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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-05-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 547
Posted By henryj
Do you have a TPMS? Rubber valves do not stand up...

Do you have a TPMS? Rubber valves do not stand up to the weight of the typical valve cap TPMS. I’ve used metal valves for this reason for years. The ones on the trailer now are 6 years old and on...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-28-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 660
Posted By henryj
Online Trailer Parts | Axle Manufacturer | Cerka...

Online Trailer Parts | Axle Manufacturer | Cerka Canada (https://www.cerka.ca) is a reliable Canadian supplier located in Milton, ON. My local RV dealer orders parts from them at the same price on...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-28-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 846
Posted By henryj
Online Trailer Parts | Axle Manufacturer | Cerka...

Online Trailer Parts | Axle Manufacturer | Cerka Canada (https://www.cerka.ca) is a reliable Canadian supplier located in Milton, ON. My local RV dealer orders parts from them at the same price on...
Forum: Sunline Community 05-24-2022, 07:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By henryj
Sunline made very few 5th wheels and I don't...

Sunline made very few 5th wheels and I don't believe any of them were 40 ft. However, Crossroads RV makes a large variety of RVs, one of which is called Sunset.

Henry
Forum: Wanted 03-30-2022, 08:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,149
Posted By henryj
RV lights always work off 12V, battery if not...

RV lights always work off 12V, battery if not plugged in, 120V shore power stepped down to 12V by converter. The only 120V in an RV is the microwave and wall outlets.

Google "rv led interior light...
Forum: Wanted 03-29-2022, 07:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,149
Posted By henryj
A better option today would be to swap the entire...

A better option today would be to swap the entire fixture for LED. There should be a number of options available with the same or larger footprint to do an invisible upgrade. Most people prefer a...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-11-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,871
Posted By henryj
Tony, I think John may have missed the word...

Tony, I think John may have missed the word "fibreglass" in your post. As the previous owner of a fibreglass 2499 I doubt that any fibreglass trailer makes a viable restoration project compared to Al...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-29-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 728
Posted By henryj
On our trailer the only lights that indicate any...

On our trailer the only lights that indicate any kind of level are the fresh tank ones. The grey and black are not reliable as they get covered in crud. At their best the lights are only as reliable...
Forum: Trips & Vacations 08-23-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 709
Posted By henryj
It's important not to get too paranoid; stuff...

It's important not to get too paranoid; stuff doesn't break nearly as often as online forums would have you believe. We've travelled east, west, north and south (up to Mexico) to the end of the road...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-17-2021, 01:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By henryj
This scale ticket is essentially identical to...

This scale ticket is essentially identical to what a 2499 would be with a 1500 truck

8220

This is our '19 F150 and Arctic Fox, but even an older 2000's 1500 would weigh like this. The...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-16-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By henryj
Have you tried autotrader.com? I just did a used...

Have you tried autotrader.com? I just did a used car search in Albany selecting F150 from the popups with a max price of $24,000 and there are quite a few. $24,000 will get you into the 2012 model...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-16-2021, 08:34 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By henryj
What year? Towing numbers mean nothing. You need...

What year? Towing numbers mean nothing. You need at least 1800lb of payload from the yellow door sticker. Our F150 is 1853lb, but that's factory. Owner accessories like a tonneau etc. deduct from...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-14-2021, 08:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By henryj
My neighbor has that exact same Avalanche since...

My neighbor has that exact same Avalanche since new and is obviously still very happy with it. Its had yearly oil sprays and is in excellent condition, but has spent most winters towing a trailer...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-08-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By henryj
That Avalanche may actually be worse than your...

That Avalanche may actually be worse than your '99 Suburban. In terms of history the 1500 & 2500 Avalanche are basically Suburbans with a different body. The 2500 Avalanche or Suburban from the early...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-07-2021, 09:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By henryj
This is a terrible time to shop for any truck,...

This is a terrible time to shop for any truck, new or used. I've read online that the midwest truck market is softer than elsewhere. The risk of travelling is that a distant truck may be sold before...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-02-2021, 07:53 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By henryj
If your tire terminology is correct, your 8 ply...

If your tire terminology is correct, your 8 ply tires are load range D. I think JohnB missed that you have LRD tires. I assume these are an upgrade over OEM which likely only had 38 psi on the door...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 02-26-2021, 09:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,359
Posted By henryj
Don't use silicone anywhere except maybe inside...

Don't use silicone anywhere except maybe inside your house on countertops or bathtubs. Silicone is riding its reputation from 50 years ago when most other caulks were junk. Today, there are many far...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-08-2020, 07:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,028
Posted By henryj
I'm not familiar with older Sunlines, but unless...

I'm not familiar with older Sunlines, but unless a previous owner messed with the plumbing, they're all done the same way.

There should be two low point drains. These valves are typically located...
Forum: Sunline Community 10-03-2020, 08:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,288
Posted By henryj
As you found last time, running old tires can...

As you found last time, running old tires can lead to painful trailer damage and dangerous situations at the side of the road. It's all about age, not mileage. We're long distance travellers and in 4...
Forum: Sunline Community 08-19-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,872
Posted By henryj
I still have the Ctek and it's been a good...

I still have the Ctek and it's been a good somewhat upscale maintainer. I also had good service from several Battery Minders (not as many as JohnB!). I always used them on Sunline parked beside the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 08-14-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By henryj
Congratulations and enjoy the new camping...

Congratulations and enjoy the new camping experiences. I think you might be the only member from SK. Sunline had a dealer in Saskatoon. I wonder if that's how your Saturn got to SK. I even tried to...
Forum: Sunline Community 08-10-2020, 09:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,872
Posted By henryj
Took some digging, but finally found EMD_Driver's...

Took some digging, but finally found EMD_Driver's post (https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/f65/park-power-mod-10441.html) from years ago because I was planning on this mod too. Never did get around...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-01-2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,080
Posted By henryj
Door sticker on the '15 Silverado was 35/38. I...

Door sticker on the '15 Silverado was 35/38. I always ran at least 38/38 and bumped that up 40-42 towing. That truck had a 50/50 weight distribution towing so I wanted the same psi f/r. I tried...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 10-29-2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,080
Posted By henryj
20" F150 wheel is actually 20x8.5. Wheel-size.com...

20" F150 wheel is actually 20x8.5. Wheel-size.com (https://www.wheel-size.com/size/ford/f-150/2019/#trim-35gtdi-usdm-375) is a wealth of info for any make. Interesting that LT275/65/18 tire option...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 10-28-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,080
Posted By henryj
One aspect of tire stability not mentioned yet is...

One aspect of tire stability not mentioned yet is the role of wheel width compared to tire section and tread widths.

My previous '15 Silverado included 18x8.5 wheels and P265 tires as part of NHT...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 10-21-2019, 02:27 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,080
Posted By henryj
Grabber HTS-60...

Grabber HTS-60 (https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=HAS&width=275%2F&ratio=55&diameter=20&cameFrom=TSR)

Grabber A/TX...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 10-10-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,080
Posted By henryj
I wouldn't be too hasty to blame the RAM for your...

I wouldn't be too hasty to blame the RAM for your problems or throw money at it messing with the hardware on a brand new truck. My scale numbers are very similar to yours except TW is closer to 15%....
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 09-13-2019, 02:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,561
Posted By henryj
Most pickups leave the factory with a distinct...

Most pickups leave the factory with a distinct front down attitude. Some owners don't like this look and will modify the front suspension to "level" their truck. When levelled trucks are used for...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-17-2019, 08:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,604
Posted By henryj
Holes are likely clogged with dirt. Use a piece...

Holes are likely clogged with dirt. Use a piece of wire or small flat screwdriver to clean holes. Then with a small Phillips--0 or 1, can't remember--feel for the slots in screw by turning gently...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-15-2019, 02:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,129
Posted By henryj
2499 bent cross member...

2499 bent cross member (https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/f71/bent-front-frame-cross-member-on-07-solaris-t-2499-a-9326.html)
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 03-28-2019, 08:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,192
Posted By henryj
Finding a good pre-2000 4X4 will be a challenge....

Finding a good pre-2000 4X4 will be a challenge. You will likely have to choose between paying a premium for a good one vs. getting a much newer post-2000 for the same money. I'm with Mainah on the...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 01-02-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,863
Posted By henryj
Congratulations on the new truck! A couple...

Congratulations on the new truck!

A couple of tips from Canada for getting through salty winters:

Krown Rustproofing has an excellent product and they drill holes to get to every part of doors,...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 12-21-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,863
Posted By henryj
While the Ecoboost has lots of power, you still...

While the Ecoboost has lots of power, you still need the max tow package to get the payload for what you're hauling in addition to the 2499's 1000lb. tongue. I've not seen a payload sticker for F150...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-16-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,501
Posted By henryj
These are tough questions because unless someone,...

These are tough questions because unless someone, other than the neighbor of your SIL's cousin, has actually used the identical Frontier to tow a full size travel trailer of the 1950's front profile...
Forum: Modifications 11-15-2017, 12:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,640
Posted By henryj
Also, pick up a magnetic induction hotplate if...

Also, pick up a magnetic induction hotplate if you don't have one. It's much better, and especially cooler than cooking with gas, plus you can take it outside. We like ours so much we always take it...
Forum: Modifications 11-15-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,640
Posted By henryj
JMHO, don't do it. Our 2499 was not vented, the...

JMHO, don't do it. Our 2499 was not vented, the Arctic Fox is. Sunline dropped those vents--per a much older thread--because they weren't worth the effort, prone to leaks and noisy. Open the window...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-07-2017, 06:53 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,863
Posted By henryj
According to GM: 7400–2152=5248. Much more...

According to GM: 7400–2152=5248.

Much more realistic actual weight with two people, full tank, Bed Rug, Tonneau, and various items in console, under seat storage etc. 5742 lb.

Henry
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-06-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,863
Posted By henryj
John, the scale ticket in my post #6 is the...

John, the scale ticket in my post #6 is the current one for 2015 Silverado and 2014 Arctic Fox. I'll email you the other scale tickets so as not to clutter Rich's thread with my historical info. You...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-03-2017, 01:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,863
Posted By henryj
Mostly, yes, but the factories love to mess with...

Mostly, yes, but the factories love to mess with option and package availability. The simple answer is that NHT is only available on LT and LTZ with at least 5.3L. Towing mirrors on LT and LTZ are...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-02-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,863
Posted By henryj
Hi Rich, want to add a bit more background from...

Hi Rich, want to add a bit more background from my experience towing 6000 mi/yr for more than 10 yr. I used the '01 Silverado 1500 only to tow the 2499 home and to a local cpg for a shakedown. It was...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-01-2017, 02:39 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,863
Posted By henryj
My experience is very similar to yours. We've...

My experience is very similar to yours. We've owned and towed a 2499 with '01 Silverado 1500 (about 100 mi.), '07 classic Sierra 1500HD (nominally a 3/4 ton with 6.0 L and 3.73, and now a '15...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-25-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,336
Posted By henryj
I'm not electrically inclined and am trying to...

I'm not electrically inclined and am trying to avoid getting confused... I don't know how old a trailer has to be to not have a main breaker. Most of us are running trailers that are 30A and new...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-25-2017, 01:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,200
Posted By henryj
I agree with Mainah, it's unlikely you'll need...

I agree with Mainah, it's unlikely you'll need new bearings. I've never replaced bearings even towing 2 trailers thousands of miles. What you will need, for anyone to even pack the bearings, is 4...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-25-2017, 01:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,422
Posted By henryj
Independent Brake Wire Feed Upgrade...

Independent Brake Wire Feed Upgrade (https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/f65/independent-brake-wire-feed-upgrade-10711.html)

I followed John's procedure to do the same upgrade on the 2499. These...
Forum: Sunline 5th Wheels 03-08-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,001
Posted By henryj
Hi Bill, Awesome upgrade! Even made the cover...

Hi Bill,
Awesome upgrade! Even made the cover of March Trailer Life! Looks like you'll have every opportunity to enjoy all the comforts of home on the road.

Sorry we won't see you and the rest of...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 02-28-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,901
Posted By henryj
Did some checking on Tredittire.com, but don't...

Did some checking on Tredittire.com, but don't know if they were Sunline's supplier. However, they are a pretty comprehensive OEM supplier today including our current Arctic Fox. They do show a...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 01-04-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,866
Posted By henryj
Air suspension does not shift weight to the front...

Air suspension does not shift weight to the front tv axle the way a weight distribution hitch does. Your owner's manual should detail the procedure for hitch setup on a truck equipped with air.

If...
Forum: Trips & Vacations 08-11-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,654
Posted By henryj
I've used Allstays Camp and RV...

I've used Allstays Camp and RV (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/camp-rv-tent-camping-to-rv/id370820516?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) for a number of years on an iPhone and iPad. It is also available in...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 08-02-2016, 01:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,392
Posted By henryj
Which model? Possibly 2499 which we had. A walk...

Which model? Possibly 2499 which we had. A walk around bed has always been a priority for us.

I see you've been "lurking" since 2014. Nothing wrong with that. I trust you've gleaned much useful...
Forum: Sunline Truck Campers 08-02-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,155
Posted By henryj
There are very few members with truck campers and...

There are very few members with truck campers and I don't believe they are actively reading and posting. Your question is generic and I would suggest the truck camper forum on rv.net.

Etrailer...
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