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11-04-2012, 09:37 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Connecticut
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SUN #4553
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My first Sunline
I've been camping forever and have had several different campers. A couple of months ago I decided to sell my Coleman Popup and started looking for a small Sunline. I've been window shopping for one for years and liked the layout and quality of them. I am happy to say that I recently picked up a Saturn T-1550 of the 1994 vintage. It's an older camper but in good condition and all of the appliances work. The only downside is a roof leak but I think I found where it's coming in and will be fixed shortly. There are some wavy panels in the back but nothing I can't live with until I get the time to replace them. I'm a carpenter and so it doesn't look too hard. I needed a new project anyway. Being new I have been looking at the repair sections and would like to thank those members that took the time to share their experiences with others.
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11-04-2012, 09:50 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6,176
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Welcome and congrats on your late model 1550! They were only built for another two years after that, and '90s 1550s are quite rare! They were very popular in the '80s though.
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2007 T-286SR Cherry/Granola, #6236, original owner, current mileage: 9473.8 (as of 6/18/21)
1997 T-2653 Blue Denim, #5471
1979 12 1/2' MC, Beige & Avocado, #4639
Past Sunlines: '97 T-2653 #5089, '94 T-2251, '86 T-1550, '94 T-2363, '98 T-270SR
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11-04-2012, 10:03 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 5
SUN #4553
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sunline Fan
Welcome and congrats on your late model 1550! They were only built for another two years after that, and '90s 1550s are quite rare! They were very popular in the '80s though.
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Thanks. When I saw this for sale i couldn't believe it. Over the years I has not seen one newer than '89. I hope to get the leaks fixed and the battery hooked up before next Fri. I plan on taking it on a hunting trip for a couple of days.
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11-05-2012, 04:49 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: New Hampshire
Posts: 114
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Welcome!
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2009 F-250 CC Long Bed
2014 Remington 2650RBD
1999 Sunline Saturn T 26 C Traded in.. and will be missed
1979 GMC C-15 Sierra Classic
1930 Ford Model A
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11-05-2012, 06:05 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: New York
Posts: 2,909
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Welome...there are many posts here of leak repairs...so if in doubt ask and someone will direct you to the help...............
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Kathy & Leo SUN 093
Central Adirondacks of New York
2013 Rubicon 2900 Toy Hauler
We loved our 2007 T-2499
2010 Ford F-350 4x4 Lariat Super Crew Dually Diesel
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11-05-2012, 09:36 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
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SUN #4508
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Welcome to the Forum. I just joined here last month and everyone is nice and lots of info here. Our 1983 T1550 has/had roof leak too. But looks like we can repair it too.
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11-05-2012, 08:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 786
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Welcome and enjoy your Sunline!
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Matthew and Lisa
TT: '02 T-2363;
TV: 2012 Ford F-150, 4x4/Off-road, 5.0L V8, "Big Gray"
Reese Straitline w/ dual cam
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11-05-2012, 10:13 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 28
SUN #1249
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Wecome ! We also have a 1550. They are nice little campers.
T.C & Ruth
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11-06-2012, 08:07 AM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Maryland
Posts: 89
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We also love our 1550, ours is a 1985. Perfect size for the two of us.
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Jenny & Andy Turner
Bowley's Quarters, MD
1985 T-1550
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11-09-2012, 09:48 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Pennsylvania
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Welcome to the group. My wife and I joined several months ago and have had many nice comments and much help regarding questions. We plan to attend our first meet and greet in June of 2013 at the Buttonwood Campground near Mifflintown, PA.
Enjoy your new camper.
Ham Radio Op otherwise known as Paul and Nancy
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11-27-2012, 07:39 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 12
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Sway Bar
I am new to camping. My husband & I just bought a 1989 T-1700 Sunline Star -RAY and are in the process of fixing it up. We plan to start traveling next spring and was wondering if we would need sway bar when towing it. Camper is 17 ft.
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11-27-2012, 09:00 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Ohio
Posts: 12,894
SUN #89
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Quote:
Originally Posted by krooker
I am new to camping. My husband & I just bought a 1989 T-1700 Sunline Star -RAY and are in the process of fixing it up. We plan to start traveling next spring and was wondering if we would need sway bar when towing it. Camper is 17 ft.
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Yes, a friction sway bar is a good idea. The can be used with and without a WD hitch. With your small of a camper, pending your tow vechile you may or may not need the WD hitch.
Hope this helps
John
PS if you need more info, glad to help. Open up a question in the towing forum on your setup.
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