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Forum: Introduce Yourself 02-08-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,420
Posted By wagonman76
Nice to see another T-1661. Seems I see a lot...

Nice to see another T-1661. Seems I see a lot more T-1550s, nothing wrong with those though.

It's been awhile, but I still have my T-1661. Yes it has the 3rd brake light, and disc brakes that...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-02-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,340
Posted By wagonman76
Not sure how they are mounted but if the steel...

Not sure how they are mounted but if the steel line is in contact with any steel part of the truck it will usually rot out right there sooner than anywhere else.Good to know you caught it in time and...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-02-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,321
Posted By wagonman76
Michigan has had a ban for many years for moving...

Michigan has had a ban for many years for moving of hardwood firewood. I just bring a big pile of 2x4 cutoffs for jacking, leveling, and to burn in the fire.
Forum: Sunline Community 05-25-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,220
Posted By wagonman76
Great job so far! Nice to be able to make it...

Great job so far! Nice to be able to make it just the way you want it.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-22-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,132
Posted By wagonman76
Well dang I thought I could just post links to a...

Well dang I thought I could just post links to a couple pics. But I do not have time to screw with it right now.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-22-2010, 07:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,132
Posted By wagonman76
Well I did not have a chance to recoat the...

Well I did not have a chance to recoat the stripes, nor would it have been worth it. This paint washed halfway off in the first rain we had. But it was free so it was worth a try. I removed the...
Forum: Sunline Owners Meet & Greet 05-21-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,886
Posted By wagonman76
Supposed to rain all weekend up here. Hopefully...

Supposed to rain all weekend up here. Hopefully it's better for you down at Hillsdale. Wish we could have made it but it's at least a 6 hour drive and would cost us like $150 in gas which we don't...
Forum: Sunline Community 05-21-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,916
Posted By wagonman76
Good idea. Looks nice too. I had thought of...

Good idea. Looks nice too. I had thought of doing something like that, considering the locals won't let me keep mine at my house in the winter, and moving it where they asked me to got it...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-17-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,107
Posted By wagonman76
I'm sure their supplier just gets them from...

I'm sure their supplier just gets them from whoever is the cheapest. My bearings had 2 sets from Romania and 2 sets from Mexico.
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-12-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,304
Posted By wagonman76
That is pretty cool about the turbo. I know very...

That is pretty cool about the turbo. I know very little about turbos. Some people have said that you will turn the 3.1 into shrapnel if you just put a turbo on it, without using the stronger crank...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-12-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,416
Posted By wagonman76
If you can not find things locally, a good place...

If you can not find things locally, a good place is McMaster-Carr. https://www.mcmaster.com . They have a great selection, 99% of things are in stock, and they will not rape you on shipping. I have...
Forum: Sunline Community 05-11-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,764
Posted By wagonman76
That will be cool. The last couple days I could...

That will be cool. The last couple days I could not post, was getting an SQL error. SunlineFan helped me figure out a workaround, I just can not use apostrophes in my posts.
Forum: Modifications 05-11-2010, 08:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,099
Posted By wagonman76
Good to know I am not the only one. When we...

Good to know I am not the only one. When we loaded up the Sunline for the first trip out, I weighed everyhing as it went in. Turned out we were about 2700 lbs which was cool. GVWR is 3000 lbs. So...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-11-2010, 07:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,132
Posted By wagonman76
Kitty, thanks, I will have to look into that. My...

Kitty, thanks, I will have to look into that. My door stripes are almost falling off too and it would be nice to repaint them with something good since they are wide and close to eye level. For the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-11-2010, 07:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,132
Posted By wagonman76
https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/phpBB2/viewtopic...

https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=29971#29971

Frank, I have opened a new thread to continue the discussion. I would like to know more about your setup too. I see oddities...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-11-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,304
Posted By wagonman76
Towing, plowing, and 60 degree V6s (from my AC cover thread)

Frank, I have been into a-bodies and 60 degree V6 engines since 96 when I got the white wagon. I have had many a-bodies since then, and still do. This is almost 2 years after I bought it with 62701...
Forum: Modifications 05-11-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,099
Posted By wagonman76
Looks great so far! Great deal on the tires and...

Looks great so far! Great deal on the tires and rims too. I just paid more than that for 2 new tires alone, and that was the best deal I could find around here. On my Haulmark trailer, I had my...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-10-2010, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,308
Posted By wagonman76
https://lh5.ggpht.com/_3nBfVKhh_3s/S-ebAawkzAI/AAAA...

https://lh5.ggpht.com/_3nBfVKhh_3s/S-ebAawkzAI/AAAAAAAAACc/bFLqagAbUoQ/Frame1.jpg

Well I thought about using dark brown. Keeping it original seemed nice. But to me it just looked kinda icky for...
Forum: Modifications 05-09-2010, 11:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,920
Posted By wagonman76
Quick and dirty battery tray

I normally would use a battery from a broken cordless drill for my breakaway battery. Last summer I planned to use the battery I saved from the van that was just not strong enough anymore to start...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-06-2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,132
Posted By wagonman76
Yep, that's my little plow. Back in 2005, after...

Yep, that's my little plow. Back in 2005, after it being my daily driver for 9 years, I designed a little V plow for it that attaches with u-bolts to the engine cradle and bumper supports. It uses...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-05-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,132
Posted By wagonman76
Ok here we go. Thanks much for the info about...

Ok here we go. Thanks much for the info about Picasa, yes it is much faster and without all the BS.

https://lh6.ggpht.com/_3nBfVKhh_3s/S-INWemeCuI/AAAAAAAAACQ/JMhc3tfcepc/ACcoverOrig.jpg
Original...
Forum: Modifications 05-05-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,731
Posted By wagonman76
https://lh5.ggpht.com/_3nBfVKhh_3s/S-ILHopMfsI/AAAA...

https://lh5.ggpht.com/_3nBfVKhh_3s/S-ILHopMfsI/AAAAAAAAABc/ozMGk02QgqE/3rdBrakeOff.JPG

https://lh5.ggpht.com/_3nBfVKhh_3s/S-ILHq9snVI/AAAAAAAAABg/FooKlrBElTY/3rdBrakeOn.JPG

Here's the light off...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-03-2010, 03:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 30,986
Posted By wagonman76
When we were in the UP, I had to do an emergency...

When we were in the UP, I had to do an emergency stop, going downhill. A guy was pulled over with his hunting dogs running all over the highway. I stopped very quickly, I'm sure the disc brakes had...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-03-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 30,986
Posted By wagonman76
I've heard of people bending sway bars when...

I've heard of people bending sway bars when turning tight backing into a spot. I've never actually used one though.

I tow with a Pontiac Trans Sport van and I just use a Reese WD hitch. It...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-30-2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,132
Posted By wagonman76
Well when I made this thread I uploaded the pics...

Well when I made this thread I uploaded the pics to the photo section in this site because it was pretty fast and seemed like a nice idea. But now I'm noticing that the last pics that were approved...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-29-2010, 11:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,307
Posted By wagonman76
Painting LP Tanks

My LP tanks are solid but have some surface rust where the finish has been scratched. And the labels are pretty sorry looking from UV damage. I would like to paint them the almond color that I used...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-25-2010, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,132
Posted By wagonman76
Got the first coat of paint on it today. Looks...

Got the first coat of paint on it today. Looks ok except for about 50 black flies that landed in it. In this water wonderland we have lots of bugs. But I guess it will look like that sooner or...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-25-2010, 08:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,309
Posted By wagonman76
Excellent instructions! Mine was cracked a...

Excellent instructions!

Mine was cracked a few years ago where the pipe left the black tank. I roughed it up really good and used fiberglass repair kit on it. Looks like crap (no pun intended)...
Forum: Sunline Community 04-25-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,473
Posted By wagonman76
I don't notice much difference inside the trailer...

I don't notice much difference inside the trailer or outside.

Coverage around here is ok if you stay on the main highways. If you want to get away anywhere, forget it. We have Tracfone and...
Forum: Wanted 04-24-2010, 08:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,425
Posted By wagonman76
I found some today. I had to go to Swains...

I found some today.

I had to go to Swains today and get some parts anyway, so I took a look through the many campers they had there. One, and only one, of them had some of these little curtain...
Forum: Modifications 04-24-2010, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,731
Posted By wagonman76
Steve, it sounds like the receiver brake light...

Steve, it sounds like the receiver brake light uses a logic circuit like that JC Whitney one. There is no surefire way to get a real brake signal with just a 4 wire harness. On my old car I used...
Forum: Modifications 04-23-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,731
Posted By wagonman76
3rd Brake Light

I like the idea of a 3rd brake light. Usually there is no easy surefire way to integrate it. Can use a 9 wire plug or extra connector, which I did on my old car and trailer. Or use the JC Whitney...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-23-2010, 07:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,132
Posted By wagonman76
Homemade AC Cover

My AC cover was not in that great of shape when I got the Sunline in 02. Back then I taped all the cracked pieces together. I'm surprised it is still even intact today but it is in pretty sorry...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-21-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,192
Posted By wagonman76
Well actually by trade I'm a design engineer for...

Well actually by trade I'm a design engineer for a shop that builds dust-free loading equipment. So that gives me the access to the machines and access to design tools (but there are free versions...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-21-2010, 03:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,192
Posted By wagonman76
It still might be an odd size. Typically all you...

It still might be an odd size. Typically all you get these days in our range is a 2000# or 3500# axle.

The Dexter equivalent of the Hayes 10 x 1 5/8 brakes is a Dexter 10 x 1 1/2" brake. And it...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-20-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,192
Posted By wagonman76
You might have the Hayes 2500# axle, looking up...

You might have the Hayes 2500# axle, looking up that is how I found what mine was. Mine actually still has an aluminum tag wrapped around the axle that says Hayes, 3000# capacity. So maybe it's a...
Forum: Sunline Community 04-20-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,156
Posted By wagonman76
I asked about this recently and it sounds like...

I asked about this recently and it sounds like you have the same thing I used. They told me it would work just fine, and so far so good. I saw the mobile home roof paint at the farm store the other...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-19-2010, 06:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,019
Posted By wagonman76
Dang. Spent my whole lunch hour going through...

Dang. Spent my whole lunch hour going through all that. Quite an amazing job in rebuilding all that. Wonder how much all that cost?
Forum: Modifications 04-19-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,099
Posted By wagonman76
Wish my wife could do all that! :) Looks...

Wish my wife could do all that! :)

Looks great so far! Nice to see another T-1661 and what the possibilities are.
Forum: Modifications 04-19-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,099
Posted By wagonman76
Me too. I usually just leave that bed pulled out...

Me too. I usually just leave that bed pulled out anyway.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-17-2010, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,261
Posted By wagonman76
Pounding on the next size down socket (whether it...

Pounding on the next size down socket (whether it be inch or metric) is what has always worked for me. If it still slips then go down another size. Eventually you will cut deep enough to get a good...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-17-2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,122
Posted By wagonman76
Radials do tend to run softer because of more...

Radials do tend to run softer because of more allowed sidewall flex when going over bumps. They might be preferred to keep the trailer from feeling like a lumber wagon, and to keep things inside...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-17-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,308
Posted By wagonman76
Frame paint color

I am working on stripping off what is left of the paint on my Sunline frame. Half of it has already chipped or flaked off. The current bright cream color appears to have been painted on many moons...
Forum: Wanted 04-12-2010, 09:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,508
Posted By wagonman76
I can scan mine like I was planning to (was tied...

I can scan mine like I was planning to (was tied up at lunchtime at work today), but it would certainly be easier if someone had a complete one they didn't want.

A back cover scan would be nice...
Forum: Wanted 04-10-2010, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,425
Posted By wagonman76
Actually it is Swains. I love that place, been...

Actually it is Swains. I love that place, been going there for the last 12 years or so. My 9 year old daughter loves it too. About 4 years ago I got a free RV extension cord there. I cut the cord...
Forum: Wanted 04-10-2010, 10:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,425
Posted By wagonman76
Curtain carrier loops

https://www.rvsupplywarehouse.com/content/product/large/sliding%20eye%20curtain%20carrier.jpg

When the vandals broke through my window, they broke 2 of these. Going by eye they're about 3/8"...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-08-2010, 09:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,227
Posted By wagonman76
Thanks for the tips, I pretty much got it done. ...

Thanks for the tips, I pretty much got it done. First I went through and chipped/peeled off all the old aluminum paint around the vents that was ages old and was falling off anyway (surprised it...
Forum: Recipes 04-08-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,171
Posted By wagonman76
The engineer's smore

I don't get into the smores that leave more of it on you than in you. So here's what I do. Everyone else just laughs or shakes their head but I think it works pretty slick.

Use the roasting...
Forum: Recipes 04-08-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,456
Posted By wagonman76
Cooking over and in the fire

Even though our Sunline has all the amenities on reserve, we would rather rough it when possible and cook over or in the fire.

Hobo dinner is what I've heard it called. Put in cut up potato,...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-08-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,880
Posted By wagonman76
Even if there were no electrical issues, it...

Even if there were no electrical issues, it wouldn't work. Electric brakes don't work like car brakes. When you energize the magnet, it only sticks to the back face of the drum, that's all it does....
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