1987 Toyota Sunrader Factory 4x4 Turbo, $69k, Phoenix, AZ

Hood

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We purchased this last Fall with 112k miles and put on another 3k since. Over the past ~10 years, $30k in maintenance, repairs, and upgrades have been made with receipts to show. The title is held free and clear. It’s truly an amazing truck and extremely rare, especially one in this condition. We (I more-so) love the truck, but we (she) shifted in vehicle preference. Making the decision to sell and go another route has been extremely difficult. I know it will be one of our regrets. $69k

Truck features:
  • Drivetrain: Equipped with both low and high 4-wheel drive with lockable front hubs.
  • Engine: Turbocharged 22RTE 4-cylinder engine.
  • Length: 18 feet.
  • Mileage: 115,000 miles.
  • Transmission: 5-speed manual.
  • Axle: Toyota 1-ton, 6-lug rear axle with dual 15-inch wheels.
  • Uniqueness: This vehicle is one of only 26 factory-produced 4x4 models, and among approximately 8 that came with turbo.
  • Manufacture: Gardner Pacific in California.
Camper features:
  • Construction: A leak-proof, fully self-contained fiberglass clamshell design.
  • Heating: Propane furnace.
  • Refrigeration: New Dometic 2-way fridge/freezer that operates on either 110V shore power or onboard propane.
  • Bathroom: Wet bath with integrated toilet and shower.
  • Kitchen: Oven, stove, and vented hood with sink with a faucet.
  • Utilities: Water pump and a water heater with remote ignition.
  • Fuel & Grey/Black Storage: Larger 26-gallon fuel tank, premium fuel. Holding tanks with capacities of 12 gallons for greywater and 9 gallons for blackwater.
  • Water Supply: Freshwater tank capable of holding 21 gallons.
  • Living Space: Rear dinette with an amazing large window, closet, and over-cab bed with a memory foam topper. The dinette converts to a bed. New foam and upholstery.
  • Entertainment: Comes with a stereo system that includes a backup camera.
Maintenance & Upgrades performed by previous owner(s):
  • Documentation: A comprehensive collection of maintenance records and receipts is available.
  • Inspection: Previous owner had a thorough inspection and necessary maintenance conducted.
  • Mechanical Updates: Includes a dual-row timing chain, water pump, thermostat, head gasket, and clutch replacement at 101k miles by a certified Toyota mechanic in Kalispell, Montana.
  • Tires & Brakes: New all-terrain tires mounted on custom dually wheels and new brake components.
  • Fluids & Bearings: Recent change of fluids, along with the replacement of rear wheel bearings and seals. I’ve completed one oil change since my ownership.
  • Drivetrain Maintenance: Driveshaft rebalancing, new U-joints, and clutch cylinders.
  • Electrical & Lighting: Installation of a new fuel filter, spark plugs, alternator, exhaust system flex pipe, and LED lighting.
  • Suspension: Upgraded with new Bilstein shocks, leaf springs, sway bar, skid plate, and bushings.
  • Additional Notes: The cab air conditioning system works well.
Camper Upgrades and Features performed by previous owner(s):
  • Climate Control: Installed a new RecPro/Houghton 9.5k BTU air conditioning unit on the roof.
  • Ventilation: Added a Maxfann above the bathroom area.
  • Outdoor Comfort: Mounted a new Fiamma F45s awning.
  • Entertainment System: Implemented a new touchscreen stereo with Bluetooth, backup camera, and speakers.
  • Privacy Enhancements: Fitted new pull-down shades and curtains for privacy.
  • Power Management: Integrated a new Progressive Dynamics Converter with an Intelligent Charger for the house battery.
  • Lighting: Upgraded all interior lighting to LED fixtures, not just the bulbs.
  • Sealing: Re-sealed all camper windows.
  • Exterior Finish: Applied a new fiberglass gelcoat and restored the original graphics on the exterior.
  • Bumper Upgrade: Replaced the rear bumper with a more robust solid steel version.
  • Interior Renovation: Installed new flooring inside the camper.
  • Interior Aesthetics: Repainted the camper’s interior.
  • Dining Upgrade: Added a new oak laminated dining table.
  • Propane System: Replaced and reinstalled the onboard propane tank and system.
  • Winch: Equipped with a Warn winch, lightly used.
  • Front Bumper: Installed an ARB steel bumper with mounted spotlights.
  • Battery Power: Included two relatively new Yellow Top OPTIMA batteries for extended off-grid capability.
  • Storage Solution: Added a rear bumper rack for additional storage needs.
 

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Hood

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Hood

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rruff

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I built a similar sized camper on one of these trucks with 2wd and no turbo, and overloaded... got ~18 mpg on the highway, taking it easy. That truck got near 30 mpg stock, and ~25 with a "sit up" camper.

I don't think you'd be saving gas. This would be a nostalgia rig.
 
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Hood

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Estimated MPG, or range on a full tank of gas?
Eight fuel-up entries from my logbook traveling from Atlanta to Phoenix. I was alone, wasn't loaded down, and had a full tank of water. Hopefully this helps. A few additional stats at the end, which are guaranteed if you're driving this rig : )

195.6 mi / 14.2 gal
13.7 mpg
No AC
60-65 mpg
Alabama

229.6 mi / 17.25 gal
13.3 mpg
AC
60-65
Mississippi and Louisiana

209 mi / 14.47 gal
14.44 mpg
No AC
60-65
Louisiana and Texas

192.5 mi / 15.15 gal
12.7 mpg
AC
60-65
Texas to Texas more hills

173.2 mi 14.71 gal
11.77 mpg (Sat and idled for a while)
AC
60-65
Texas

207 mi / 16.19 gal
12.78 mpg
AC
60-65
Texas

195.1 mi / 15.12
12.9 mpg
No AC
60-65
Texas to El Paso NM

184.6 mi / 12.73 gal
14.5 mpg
No AC
60-65
NM to Wilcox AZ

Stats:
Pictures taken from people passing - 7
Thumbs up - 4
Hang loose wave - 1
Multiple nods in a row as the passed - 2
Lengthy convo (mostly when fueling up) - 5
 

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