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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-13-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,942
Posted By Boomer485
I just posted on my water heater repair. I left...

I just posted on my water heater repair. I left the front panel attached to the tank when I had it welded so I did not have to mess with the rings and such. I replaced all the parts on the front...
Forum: Modifications 11-13-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,296
Posted By Boomer485
Water Heater Repair 2! Done!

When removing the unit the 100 was hard wired into it, making removal a challenge. Made an appropriate change.



Only real challenge is I am a large person and got stuck in the access hatch...
Forum: Modifications 11-13-2021, 06:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,296
Posted By Boomer485
Water Heater Repair! Done!!

Previously I was whining about a water leak in my Sunny. I did get everything dried out, but could not find the leak. I enlisted the help of my lovely wife and naturally she found it right away. In...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-25-2021, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By Boomer485
Will go to Amazon and order one. Thank you. What...

Will go to Amazon and order one. Thank you. What did you use for a drip pan?
Forum: Modifications 09-17-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,036
Posted By Boomer485
Ideas for hanging clothes!!

We love our Sunny :D!! It does a great job for us! There is one issue. The closet is kind of small for the two of us. As we use ours up north (Minnesota) we have warm clothes to account for. We have...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-17-2021, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 779
Posted By Boomer485
Water Heater Woes!!

Due to my incompetence I have managed to crack my water heater tank by one of the fittings. Oddly enough good old FlexPaste plugged the hole and is working temporarily. Happy wife, happy life kind of...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-22-2020, 05:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By Boomer485
John, Mea culpa. I did use the proper cement for...

John, Mea culpa. I did use the proper cement for the black pipe. I did make it a point to ask for the right stuff at the store. They did tell me the primer is the same for white and black however. I...
Forum: Modifications 06-22-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,129
Posted By Boomer485
That is a really awesome shelf and towel rack....

That is a really awesome shelf and towel rack. Great use of space. My towel rack is mounted to the wall by the front window. With a full roll it is kind of difficult to use, so I am looking at moving...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-20-2020, 02:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,008
Posted By Boomer485
Just reading through this. I installed a new...

Just reading through this. I installed a new battery on the trailer. It is a larger group so I hope that helps. I know changing all of my lights to LED made a big difference. Anyway, where is this...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-20-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By Boomer485
The blue wire seems to either go to the sail...

The blue wire seems to either go to the sail switch (which must detect movement to work) or to the ignition control board (left side of furnace with wires in plug). If the sail switch is bad, then...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-19-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By Boomer485
Hi Jim, I am going to have to jack her up...

Hi Jim,


I am going to have to jack her up so I can get under her. I am just to dam fat to fit easily, but this sounds like an absolute must do. Darn it. Thanks for the excellent how to and...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-19-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By Boomer485
Thanks! I have four fans blowing their little...

Thanks! I have four fans blowing their little hearts out. Wife is thinking now would be the time to replace the carpet with something like Pergo. I am going to check out Lumber Liquidators or Home...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-19-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By Boomer485
John, I ordered the General pin-less...

John,


I ordered the General pin-less moisture meter. Thanks for the great idea. Will begin testing. In the meantime on the hot days have had windows open and fan blowing. Have not cut open the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-19-2020, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By Boomer485
Gray and Black Water valve replacement

:cry::cry: Last winter when I was getting the Sunny ready to put in storage I was in a hurry. Bad idea.



I have a power lift on the front as I hate turning that crank for an eternity to go up...
Forum: Modifications 06-19-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,129
Posted By Boomer485
Kitchen Shelves

Kitchen storage can be a challenge and there are only so many modifications you can easily make.



We wanted an easily accessible shelf for our Tea collection some storage for the spices we use...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-19-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By Boomer485
Wink Atwood Furnace Death and Resurection

:rolleyes: Last year, and part of this year I was in Minnesota into February. My Sunny did a marvelous job of keeping me warm and cozy. Around the first of the year my furnace gave up the ghost. The...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-16-2020, 04:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,019
Posted By Boomer485
Unhappy Rupturerd water line, water everywhere!!

:confused: Aarrrrgghhh. Yesterday while setting my Sunny up I had one of those incidents.



Evidently last winter, even though I blew my water lines out, one quietly ruptured. Yesterday after...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 01-14-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By Boomer485
Hi, Well so far so good. I will post a...

Hi,


Well so far so good. I will post a picture of the new outlet that was installed for the camper. It was installed as per the instructions I posted previously. Yes, that is the type of outlet...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 01-11-2020, 03:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By Boomer485
Converter Breakers and Such

Attached are the requested pictures of the converter. I did take the cover off.

Now here is the oddity. When I left last night the converter was NOT running. The cooling fans were off. None of...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 01-10-2020, 10:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By Boomer485
Mainah, Between the living room area and the...

Mainah, Between the living room area and the bathroom in the hallway is what I believe is the converter. There are a number of circuit breakers and automobile type fuses. The breakers are all on,...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 01-10-2020, 10:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By Boomer485
110 Not working

Thanks for replying. Sorry for not providing the proper data. My bad. Kind of frazzled as it is like 15 degrees out there. :0)

The unit is a 2003 T2653 Solaris. I am attaching a couple of...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 01-10-2020, 04:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,121
Posted By Boomer485
Help!! No 110 in Trailer

For some reason my 110 in the trailer went away! I have a 33ft Sunline Solaris. I love it, and I am winter "Camping" in Minnesota with it. For some reason today the 110 in the Trailer just quit...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 05-05-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,348
Posted By Boomer485
Blind replacement

Thanks! Will check Steves and Home Depot. I like Home Depot as I get a military discount with them. 10% is 10%. I really like the idea of cordless. I am not sure what happened to our blinds as I...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-28-2019, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,736
Posted By Boomer485
John!! Awesome!! Thank you. This looks like the...

John!! Awesome!! Thank you. This looks like the clear deal. I am going to order off Amazon as it is cheaper and we have Prime. Be nice to have the oven back in proper working order. Also thank you...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 04-27-2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,348
Posted By Boomer485
Smile 2003 Sunline Solaris Venetian Blinds

The Venetian Blinds in our Sunny are in very sad shape. They were rough when we bought it and knew we would have to replace them.



We are wondering if any of you have replaced your blinds,...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-27-2019, 09:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,245
Posted By Boomer485
Thumbs up Jack Knife Couch!

Good Morning.



That is a new term for me. I did attach a couple of pictures. Hope this helps. Mine does not have the piece of wood under it. There is all kinds of plumbing for water, electric...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-27-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,736
Posted By Boomer485
Thumbs up Thank you!!

Hi John,


Silly me, I didn't know that lifted up. Now someplace else to clean! I grabbed pictures and have attached them. The number I was using was on the manual that came with the trailer....
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-26-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,245
Posted By Boomer485
Folding couch/bed in my Sunnie!

In my 2002 Solaris, I would like to remove the couch cushions. First I want to clean behind and under it. Second I think I would like to recover them. They are just a little tired.



The couch...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-26-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,736
Posted By Boomer485
Atwood Stove 56282

:( When trying to light the pilot light on our stove, someone, leaned on the oven door and bent the hinges so it does not close properly.



Any suggestions on where to get new hinges or how to...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 05-14-2018, 06:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,558
Posted By Boomer485
You have to pad lock it to the safety chains?...

You have to pad lock it to the safety chains? Wow. Well I suppose we need to keep the honest people honest. Sigh. I am going with the recommendation from a couple of friends to use braided cable to...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 05-13-2018, 12:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,558
Posted By Boomer485
I have a good friend who is kind of a weird...

I have a good friend who is kind of a weird genius with this solar panel stuff who is helping. I added a piece of clear plexiglass over the entire panel, which I am sure I will have to replace in a...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 05-09-2018, 10:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,558
Posted By Boomer485
I will be doing some off grid camping, as it is...

I will be doing some off grid camping, as it is cheaper. I also bought a Ryobi 900 watt generator that runs off propane. I can get about 3.5 hours on a one pound canister, and it came with the...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 05-08-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,558
Posted By Boomer485
LED Lights in my Solaris

Today I finished replacing ALL the bulbs inside my 2653 Solaris. I found them on Amazon, and I am really pleased with the end results. The light is bright and uses much less electricity when you are...
Forum: Accessories, Parts, Etc. For Sale 04-15-2018, 11:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,195
Posted By Boomer485
Looking for Bathroom Mirror

We have a 2003 Sunline Solaris 2653. Looking for the mirror that goes in the bathroom next to the shower. Previous owner must have pulled it off the wall for some odd reason. Or suggestion that will...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 04-15-2018, 11:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By Boomer485
Thanks, I see there was a mirror next to the...

Thanks, I see there was a mirror next to the shower, so either it broke or they just pulled it off for some reason. Now to find one. There also was something attached to the back wall of the bathroom...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 04-15-2018, 01:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By Boomer485
Starting to get my Solaris ready to go. We had an...

Starting to get my Solaris ready to go. We had an unexpected snowfall here. About 10 inches. So that slows the process up. I am planning on adding a solar panel system mostly to keep the battery...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-09-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,238
Posted By Boomer485
Smile New Member

Nice to be here, a good users group is worth it's weight in gold.

We just bought a 2003 Sunline Solaris model 2653. We are looking forward to enjoying her for many summers to come.
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