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Forum: Sunlines For Sale 03-28-2017, 06:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,626
Posted By campin'dude
Just saw this on CL. Ridge, MD is about a 5 hr...

Just saw this on CL. Ridge, MD is about a 5 hr drive from Philly


https://smd.craigslist.org/rvs/6063116634.html
Forum: Sunline Community 12-09-2016, 08:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,379
Posted By campin'dude
I think Sony is one of the very few manufacturers...

I think Sony is one of the very few manufacturers left who make them...
...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-15-2016, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,975
Posted By campin'dude
I think your Ranger will get the job done but you...

I think your Ranger will get the job done but you may not be very happy with the performance. Our first "RV" was a Coleman Bayside pop-up that I towed with a 2001 Explorer Sport Trac 4X4. It was...
Forum: Wanted 10-05-2015, 06:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,253
Posted By campin'dude
I second the recommendation for an Adco cover...

I second the recommendation for an Adco cover especially with the Tyvek roof material. I bought our first one in the fall of 2007 and was still in good shape when a tree fell on our trailer in June...
Forum: Sunline Community 08-12-2015, 08:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,434
Posted By campin'dude
I have a friend who replaced the cooling unit in...

I have a friend who replaced the cooling unit in his Dometic fridge a couple years ago and I talked with him about it shortly after he finished. He said the hardest parts were physically getting the...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-09-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,029
Posted By campin'dude
400,000 bees found in infested camper

Here's an interesting story I saw online about what is possibly the largest yellow jacket hive ever discovered that was found in a pop-up camper:

400,000 bees found in infested Summerville camper...
Forum: Sunline Community 10-28-2014, 10:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,749
Posted By campin'dude
I see the Tacoma has a rating of 6400 lbs with...

I see the Tacoma has a rating of 6400 lbs with the tow package. But, I think your limiting factor of the Tacoma will be tongue weight even with the weight distribution hitch. Looking at some 24'...
Forum: Accessories, Parts, Etc. For Sale 10-22-2014, 06:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,907
Posted By campin'dude
Unit has been SOLD...

Unit has been SOLD...
Forum: Accessories, Parts, Etc. For Sale 10-03-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,907
Posted By campin'dude
TRC 30A Portable RV SurgeGuard Model 34730

TRC 30A Portable RV SurgeGuard Model 34730 - Has had minimal use, in very good condition. Asking $150 - Please PM for more info
Forum: Mid-Eastern 07-08-2014, 05:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,350
Posted By campin'dude
We ended up staying 7 nights at the Double G RV...

We ended up staying 7 nights at the Double G RV Park and it worked out pretty well. It is close to most Deep Creek Lake attractions. They only have less than a dozen transient campsites and the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-20-2014, 03:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,697
Posted By campin'dude
I've been to Beckley's many times... we bought...

I've been to Beckley's many times... we bought our first RV, a Coleman pop-up there. A good friend of mine has bought 3 RVs there and has used their service dept. several times. He is VERY picky...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-20-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,697
Posted By campin'dude
I noticed you are in Maryland as well... What...

I noticed you are in Maryland as well... What dealer service dept. are you working with? We used Economy RV in Mechanicsville, MD. There was a couple details that I had to correct when I got it...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-19-2014, 07:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,697
Posted By campin'dude
Glad to hear that is sounds like the "soft spots"...

Glad to hear that is sounds like the "soft spots" are just a mistake and/or lack of knowledge by the techs at CW. But, their estimate to replace the roof is not that far off the mark. We had a tree...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-24-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,391
Posted By campin'dude
If your wiring is correct, I would verify that...

If your wiring is correct, I would verify that your speakers do not have a common ground where all the speaker grounds are tied together. That was a semi-common wiring arrangement in older vehicles...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 03-20-2014, 07:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,658
Posted By campin'dude
Hi Scott, I have been towing a T-276SR (similar...

Hi Scott,
I have been towing a T-276SR (similar weight) with a 2002 F-150 SuperCrew 4WD 5.4L since 2007. I have the factory tow package and upgraded my differentials to 4:10 which bumped up my GCWR...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 03-06-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,005
Posted By campin'dude
Couple of Sunnys Spotted on Southern Maryland Craigslist

Saw these Sunlines on my local Craigslist site so I thought I would pass them along if anyone is looking for one:

2004 Sunline 24 ft - $5500 (Salisbury md) - T-2499 Maybe?
2004 sunline 24 ft...
Forum: Sunline Community 03-04-2014, 03:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,448
Posted By campin'dude
We bought our Sunline sight-unseen except for...

We bought our Sunline sight-unseen except for pictures from a dealer in Butler, PA about 2 months after the factory closed. I was going to go get it (330 miles one-way) but I was able to get it...
Forum: Mid-Eastern 02-24-2014, 06:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,350
Posted By campin'dude
Need Info For MD - Deep Creek Lake

We are planning a week-long trip to Deep Creek Lake in Western MD this summer so I'm looking for campground info or recommendations. Staying for a week, we definitely want full hookups so that pretty...
Forum: Sunline Owners Meet & Greet 10-04-2013, 05:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,267
Posted By campin'dude
Would there be any interest in having a M&G in...

Would there be any interest in having a M&G in the Denver, PA area? Since the Sunline plant was right there on South Muddy Creek Rd., it would be like a "homecoming" weekend :) We stayed at Shady...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-02-2013, 06:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,377
Posted By campin'dude
Been meaning to post about the progress of our...

Been meaning to post about the progress of our roof repair. We picked up the trailer 2 weeks ago and I think they did a great job.
...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-27-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,377
Posted By campin'dude
I think they are going to reuse most of the roof...

I think they are going to reuse most of the roof components. They had them on the shop floor and they looked pretty good. I keep the trailer covered at least 60% of the year. But, good point on...
Forum: Announcements, News & Special Events 07-27-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,618
Posted By campin'dude
I reported both items to eBay. I hope they do...

I reported both items to eBay. I hope they do the right thing and take the listings down.
Forum: Sunline Community 07-27-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,720
Posted By campin'dude
The Importance of a Properly Hitched Trailer

I came across this story that really shows the importance of making sure your trailer is properly hitched every time you head out on the road.

Mother who lost husband, daughter shares warning for...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-26-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,377
Posted By campin'dude
Looking at the estimate from the dealer, it...

Looking at the estimate from the dealer, it breaks down like this:

45 hours labor to remove & replace roof @ $104.50 hr = $4702.50
Roofing kit is $1189.98
Install kit is $399.87
2 hours to...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-25-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,377
Posted By campin'dude
Roof Repair Progress

Our Sunline went into the shop on Monday to get the roof replaced after the tree damage. https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/f71/roof-damage-from-storm-14900.html. They got everything stripped off and...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-25-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,635
Posted By campin'dude
I would highly recommend the use of a cover. We...

I would highly recommend the use of a cover. We park our Sunline in our driveway and have used an Adco cover since 2007 when we bought it. I typically keep the cover on it from early November to...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-24-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,878
Posted By campin'dude
I'm 95% certain that the 3500 front/rear refers...

I'm 95% certain that the 3500 front/rear refers to the axle weight rating.

GCWR is the maximum allowable combined mass (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass) of a towing road...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 07-24-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,878
Posted By campin'dude
I would say no. The Dodge website shows the max...

I would say no. The Dodge website shows the max tow rating for the Grand Caravan to be 3600lbs. Dodge Vehicle Towing Capacity Chart | Towing Guide & Capacity | Dodge...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-23-2013, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,502
Posted By campin'dude
I bought 2 of them at Stoltzfus RV New & Used RVs...

I bought 2 of them at Stoltzfus RV New & Used RVs for Sale, Stoltzfus RV and Marine, West Chester, PA (https://stoltzfus-rec.com/) for around $50 ea. I think they still have quite a few of them in...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-23-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,502
Posted By campin'dude
I also recently replaced a cracked fender skirt...

I also recently replaced a cracked fender skirt on our 2007 T-276SR and found that they used a lot of that caulk (tape, I think) between the skirt and the trailer. It just helps keep the skirt tight...
Forum: Modifications 07-23-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,919
Posted By campin'dude
I liked the exterior graphics and the power...

I liked the exterior graphics and the power fold-out cabana was a very cool idea! :cool:
Forum: Modifications 07-16-2013, 06:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,919
Posted By campin'dude
A Camping World budget?! My budget is closer to...

A Camping World budget?! My budget is closer to Salvation Army these days! :rolleyes: Somehow, I don't think my counter extension and flagpole bracket would make for as interesting a TV show as...
Forum: Modifications 07-15-2013, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,919
Posted By campin'dude
Yes, we watch that show all the time... have my...

Yes, we watch that show all the time... have my DVR set. They come up with some great ideas and the RVs turn out really nice. Really liked the gypsy camper last night and the way the back of the RV...
Forum: Trips & Vacations 07-14-2013, 12:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,223
Posted By campin'dude
I just checked their website and it seems that...

I just checked their website and it seems that you can now make reservations in Sept. & Oct... it's been a couple years since we've stayed there so they must have changed their policy.
Forum: Trips & Vacations 07-14-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,223
Posted By campin'dude
Cunningham Falls SP is one of our favorite places...

Cunningham Falls SP is one of our favorite places to camp in the fall. We have been there many times. It's usually quiet except for Columbus day weekend when they have their annual Colorfest...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-12-2013, 08:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,321
Posted By campin'dude
I recieved the estimate from the repair shop to...

I recieved the estimate from the repair shop to fix the tree damage... $7600! They are going to completely remove and replace everything on the roof including the subsurface material as well as...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-12-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,321
Posted By campin'dude
Hey Capt, thanks for the info... I really...

Hey Capt, thanks for the info... I really thought about taking it to the same guy or a large shop like Beckley's RV in Thurmont, MD. But, in talking with my ins. adjuster, he recommended Economy...
Forum: Accessories, Parts, Etc. For Sale 07-09-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,733
Posted By campin'dude
I'm interested in what decals you have... sent...

I'm interested in what decals you have... sent you a PM.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-03-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,321
Posted By campin'dude
The insurance adjuster came today and looked it...

The insurance adjuster came today and looked it over... we found more damage than I originally saw. There are at least 6 spots where the limb landed and either put a hole, damaged the surface or the...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 07-02-2013, 02:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,662
Posted By campin'dude
I see they dropped the price from $18K to $15K...

I see they dropped the price from $18K to $15K...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-29-2013, 09:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,321
Posted By campin'dude
Jim, thanks for replying... I went ahead and...

Jim, thanks for replying...

I went ahead and filed a claim with the insurance. The adjuster is supposed to contact me on Monday. Now, I just need to find a good shop in the DC/MD/VA area to fix...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-29-2013, 05:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,321
Posted By campin'dude
Roof Damage From Storm

Well, it was bound to happen living among acres of woods... We had a really intense thunderstorm yesterday afternoon and the wind picked up for about 15-20 seconds and blew harder than I can ever...
Forum: Classifieds Archive 06-25-2013, 11:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,662
Posted By campin'dude
That is a very clean trailer... I bet it was a...

That is a very clean trailer... I bet it was a little sad leaving it behind! I'm really amazed at the price that CW is asking for it. If you don't mind me asking, was your trade-in value anywhere...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 04-24-2013, 05:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By campin'dude
I see your concerns and I don't want to advise...

I see your concerns and I don't want to advise you to buy something and it turns out to be wrong. My best advice would be to contact Scosche Technical Support Contact Us by Scosche...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 04-23-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By campin'dude
1. I noticed that too... I am pretty sure that...

1. I noticed that too... I am pretty sure that you will use the red and black on the larger plug. The set should come with documentation that will explain the wire colors and locations.

2....
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 04-23-2013, 08:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By campin'dude
Drake, You are very welcome... I'm glad I was...

Drake, You are very welcome... I'm glad I was able to help! Please LMK if you have any difficulties or questions once you start the install.

BTW, I noticed you are located in Charlotte County. ...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 04-23-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By campin'dude
OK, I looked at the manual in the files section...

OK, I looked at the manual in the files section (it's hard to read for my 43 yr old eyes that don't need glasses!). Here are the EIA wiring colors that will be on the harness you'll need for the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-22-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,943
Posted By campin'dude
I finished the bearing job on Saturday. The docs...

I finished the bearing job on Saturday. The docs provided were a help and I think I was able to set the bearing running clearances properly. Thanks again everyone for the info and suggestions.
...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 04-22-2013, 01:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By campin'dude
Oh! I guess I didn't realize Sunline made a...

Oh! I guess I didn't realize Sunline made a Seville model... :o

Well, the wires in your trailer will probably not be the EIA standard colors like what will be in the harness. But, you should be...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 04-22-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,632
Posted By campin'dude
The 2 connectors on the right with larger pins...

The 2 connectors on the right with larger pins look like the standard Toyota power connectors. The Scosche harness I linked to in my previous post should be exactly what you need. The other 2...
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