Older GAS Toterhome...worthwhile????
05-22-2007 | 02:37 PM
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Older GAS Toterhome...worthwhile????
Anyone have experience with a gas toterhome? I have an inquiry in to find out the towing capacity is but if it is high enough I'll be going to check it out. Here are the specs:
1989 38' Toterhome/carhauler 90k miles
429 GAS engine - MPG?????????????
5spd with split rearend...10 gears
Alcoa polished rims
Air brakes
22' carhauler space/shop area setup with 220, air, etc.
hydraulic door/ramp
updated living area, sleeps 6.
Yearly usage will be under 15,000miles
My concern obviously is the GAS engine. Seems like a big rig for a gas engine. I'm open to any and all opinions and if someone has experience with a similar rig please let me know. Boat isn't anything crazy - 30' Phantom single I/O.
Did I mention the price is well under $15K?!!!
1989 38' Toterhome/carhauler 90k miles
429 GAS engine - MPG?????????????
5spd with split rearend...10 gears
Alcoa polished rims
Air brakes
22' carhauler space/shop area setup with 220, air, etc.
hydraulic door/ramp
updated living area, sleeps 6.
Yearly usage will be under 15,000miles
My concern obviously is the GAS engine. Seems like a big rig for a gas engine. I'm open to any and all opinions and if someone has experience with a similar rig please let me know. Boat isn't anything crazy - 30' Phantom single I/O.
Did I mention the price is well under $15K?!!!
Last edited by fantastixvoyage; 05-22-2007 at 03:06 PM.
05-22-2007 | 03:26 PM
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MPG? More like GPM 
I've seen similar at the racetrack. Very cool concept. As for towing, the gas motor probably won't like much outside of the low range. All depends on how it's loaded inside. You also might need some serious fabrication to get a decent hitch attached to the strong part of the frame.
Perhaps an engine swap to a modern diesel, updrage the trans, and you'd have a sweet package at a good discount to new.
I've seen similar at the racetrack. Very cool concept. As for towing, the gas motor probably won't like much outside of the low range. All depends on how it's loaded inside. You also might need some serious fabrication to get a decent hitch attached to the strong part of the frame.
Perhaps an engine swap to a modern diesel, updrage the trans, and you'd have a sweet package at a good discount to new.
05-22-2007 | 09:08 PM
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screw the gas engine!!!!! Check out the topkick i've got for sale! Crew cab, cat diesel, allison tranny!!!!
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=151847
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=151847
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05-23-2007 | 11:44 AM
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screw the gas engine!!!!! Check out the topkick i've got for sale! Crew cab, cat diesel, allison tranny!!!!
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=151847
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...d.php?t=151847
Appreciate the comments, like to hear from people familiar with 'em. The truck is seems to have what I'm looking for (minus power) and it would be nice to swap in modern diesel running gear but not looking for another project...although I could run as is this year and do the swap later...
Anyone think $12-13K is too much? Seems like a lot of truck for the $$$$.
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05-23-2007 | 11:48 AM
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keep looking for something with a diesel unless you like the sound of 5 mpg and 25mph up hills.......
check out www.racingjunk.com
check out www.racingjunk.com
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05-23-2007 | 09:09 PM
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I don't think the price is bad. IT is cheap cause isn't a diesel. Look at dumptrucks and it is the same way. Can't hardly sell one with a gas motor. It would be tits with a 475 cat diesel in it, but that would probably cost as much as the truck.
05-23-2007 | 10:27 PM
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You need a diesel for a toter home..they are to much weight all loaded down....you have to do alot of research prior to buying one of these rigs...there are some really nice buys on race junk...and you will really see what is out there..that truck is junk...
