Here is one of those rare 4×4 Toyota motorhomes for sale on Ebay. This is a 1984 Sunraider model. These are pretty small units with a rear dinette and kitchenettes and bath on the side. Sleeping for two above the cab and two more at the back with the dining table removed and seats folded down. 73k original miles is pretty good for an 84 model.
However the bad thing about this unit is the fake dually rear axle. The motorhome is built on the original 1/2 ton 4×4 chassis and the outer rear wheels are simply clamped onto the inner ones. Beyond the weak design of the wheels is the dangerous condition of alot of weight being supported by a 1/2 ton axle. The extra weight of the camper shell alone is pushing the capacity of the axle. With a full load of camping gear and people, and a good bashing on the trail, this axle is sure to fail. A crack in the housing causing the differential to lock at highway speeds is sure to cause a serious accident.
I do appreciate the seller’s honesty is this auction. From what I have read he has been upfront and honest about the vehicle. The buyer is sure to get a rare and interesting Toyota truck, but the first order of business has to be getting the rear axle, wheels, and tires upgraded to 1-ton status. Otherwise it’s just plain unsafe to drive it on or off the road.
