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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-31-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,296
Posted By frank
I have bought t-molding in the past from...

I have bought t-molding in the past from t-molding.com and from various random ebay listings. I needed solid colors so I can't say if they will have the cherry color you are after, but hopefully...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-27-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,943
Posted By frank
I don't get to spend as much time on the forum as...

I don't get to spend as much time on the forum as I'd like, but that is my repair thread from when we had the same issue.

As I recall from one of your other posts you are only about a half hour...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-14-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,204
Posted By frank
Although they are capable of delivering that kind...

Although they are capable of delivering that kind of current, they need to be in bulk mode to do so. Additionally, even in bulk mode you will not always max-out the converter. For example, with 440...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-14-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,204
Posted By frank
The 'flying lead' is described in the...

The 'flying lead' is described in the installation manual as a 'pin lead.' Can be seen on page 4 of the installation manual, which is the second half of this PDF document:...
Forum: Modifications 10-04-2012, 10:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,807
Posted By frank
Janalee, I had the same issue when we bought...

Janalee,

I had the same issue when we bought ours. Counter space is at a premium in the 2363, and a TV next to the sink is not comfortable to watch from the couch.

I decided to mount the TV on...
Forum: Sunline Owners Meet & Greet 09-04-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,851
Posted By frank
We will bring along a nice big tray of either...

We will bring along a nice big tray of either Baked Ziti or Lasagna.

- Frank
Forum: Sunline Owners Meet & Greet 09-04-2012, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,352
Posted By frank
Hope you guys don't mine a last minute addition,...

Hope you guys don't mine a last minute addition, we reserved site C13 today.

- Frank, Kathy, and 5-month-old Jonathan
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-02-2012, 11:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,870
Posted By frank
Russ, These campers are built "inside-out." ...

Russ,

These campers are built "inside-out." For the most part the cabinets are attached from outside, through the paneling. The corner welt (bead trim) strips are attached to one wall with...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 03-02-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,079
Posted By frank
Gary, have you tried calling around to any...

Gary, have you tried calling around to any boneyards to see if you can get a low mileage pull? Also try car-part.com.

I blew the front diff on my blazer thanksgiving weekend and found one in a...
Forum: Modifications 02-26-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,355
Posted By frank
Gary, An alternative for routing some warm...

Gary,

An alternative for routing some warm air down there might be a bilge blower. They come in a bunch of sizes and prices, a small/inexpensive one would likely move plenty of air. They also...
Forum: Sunline Community 02-23-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,266
Posted By frank
Congrats on the new 5er! But you two need to...

Congrats on the new 5er! But you two need to slow down a bit, I never got the chance to see your last three! :D

- Frank
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 02-23-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,103
Posted By frank
Luann backed paneling is very difficult to find...

Luann backed paneling is very difficult to find around here anymore. Two years back when we started the project I literally spent half a day on the phone trying various places and chasing leads. ...
Forum: Modifications 02-17-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,703
Posted By frank
Gary, I used a Maxx-Air 2 over the...

Gary,

I used a Maxx-Air 2 over the fantastic fan, since the 2 had a lot more venting. No issues.

- Frank
Forum: Modifications 01-26-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,832
Posted By frank
Janalee, When I replaced the carpet in our...

Janalee,

When I replaced the carpet in our 02 2363, the vinyl stopped short of the couch by a little bit. Even if it did run all the way back, it would have been completely unusable since they...
Forum: Sunline Community 01-06-2012, 10:12 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
Thanks everybody for all the kind words. I...

Thanks everybody for all the kind words. I haven't had much forum time since we finished up that trailer, been going crazy with lots of other projects.

I "delivered" the trailer to him way back...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 01-06-2012, 09:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,547
Posted By frank
Nice work, John. Good deal that the studs didn't...

Nice work, John. Good deal that the studs didn't really give you any grief. I'm usually not that lucky! :rolleyes:

Myself, I need to run out later today and pick up some gaskets as the hot rod...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 01-06-2012, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,175
Posted By frank
Wayne, One thing I would caution is that...

Wayne,

One thing I would caution is that water damage is not always what it seems. Although the seller could be correct, and it is "minor" localized damage due to a slight plumbing leak, he...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 12-30-2011, 08:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,992
Posted By frank
Dropping the tank is certainly possible, but will...

Dropping the tank is certainly possible, but will not be fun.

I went through something similar when I bought ours. Here is a step-by-step how-to on how I repaired it:...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-12-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,242
Posted By frank
Eraser wheels are wonderful, but too fast will...

Eraser wheels are wonderful, but too fast will burn and even remove paint. Watched a guy gouge a nice mark into the finish once. As always with paint you just have to be careful. Take your time...
Forum: Sunline Community 04-18-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
OK, finally on to my favorite part - the...

OK, finally on to my favorite part - the couch/bed! We bought upholstery fabric from one of the surplus dealers when we were in Elkhart. During the week I got it cut up and Kathy sewed up all the...
Forum: Sunline Community 04-18-2011, 07:52 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
Somewhere along the way, I started on the window...

Somewhere along the way, I started on the window treatments. First pulled out the table saw and ripped some strips out of plywood. Then the kreg jig for some holes:
...
Forum: Sunline Community 04-18-2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
It's been about 6 weeks since I've posted an...

It's been about 6 weeks since I've posted an update, so here's a shot at catching up. Been plugging away a couple of days/nights a week finishing things up. Lots of little jobs to do to get things...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-12-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,212
Posted By frank
Teach, These "rv" faucets have really small...

Teach,

These "rv" faucets have really small orifices at the valve base. I would start there. Shut off the water, drain the lines, remove the faucet and look into the threaded nipple and see if...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-12-2011, 09:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,074
Posted By frank
Jon, the color tells how much gas that fitting...

Jon, the color tells how much gas that fitting will pass. Black is something like 70,000 btu and green around 200,000 btu.




John, they do still sell the old style POL pigtails. Local...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-07-2011, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,209
Posted By frank
Gene, if the siding was dirty I'd think you snuck...

Gene, if the siding was dirty I'd think you snuck a picture of my door :)
Forum: Sunline Community 04-07-2011, 07:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,330
Posted By frank
Lowell, Nice looking rig! Congrats! ...

Lowell,

Nice looking rig! Congrats!

- Frank
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-07-2011, 07:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,209
Posted By frank
I just went through this last Saturday on the...

I just went through this last Saturday on the build project.

As stated above, the vinyl will do the job just fine, provided you warm it up. We had better luck with the heat gun than the hot...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-03-2011, 08:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,532
Posted By frank
Larry, Here's a source for a comb with a 14...

Larry,

Here's a source for a comb with a 14 pitch: Robinair 18403 AC Condensor Fin Comb Straightener Cleaner (https://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/p-8016-robinair-18403.aspx)

- Frank
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-24-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,332
Posted By frank
There are two different styles of clamping rings...

There are two different styles of clamping rings for PEX.

One is a solid copper ring which generally appears black in color.

The other looks very much like a miniature stainless hose clamp. ...
Forum: Sunline Community 03-11-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,866
Posted By frank
Ed, I went through this myself. There...

Ed,

I went through this myself.

There is vinyl under most (but not necessarily all) of the carpet. On my '02 2363 it stopped a few inches short of the couch, and in the rear it did not extend...
Forum: Sunline Community 02-27-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
Thanks John! I'm real happy with the doors, they...

Thanks John! I'm real happy with the doors, they came out nice for the first time ever building something like that.

To build the doors I bought this adjustable tongue & groove router bit set to...
Forum: Sunline Community 02-27-2011, 06:40 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
Got some more work done, so it's time for an...

Got some more work done, so it's time for an update! About 3 weeks back, my brother finally got the doors & drawer fronts finished. Little pile awaiting installation:
...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 02-17-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,326
Posted By frank
First off, that's a real shame. Here's hoping...

First off, that's a real shame. Here's hoping it's an optical illusion from the snow.

Getting it back to original or even "stronger" than original is not a problem at all for someone with a...
Forum: Sunline Community 01-29-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
We got a few hours in 2 weeks ago and again...

We got a few hours in 2 weeks ago and again today, so here's a quick update.


Installed the shower surround and got the shower plumbing finished up. I found this surround when I was out in...
Forum: Sunline Community 01-23-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,448
Posted By frank
On the set I bought, the bottom bracket is about...

On the set I bought, the bottom bracket is about 1" tall, so I had no issues clearing my raised lip on the test fit. The feet on the microwave we used were about 3/8" tall, so that was plenty of...
Forum: Sunline Community 01-23-2011, 06:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,448
Posted By frank
You can pick up those RV microwave mounting kits...

You can pick up those RV microwave mounting kits on ebay pretty easily and affordably. I bought one for the project trailer, I think I paid $10 + a few to ship, brand new surplus in the box.

I...
Forum: Sunline Community 01-09-2011, 08:29 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
Thanks Kathy! Kathy & I were just talking about...

Thanks Kathy! Kathy & I were just talking about you guys today and how we'd like to get back up to Nick's lake again this year.




Thanks John! Unfortunately, the weather hasn't been that...
Forum: Sunline Community 01-07-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
Short days, cold weather, snow, and the holidays...

Short days, cold weather, snow, and the holidays have slowed us down considerably, but we're still plugging along as much as possible.

Right around Thanksgiving time, the new front corner trim I...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 12-11-2010, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,176
Posted By frank
Teach, That round hole is probably factory. ...

Teach,

That round hole is probably factory. Mine has it and I have seen it in a few others. Once the bypass is installed, the round hole makes it easy to stick your hand in and flip the...
Forum: Sunline Community 12-10-2010, 06:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,612
Posted By frank
Thanks for the heads-up, Paul. I just grabbed...

Thanks for the heads-up, Paul. I just grabbed one a half hour ago.

I tried 2 other Hallmark stores and they were sold out. Online they were going for some serious cash. I didn't realize that a...
Forum: Sunline Community 12-03-2010, 09:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,064
Posted By frank
I think something along the lines of the 11 gal...

I think something along the lines of the 11 gal tank would stand a good chance at clearing the lines provided the water heater was out of the picture.

Do you know anybody with a small portable...
Forum: Sunline Community 12-02-2010, 07:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,064
Posted By frank
Teach, How about a decent sized portable...

Teach,

How about a decent sized portable air tank? Something along the lines of this: Amazon.com: Wilmar W10011 11 Gallon Portable Air Tank: Home Improvement...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-24-2010, 10:15 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
Here's a quick little update from this past...

Here's a quick little update from this past weekend. My brother and father came down on Saturday so we could get everything mounted up on the roof. My father and I worked on the roof stuff, and my...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-24-2010, 10:13 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
Thanks John. The dicor did work out OK. Was...

Thanks John. The dicor did work out OK. Was warm enough that it leveled out nicely and skinned over within an hour. It was still soft 24 hours later, but seems to be alright.

Decals, yes it...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-24-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,830
Posted By frank
Nice work, John! Good timing too, I was just...

Nice work, John! Good timing too, I was just wonder if you had gotten that back together.

If we manage to find some land here soon, I'm sure there will be one of those in my future as well. ...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-24-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,051
Posted By frank
Thanks Kathy! I hope you, Leo, and everyone...

Thanks Kathy!

I hope you, Leo, and everyone else on the forum has a great holiday!

- Frank
Forum: Sunline Community 11-19-2010, 09:53 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
Thanks everyone! Here's a real quick...

Thanks everyone!

Here's a real quick update. We took off the weekend of the 5th and 6th so that Kathy and I could take the Sunline down to DC for our wedding anniversary.

On the 13th, we were...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-19-2010, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,002
Posted By frank
Nice work, John. The FAQ is great! - Frank

Nice work, John. The FAQ is great!

- Frank
Forum: Sunline Community 11-02-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
Thanks John! On the windows and doors, you...

Thanks John!

On the windows and doors, you guessed it, carbide flush trim bit in the router. We put some masking tape on the siding around the area to prevent scratching and had the router...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-02-2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,595
Posted By frank
Thanks Kitty, Kathy & Jon! Jon, for the roof...

Thanks Kitty, Kathy & Jon!

Jon, for the roof terminations, right now the plan is to follow the same basic way my 2363 was done - run the corner trim up onto the roof about 4-6 inches. Then use a...
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