Forum: Sunline Community
01-23-2014, 05:21 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,617
We were up in PA this weekend, doing some...
We were up in PA this weekend, doing some shopping in Bird in Hand and Intercourse. Driving up, we passed the Denver exit, I looked over to where once the Sunliine factory stood. Sad to know that...
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Forum: Sunline Community
01-21-2014, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,617
Time to say goodbye, to our Sunline
Going on eleven years. That is a long relationship, especially for owning a rv. Bought it new back in 2003. Adult children and Grandkids want to go camping with us, feeling the urge for something...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
07-16-2013, 08:55 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,371
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
07-16-2013, 07:21 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,371
While what the CW manager told you is painful,...
While what the CW manager told you is painful, unfortunately I think he was right about the roofs. I have had to have a total roof replacement on a well cared for Sunline. It is sad to see what is...
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Forum: Sunline Community
07-16-2013, 07:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,302
Sad video, early death of a Sunline
When you are told to keep an eye on the roof and sealant, heed the warning. I have first hand experience with the Sunline roof system. Sadly it is not the best built that is for sure. Best bet is...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
07-05-2013, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,996
Update on fix for broken window
I had posted months ago that a jackass had tried to break into our Sunline right in the driveway. Well the only thing he managed to do was break the glass out of the window by the entrance door. ...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
07-05-2013, 09:10 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,321
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Forum: Sunline Community
03-28-2013, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
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Forum: Sunline Community
02-08-2013, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Moral decay. Look at how parents let their...
Moral decay. Look at how parents let their children act. Look at how teenagers have no respect for anything the resembles authority. Look how people park their cars in front of stores blocking the...
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Forum: Sunline Community
02-08-2013, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
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Forum: Sunline Community
02-06-2013, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,699
Somebody tried to break in...
Our Sunline. Sitting right there in the driveway. Creep opened one outside compartment, guess he wasn't happy to find dog play toys stored there. He attempted to climb in the upper bedroom window,...
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Forum: Sunline Community
05-22-2012, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,232
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Forum: Sunline Community
04-11-2012, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-11-2012, 05:10 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,230
The rubber roof material was intact without any...
The rubber roof material was intact without any cuts or tears, and I had replaced the Dicor leveliing sealant around the perimeter and vents, etc. several times. The damage was limited to the left...
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Forum: Sunline Community
04-10-2012, 10:50 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,998
As Homer would say, "Duh"
Have happily owned our Sunline for going on 10 years, it has been great. One item I missed on our Sunline that the Teton had was the electric/gas hot water heater. No big deal, it has worked fine...
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Forum: Sunline Community
04-09-2012, 03:44 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,544
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-09-2012, 03:28 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,230
Roof replacement is completed
More than a month ago I posted on here the sad state of the roof of our Sunline fifth wheel. Soft spot in the left rear corner, edge of rubber roof coming loose. The trailer is going on ten years...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
02-29-2012, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,011
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Forum: Sunline 5th Wheels
02-22-2012, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,852
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Forum: Sunline 5th Wheels
02-22-2012, 10:07 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,852
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Forum: Sunline 5th Wheels
02-22-2012, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,852
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Forum: Sunline 5th Wheels
02-22-2012, 10:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,852
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Forum: Sunline 5th Wheels
02-22-2012, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,852
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Forum: Sunline 5th Wheels
02-22-2012, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,852
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
02-22-2012, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,011
About the only other trailers that I have...
About the only other trailers that I have researched and personally looked over that I felt was worth the money are the Arctic Foxes. Maybe that will be the trailer I will replace the Sunline with...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
02-22-2012, 08:50 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,011
Thanks to Gary, I contacted the person who...
Thanks to Gary, I contacted the person who performed the repairs on their Sunline. Will be making a trip this weekend with the trailer in tow. Looking forward to meeting "the contact", really...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
02-16-2012, 10:05 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,011
Thank you all for the information. My biggest...
Thank you all for the information. My biggest problem with doing it myself is finding the time. Between working, 3 hour a day commute and trying to spend time with the family leaves little down...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
02-15-2012, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,011
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
02-15-2012, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 9,011
Looking for info on roof repair/replacment
Well I guess it had to happen. Taking a look at the roof of our 2002/3 Sunline 281SR fiver I have found the dreaded soft spot. Right at the left rear corner. Real bad. Was able to pull the rubber...
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Forum: Sunline 5th Wheels
08-04-2009, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 4,415
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Forum: Sunline Community
07-21-2009, 01:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,204
Sunline fiver way out west
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCDC2gIAvIA
Hope this works. Here is a short video I found on youtube of a Sunline fifth wheel way out in California. Unfortunately no sound but wow, was a nice...
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Forum: Sunline Community
07-21-2009, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,697
I want to get the Sunline to the scales, too. ...
I want to get the Sunline to the scales, too. It's unloaded weight is suppose to be around 9400lbs, and it grosses at 12,000lbs. Truck weighs with family including two 90lbs Golden Retrievers, full...
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Forum: Sunline Community
07-20-2009, 10:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,151
Only issue I have had with our single...
Only issue I have had with our single slideout(dinette and couch), and one that the tech at Sunline noticed was wood trim at the top(the long horizontal section) appeared to sag in the middle. ...
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Forum: Sunline Community
07-20-2009, 08:11 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,151
I have often wondered the same thing. On a...
I have often wondered the same thing. On a warranty visit to the Sunline factory, I did see about 5 other fivers there. This was while they were still in production. Here is a odd situation. My...
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Forum: Sunline Community
07-13-2009, 11:54 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,764
Both of the wheel wells on our fiver have the...
Both of the wheel wells on our fiver have the galvanized panels installed. I know what you mean about the fabric though. It is installed on the underside of the slide, at the outer edge. Af for...
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Forum: Sunline Community
06-25-2009, 05:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,233
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Forum: Sunline Community
06-24-2009, 08:22 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 4,233
Is this an unsold new trailer? It certainly...
Is this an unsold new trailer? It certainly looks new. We have thoroughly enjoyed our Sunline fifth wheel and have put lots of miles on it all throughout the Mid Atlantic and New England. Heavy...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
06-18-2009, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,985
Oh boy, found another problem to deal with
Why, oh why. Why do I have a warm spot in my heart for this trailer. Just when I get the black tank repaired and reinstalled(boy was that fun). So I was laying there on my back finishing installing...
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Forum: Sunline 5th Wheels
06-05-2009, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 3,073
Holding tank removal,repair
For those that own a Sunline fifth wheel(I know just a few of us) if you ever have questions about taking one of these tanks out, having to do a repair, give me a holler. As the very tired saying...
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Forum: Sunline Community
06-05-2009, 07:20 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
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Forum: Sunline Community
06-01-2009, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
I suggest if you ever have a holding tank leak,...
I suggest if you ever have a holding tank leak, don't bother trying to repair it while installed if the leak is on the bottom of the tank. Gravity will work against you. I picked up a patching kit...
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Forum: Sunline Community
05-28-2009, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
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Forum: Sunline Community
05-28-2009, 05:59 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
Shame on someone at the factory, tank leak
Noticed recently a rather unpleasant smell emitting from the trailer since it has warmed up. I could smell it inside too. Come to find out it was entering the trailer from a floor vent(heater) near...
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Forum: Sunline Community
04-21-2009, 09:05 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,967
Grrrrrr! Ding Dang tire sidewall cracking
So much for being a fanatical preventative maintenance do-gooder. Old man time still bit me in the hiney. So I was doing the usual spring get ready for camping routine. Complete wash and wax,...
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Forum: Sunline Community
02-25-2009, 05:58 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,421
I am lucky that near me is a West Marine and a...
I am lucky that near me is a West Marine and a Boater's World store that carry an abundant supply of stainless hardware. I do think I have some exposed OSB in the wheel well areas, it was covered by...
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Forum: Sunline Community
02-24-2009, 05:37 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,421
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Forum: Sunline Community
02-23-2009, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,421
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Forum: Sunline Community
02-23-2009, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,421
Who built Sunline's trailer frames?
Curious who the builder was. In paticular the frames that Sunline used for their fifth wheels. I suspect(and a bit sceeered to know) that it was Lippert. I remember reading something about a...
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Forum: Sunline Community
02-23-2009, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,857
Who built Sunline's trailer frames?
Curious who the builder was. In paticular the frames that Sunline used for their fifth wheels. I suspect(and a bit sceeered to know) that it was Lippert. I remember reading something about a...
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Forum: Sunline Community
01-28-2009, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 3,666
I am in the middle of replacing the waist high...
I am in the middle of replacing the waist high trim tape that surrounds the interior. Seems sections that were near moist areas, such as the bathroom curled their edges. Sunline did replace some...
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