Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
10-02-2010, 01:42 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 28,383
John,
I don't visit here often, I don't...
John,
I don't visit here often, I don't know enough yet to be much of a contributor as of yet. I did want to say a big "thanks" for the effort it took to make this post. I read the post last...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
09-28-2010, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,214
Thanks John.
I ended up taking it out for a...
Thanks John.
I ended up taking it out for a long week end with a small elec. heater just in case I needed heat. (they had a bathhouse).
It worked fine the entire time. I did blow out the pilot...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
09-19-2010, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,018
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
09-19-2010, 08:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,214
trouble replacing gas controller
Hi folks,
I have brochure in the folder but it shows other controllers than the one I have.
Tried to find a replacement for this and even google couldn't help so hope someone here can.
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
09-13-2010, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,592
thanks all.
it is a 95, 1700. and yes,...
thanks all.
it is a 95, 1700. and yes, atwood. checked for spiders and webs. I didn't give the details as most information is about spiders and webs and electrodes so I wasn't thinking about...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
09-11-2010, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,340
painting a sunline
Let me re-introduce myself.
I bo't a 95 sunline 18' last spring and we have greatly enjoyed it.
It looks like new inside and has proven to be a lot of fun.
The outside tho is awful. The paint...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
09-11-2010, 03:08 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,592
water heater problems
first, the pilot won't stay lit. I can relight it but it then dies hours later.
2nd, the knob is mushy. I bought this in the spring and found that if you put is right on "pilot" it will not light. ...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
09-11-2010, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,816
coleman a/c shroud
any advise as to where to get the best price on a new shrould?
Mine is cracked beyond repair.
thanks in advance.
tim
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-14-2010, 07:31 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,921
I think I got it
Norm,
You have been great and I appreciate your patience.
Yes, the LP tanks were closed, the lights were all out and radio off. and water heater is gas only.
Now that you mention it, I don't...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-13-2010, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,921
still confused
Norm,
thanks for the reply but I think I am still missing something.
are you saying frig is lp and 12 volt or 110 or all three.
I'm not sure I understand your first 2 paragraphs.
As for the the...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-13-2010, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,837
more frig questions
Well,
After our first trip, I unpluged the electrical cord and pulled it home. I parked it where I can (not very level) and thought I did a thorough job of getting the camper stowed away...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-11-2010, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,837
'94 T1700 frig question-level question
main level on front of trailer was found to stick on arrival of first trip
frig maintained 40 degrees.
didn't realize the significance of it being level until later.
I used the available level...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-10-2010, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,995
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-09-2010, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,995
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Forum: Modifications
04-09-2010, 10:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,248
where do you hang your hammock
I bought 2 hammocks last year and was going to put them in the back yard this spring. Now that I am the proud owner of a Sunline, it seems that these were meant for the trailer before there was a...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-09-2010, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,995
brakes
Well, I knew there was good reason for it or everyone would use it.
Just didn't know why.
Seems that if these are very similar (and they look similar to rear brakes) that someone would have come...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-08-2010, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 8,995
can electric brakes be used while parked?
Just wondering if one could pull the brake cable or find another means to activate the brakes while parked without damaging anything. Haven't yet investigated the brakes or understand if tehre is a...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-07-2010, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,667
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-07-2010, 02:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,667
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Forum: South Eastern
04-07-2010, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,635
NC-High Rock Lake marina & campground
Owners, friendly
Pets, ok
cable and wifi (wifi slow but works)
Full hook ups
the good-
kid friendly- concrete 1/2 court basketball
nice playground for toddlers
nice fishing pier
marina
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-01-2010, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,396
yeah HOT WATER
thanks everyone.
I found that I had to turn the knob a little left of "PILOT" but your instuctions helped.
We snuck out of town just a few miles away to try this new toy out and we everyone's...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-01-2010, 02:37 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,105
videos
Norm,
Great idea to find some video with good technique. My ideas were just trial and error and certainly not claiming to be a professional.
I did manage to weld a prop from the 35 hp mercury...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-01-2010, 02:28 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,396
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-31-2010, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,105
brazing
Hi folks and I apologize for barging in on your thread.
I have done a good bit of stick welding and tig welding as a part of my job over the years. I saw these rods year after year at gun shows...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-30-2010, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,718
Hey Steve,
Thanks for the tip, I can make...
Hey Steve,
Thanks for the tip, I can make one of those and probably well worth it.
You gave good advice, found a valve at camper store near work.
Got a funny look when he asked me what I had...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-30-2010, 09:51 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,718
A big thanks!
Steve,
I looked the o ring last night after posting and just didn't see any reason it would not work other than it being snuged up tight enough. I was a little old but not compressed or brittle....
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-29-2010, 06:54 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,718
hugging the porcelain bowl (well plastic anyway)
I am back and having flashbacks of college days gone long ago.
I hooked up the hose to the camper to fill up the tank and spang (not sure if that is a word but you may have typed it here in the...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-28-2010, 04:07 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,396
John,
You have been a great help.
It...
John,
You have been a great help.
It has been raining hard today so I will review this tonight and do all this tomorrow. The RV place is on the way home so that works out good to get the hose...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-28-2010, 10:27 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,396
Hey John,
That is a great help. i made a...
Hey John,
That is a great help. i made a camper instructions folder and made this a favorite.
One last question,
I added some water (guessing 10 gallons with a little bleach) in the...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-28-2010, 08:25 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,396
1994 sunline T1700
This is my first try at posting a picture like this- (I think it is big enought to see the details.
This is the controller. If anyone knows of a posting that explains how to start or would do...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-27-2010, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,396
thanks for the prompt reply.
I will go and...
thanks for the prompt reply.
I will go and find the water heater tomorrow in the morning and look as to how to post a picture.
I am taking this out on our "maiden voyage" next week-end and that...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-27-2010, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 3,396
looking for directions
Hi folks,
We just bought a 94 T1700 last week and just starting to work thru it all
(first trailer).
The sale was a strain, a fire sale and so the seller was no help.
So I was hoping...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-21-2010, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,858
Pam, Steve and John,
Thanks for the warm...
Pam, Steve and John,
Thanks for the warm welcome.
We are SOOOO ready for Spring and want to get started.
I will spend the next few days getting more familiar with how everything operates and...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
03-20-2010, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,858
Knock, knock
Hello to all,
We live in Winston-Salem, NC and just bought a '94, 18'.
I guess I felt that I wasn't spending enough money on my current projects and I needed something else to maintain.
Thanks...
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