.
We still haven't actually put it to use! Haven't yet unwound the propane system - electrical and plumbing has taken out attention.
Welll ok so it is growing on me. We love our Toyota's! Love the video! Can't wait to see it in person, however not in front of my house. ha ha
This will only enhance your home.Think of it as the ultimate accessory.
Two comments:
1. Man - I wish all car videos were this well-produced. I guess it makes a difference when an artist makes a car video vs. a car guy making "art".
2. While I have no need for one of these, I now have a burning desire to retrofit an early-00s VW TDI into one of these bad boys. Easily get 30mpg with 300lb-ft of torque with the added bonus that if you run out of fuel, you can just steal some cooking oil out of the pantry. 😃
I like it. Would it run off frozen pizza?
Alas, no. But "liberating" the discarded deep-fryer fat from your favourite fast-food place to run a "grease-car" is actually a thing. @@FollowFozzie
@@MikeInBC yes! I remember seeing something on that a few years back. I just attempted to up the ante on the ingredients.
The good thing about at least it’s a Toyota & the reliability is there & very well engineered. The thing it is efficient. If I was ever going to live full time in a RV I’d seek out a Toyota motorhome . I’d would at least get one with a V6 .
There are pros and cons of both. I know the 22re has less power - but mostly considered a better (simpler) engineered engine - also easier to work on if you're handy.
Now having driven Fozzie quite a bit more, it actually does pretty well out there once you get a feel for it.
Great rv I have one sunrader that I haven't drove like 6 year everything work I'm going to paint it
Thank you for a great video. I found the exact model that my neighbor has owned since 1988, and I am on my way to convince her to sell it to me :) Meanwhile, I got to use it whenever I want to!
That sounds like the dream. Especially if it happened to be garaged or covered.
Cant wait for a full tour
A full (jank) tour is up on the channel!
@@FollowFozzie thank you
Great video 🎉
As a camper van owner, I am very very jealous of your rig's one seam. I am still trying to track down a water entry point in my Roadtrek Simplicity (RAM ProMaster).
With the Mick (the name of our old Granville rig) there was a seam at the top where the rubber membrane transitioned to the front aluminum of the overcab area - I used double butyl tape - and water was still getting through. I know it can work...but I apparently just don't have the touch.
I've been using Flex Seal, you know, because it works on the infomercials. It's just that there are so many places to seal up. Great video BTW!
Fun video! I'm considering a 1990, but have concerns about a wrinkle in the fiberglass, by the side door. What do you consider a good price on something that you know is going to need work? It's a V6 with a rebuilt engine.
These things are lovely - and alas - they're old. So, with Fozzie there have been a few gremlins - mainly related (seemingly) to electrical. (Ironically both in the house and in the vehicle infrastructure itself). And - I think most all of this electrical is due to some less than elite DIY modifications made by former owners (of which there have been quite a few in the nearly 40 years since this was first released into the world.).
Admittedly I don't know a lot about working with fiberglass - but I'd be concerned about what caused the wrinkle in the first place. Is that a sign that maybe weight is distributed incorrectly? Some infrastructure compromised? Water damage? It could be an easy fix for someone who knows how to work with it - or it could mean taking things apart to repair the issue that caused the wrinkle in the first place. In other words, it could turn into a much bigger project than a wrinkle.
OR not.
Said differently - it's a slippery slope - and with all of the systems on board - there are a lot of things that can be not quite right.
But, alas. Potential is a dangerous word, and I personally have difficulty looking past that.
As far as price - it depends. I paid 15.5k for Fozzie summer of last year, and given the issues (electrical! house plumbing! intermittent starting challenges!) I'm running into, I probably overpaid by a good 3 - even with the completely rebuilt engine.
I would love to find one….to buy
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I have just bought one of these hot rods!... In the UK.... Found it on a farm... I think it used as the barn! 🤦🏼♂️
We actually found surprisingly little proof of rodent activity within the halls of this old thing. Which layout? And - ha. Yeah. Hot rod is right.
@@FollowFozzie well, I think it's had dogs, pigs and goats living it for the last few years! It's seriously SERIOUSLY bad inside. As for layout, most of it has been eaten!!! I've started making a video of it. I'll get it uploaded in a couple of weeks time. I am sure this is the worst sunrader to ever return to the road .
Yours looks minty tho, really cool old truck 👌🏼
Wow - that's incredible. A true lived-in farm find.
Yeah - far from mint - but waterproof at least! Which for now, good enough for us.
@@FollowFozzie I think the roof is leaking on this where I think there's a A/C unit on top
@@RiffRaff160 Ah - someone deleted the A/C from this one before I got my hands on it. Butyl Seal Tape is your friend - put it in the fridge before you work with it - it being cool makes it less tacky and way easier to work with.
I really want one 😔
They are a lot of fun - but. They also require a fair bit of tinkering.
I am watching these for ideas. I bought a 89 Toyota dolphin 2 weeks ago. It is a 6 cylinder. I didn’t name it, but… maybe I will. I was surprised the bathroom is so big. The windows are all big windows in it with all the screens like yours. That to me is a big deal. Today it’s down at The Service Center till next week. It passed the safety inspection, but I’m having them do the brakes. They are passable, but I want them safe, which is probably a smart thing to do. it had the engine and the inside rebuilt in 2005, 2006. It’s dated and it’s not perfect but I like it and I’m going put a little money into it. An inside paint job, new small fridge (I don’t want to mess with the propane fridge, I only want use with the stove and the water heater), I’d like to have a countertop put in or revamp up the old one and the booth turned into storage then I will be content till next year. at least there’s no nasty carpet or upholstery to mess with. And some of the ones I’ve seen are nasty inside. This one was not, but it needs a cleaning. It has a one piece shower in it, air conditioner works, but I really don’t want that. I don’t want to have to hook up to electricity most of the time and II do want to have solar in it., but for now, I have a few solar devices of different wattage, which is the biggest is 1800 W down to 300. I hope I know what I’m doing. if not, I’ll sell it. I had to make up my mind that day because I was the first one to see it, ahead of two other parties and it would’ve been gone. I wish mine had that kind of shell on it. Was i that crazy to buy it? I keep asking myself that. 🥴
These are amazing rigs - but also can be a slippery slope. Every decision just has so many...choices.