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Forum: Testing Area 04-15-2021, 06:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By 81SunlineTT
We love it! But it's definitely a lot of work...

We love it! But it's definitely a lot of work depending on how well the previous owners took care of it over the last 40ish years! The bunks are perfect for smaller kids (they're not sturdy enough or...
Forum: Sunline Owners Meet & Greet 02-01-2021, 11:57 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,240
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Attending our first Meet N Greet!

Hi,
I just reserved a spot with Kim for the Midwest Meet n Greet Oct 1-3rd. This will be our first meet n greet, we got our little trailer Fall of 2020. Not sure how many in this group with have...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-17-2020, 12:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks JohnB. This is a huge help. I talked...

Thanks JohnB. This is a huge help.

I talked to Dexter this afternoon and gave them the hub number (8-248 ). They told me I could install the following hub with my axle/spindles: K08-247-94. They...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-15-2020, 10:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Ok, I didn't make it to the trailer this weekend...

Ok, I didn't make it to the trailer this weekend but I went back through the pictures I'd taken a few weeks ago and found this gem.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50535398307_21c5ea9682_k.jpg...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 11-12-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,229
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Awesome! We definitely have some work to do to...

Awesome! We definitely have some work to do to ours before it's the cutest, greatest travel trailer ever, but it's good enough for now! I may hit you up with questions related to the 1981s once we...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-10-2020, 09:02 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks JohnB/Mainah - I think I'll be able to...

Thanks JohnB/Mainah - I think I'll be able to settle this once I get some of those specific weights from the truck scale. As soon as I get those I'll post them here and we can do some math. Thanks...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-10-2020, 08:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks JohnB - sounds good! I've been on the...

Thanks JohnB - sounds good! I've been on the phone with Dexter this week and last week trying to figure out the axle and hub I currently have so I can figure out which brakes/hubs to get. Per one of...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-10-2020, 08:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks for this JohnB - I'll get to some truck...

Thanks for this JohnB - I'll get to some truck scales and take some measurements and report back - not before I get the brakes sorted out though!
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-05-2020, 08:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks for this JohnB - I will definitely put...

Thanks for this JohnB - I will definitely put radials on when the time comes. I've been staying at 65 anyway, because it starts to sway at speeds faster than that, but now I have another reason to do...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-05-2020, 07:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks JohnB. I started to look at...

Thanks JohnB. I started to look at easternmarine's website and, so far, their prices look quite a bit cheaper than etrailer's. Thanks for the link.

And also thanks for the explanation about self...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-04-2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Just talked to Dexter - they said the serial...

Just talked to Dexter - they said the serial number I gave them came back to just the idler beam and they need a little more information before giving me a complete answer, but they did tell me the...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-04-2020, 07:13 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks JohnB - I took a look at the...

Thanks JohnB -

I took a look at the stickers on the driver's side pillar and here's what I've got:

Main Sticker:
GVWR: 5995lbs
GAWR: FRT 3100lbs with P235/60T17 Tires 17X7J Rims
GAWR: RR...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-04-2020, 06:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks JohnB - I will give this a shot when I am...

Thanks JohnB - I will give this a shot when I am back at the trailer. I found this picture of a tire (sorry it doesn't include the entire tire) that includes, hopefully enough, helpful information.
...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-02-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks Mainah - I will definitely install the...

Thanks Mainah - I will definitely install the emergency break away switch and test it out this way.
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-02-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks JohnB - I hit up Dexter this morning with...

Thanks JohnB - I hit up Dexter this morning with all these questions and I'll let everyone know when I get a reply back.

Looking at my pics a little more closely I noticed that the wires in this...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-01-2020, 08:35 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
That makes sense. When I was reading in my manual...

That makes sense. When I was reading in my manual for the 2018 Toyota Sienna it said that the max I could tow with it unbraked was 1,000lbs. The trailer is going to be around 1,800lbs with gear, so...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-01-2020, 08:32 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks Mainah! I'll hit up Dexter to ask and...

Thanks Mainah! I'll hit up Dexter to ask and report back.
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-01-2020, 06:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,261
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks JohnB! I will pick up a 2 5/16 ball...

Thanks JohnB!

I will pick up a 2 5/16 ball and see if it fits and let you know.

Also, thanks for the link to the previous discussion about my exact issue! Perhaps if I'd searched a little more...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-01-2020, 06:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks Mainah! According to the previous...

Thanks Mainah!

According to the previous owner, the trailer originally came with brakes but when he had them replaced six months ago he just had them put on the current axle without brakes so I'm...
Forum: Testing Area 10-31-2020, 08:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Got it - with you help. Thanks JohnB!

Got it - with you help. Thanks JohnB!
Forum: Testing Area 10-30-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By 81SunlineTT
test 3 ...

test 3

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50534492723_454d1475a1_k.jpg
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 10-29-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Just front wheel drive.

Just front wheel drive.
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 10-27-2020, 09:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,655
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Towing a 1981 15 1/2 SB w/ a 2018 Toyota Sienna XLE

Hi All!

I recently picked up a 1981 Sunline 15 1/2’ SB and I’ve got some questions about towing it with my 2018 Toyota Sienna XLE. I’ve read through JohnB’s incredible post about towing (found...
Forum: Testing Area 10-27-2020, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By 81SunlineTT
test 1 ...

test 1
https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/members/12317-albums827-picture6768.jpg

test 2
https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/members/12317-albums827-picture6767.jpg
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 10-27-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,261
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Looks like my pics didn't come through via a...

Looks like my pics didn't come through via a link. I'll try to actually attach them.
Forum: Testing Area 10-27-2020, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By 81SunlineTT
working on posting pics

attached pic instead of linking it.
Forum: Testing Area 10-27-2020, 06:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 891
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Testing my photo uploads

https://www.flickr.com/photos/190795270@N03/50534492723/in/album-72157716634594683/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/190795270@N03/50535387807/in/album-72157716634594683/
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-25-2020, 09:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,229
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks JohnB! I've already taken advantage of the...

Thanks JohnB! I've already taken advantage of the posts about winterizing and knocked that out today. I also took a bunch of pics of the anticipated trouble areas of the trailer that I'm trying to...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 10-25-2020, 09:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,261
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Safer options for an old trailer coupler?

Hi All!

I recently acquired a 1981 Sunline 15 1/2’ SB. This is the first thing I’ve ever towed and I have no clue what I’m doing. The trailer came with the original trailer coupler and, just...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-25-2020, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,229
Posted By 81SunlineTT
Thanks Wannabes! This weekend I confirmed it's a...

Thanks Wannabes! This weekend I confirmed it's a 1981 15 1/2' SB. I measured the dinette bed and the lounge bed and they matched the 1981 brochure measurements. I also found a sticker buried inside...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-22-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,229
Posted By 81SunlineTT
New 1981 Sunny Owner!

Hi All!

The family just purchased a 1981 Sunline Travel Trailer - I think it's a 15' SC or a 15 1/2' SB (the outside box of the trailer measures 13' but after browsing the forums it looks like I...
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