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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 05-06-2022, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,049
Posted By SanDimasJoe
I too had bulging on the street side. I have a...

I too had bulging on the street side. I have a 2553 2005 model. I had my rv repair shop use screws to secure the siding. I still get some bulging. That side is exposed to the sun. When it is not...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-28-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,260
Posted By SanDimasJoe
I also have a 2005 Suline Solera 2553. I had to...

I also have a 2005 Suline Solera 2553. I had to have one 20lb tank valve replaced because it leaked when the valve was opened. I had the tank recertified and valve replaced. This fixed my problem....
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-24-2015, 03:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,600
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Thanks PT This sure saves a lot of money by not...

Thanks PT
This sure saves a lot of money by not having to buy new ones. Just got reacquainted with the site. Good to hear from the old timers.
Forum: Modifications 05-25-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,482
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Sorry I took so long to answer, John, but I had a...

Sorry I took so long to answer, John, but I had a little trouble logging in. My TPMS works very well. I had replaced the valve stems with metal stems because the rubber ones, even the high pressure...
Forum: Modifications 08-17-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,482
Posted By SanDimasJoe
John, The TST system worked well for me. I got...

John,
The TST system worked well for me. I got 8 sensors for the tt and tow vehicle. No problem with the RF range from the rear axle to the receiver on the the dash. They do include an extra antenna...
Forum: Modifications 08-13-2011, 09:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,482
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Hello John, I,m a little late in responding...

Hello John,
I,m a little late in responding to your dilema. I too bought TPMS and used them well last year on my trip to the east coast. The company I got them from, Truck Systems Tech., Inc.,...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 04-17-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,716
Posted By SanDimasJoe
John, Are those metal valve stems stainless or...

John,
Are those metal valve stems stainless or brass. I too have a tire pressure monitoring syst. I found out that the rubber stems flex to much and bump against the rim. Some tire shops don't use...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-15-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,057
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Well, look at this way. At least you'll have...

Well, look at this way. At least you'll have clean plumbing when you chlorinate the system.

Joe
Forum: Trips & Vacations 11-01-2010, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,569
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Thanks Hutch for recommending Four Mile Creek...

Thanks Hutch for recommending Four Mile Creek State Park. It's a beautiful campground with a great view of Lake Ontario. Not far from the "Falls" and at this time of year plenty of room. Our stay at...
Forum: Directions & Routes 10-29-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,228
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Tweety, We took 5 weeks. Went to a ship...

Tweety,

We took 5 weeks. Went to a ship reunion in Elkridge, MD. Toured the Naval Academy and Annapolis. Spent a few days touring DC. Then we went to Gettysburg. From there we went to Cape Ann....
Forum: Directions & Routes 10-29-2010, 02:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,228
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Routing help

Thanks to all who suggested routes to the Boston area. I was fine until I crossed the Tappan Zee bridge. I got lost in the Port Chester area. Towed the trailer thru the center of town but lucked out...
Forum: Trips & Vacations 08-24-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,569
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Hutch, What kind of weather should I expect...

Hutch,

What kind of weather should I expect in late September along the I90? Four mile creek sure sounds good to me. Is there any camping pressure there this time of year?

Joe
Forum: Directions & Routes 08-21-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,228
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Thanks to all for suggestions. I'm sure they'll...

Thanks to all for suggestions. I'm sure they'll come in handy.

Joe
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-21-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,019
Posted By SanDimasJoe
John, Ok, come Monday I will attempt to...

John,

Ok, come Monday I will attempt to readjust the brakes. Incidently, I did jack up the tt one side at a time and hooked up the 7 pin to the truck. I did this to make sure all wheel brakes...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-20-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,019
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Brake Controller

John,
There is much to said about doing your own work. I used to do all my mechanic work, but with age I have gotten lazy. I really think, like you, that the linings need adjustment. Something that...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-20-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,019
Posted By SanDimasJoe
John, I had my brakes, bearings done last...

John,

I had my brakes, bearings done last year. I have not taken the TT out since then. Your think the brakes need adjusting?

Joe
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-20-2010, 02:01 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,019
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Prodigy brake controller

I'm just curious. Those of you with a Prodigy brake controller, what are you're settings as far as the initial setting. The instructions say to travel down a street at approx. 25 mph then adjust your...
Forum: Trips & Vacations 08-19-2010, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,569
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Thanks Hutch and Trailblazer, I'll certainly...

Thanks Hutch and Trailblazer,
I'll certainly give Four Mile Creek a try. Do you know if there are any pet restrictions at the campsite and also at Niagara Falls? I was thinking of putting Daisy in a...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 08-18-2010, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,485
Posted By SanDimasJoe
RV TV Antenna

ClanDixon,

If you can remove the wall plate, you can see if there is any cable connected to it. It is possible that coax may be stubbed out in the area between the inside ceiling and the roof and...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 08-18-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,485
Posted By SanDimasJoe
RV TV Antenna

Clandixon,

I just recently replaced my tv antenna after a brush with a pine tree after forgetting to lower the antenna. The coax connects through the aluminum antenna supports at the top, by the...
Forum: Trips & Vacations 08-15-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,569
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Niagara Falls camping

Does anyone have any recommendations for a campground or rv park in the Niagara Falls area? Also, are dogs allowed anywhere near the falls?

Joe
Forum: Directions & Routes 08-10-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,228
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Routing assistance

I was wondering which route would be best from Gettysburg to the Boston area. Being from the west coast, I am totally unaware of the nuances of travel on the east coast. From Boston we hopefully will...
Forum: Directions & Routes 08-06-2010, 03:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,789
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Toll Fees in NY

Any one know what the toll fees are on I90 thru upper NY? I'm from out west and we have "free" ways.

Joe
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-06-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,962
Posted By SanDimasJoe
RV TV antenna

Ok, found my problem. I did just as you suggested, John. Ran a seperate lead from the antenna to my converter box inside and it worked perfectly. When I removed the old battered antenna, I had to...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-04-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,962
Posted By SanDimasJoe
RV tv antenna

Has anyone ever had to replace their tv antenna? I have a 2005 T2553 model and while taking the trailer out to test the brakes, I inadvertently left the tv antenna in the upright position. Well I...
Forum: Directions & Routes 07-19-2010, 09:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,789
Posted By SanDimasJoe
What are the toll fees on the turnpike thru Ohio?...

What are the toll fees on the turnpike thru Ohio? I will be coming home that way from NY. Headed for St. Paul, MN. In law visit.

Thanks Joe
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-19-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 32,480
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Hmm, interesting John Waiting for the pics with...

Hmm, interesting John Waiting for the pics with the eternabond fix.

Thanks
Joe
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-19-2010, 02:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 32,480
Posted By SanDimasJoe
John, I totally agree with your assessment of the...

John, I totally agree with your assessment of the lap sealant check. As I was replacing the original vent caps on my 2005, I noticed that the lap sealant around the shower dome was cracked in many...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-14-2010, 10:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,037
Posted By SanDimasJoe
I talked with a rep from Truck Systems...

I talked with a rep from Truck Systems Technologies yesterday and the system sounds promising. One thing I like is that when the individual batteries on the sensors go bad, you can send them to the...
Forum: Modifications 07-12-2010, 01:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,172
Posted By SanDimasJoe
The one good thing about the Orange is that it...

The one good thing about the Orange is that it also reports tempurtures. This would be a very good plus.
Joe
Forum: Sunline Community 07-12-2010, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,037
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Norm, From what I've seen these TPMS range from...

Norm,
From what I've seen these TPMS range from $185 for the "Orange" to $360 for Pressure Pro. You may find them cheaper tho.
Joe
Forum: Sunline Community 07-12-2010, 01:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,037
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Mack, It's going to be held at Best Western Inn...

Mack,
It's going to be held at Best Western Inn in Elkridge. But the tt will be at Cherry Hill RV park for the four days of the reunion. The USNA and Arlington are on the list with the old...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-11-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,037
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Thanks to all for the feedback on TPMS. Joe

Thanks to all for the feedback on TPMS.

Joe
Forum: Sunline Community 07-10-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,037
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Thanks Kitty, Pressure Pro was the other mfg....

Thanks Kitty, Pressure Pro was the other mfg. that I was looking at and I got turned off with the amount of bad reviews for Doran. I'm planning a trip to Maryland in Sept. to attend a Navy ship...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-10-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,037
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Tire Pressure Monitor

Has anybody had any experience with tire pressure monitor systems? I've seen a lot of negative reviews for the Doran system. Any others out there?
Joe
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-02-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,860
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Before you do anything else, try cleaning the...

Before you do anything else, try cleaning the electronic/electrical connectors on the back of the refrigerator. They some times get fuzz on them.

Joe
Forum: Sunline Community 03-18-2010, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,639
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Thanks Kitty, Sorry to hear about Denman....

Thanks Kitty,

Sorry to hear about Denman. Just bought 4 new Denmans last year.

Joe
Forum: Modifications 11-09-2009, 09:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,541
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Frank Did you weld the battery rack to the...

Frank

Did you weld the battery rack to the frame or bolt it on?

Joe
Forum: Sunline Community 07-28-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,175
Posted By SanDimasJoe
FYI, out here in California, the state employees...

FYI, out here in California, the state employees are going through the same thing. I thought this was unique to Calif. I see a lot of states are in the same financial position. Politicians spending...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-21-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,846
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Kitty, Congratulations twice. I wish you...

Kitty,

Congratulations twice. I wish you good luck with your new acquisitions. Thanks for the info.

Joe
Forum: Sunline Community 07-20-2009, 02:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,846
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Kitty, What happened to your "Sunny"? Did I...

Kitty,

What happened to your "Sunny"? Did I miss something?

Joe
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-24-2009, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,381
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Ronnyr, The A/C won't work unless you are...

Ronnyr,

The A/C won't work unless you are connected to a 30 amp source. It might work occassionaly but the unit might get damaged.

Joe
Forum: Modifications 05-02-2009, 12:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,800
Posted By SanDimasJoe
5" v 6" rims

emam,

The 5" rims are rated for 50psi and the 6" are rated for 65psi. If you are going to put on a higher load range tire or the larger 225,s, you're probably better off with the 6" rims. I...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-30-2009, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,296
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Larry, Your'e not the only Sunline owner in...

Larry,

Your'e not the only Sunline owner in California. There is maybe a couple in the bay area and mine in San Dimas. I had to go all the way to Pennsylvania to get mine. I couldn't turn down the...
Forum: Modifications 02-12-2009, 11:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 40,554
Posted By SanDimasJoe
John, I'm very interested on how the equalizer...

John,
I'm very interested on how the equalizer affects the tt and tv. I have been considering the conversion. I'm thinking if the trailer rides better than the tow vehicle has to ride better.

Joe
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 01-21-2009, 11:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,603
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Kitty, You're going to have to stop working KD...

Kitty,
You're going to have to stop working KD so hard. She has to learn how relax a little.

Joe
Forum: Sunline Community 11-21-2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,861
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Security

Just a note of interest here. The storage bins in most trailers can be unlocked with anyones keys. These are generic keys. My brother in law has a Sunnybrook and I unlocked his storage bins with my...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-18-2008, 05:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,274
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Siding Problem

Hi Lance,

While puttsing around my sunline today, I just happened to glance down the driver side of the trailer, a 2553, and noticed a crease in the siding about one foot down from the top. I...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-30-2008, 05:14 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 63,848
Posted By SanDimasJoe
LarryJ, Would it be possible for you to post...

LarryJ,

Would it be possible for you to post some pics of your tt tongue fix? Sure would like to see the repair.

Thanks Joe
Forum: Sunline Community 10-04-2008, 01:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,637
Posted By SanDimasJoe
Mission Tires

Henry,

I agree wholeheartidly that when a tire goes on one side, the other tandem tire takes up all the weight on that side. I had a similiar experience earlier this year. I was towing on US101 in...
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