Forum: Sunline Community
03-22-2011, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,604
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Forum: Sunline Community
03-17-2011, 08:37 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,604
KK, Jon, and Rick:
Your comments are...
KK, Jon, and Rick:
Your comments are appreciated. KK, I’d go for a carport in a second if I had the space for it. Unfortunately, we only have the driveway to use and it needs to be free of permanent...
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Forum: Sunline Community
03-15-2011, 07:55 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,604
Trailer Covers
This hellacious winter has been especially tough on my ’05 2499. The problem is I have no way to shelter the unit and it gets the brunt of all the bad weather Indiana is prone to. Additionally, it’s...
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Forum: Sunline Community
10-26-2010, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,474
iPhone Apps For RVing
Having fought techno-lust and lost, I purchased an iPhone earlier this year. It’s been a convenient way of keeping organized, particularly while on the road, and the few apps I’ve downloaded have...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
07-09-2010, 11:17 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,397
I ran across the Propride and Air Hitch while...
I ran across the Propride and Air Hitch while perusing an Airstream forum Airstream Forums - Airstream Owners Community (https://www.airforums.com/) (I’m a sucker for tin cans). A ton of talk about...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
07-06-2010, 05:32 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,397
New Hitch Technology?
I ran across, what is for me at least, some new hitch technology. The Propride hitch system (ProPride, Inc. Trailer Hitch - The Next Generation in Trailer Sway Elimination...
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Forum: Sunline Community
05-25-2010, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,789
Vacation Reading
When traveling, Anne and I typically will read books which take place in the area we're visiting: say, Tony Hillerman when we go to the Southwest, or Steve Hamilton's, Alex McKnight series when we...
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Forum: Sunline Owners Meet & Greet
05-19-2010, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 9,916
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Forum: Sunline Owners Meet & Greet
05-13-2010, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 9,916
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Forum: Sunline Owners Meet & Greet
04-24-2010, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 9,916
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Forum: Sunline Community
03-23-2010, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,802
What's the hotel situation like during the...
What's the hotel situation like during the Hershey RV show? Do you need to make reservations well ahead of time? Is there a shuttle or other public method of transportation to and from the show?...
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Forum: Sunline Community
03-20-2010, 11:46 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,802
The Hershey show it is then. We're making our...
The Hershey show it is then. We're making our plans to attend. The HGTV RV 2010 episode was interesting, although I don't understand what they were showing if Hershey's 2010 show is in September.
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Forum: Sunline Community
03-17-2010, 04:59 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,802
Really Good RV Shows
The RV show thread got me thinking. With all the new types of campers out there now (Earthbound, Evergreen, Galileo), there seems to be a lot of creativity in the RV industry and it'd be interesting...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
02-11-2010, 05:41 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 13,824
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Forum: Trips & Vacations
02-09-2010, 06:02 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,723
We've been to the UP on numerous occasions and...
We've been to the UP on numerous occasions and love it more each time we go. First thing you should do is pick up a book on Michigan lighthouses and then visit as many as you can. They're fascinating...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
01-18-2010, 09:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,590
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Forum: Sunline Community
01-18-2010, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,793
Beaufort, SC and the nearby Sea Islands are a...
Beaufort, SC and the nearby Sea Islands are a beautiful place to visit if you're traveling between Charleston and Savannah. We lived there for six years and preferred its small town atmosphere and...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
01-11-2010, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,590
Thanks for everyone's advice. I think we may...
Thanks for everyone's advice. I think we may forget the recliner and go with a chair and ottoman. We have a foam cube that would work as an ottoman; its light, and takes up minimal space. We'll scout...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
01-09-2010, 05:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,590
Recliner For 2499
We like the swivel chair that came with our 2499--it's stood up well--but a little more comfort would be appreciated. What Anne would really like is a recliner. Has anyone investigated a chair...
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Forum: Sunline Community
11-01-2009, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,374
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Forum: Sunline Community
11-01-2009, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,861
A very interesting thread. I recall discussing...
A very interesting thread. I recall discussing Sunlines on RV.net well before SOC existed. In fact, on two occasions I attempted to poll forum participants on the need for a Sunline forum as I had...
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Forum: Sunline Community
08-09-2009, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,255
Hmm. More is being read into my post than is...
Hmm. More is being read into my post than is warranted. As far as being familiar with the effects of the recession, I live in a state that is tied intimately with the auto industry and where my...
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Forum: Sunline Community
08-08-2009, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,255
Recession? What Recession?
Just got back from a two week meander through Michigan's Upper Peninsula and, boy, if there are problems with the economy you sure couldn't tell from the RV situation. Everywhere we stayed, from RV...
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Forum: Sunline Community
08-06-2009, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,869
Sunline Sighting II: Michigan
When it rains it pours. No sooner had I had my first Sunline sighting (Mill Creek RV Park, Mackinaw City, than I spied two more. Both were spotted this week on the Upper Peninsula east of Rapid River...
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Forum: Sunline Community
08-01-2009, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,551
Sunline Sighting: Michigan
Last week, on our way out of the Mill Creek RV park in Mackinaw City, Michigan, I saw a Sunline entering. Seeing another Sunline is a first for us. I was so startled I neglected to notice any...
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Forum: Sunline Community
07-17-2009, 09:18 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,679
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
07-11-2009, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 123
Views: 27,184
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
07-10-2009, 08:45 AM
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Replies: 123
Views: 27,184
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
07-10-2009, 04:52 AM
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Replies: 123
Views: 27,184
John:
D/A = Duramax/Allison, the diesel and...
John:
D/A = Duramax/Allison, the diesel and super-smart transmission combination, so the numbers are pretty typical for someone who drives with a light right foot. As I mentioned in the last post,...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
07-09-2009, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 123
Views: 27,184
I'm late getting in on this thread.
'06...
I'm late getting in on this thread.
'06 Chevy 2500HD D/A
Highway driving, unloaded (65 mph): 19 - 21 mpg depending on wind (this is Indiana, we get wind)
Highway driving w/2499 (60 to 65 mph):...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
07-06-2009, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,918
Maximum Battery Size
I'm looking at replacing the stock Group 24 battery on my 2499 with with a battery (or batteries) with more capacity. My problem is I don't have access to my unit so I don't know the maximum battery...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
06-06-2009, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,387
We carry two bikes (well under the 100 pound...
We carry two bikes (well under the 100 pound limit) on a bumper rack purchased online from PPL Motorhomes. Works fine. Keep in mind that the bikes will get seriously shaken up on the back of a...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
06-06-2009, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,505
An old trick to remove musty smells from...
An old trick to remove musty smells from furniture is to place used coffee grounds in the drawers and cabinets and leave them for a couple weeks. The grounds are a good absorber of strong smells....
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
06-04-2009, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,689
Removing Decals
Has anyone thought about simply removing exterior decals and not replacing them? The silver decals on our 2499 are looking pretty ratty (although the blue ones look fine). I'd been agonizing over...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
05-08-2009, 05:07 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,395
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Forum: Sunline Community
03-27-2009, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,993
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Forum: Sunline Community
03-26-2009, 05:49 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,993
On the other hand, our local RV dealer, who's...
On the other hand, our local RV dealer, who's been in business for twelve years, has just had the best couple sales months he's ever had. Another dealer south of us says sales are doing well also....
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Forum: Sunline Community
02-17-2009, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,325
Luckyva, regarding your question about visiting...
Luckyva, regarding your question about visiting both rims of the Grand Canyon, there's so much to see in the desert southwest, spending a lot of your limited time in one place (as impressive as it...
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Forum: Sunline Community
02-10-2009, 06:14 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,325
You’re in for a treat.
We spend every other...
You’re in for a treat.
We spend every other summer in the desert southwest and know pretty well most of the areas you’re interested in.
Arches NP
Very busy during the tourist season. The...
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Forum: Sunline Community
01-26-2009, 09:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,159
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
12-29-2008, 10:48 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 8,560
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
12-08-2008, 05:24 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,456
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Forum: Sunline Community
11-26-2008, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 5,725
We purchased a Nuvi last year and are getting...
We purchased a Nuvi last year and are getting dangerously reliant on it. It's not perfect; it doesn't always recognize a one-way street for example, but it's got us most everywhere we wanted to go....
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Forum: Sunline Community
11-11-2008, 11:38 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 4,875
I suppose we're pretty typical. We always lock...
I suppose we're pretty typical. We always lock the camper religiously even when away for a quick bike ride. This is more to prevent someone from casually entering the unit for mischief than to block...
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Forum: Sunline Community
10-04-2008, 05:17 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,664
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Forum: Sunline Community
10-03-2008, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,664
The replacements are two Goodyear Marathons and...
The replacements are two Goodyear Marathons and two Carlisle trailer tires. Speaking of bad Michigan roads, we used to joke that the reason Michiganders drove so fast on I-69 through Indiana was that...
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Forum: Sunline Community
10-02-2008, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,664
Jon:
Right. I-69 to I-94 to 131 to M115 to 37...
Jon:
Right. I-69 to I-94 to 131 to M115 to 37 to 31. North of Grand Rapids 131 is a fine road with great scenery. In Traverse City we stay at the Holiday Park campground. It's a nice place south of...
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Forum: Sunline Community
10-02-2008, 11:42 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,664
Mission Tire Story
I’ve never had much problem with tires. This is probably due to a combination of good luck and being conscientious about keeping them properly inflated. Although I’ve read posts here and elsewhere...
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Forum: Sunline Community
10-02-2008, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,837
Mission Tire Story
I’ve never had much problem with tires. This is probably due to a combination of good luck and being conscientious about keeping them properly inflated. Although I’ve read posts here and elsewhere...
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Forum: Sunline Community
09-23-2008, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,677
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