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Forum: Sunline Community 06-19-2011, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,806
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Oh!! Thanks guys!

Oh!! Thanks guys!
Forum: Sunlines For Sale 10-08-2010, 12:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,461
Posted By Ted-Thompson
1985 T-1750, Dover, PA, $2200

For Sale: hoping for $2200 - but will take offers...

Details at https://www.dovertowne.com a site I set up to display pics.

It's also listed on Craigslist in case anyone spots it.

You all...
Forum: Modifications 06-28-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,794
Posted By Ted-Thompson
I on the otherhand would NOT want pressure in the...

I on the otherhand would NOT want pressure in the system unless I was using it. Don't trust the plumbing that much... Even when I'm right next to a "shore" hookup for water, I fill the tank and use...
Forum: Modifications 06-28-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,327
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Just got a truck one for my S10 XD

Just got a truck one for my S10 XD
Forum: Modifications 06-28-2010, 08:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,299
Posted By Ted-Thompson
I wonder what good a deflector on the TV would...

I wonder what good a deflector on the TV would do?... Like the ones you see on Tractor Trailer rigs...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-28-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,080
Posted By Ted-Thompson
On mine I have at least 3 drains. One is at the...

On mine I have at least 3 drains. One is at the end of the tank, the other 2 are in the line over close to the water heater.

As stated, that's NOT in the manual, only a generic diagram of a...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-23-2010, 10:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,080
Posted By Ted-Thompson
You might be rather disappointed as well. I have...

You might be rather disappointed as well. I have a 1985 T-1750 and the manual was still in it when I got it. It's a "all models" book, with no data specific to any particular camper. The more...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-23-2010, 09:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,950
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Prowler eh? Long shot here, but did it have a...

Prowler eh? Long shot here, but did it have a device to "walk" the trailer, a bar with 2 feet at the bottom of the A-frame jack into which a long handle could be inserted. You then raised or...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-21-2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,836
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Thank you, everyone! It was a good one!

Thank you, everyone! It was a good one!
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-16-2010, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,950
Posted By Ted-Thompson
I was thinking that maybe there was some sort of...

I was thinking that maybe there was some sort of "accessory" like Sunline Fan mentioned. I can't see it being "upgraded frames" as the screen spline fits into a channel on the frame indicating that...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-15-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,950
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Wuzit for?

See the picture. There are at least 2 on the top and 2 on the bottom of each windowframe, it would seem to be there to hold the screen in, but it's not. As far as I can see it serves no purpose at...
Forum: Wanted 06-09-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,379
Posted By Ted-Thompson
41 minute drive for me... but WHEN they are open...

41 minute drive for me... but WHEN they are open might be a factor (Says NOTHING about that on the website, which I note is almost useless)

If they keep evening hours it would work, but I am far...
Forum: Modifications 06-04-2010, 10:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,652
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Has anyone seen one of these?

Saw one years ago on a Prowler (1970s/80s)

For what it's worth, if there is no one making them and there's enough interest, I could probably have them made... I may have one made anyway...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-02-2010, 08:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,166
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Interesting, I've never tried, but mine appear to...

Interesting, I've never tried, but mine appear to be attached by screws through the wall... IE, you'd have to remove the outside skin of the trailer to get to them. No sign of any fasteners from...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-02-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,959
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Quick check shows that the 1500 has separate turn...

Quick check shows that the 1500 has separate turn and brake lamps.

The fact that it lights with the turn signal shows that the wiring, socket, and bulb are intact and working from the 7 way...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-01-2010, 08:11 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,467
Posted By Ted-Thompson
It also appears that the ceiling panels are NOT...

It also appears that the ceiling panels are NOT clamped between the roof and the top of the walls as they are in my Sunline - that's going to make life MUCH easier should any troubles develop over...
Forum: Modifications 05-28-2010, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,138
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Axle Flipping - how?

Any place I can see about this "Axle Flip" I keep seeing mentioned here and there? Just curious...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-28-2010, 08:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,772
Posted By Ted-Thompson
It's heartening to see my idea backed by all you...

It's heartening to see my idea backed by all you folks with FAR more experience then I have! Thanks.

For the record, this was done before I got the trailer, I knew there was damage in there, but...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-27-2010, 07:23 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,772
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Mice!

My fridge just wasn't keeping up, as soon as it got warm, the temp inside went up to 60!!! So I decided to pull it...

Here's what I found!
...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-26-2010, 11:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,893
Posted By Ted-Thompson
You may have found something serious by...

You may have found something serious by accident... If all is normal, no current should be on the ground (IE skin) of the camper. Having the ground prong in place may be simply dragging the current...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 05-20-2010, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,929
Posted By Ted-Thompson
I have NO experience on what's "nominal" for...

I have NO experience on what's "nominal" for distances at sights, but I can offer that if you have a 50' and only need 5' or 20' (or 26' DOH!) then the 50' will be fine. The extra won't hurt your...
Forum: Sunline Community 05-18-2010, 10:13 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,467
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Did the water heater survive?

Did the water heater survive?
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-18-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,913
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Would stands *right* behind the rear axle only...

Would stands *right* behind the rear axle only and then the tongue be OK? Thinking that leveling might be a worry if there were stands fore and aft of the suspension...

Right now I have the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-18-2010, 06:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,913
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Ok, thanks. It is on asphalt. I thought...

Ok, thanks.

It is on asphalt. I thought it might be better to raise it until the tires were clear, just a little bit, but no?
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-17-2010, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,913
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Long term "parking" - what to do.

When I bought my Sunline there were 2 purposes behind it. One was the idea of being able to camp in it, obviously, but the other and more important was being able to "live" on the jobsite during the...
Forum: Sunline Community 05-11-2010, 07:24 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 202,467
Posted By Ted-Thompson
It looks great but the first thing I thought of...

It looks great but the first thing I thought of was rocks... without a metal sheathing won't that floor and insulation take a beating from road debris?
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-05-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,113
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Shower in 1985 sunline

I'm hoping someone with an 85 or there abouts can provide me with some detailed pics of the shower.

Mine appears to have be "reskinned" with what appears (eep) to be masonite with a factory white...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-30-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,316
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Won't change the valve? That's what I'm going to...

Won't change the valve? That's what I'm going to have to do here in PA (sneek over the line with em...) shhhh
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-29-2010, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,316
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Mine were the same way, and already almond...

Mine were the same way, and already almond colored.

Here's what I've been told, the tanks are off/from 1985.

#1 need new valves (I am told the new ones are safer and ARE compatible with old...
Forum: Sunline Community 04-26-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,002
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Passed one going North on S. Salem Church Road,...

Passed one going North on S. Salem Church Road, near Dover, PA

(here - https://bit.ly/cHpxdi )

on Friday. Didn't note the TV, just noticed the "Sunline" label in my rear view after we passed...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-23-2010, 06:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,039
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Thanks! Amazingly the beams and studs, while...

Thanks! Amazingly the beams and studs, while stained by the water, were NOT comprimised, at least not that I could detect. Based on what I saw, I'd wager that there has been a problem ever since...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-21-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,039
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Ceiling damage (1985 T1750)

Some may recall my pictures of where I had a leak in my T-1750 that had damaged the kitchen cabinets.

Well after some examination I decided that the leak had to be where the awning was joined to...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-07-2010, 10:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,046
Posted By Ted-Thompson
If you do find a way to patch it without pulling...

If you do find a way to patch it without pulling it, I'd love to hear it. Mine has a small split on the bottom too...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 04-06-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,347
Posted By Ted-Thompson
FWIW I used those gizmos when I upgraded from a...

FWIW I used those gizmos when I upgraded from a small block 302 to a 351CJ in an old ford years ago. Worked fine, no troubles, and I was far rougher on them then you'll be I bet.

All I did was...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-25-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,775
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Mine looks much like that but it is chrome, the...

Mine looks much like that but it is chrome, the sides are parallel (they look curved in your photo but that might be the photo) and the lens had to have had 2 tabs at the top and was secured by one...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-25-2010, 07:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,775
Posted By Ted-Thompson
This is the grab handle light by the door, right?...

This is the grab handle light by the door, right?

If I recall, the piece was just a simple thin piece of milky white plastic, maybe 50% transparent. I don't remember being able to see a shadow of...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-16-2010, 11:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,775
Posted By Ted-Thompson
No such good luck for me it turns out, the light...

No such good luck for me it turns out, the light they have now is different from the one I have on the trailer - It's a "reflectolite" or some such...

Dash it all!
Forum: Modifications 03-16-2010, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,116
Posted By Ted-Thompson
They put pictures in these things?

They put pictures in these things?
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-13-2010, 04:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,775
Posted By Ted-Thompson
OMG I had no idea Bargman has a website. (Thanks...

OMG I had no idea Bargman has a website. (Thanks google... )

Old PNs don't seem to apply, but it looks like I might be able to get a lens for my "assist handle/light" on the side of my trailer...
Forum: Sunline Community 03-07-2010, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,645
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Ok, everything you guys are talking about have...

Ok, everything you guys are talking about have wheels, and I've seen them.

This thing however did NOT have wheels...

Here's the patent https://www.freepatentsonline.com/4431208.pdf

(4) in the...
Forum: Sunline Community 03-07-2010, 07:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,645
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Have you ever seen one?

When I wss a kid, my neighbor had a trailer, and a tricky spot to park it.

He'd back it in as far as he could, and then unhitch it. From there he'd get it turned and back into it's spot using a...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-02-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,132
Posted By Ted-Thompson
There's simply no excuse for chipboard. None.

There's simply no excuse for chipboard. None.
Forum: Wanted 03-01-2010, 11:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,609
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Ya po russki? It's Russian. (no I don't...

Ya po russki?

It's Russian.

(no I don't speak it, anymore...) But I did run the 1st paragraph thru google and it looks like it's basically gibberish littered with keywords - typical spam.
Forum: Modifications 02-28-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,248
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Thanks! (I fixed it in the post too) Again,...

Thanks! (I fixed it in the post too)

Again, there will be more as things change.
Forum: Modifications 02-28-2010, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,248
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Done. Now to build that cubby to house the...

Done. Now to build that cubby to house the wiring and add a bit more storage...

https://lh5.ggpht.com/_Dofel087j-o/S4rbPPeeSaI/AAAAAAAAYHw/ivPAV1_qGxM/s640/P2280009.JPG
(fixed)...
Forum: Modifications 02-28-2010, 06:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,248
Posted By Ted-Thompson
That and I'm a "one man band" only needing...

That and I'm a "one man band" only needing seating for me.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 02-28-2010, 06:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,933
Posted By Ted-Thompson
I have heard the advice before, that's all I can...

I have heard the advice before, that's all I can offer on that.

Just in case, like me, you don't know it - it takes a good day for it to get cold from being off. I thought mine was done for, but...
Forum: Modifications 02-27-2010, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,248
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Indeed it is, however the, um, whatcha ma callems...

Indeed it is, however the, um, whatcha ma callems that run under to keep it from flexing, aren't there yet.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 02-27-2010, 03:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,415
Posted By Ted-Thompson
Just to add. I had my camera out at the trailer...

Just to add. I had my camera out at the trailer today, so I held it up and took this pic. You can see the gaping.
...
Forum: Modifications 02-27-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,248
Posted By Ted-Thompson
New Table (yoohoo pictures!)

So, I decided I wanted a "real" table, and that the dinette would serve better as a bed, and that I really didn't want a couch....

So here are the results so far, a work in progress. I'll...
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