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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 11-06-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By Thekid710
Also I bet that heater works. Or will with minor...

Also I bet that heater works. Or will with minor tinkering/ cleaning. It’s a super simple setup and is the same unit in my ‘78 1750SB
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 11-06-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 683
Posted By Thekid710
Nice! Where the stove is just a cooktop, why not...

Nice! Where the stove is just a cooktop, why not remove it and paint with some appliance enamel? I have done this with good effect on my Motorhome. Prep is very important. Rustoleum makes a rattle...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 10-22-2022, 01:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 778
Posted By Thekid710
Sweet! Thanks for posting that up here. It does...

Sweet! Thanks for posting that up here. It does look great! Think I’ll get one for my trailer too.
Forum: Trips & Vacations 10-15-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By Thekid710
I live in the northeast (cape cod, Ma) so...

I live in the northeast (cape cod, Ma) so Vermont New Hampshire and Maine are all easy access. We camp up north at least once a year. We’ve done Fryeburg fair a couple times, Conway area (mt...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-13-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 677
Posted By Thekid710
Ah, my mistake but I guess I wasn’t far off. I’m...

Ah, my mistake but I guess I wasn’t far off. I’m probably gonna get Pinto hubcaps for my trailer too, I have only 3 out of 4 of the original Sunline caps. They’re rare as hens teeth it seems. I keep...
Forum: Trips & Vacations 10-11-2022, 08:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By Thekid710
Thanks! It’s all original.

Thanks! It’s all original.
Forum: Trips & Vacations 10-11-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By Thekid710
Glad to report we had a lovely weekend in Maine...

Glad to report we had a lovely weekend in Maine with the sunny! Everything worked great and we couldn’t be happier with it. It’s a perfect little love shack for me and the wife. I’ll keep the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-11-2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 677
Posted By Thekid710
Wow that’s a pretty quick car for sure. Must be...

Wow that’s a pretty quick car for sure. Must be fun to blast past new “hotrods” at red lights. Your Dad sounds like he was a pretty awesome guy. A man after my own heart, campers and funky old cars...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-11-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 677
Posted By Thekid710
Nice looking camper (and wagon! )

Nice looking camper (and wagon! )
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-09-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 537
Posted By Thekid710
Welcome TRK! Happy camping!

Welcome TRK! Happy camping!
Forum: Introduce Yourself 10-09-2022, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By Thekid710
Welcome , John! My Sunline must’ve just missed...

Welcome , John! My Sunline must’ve just missed you coming down the line. (It’s a ‘78 lol. )
Forum: Trips & Vacations 10-07-2022, 11:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 545
Posted By Thekid710
First trip with the 1750!

Hey all. We are in wells Maine this long weekend with some friends. Thought I’d share a pic of the 1750’s first trip (since restoration). 9190
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-25-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 734
Posted By Thekid710
Thanks! I’ll be sure to post some pics.

Thanks! I’ll be sure to post some pics.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-24-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 734
Posted By Thekid710
Hey thanks! That means a lot coming from you....

Hey thanks! That means a lot coming from you. I’ve seen your posts and you do beautiful work! Gotta be handy to keep these oldies rollin.
Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help 09-24-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 815
Posted By Thekid710
9171

9171
Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help 09-24-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 815
Posted By Thekid710
Nice! We are taking our ‘78 up to Maine for...

Nice! We are taking our ‘78 up to Maine for Columbus Day weekend and some leaf peeping. This will be our first trip with it, I’ve been rehabbing it all summer. Just put the new tires on, can’t wait!...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-24-2022, 06:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 734
Posted By Thekid710
My grab handle was completely dry rotted and...

My grab handle was completely dry rotted and crumbling. Not only the lens but the whole thing. I built this out of azek and attached a stainless gate handle to it. 9169
Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help 09-19-2022, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 815
Posted By Thekid710
Aha! Good work finding the leak! Let us know how...

Aha! Good work finding the leak! Let us know how you make out with the brazing. Or if you end up needing to get it welded. I know aluminum welding can be tricky.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-19-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By Thekid710
Thanks guys, gonna tear into it this weekend.

Thanks guys, gonna tear into it this weekend.
Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help 09-16-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 815
Posted By Thekid710
Water Heater Leak

Hi, typically the water connections are to the upper and lower portion of the tank, they are usually on the back( inboard) end of the tank meaning they are accessible from inside the camper. There’s...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-12-2022, 07:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By Thekid710
Bearings and seals

Thanks John, I will do that. It does have the Kelsey Hayes axles. I can still see the tag on one of them. We have a local Napa, the problem is the old guys who know how to use a book are all dying or...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-12-2022, 05:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 674
Posted By Thekid710
Bearings and seals

Hi all, I’m planning our first trip with the trailer this coming October and I’m working hard to get road ready. I’d like to repack the bearings and replace the seals before our 300 mile trip. Does...
Forum: Sunlines For Sale 09-07-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By Thekid710
Worth a shot. Lol

Worth a shot. Lol
Forum: Sunlines For Sale 09-07-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 962
Posted By Thekid710
Hey if you have any original hubcaps I’d pay for...

Hey if you have any original hubcaps I’d pay for one or two. 9131
13” like this style. I’m missing one.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 08-31-2022, 06:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 592
Posted By Thekid710
Hi Sweetlife! Nice to hear from another owner of...

Hi Sweetlife! Nice to hear from another owner of an older Sunline! I’ve got a 78 1750 and plan to take it up to Maine this fall for her maiden voyage with my wife. Can’t wait, almost done getting it...
Forum: Sunline Owners Meet & Greet 08-25-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By Thekid710
Ha! Yeah I’m a huge camper dork and a total...

Ha! Yeah I’m a huge camper dork and a total sucker for old campers. Got a ‘78 Champion Titan Motorhome and a ‘78 Sunline T1750 trailer. I’m a carpenter by trade and love tinkering on these old things.
Forum: Sunline Community 08-13-2022, 02:04 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 97,017
Posted By Thekid710
Sweet! Nice job. Being a camper owner with well...

Sweet! Nice job. Being a camper owner with well rounded skills pays dividends!
Forum: Sunline Owners Meet & Greet 08-11-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By Thekid710
Ha! Right around the corner. Congrats on the new...

Ha! Right around the corner. Congrats on the new camper.
Forum: Sunline Owners Meet & Greet 08-11-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 951
Posted By Thekid710
Nice! Whereabouts are you in MA? I picked my 1750...

Nice! Whereabouts are you in MA? I picked my 1750 up last year and plan to head up north this fall for some leaf peepin with the wife. We are on Cape.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 08-10-2022, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By Thekid710
Hi! Welcome to the forum. I, too am fairly new...

Hi! Welcome to the forum. I, too am fairly new here. I joined after I got a 1978 T-1750 for free on Craigslist! I’ve been fixing her up too and my wife and I plan our first trip this October. It’s a...
Forum: Sunlines For Sale 08-05-2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 684
Posted By Thekid710
Got any 13” hubcaps?

Got any 13” hubcaps?
Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help 07-29-2022, 03:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By Thekid710
Hi! Use a heat gun or blow dryer ( being careful...

Hi! Use a heat gun or blow dryer ( being careful not to scorch the paint, and a plastic putty knife to remove the old one. DO NOT USE goof off or any type of adhesive remover to get it off or you’ll...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-27-2022, 07:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,129
Posted By Thekid710
Ooof. Yeah it’s been in the 90s up here, haven’t...

Ooof. Yeah it’s been in the 90s up here, haven’t hit the 100’s though! Although the humidity here on cape is legendary during the summer. Thank God you’ve got the basement!
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-27-2022, 04:43 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,129
Posted By Thekid710
What part of the country are you in CSXFAN? I’m...

What part of the country are you in CSXFAN? I’m on Cape Cod and it finally just cooled off yesterday. Who knows how long it will last before the heat comes back. It was pretty oppressive last week.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-25-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 400
Posted By Thekid710
1978 T1750 hubcap

Hi everyone, I feel like this is a long shot, but does anyone have an old hubcap like this one for 13” rim? I’ve got 3 out of 4 and it’s driving me nuts. Type A personality I guess. Lol. 9014
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-25-2022, 06:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,129
Posted By Thekid710
I think JohnB is right. Vintage trailer supply...

I think JohnB is right. Vintage trailer supply has this, depending on the measurements it may be the one you’re looking for.
...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-21-2022, 08:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,129
Posted By Thekid710
If I had to guess, I’d bet it is a stiffening...

If I had to guess, I’d bet it is a stiffening rod, the hinge side is kept “true” or straight by the piano hinge the full length of the door. The latch side, without the rod , would be very floppy and...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-20-2022, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 723
Posted By Thekid710
They usually come with the faucet. I just bought...

They usually come with the faucet. I just bought this one off Amazon. It came with the cones.

Dura Faucet DF-PK640A-CP RV... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0199V1BOY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-13-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 549
Posted By Thekid710
Finally first trailer it’s a Sunline

Smart man. When you get a new (to you) camper, ALWAYS start with the roof! Looks great!
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-13-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 725
Posted By Thekid710
It’s also possible the other two lights used to...

It’s also possible the other two lights used to pull power from the central ceiling light. Maybe someone disconnected the wires inside that fixture? Wouldn’t take but 5 minutes to check.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-13-2022, 05:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By Thekid710
Good news on the running lights! Added a skin to...

Good news on the running lights! Added a skin to chassis ground strap from one of the screws at the bottom of the tin siding to the trailer frame, polished up all the grounding plates and positive...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-13-2022, 05:53 AM
Replies: 559
Views: 97,017
Posted By Thekid710
Well, before we know if the pilot flame is...

Well, before we know if the pilot flame is adjustable, what appliance are we even talking about? I realized you never specified in the original post. In my 1978 t1750 the pilot for the oven, cooktop...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-12-2022, 06:38 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 97,017
Posted By Thekid710
What did you do to the Sunline today?

Leads me to believe it’s a bad thermocouple. Could also be a bad valve , though less common. This is why you’d need to be able to read the output in millivolts , short of just a shot in the dark it’s...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-12-2022, 08:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 723
Posted By Thekid710
IMO you’re better off just replacing the whole...

IMO you’re better off just replacing the whole faucet with an Amazon job rather than trying to repair it, camper faucets are made pretty cheaply and are mostly plastic, a new one is about 25 bucks.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-30-2022, 07:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By Thekid710
Welcome Jerry! Glad to have you!

Welcome Jerry! Glad to have you!
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-30-2022, 07:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 716
Posted By Thekid710
1978 T1750 clearance lights

Ugh. I installed new tail lights today on the trailer and was really happy to find new replacements for the old style square lights. They look just like the originals! However when I tried to light...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-27-2022, 09:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 712
Posted By Thekid710
Thanks Wannabes, yeah I love the vintage orange...

Thanks Wannabes, yeah I love the vintage orange too. The interior paneling was looking pretty bad on the “wallpapered “ sections of the side walls. I painted those areas orange to compliment the...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-27-2022, 08:57 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 97,017
Posted By Thekid710
Finally finished making curtains for all the...

Finally finished making curtains for all the windows on my T-1750. Bought some nice thick fabric that seems like it would be a good couch upholstery type stuff from Jo-Ann fabrics and used no-sew...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-27-2022, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 549
Posted By Thekid710
Nice camper! Looks like it’s the descendant of my...

Nice camper! Looks like it’s the descendant of my ‘78 1750. Like the colors on your graphics. Welcome to the group! ( I’m new here myself) 8884
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-27-2022, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 690
Posted By Thekid710
Congrats! Figuring out how to fix problems in my...

Congrats! Figuring out how to fix problems in my camper is one of my life’s many small joys. Lol. Maybe I’m just a lil crazy but the sense of satisfaction is awesome, right?
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