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1986 Toyota Winnebago

The short version: "Winnie" is a southern camper which we purchased in Tennessee. We completed a 100% restoration of the coach/cab and have kept the mechanicals in excellent condition with receipts for all work performed and all parts installed. This camper is in excellent mechanical and cosmetic condition and could easily go to California, Maine (again) or Key West.

The long version: We bought "Winnie" in 2021 just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee and drove her home to West Tennessee. Having spent forty years in the South, there is zero corrosion underneath which is rare for an 86 Toyota. There was some "slight" water damage in the shower area which I began to repair in June, 2021. Just like peeling an onion, the repair grew until I ended up doing a total restoratation of the coach which I completed in August, 2022. During the restoration, I replaced most of the insulation, built new wall frames inside then replaced the entire back wall and entire ceiling including new ceiling beams and added LED lights. I replaced all of the 1/4" luan plywood with new and installed a new luxury vinyl floor. I have over 500 pictures and videos of the restoration and was very careful not to add much weight.

Since the restoration was completed in August 2022, we have visited 31 states and travelled over 32,000 miles in Winnie without a single mishap while taking somewhere between 65 and 75 overnight camping trips. There are very few vintage Toyota campers on the road and "Winnie" is by far the nicest we have seen. The only reason we are selling is that we bought a new four season travel trailer and don't have space for two RV's.

Below is a complete list of all work accomplished:

Mechanical:
- [ ] New Engine Fan Clutch 2024.
- [ ] 3 New Drive belts 2026.
- [ ] New spark plugs, wires and dist cap 2024.
- [ ] New steering tie rods 2025.
- [ ] New steering stabilizer drag link 2025.
- [ ] New K&N rechargeable air filter 2023.
- [ ] All fluids changed annually (transmission fluid and filter, rear differential, power steering, brake fluid and engine coolant).
- [ ] New radiator 2022.
- [ ] New radiator hoses 2022.
- [ ] New transmission mount 2024.
- [ ] Cab air conditioner was serviced and converted to 134a refrigerant, the cab a/c cools exceptionally well.
- [ ] New Shocks and struts in 2022 and 2025.
- [ ] Seven new tires in 2023.
- [ ] Two new front tires in 2025.
- [ ] Front end alignment 2025.
- [ ] New fuel tank 2025.
- [ ] New fuel pump 2025.
- [ ] New fuel sending unit 2025.
- [ ] New fuel strainer (inside tank) 2025.
- [ ] New brake master cylinder 2024.
- [ ] Two new napa batteries 2023.
- [ ] New fuel pulsation dampner 2024.
- [ ] New two stage thermostat in 2022 and in 2025 (22RE engines run warm so a two stage thermostat keeps the operating temps lower).
- [ ] Oil changed every 3k miles and only Toyota OEM oil filters used (important for 22RE).
- [ ] New muffler and tail pipe 2025.
- [ ] New engine gasket cover 2025.
- [ ] Seat covers has been recently replaced when I purchased Winnie in 2021.
- [ ] New front rotors, front calipers, brake hoses and front brake pads 2024.
- [ ] New headlights 2024.
- [ ] New circuit breakers for coach 12 volt battery system 2026.
- [ ] New blower switch for cab fan 2024.
- [ ] Windshield is original with no chips or cracks.
- [ ] Dash is in excellent shape with no crack or splits.
- [ ] Camper has been kept under cover since I purchased it.

Coach:
- [ ] New plywood walls throughout coach.
- [ ] New insulation throughout coach.
- [ ] New shiplap 2022.
- [ ] LED lights 2022 and 2026.
- [ ] New microwave and 110v fridge 2024.
- [ ] New Advent 13,500 btu roof a/c 2022.
- [ ] New roof fan with rain sensor and LED lights 2026.
- [ ] New rear exhaust fan motor 2025.
- [ ] New flush valves 2022.
- [ ] All new paint inside.
- [ ] Dinette cushions recovered 2022.
- [ ] New cab headliner 2025.
- [ ] Coach tinted windows 2025.
- [ ] Two new water vents installed on the roof 2026.
- [ ] New rubber coating applied to the roof 2026.
- [ ] New foam mattress for over cab sleeping area 2024.
- [ ] 2 inch receiver hitch installed which we use for bike rack.
- [ ] 32 inch Roku TV and moveable wall mount 2025.

Additional:
I removed the original four burner gas stove, fresh water tank, plumbing and water pump to use that space under the dinette for storage. Those items will be included with the sale. We prefer to use the dinette as a sofa with pillows so a new 8 inch foam twin mattress and matching Eddie Bauer camping sheets will be included with the sale.

Propane, water heater and propane heater are original and we have not used them since restoration. I believe all are in working condition but cannot guarantee that.

Vehicle is in excellent condition and has been maintained as such. Vehicle is turn key and ready for it's next adventure. I listed pictures showing steel wheels, wheel covers and black wheels over the past 4 years. The camper has black wheels for this listing.