Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-14-2019, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 3
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Thanx
appreciate the advice
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-14-2019, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,346
shower caulking ?
When we bought our t-1950 about 8 yrs ago a previous owner had caulked all 3 sides of where the shower walls meet the floor. The caulk is now in bad shape & am considering replacing it.
There seems...
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Forum: Modifications
04-07-2018, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,829
ditto, Mainah
what's the point of an elec only fridge unless one camps exclusively w/ hookups or runs a generator 24/7
I'd rather have a good ice chest
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Forum: Modifications
02-17-2018, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 5,016
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Forum: Modifications
02-17-2018, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 5,016
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Forum: Sunline Community
01-14-2018, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,300
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Forum: Western
01-08-2018, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,871
Quartzsite regulars
We are fairly close to Quartzsite now & will re-visit sometime this Winter.
Have been there many times in past & are very familiar w/ the area.
Willing to try to answer any ?? you may have
Expect...
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Forum: Sunline Community
04-03-2017, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,216
LED's
Do make that conversion to LED lights They use 10% of the power & last a lifetime. Required equipment if you plan to boondock & pay for a few w/ campground fees you save :D
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-03-2017, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,510
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-03-2017, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,510
Oven won't light
Pilot lights as usual, but despite holding button in w/ pilot burning for requisite 5, (or many more seconds) when knob is turned to desired temp setting pilot goes out w/o oven igniting. Stove top...
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Forum: Sunline Community
01-29-2017, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,341
John
Thanx for the quick, intelligent, helpful...
John
Thanx for the quick, intelligent, helpful reply.
Yes, we still use the Sunline 6 months/yr & travel extensively in it (In CA's Imperial Valley desert as I type) Understand most campers are...
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Forum: Sunline Community
01-28-2017, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,341
What's next ?
OK, We love our 06 T-1950 but wife is campaigning for a bit larger camper w/ a slide. I'll likely have to get a heftier tow vehicle also as our 4.7L Tundra doesn't seem like it wants to tow a much...
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Forum: Sunline Community
11-29-2015, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,295
Very interesting note, mainah, about all the...
Very interesting note, mainah, about all the energy in a 20lb propane tank vs batteries
And propane's pretty cheap @ present. Even here in CA's (the land of high taxes) Imperial Co. desert it's...
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Forum: Sunline Community
11-28-2015, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,295
All great advice above.
I just took a count of...
All great advice above.
I just took a count of the lights in our T1950. Inc the 3 exterior lights we have a total of 20 fixtures. I've converted all but 2-3 never used ones to LED & also added the...
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Forum: Sunline Community
11-27-2015, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,295
Solar's the way to go
We're boondocking in the...
Solar's the way to go
We're boondocking in the desert as I type & solar meets most of our power needs. I run a 130W unit & am very pleased. Solar prices have plummeted in recent yrs. If you do a...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
09-13-2015, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,205
the final solution
So, along w/ my handy friend we tried a number of different wt & hitch setups today & nothing we tried totally eliminated the sway & rough, bouncy ride
Was resigned to leaving the scooter @ home...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
09-11-2015, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,205
test results
So, as planned, I placed 250 lbs of wt inside as close to front of trailer as possible & drove "around the block". Got to 61-62 mph before rear end began to sway, not as badly as past but still...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
09-11-2015, 08:08 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,205
Thanx to all for trying to help me solve this...
Thanx to all for trying to help me solve this issue
We spend 6 months/yr boondocking in some remote areas of the SW. The idea of the scooter was to make for a cheaper ride to town rather than...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
09-09-2015, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,205
Thanx Tod & Jim for the replies
I carry lotsa...
Thanx Tod & Jim for the replies
I carry lotsa stuff in back of our Tundra TV under the cap but I'm reluctant to move any of it into the trailer to balance it as I'd just have to move it somewhere...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
09-09-2015, 01:12 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 3,205
elimnating sway ?
I've towed our 1950 cross country numerous times w/ our current hitch set-up w/o any sway problems.
Had a handy pal fabricate & weld a 7'x2' 100lb rack to trailer's rear frame. Maiden voyage w/...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
08-27-2015, 05:47 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,685
Rich
I had the same (negative) experience...
Rich
I had the same (negative) experience trying to clean the vinyl door & garage trim. When I removed it found it to be a bit wider than 3/4 so I used 1 inch as a replacement & it fit just fine
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
08-25-2015, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 2,874
my $.02
I'm way outta you guys' league on tech issues but here's my experience:
I bought 4 new tires for our 1950 2 yrs ago & used the beads to balance them
This spring after making 2 cross country trips...
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Forum: Sunline Community
08-22-2015, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,496
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
08-19-2015, 01:47 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,685
new looking exterior
Right you are !!! Replacement was the way to go.
But it's not the corner vinyl trim that I couldn't get clean. That seems to be a different type vinyl & cleans fairly easily
I tried the CLR & it...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
08-16-2015, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,685
Door & garage vinly trim replacements ?
As recommended in another thread I used acetone to clean the exterior vinyl trim around our windows & it did a decent job. However, it barely touched the mold/staining on the 5/8 inch trim that...
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Forum: Modifications
07-13-2015, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,372
Kartimel
I'd surely recommend you get a...
Kartimel
I'd surely recommend you get a regulator/controller for a permanent installation but I camped w/ a few folks who did what they called "running wild" They hooked their solar panels to...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
06-20-2015, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,120
I had same problem w/ same trailer few yrs ago...
I had same problem w/ same trailer few yrs ago but was able to easily find Bargman replacement lens covers. Some of the old lens covers were half filled w/ water. I drilled a small hole on bottom...
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Forum: Sunline Community
05-03-2015, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 3,190
We just returned a few days ago to our NNY home...
We just returned a few days ago to our NNY home after spending 5.5 months in our 1950 in SW. This is the 5th consecutive yr we've done so. The quality in a Sunline really shows when one puts it to...
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Forum: Sunline Community
04-05-2015, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,171
very nice pix
Thanx for posting them
We see same type vegetation here in SW AZ
Believe your 1st shot is of Quailb(r)ush
2nd is a Mexican Poppy
3rd is Prickly pear cactus (pads are edible after being...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-04-2015, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,019
Shower caulk ?
The seam where my shower walls & floor meet was caulked when we bought our 1950. I assume this wasn't factory work but applied by a previous owner as the job looks it. Caulk's now discoloring &...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
02-08-2015, 08:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,439
John
Thanx for all the advice
Haven't yet...
John
Thanx for all the advice
Haven't yet checked if problem persists in AC mode but did buy a replacement thermistor yesterday.W/ some help from a fellow camper here in the Imperial Co CA desert...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
02-06-2015, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,439
fridge too cold
We've a Dometic model RM2652 fridge that has now gets way too cold
We keep a thermometer inside it to monitor temp & recently it's gotten to as low as 23 deg before I turn off the power & allow temp...
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Forum: Sunline Community
01-17-2015, 09:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,171
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
12-20-2014, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,657
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
12-20-2014, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,904
JohnB - Extremely helpful as always
We set up...
JohnB - Extremely helpful as always
We set up camp (dry, naturally) here in the Rv Mecca of Quartzsite AZ yesterday. There are many rv parts folks in town & I'll pick up one of those flushing...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
12-18-2014, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,904
Mainah
Thanx for the reply
Well, I removed...
Mainah
Thanx for the reply
Well, I removed what I called a shroud which is actually a deflector to channel exhaust gas up toward the vents on the hinged access cover. Unfortunately the threads on...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
12-17-2014, 04:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,904
flushing hot water tank
all of a sudden our shower water reaks !
I recently allowed a neighboring camper w/ a full water bladder to fill my water tank. Have never flushed the hot water tank in 5 yrs we've owned it but now...
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Forum: Sunline Community
10-29-2014, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,749
Ditto Mr Osier
I also tow my 1950 w/ a Tundra but mine's an '06 w/ the .4.7 liter V-8
On the flats we move along OK but lose it on hills. I only get 10mpg as perhaps the small V-8 is bit overworked w/ the bed of...
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Forum: Modifications
10-26-2014, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,372
Do it
Panels are cheaper than ever. < $!/watt ...
Do it
Panels are cheaper than ever. < $!/watt
Consider a portable unit rather than roof mount. IMO they offer numerous advantages w/ the only possible downside the easily dealt w/ security issue....
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Forum: Sunline Community
10-19-2014, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,386
Sunnys in SW ???
After a Winter in FL we're excited about returning for our 5th Winter in the Southwest :p
Anyone have any plans to be in AZ, NM, or SoCal from late Nov-late April ?
We boondock 95% of time, are...
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Forum: Modifications
10-14-2014, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,755
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
07-30-2014, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 4,122
Solar power, my $.02
We've had our 260 watt solar system for 2 Winters now, one spent in desert SW & other in FL & are very pleased. The only time we now use the generator is to power the microwave
Although 260W is way...
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Forum: Sunline Community
06-12-2014, 06:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,654
Thanx to you both for the replies.
I was...
Thanx to you both for the replies.
I was aware that any elec device that makes heat requires lotsa power & guess what the condensors do when fridge runs on AC ?
One of many advantages of...
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Forum: Sunline Community
06-11-2014, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,654
Mack
Thanx for the reply
If, per your...
Mack
Thanx for the reply
If, per your calculation, my fridge would draw 324 watts & my solar only puts out 260 watts (under ideal conditions) how is it that it would be sufficient to run fridge....
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Forum: Sunline Community
06-11-2014, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,654
another fridge question
We're snowbids & spend 6 months/yr in our T-1950
2 winters ago in the SW we bought 260 watts of portable solar It worked great out there & also this past winter in FL although there's lots more...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
04-26-2014, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
happy to help
we're sitting here in our 1950...
happy to help
we're sitting here in our 1950 now, in far southern GA, after spending last 6 months in FL in our Sunline waiting for weather to improve before returning to our far upstate NY home
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
04-26-2014, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,516
1950 window ht
From frame top to bottom our rear escape window is 23 in. high & the side window is 20 in.
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Forum: Sunline Community
10-25-2013, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,917
while in Speculator area
you could take TV to check out the 3 state campgrounds on nearby Piseco lake for future use and drive N on SR30 to Mason lake to check on a few of the free, drive in, waterfront campsites which...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
10-25-2013, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,671
adding a step
Yup, that's what we do to our flipped 1950
We rarely use campgrounds & "sites" aren't constructed. Depending on the slope of the site & position of front jack required to level the trailer,...
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Forum: Sunline Community
10-24-2013, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,917
helpful link
John
Check out this site
New York State Campsite Photo Database (https://campadk.com/campsitephotos.html)
It has maps & photos of 21 upstate campgrounds, many in the Adks. After choosing a...
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