Feisty1

My datsun/Nissan motorhome (720 chassis 5spd Z24 engine) has an alter ego it is actually listed as 2 different year/ make/model but under the same Vin & is verified original in spite of the utter confuse this initially caused. 1984 Datsun 720 1985 Nissan Lakeview MH (by Keystone) Added bonus that the registration goes by interior door panel which doesn't give distinction from a standard 720 truck & has therefore allowed me more freedom in parking/passing through MH restricted places Basically I think it's about the best thing ever but I was happy about having a 5-speed until reading your opinion on that! I am interested to know possible consequences of 5 speed engine as well as causes for concern to keep an eye on, & steps I can take to avoid increasing the likelihood for these things to become issues Thanks in advance!

It's been quite awhile since your last posting. I have a 1984 720 motorhome with much the same issues to address and would love such a reference as you could provide! I am checking out FB for the ratsun group right now as well!!!! thanks & enjoy! Rat-on

I KNOW ....I KNOW.... sure you can scan them but I'm a bit of a sucker for a hard copy if I can get my hands on it I literally just posted .... mentioned anyone possibly with a manual "if I dare to dream" lol Maybe dreams do come true lol I'm looking for 84 720 pick up manual / 411 Mine is actually a motorhome, so if any manuals reference the mini truck campers produced around that period Please CONTACT me DIRECTLY! Thanks & enjoy your score!

Having been a total RV novice when I inherited this vintage diamond in the rough, I had no idea what I was in for with this particular model. But I am here to tell you how much I have learned since then & even have an opportunity to add to that knowledge, I'm hoping! Apparently the official conversion of Datsun into Nissan occurred in 84/85. As the plaques mounted on door panels & registration for my motorhome read 84 Datsun 720 --with matching Vin which clears in any system and on the title as 85 Nissan Lakeview MH All the ornamentation/accessories/plaques etc are Nissan but everything produced on the original chassis prior to being sent to Keystone ,where the coach was manufactured & bolted onto the frame--is Datsun right down to the striping/ color scheme , interior of cab, even the headlights all characterize a classic Datsun look. I wonder if the overall lack of information regarding Datsun/Nissan participation in the MH market is more an indication of -the level to which production was limited (which seems excessive I've heard some say only 6 Sunraders were built on Nissan chassis with 6 cylinder) Or if perhaps the company chose to remove itself and possibly even the association as they progressed to a more sporty approach quickly after debuting the Z engine. This RV has a 4cyl 5spd Z24 dual spark carb literally IDENTICAL to a Toyota (Escaper, huntsman, Granville are the matching models I've encountered) but with an equally reliable but more powerful engine- 5spd manual while Toyota offered only 4spd until much later floating rear diff w 6 lug design & Toyota prior to 87 were recalled for issues involving dually safety..... But apparently all these advantages were overlooked at the time & will probably continue to be as I've spent nearly a year doing diligent research & have found 1 photo of the same make/model. 1.......which sold on NY several years ago & had fully renovated/upgraded interior (making it indistinguishable from anything else seen around) I have always enjoyed a owning anything unique & a little exclusive to me but in this case it seems tragic to take something so original & characterized by the story it can tell..Personally, I wouldn't wall paper over a Picasso even if it wasn't all that pretty to look at ...we can't all appreciate a classic, I digress. I am hoping someone here can offer some additional insight/information.... I think I have about exhausted all the expertise I have acquired so far & am ready for more! References, photos (how can I post a photo here?), omg manuals if I dare to dream! Any knowledge is appreciated!!!!! Rat-on sun! THANKS