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Forum: Accessories, Parts, Etc. For Sale 08-02-2022, 05:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,952
Posted By GalacticSton
Hi Seawolf, Unfortunately, the heater is...

Hi Seawolf,

Unfortunately, the heater is gone. We cleaned out our garage about three years ago and the scrap metal guy took it.

Best regards and safe travels,

MikeG
Forum: Accessories, Parts, Etc. For Sale 09-02-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 893
Posted By GalacticSton
Smile WANTED : Need Doorknob for T1661

Hi Folks,


I need a doorknob (the inside portion) or the entire doorknob assembly for the main door of a T1661 camper. If you have one available, please drop me a line.


I am having a hard...
Forum: Accessories, Parts, Etc. For Sale 01-25-2019, 09:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,952
Posted By GalacticSton
Hi Levenda, I still have the heater. I had a...

Hi Levenda,

I still have the heater. I had a buyer for it last year, but he back out on me and I never heard from him again.

I don't know what model comes with the 13-foot trailer. I have a...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-21-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,254
Posted By GalacticSton
Thumbs up Facebook Group for Vintage Campers and RVs

I noticed a lack of active groups on FB for vintage campers. Most of them are a wild wild west atmosphere and I wanted something more family-friendly. So I created a group for people to discuss...
Forum: Modifications 06-28-2017, 04:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,259
Posted By GalacticSton
Have fun and see you on the road!

Have fun and see you on the road!
Forum: Modifications 06-28-2017, 04:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,259
Posted By GalacticSton
1983 Restoration - Bland to Bohemian

My wife and I have always liked color and whimsy. So, when we bought a used 1983 Sunline travel trailer, we decided right away to completely redo the interior with brighter and cheerful colors.
...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-25-2017, 05:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,157
Posted By GalacticSton
I have two old-style bottle jacks that I put...

I have two old-style bottle jacks that I put under the back two corners of the camper. That combined with the tongue jack does a good job of cutting down the movement while parked. It probably...
Forum: Sunline Community 02-15-2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,344
Posted By GalacticSton
I own a 1983 T1661. I like it. But, it might be a...

I own a 1983 T1661. I like it. But, it might be a bit cramped for more than two people. My wife and I have plenty of space, but I wouldn't try to full-time with a family of four in it. It would be...
Forum: Accessories, Parts, Etc. For Sale 11-17-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,952
Posted By GalacticSton
Smile Atwood Gas Furnace and Atwood Water Heater

RV Parts available (Gas Furnace, Gas Hot Water Heater). These were pulled from a 1983 Sunline Travel Trailer. I am moving away from using propane, and I have no use for these gas appliances. Both are...
Forum: Modifications 11-17-2016, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,092
Posted By GalacticSton
They used these heaters in other applications,...

They used these heaters in other applications, including an expedition to Everest. :)

Everest Star 7900 II Series Heating System - Atwood Mobile...
Forum: Sunline Que 08-24-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,140
Posted By GalacticSton
If worse comes to worse, you could go over the...

If worse comes to worse, you could go over the strip areas with Eternabond tape.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 08-04-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,219
Posted By GalacticSton
Hi Henry, My black and grey tank is in a...

Hi Henry,

My black and grey tank is in a similar condition as your's and I am reaching the point in my restoration where I am about to tackle the plumbing. So I am interested in what you end up...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 08-03-2016, 01:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,099
Posted By GalacticSton
What size tires?

I have a 1983 Sunline T1660, single axle, 17-foot, 1750 weight approx.

The current tires are very old Chinese-made tires that are ST175/80D13 on 5-hole rims that measure 14" inches across

I am...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-13-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,200
Posted By GalacticSton
Fuse Sizes

Does anyone know off-hand what size fuses these are?

It is a 1983 T1661 camper. This is the set of 3 fuses labeled "L turn", "R turn", and "Clearance".

I'd like to buy some spares and keep...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-01-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,744
Posted By GalacticSton
Hi Pat, I like your way of thinking. I never...

Hi Pat,

I like your way of thinking. I never would have thought of a bus pan. Now you have my head spinning with ideas. There is a plastic storage container made for use under beds, so it's long...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-01-2016, 10:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,744
Posted By GalacticSton
I think somebody bottomed out with this camper...

I think somebody bottomed out with this camper more than once. The black tank is a mess. Now it's just a black slab of plastic hanging from the bottom of the camper. I did bottom it out trying to...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-29-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,744
Posted By GalacticSton
Hi John, There is a gaping hole about 3-feet...

Hi John,

There is a gaping hole about 3-feet across in it where a sizeable piece is missing. There are also numerous cracks in it that I can see. I think it's shot.

Ideally, I'd like to...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-29-2016, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,211
Posted By GalacticSton
Welcome to the forum Gesele. These travel...

Welcome to the forum Gesele.

These travel trailers did not come with a manual in the usual sense. The manual was a collection of smaller manuals that correspond to the various appliances in the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-25-2016, 09:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,971
Posted By GalacticSton
I had not thought about the vibration issue much....

I had not thought about the vibration issue much. So I will stick with PEX and learn to live with it. Thanks for input and it probably saved me a lot of trouble down the line. :)
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-24-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,971
Posted By GalacticSton
I live in south Florida, so winterizing is not a...

I live in south Florida, so winterizing is not a concern. :)
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-24-2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,971
Posted By GalacticSton
Converting Camper Plumbing from PEX to normal PVC

Is there any reason I can't go with standard PVC type plumbing pipes and fittings in my camper?

The plumbing in my camper needs to be overhauled, and after reading a ton of gripes about PEX...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-24-2016, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,561
Posted By GalacticSton
Sorry, I thought I posted the question in a new...

Sorry, I thought I posted the question in a new thread. I wasn't trying to hijack.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-24-2016, 08:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,561
Posted By GalacticSton
Converting PEX Plumbing to Standard PVC

Is there any reason I can't go with standard PVC type plumbing pipes and fittings in my camper?

The plumbing in my camper needs to be overhauled, and after reading a ton of gripes about PEX...
Forum: Modifications 06-23-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,663
Posted By GalacticSton
It might add a lot of weight. You could...

It might add a lot of weight.

You could possibly put something over the aluminum siding using an industrial adhesive like Liquid Nails.

But if you need ammo, I would go with added weight. ;)
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-23-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,744
Posted By GalacticSton
Combined Black and Grey Tank?

The blackwater tank on my Sunline is busted up. It is beyond saving and I am going to remove it.

After pricing replacement tanks (holy cow!), I was wondering if I could just route the toliet to...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-17-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,654
Posted By GalacticSton
Let us know what you encounter with the electric...

Let us know what you encounter with the electric brakes. Mine does not have any, and some other similar campers seem to have them. I don't know if a previous owner removed mine, or if it was never...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-17-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,654
Posted By GalacticSton
Welcome to the Forum, and great score at that...

Welcome to the Forum, and great score at that price. :)

We paid $1800 for our 1983 T1661 (16.5') and it needs some work also.

You got a bargain.
Forum: Sunline Community 06-02-2016, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,251
Posted By GalacticSton
Good Sam or Passport America?

Like everyone else, I love to save money. I have been looking at these discount clubs to save on campground fees. Which of these clubs is better overall, Good Sam or Passport America? (Or is there...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-02-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,336
Posted By GalacticSton
I have a small battery charger that I use to keep...

I have a small battery charger that I use to keep the battery on our riding lawnmower charged. I wonder if it would be better to store the camper battery separately when it is not being used and just...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-02-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,336
Posted By GalacticSton
Would it be better to remove the battery and...

Would it be better to remove the battery and store it separately when it is not being used? (So the old converter doesn't fry it or overcharge it?)

This one doesn't have a fan and looks quite old,...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-01-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,336
Posted By GalacticSton
Here is a photo of the camper - that is my...

Here is a photo of the camper - that is my grandson, Ben, peeking out of the window. :)

I plan on painting the lower half of the camper in a vintage-type sky blue color - I love those two-tone...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-01-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,336
Posted By GalacticSton
So you still use your original converters in your...

So you still use your original converters in your Sunlines?

One of the reasons I hesitate to "upgrade" the original converter is that it works. I am a believer in the old saying of "if it isn't...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-01-2016, 04:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,336
Posted By GalacticSton
Understood. Some of the original appliances were...

Understood. Some of the original appliances were removed long ago. The fridge is gone and the stove/oven is gone. I am not going to use the heater and I am removing that myself soon. I have not...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-01-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,336
Posted By GalacticSton
Ok, that explains the lights. I am almost certain...

Ok, that explains the lights. I am almost certain the deep cycle battery is dead as a doornail. I did not check it yet, but just assumed it was dead based on how long the camper had been sitting...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-01-2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,336
Posted By GalacticSton
I figured I could just eyeball the fresh tank...

I figured I could just eyeball the fresh tank while filling it - open up the dinette trap door and have my wife keep an eye on it while I fill it.

Yeah, I think a good surge protector would be a...
Forum: Sunline Community 05-30-2016, 08:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,336
Posted By GalacticSton
Just found the answer to the 220v question - NO.

Just found the answer to the 220v question - NO.
Forum: Sunline Community 05-30-2016, 07:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,336
Posted By GalacticSton
First Time Camper Owner Questions

I know some of these are probably answered somewhere in the forums, but I couldn't find the answers anywhere - wanted to spend more time working in the camper than typing. (Have one more day to get...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-29-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,004
Posted By GalacticSton
Thanks for the quick helpful replies. The...

Thanks for the quick helpful replies.

The black tank is trashed. Must have bottomed out a few times, broken up in several places and will need replacing. However, I already have a nice composting...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-28-2016, 05:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,004
Posted By GalacticSton
Question Tank Locations - Black, Grey, Fresh?

I just purchased a Sunline 1983 T1661 and I am getting acquainted with it before hitting the road.

Quick question. I crawled underneath the trailer and saw two tanks. There is a tank all the way...
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