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11-09-2007, 07:07 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
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New member in Marietta, Pa
I'm a 1st time travel trailer owner from Marietta, Pa. I purchased our 1994 Sunline 1850 from a couple in Lancaster, Pa. in June of this year. We wanted a small trailer that we could use our Jeep Liberty to tow with, so we wouldn't need to purchase a new vehicle. I works great together. My wife and I have tent camped for 20 years, then upgraded to a pop-up trailer for six years, now we are in our first "Real Trailer". We love it. We have taken our grandkids on two trips so far, and are looking into next year's trips. Our very first trip was to Gifford Pinchot State Park in York County, Pa. Well wouldn't you know it, a first time trailer owner doesn't remember all of the proceedural things that are explained when purchasing items. My neglect to remember was about placing blocks in front of the wheels, so the trailers doesn't roll. We experienced a very bad thunder storm in August on our first trip, which blew our new trailer off the jacks. The front jacks bent so bad that I had to go home and bring a sawzall with me to cut off the front jacks. I had to purchase Jack Stands at Home Depot to get our new trailer supported again. Every trip has been a new experience for us. I don't know much about travel trailers, but I do know quality when I see it, and I'm sure glad that I purchased a Sunline. It's the best $4,000. investment that I've ever made.
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11-09-2007, 08:59 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Michigan
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Welcome Glenn! I'm glad to hear you've been enjoying your coach.
Jon
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11-09-2007, 09:31 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Winterizing for 1st time
I just completed my first winterizing of my Sunline. Since this is my first "Real Trailer", I've never had to worry about freezing water lines before. I guess that I should have had a video camera along, when the previous owner was instructing me how to perform the different tasks of owning and maintaining my new travel trailer.
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11-09-2007, 10:23 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pennsylvania
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Welcome Glenn,
We go to Lank'is'tr all the time. Both with the coach and without. DW loves to look at all the stores and I test ride all the rockers! Always follow up with Shady Maple! 
You have some pretty country out there.
Regards,
MM
PS Take a look at some of the tips in winterizing under the maintenance forum.
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2006 Dodge Ram 2500
1973 Sunline Competitor Pick-up Camper
2002 Sunline T-2363
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11-09-2007, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
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Welcome Glenn,
I too am a new memebr here and so far it is by far the best place to come for any Sunline info!
Congrats on your new baby & Enjoy!
Carolyn
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11-09-2007, 08:44 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Michigan
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Originally Posted by Makers Mark
Always follow up with Shady Maple! |
Jay, Ditto here!!! No trip to Lank'is'tr is complete without a stop at Shady Maple!
Jon
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11-09-2007, 09:49 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Pennsylvania
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Glenn:
Welcome. It's funny, I live 1.5 miles from Pinchot Park Office, but I never have camped there. It doesn't seem worth the effort to load all the camper for such a short trip. For those of you who live further away, it's a very nice state park - especially if you enjoy sailing or fishing.
Your T-1850 is a nice unit. We had looked at that model before we bought our T-2051. Unfortunately, it did not offer enough sleeping capacity for a growing family.
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1985 T-1550
1993 T-2051
2007 T-2553
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11-10-2007, 03:17 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 455
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Glenn,
Be sure to check out the posts for the 2008 Meet and Greet in Mexico, PA. I know they want as many Sunline fanatics as they can get. Pinchot Park is a really nice place, but I'm in the same boat as Al, a little too close to the house (2 miles). I like to get at least 10 miles from home, LOL :P .
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1996 T-2053 (First Sunline "Little One")
2001 T-295SR (Favorite Sunline)
2003 F-304SR (Last Sunline "The Big One")
2007 Forset River Sandpiper 335RLT
2004.5 Dodge Ram 3500 5.9 HO Cummins 
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11-10-2007, 04:30 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Hi Glenn,
Welcome to the group and wonderful world of Sunline COACH ownership. Once you own a quality coach it's hard to trade out/up into another brand.
Kitty
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11-11-2007, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pennsylvania
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Welcome Glenn,
Hope you find everything you need here.............I know I have. Congrats on your new TT. Hope it gives you as much enjoyment as ours has to us. Take care..............Marshall & Sue
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2007 T-195SR (Lucky)
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11-14-2007, 06:06 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 433
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Welcome  ! Yeah! More JEEP people!!!!!!!
(You can never have too many!)
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Proud owner of a 2007 What and What 6308
Little "What" IS HERE
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