Sunline Coach Owner's Club

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Posted By Aariel

Thank you very much for your reply, John B. My...

Thank you very much for your reply, John B. My son and I did these things and actually saw the igniter sparking. Then my son pushed the igniter a bit deeper into the pipe (by pushing on the metal...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

08-16-2021, 12:05 PM

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Posted By Aariel

Hot Water Heater Suddenly Not Working!

Hi, all. I have a 1997 Sunline Solaris model T-2653. Been using it all summer. Today, the hot water heater is not heating the water. Normally, when I turn the button on for hot water, it lights up...

Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers

08-16-2021, 10:27 AM

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Posted By Aariel

Just to add: I believe there is no propane...

Just to add: I believe there is no propane problem and maybe no electrical problem. Maybe the pilot lighter burned out? How do I get another one for an old Solaris? The stove burners work OK. When I...

Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers

08-16-2021, 08:19 AM

Replies: 2

Views: 676

Posted By Aariel

Hot Water Heater Suddenly Not Working!

Hi, all. I have a 1997 Sunline Solaris model T-2653. The hot water heater is not heating the water. Normally, when I turn the button on for hot water, it lights up red, then goes off. It stays on red...

Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers

05-28-2020, 01:44 PM

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Towing my Sunline Solaris

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Posted By Aariel

Towing my Sunline Solaris

Hi, hoping for advice. I will be towing a 2001 Sunline Solaris for about 1 1/2 hours mostly thruway to its destination. I can rent a truck with a hitch that has capacity for the weight, but do I need...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

05-23-2019, 07:23 AM

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Continued Heating Woes!

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Posted By Aariel

And btw, I listened harder to the heater when I...

And btw, I listened harder to the heater when I plug in the fuse. In fact, the blower comes on first and then the heater kicks in. I don't think the heater ever goes off, though, till I pull the fuse.

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

05-23-2019, 07:21 AM

Replies: 33

Continued Heating Woes!

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Posted By Aariel

Just an update on Heating Woes... I found a...

Just an update on Heating Woes... I found a person who repairs campers who tested the wires, and he said the control board is bad. I am waiting for a new one to come in the mail; hopefully replacing...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

05-07-2019, 11:27 AM

Replies: 33

Continued Heating Woes!

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Posted By Aariel

Thank you for these instructions. Currently, my...

Thank you for these instructions. Currently, my HVAC guy is reading this and I'm waiting for him to come back and we'll test the wires more. Just the clarify, the furnace blows full force without...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

05-02-2019, 06:11 AM

Replies: 33

Continued Heating Woes!

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Posted By Aariel

Oh my goodness, I am overwhelmed by your amazing...

Oh my goodness, I am overwhelmed by your amazing responses. Thank you so much for your help. We have a lot to explore now. I really appreciate your knowledge and these great directions. Thank you. I...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

05-01-2019, 05:31 PM

Replies: 33

Continued Heating Woes!

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Posted By Aariel

Thanks for the suggestions. No offense taken,...

Thanks for the suggestions. No offense taken, believe me I'd love to have somebody who knows what they're doing fix things. However, I'm an older widow with little money, no truck to haul my camper...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

05-01-2019, 06:27 AM

Replies: 33

Continued Heating Woes!

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Posted By Aariel

Here are pictures of the furnace wiring. ...

Here are pictures of the furnace wiring.

Which wire is the thermostat wire?

How could you possibly replace a thermostat wire ... how could you get it from the wall to the furnace apparatus?...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

05-01-2019, 06:03 AM

Replies: 33

Continued Heating Woes!

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Posted By Aariel

Thanks for this information. I'm passing it along...

Thanks for this information. I'm passing it along to my HVAC guy and see what we can figure out.

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-29-2019, 08:50 AM

Replies: 33

Continued Heating Woes!

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Posted By Aariel

Oh gosh, all this is so complicated. The HVAC guy...

Oh gosh, all this is so complicated. The HVAC guy did disconnect the thermostat and the furnace did not shut down. He knows nothing of campers and asked if I could get a wiring schematic for him. He...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-28-2019, 02:11 PM

Replies: 33

Continued Heating Woes!

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Posted By Aariel

Continued Heating Woes!

:confused: I must pull the fuse to get the camper heat (furnace) to go off and plug the fuse back in to get the heat to go back on. My HVAC guy checked the thermostat (I already bought a new one!)...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-28-2019, 01:49 PM

Replies: 7

Lighting Propane Stove?

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Posted By Aariel

Thank you these are very helpful answers!

Thank you these are very helpful answers!

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-25-2019, 06:06 AM

Replies: 7

Lighting Propane Stove?

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Posted By Aariel

Thanks for your reply. There appear to be two...

Thanks for your reply. There appear to be two pilots, but I'm not sure if that's correct. Of my two oven pictures, the top picture is the apparatus inside the oven but at the top ... I wonder if that...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-24-2019, 06:42 PM

Replies: 7

Lighting Propane Stove?

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Posted By Aariel

Lighting Propane Stove?

I can not find directions on how to light the propane range and stove. I've included pictures of the oven (1) with knobs (2 & 3) and the upper inside of the oven (4) and the underneath part of the...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-24-2019, 05:47 PM

Replies: 17

Refill Propane Tank?

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Posted By Aariel

Thank you for all of the replies and advice. I...

Thank you for all of the replies and advice. I successfully removed the tank with the use of WD40 and finding out I had to turn the nut clockwise!

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-22-2019, 09:26 AM

Replies: 17

Refill Propane Tank?

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Posted By Aariel

Thank you. Yes my questions are pretty basic; I...

Thank you. Yes my questions are pretty basic; I was a tent person and I have never used a camper in my life before! :D This answer is just what I needed. Propane is a little scary! Thanks again.

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-22-2019, 05:55 AM

Replies: 17

Refill Propane Tank?

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Posted By Aariel

Actually the question is: How do I DETACH the...

Actually the question is: How do I DETACH the propane tank? It's turned off. No rust, just dirt.

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-20-2019, 03:01 PM

Replies: 17

Refill Propane Tank?

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Posted By Aariel

Refill Propane Tank?

My latest challenge with my 1997 Solaris T2653 is to refill a propane tank for the first time. I've looked in the files section but don't see one on how to do it. Can anyone tell me how to detach the...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-20-2019, 02:52 PM

Replies: 4

Are red lights supposed to be on?

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Posted By Aariel

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate finding out...

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate finding out I don't have to turn the pump on. The water pressure from the hose is very good. The hot water heater switch is indeed ATWOOD. However, I have...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-18-2019, 08:18 PM

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1997 Solaris T2653 Should these red lights be on?

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Posted By Aariel

1997 Solaris T2653 Should these red lights be on?

I have two red lights on and I'm not sure if that means something is wrong or just that they're on. One is the pump and the other, I am pretty sure, is the hot water heater.

I don't remember the...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-18-2019, 07:56 PM

Replies: 4

Are red lights supposed to be on?

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Posted By Aariel

Are red lights supposed to be on?

Questions on my 1997 Sunline Solaris

The switch inside the camper which I believe is the hot water switch is now red. Is it supposed to be red when it's on? I don't remember it being red all...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-16-2019, 06:42 AM

Replies: 2

How many amps?

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Posted By Aariel

It does, thank you!

It does, thank you!

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-16-2019, 06:01 AM

Replies: 2

How many amps?

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Posted By Aariel

How many amps?

Does anybody know if the Sunline Solaris T2653 is 30 amps? I have to buy a surge protector. Thank you.

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-16-2019, 05:56 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,005

Posted By Aariel

Oh wow, thanks for the instructions! I will try...

Oh wow, thanks for the instructions! I will try this.

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-15-2019, 06:52 AM

Replies: 8

Views: 1,005

Posted By Aariel

Thanks, I pulled the fuse so now I can use the...

Thanks, I pulled the fuse so now I can use the electricity without a blast of heat. I'll replace the thermostat and hope that fixes it!

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-14-2019, 09:38 AM

Replies: 8

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Posted By Aariel

To remove the furnace fuse, do I just pull it...

To remove the furnace fuse, do I just pull it straight out?

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-14-2019, 06:25 AM

Replies: 8

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Posted By Aariel

Heat won't turn off - 1997 Solaris

Fast on the heels of repairing my leak, I've got another big problem with my 1997 Solaris T2653. As soon as I plug in the electric, the heat goes on full blast and stays on no matter what I do with...

Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers

04-12-2019, 07:14 AM

Replies: 1

Views: 1,152

Posted By Aariel

I posted this thread in Repair and Maintenance...

I posted this thread in Repair and Maintenance and, with good advice, got the leak fixed. The city water intake piece was leaking at the juncture to the interior water pipe. It was leaking into the...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-12-2019, 07:07 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 1,818

Posted By Aariel

I am thrilled to report that I fixed the leak...

I am thrilled to report that I fixed the leak yesterday. Thank you so much for the guidance! The plastic nut and hose were fine. I replaced the gaskets in the brass water intake piece and wrapped...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-11-2019, 06:14 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 1,818

Posted By Aariel

Thanks Tod, good ideas!

Thanks Tod, good ideas!

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-11-2019, 05:09 AM

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Views: 1,818

Posted By Aariel

Thanks Sunline Fan. I'll let you know how it goes!

Thanks Sunline Fan. I'll let you know how it goes!

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-10-2019, 07:06 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 1,818

Posted By Aariel

Thanks, Sunline Fan. I just reposted with some...

Thanks, Sunline Fan. I just reposted with some new pictures before I saw your reply. The city water inlet piece is fine. There is a bit of pipe between it and the gray nut. I actually saw, observing...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-10-2019, 06:54 PM

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How to access back of a leaky water fill?

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Posted By Aariel

How to access back of a leaky water fill?

Help! I'm reposting my question because I've now identified the leak in my 1997 T2653 camper trailer, but I don't know how to access it or fix it.

The problem is with the place where you...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-10-2019, 01:08 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 1,818

Posted By Aariel

Located leak on hose intake line

Hello Sunline or any others: I have located the leak! Outside the camper, I removed the screws from the flange around the hose intake and pulled on the pipe so you could see more of it. It is leaking...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-10-2019, 10:41 AM

Replies: 15

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Posted By Aariel

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-10-2019, 05:59 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 1,818

Posted By Aariel

Thank you, Sunline Fan. There is no moisture...

Thank you, Sunline Fan. There is no moisture inside the camper. I did already cut the plastic membrane. The insulation there is soaked, smells of antifreeze, and some of the wood is also soaked. It...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-08-2019, 06:17 PM

Replies: 15

Views: 1,818

Posted By Aariel

Thanks Johnnybgood, I'll see if I can find...

Thanks Johnnybgood, I'll see if I can find anything inside ...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

04-08-2019, 09:36 AM

Replies: 15

Views: 1,818

Posted By Aariel

1997 Solaris T2653 leaking under chassis

Underneath the travel trailer, just under the edge and behind where you attach the water hose, there is a substantial leak of water to the ground. It leaks when I turn on the hose water. The area...

Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers

04-08-2019, 09:32 AM

Replies: 1