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Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-13-2018, 06:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,591
Posted By JTurner
I love the windows on this one, with the rounded...

I love the windows on this one, with the rounded corners. My 1985 has the aluminum windows also but they don't have the rounded side pieces. Sunline Fan, do you know if this was standard on the...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-08-2017, 07:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,983
Posted By JTurner
I think this is a 1985, like mine! I believe the...

I think this is a 1985, like mine! I believe the 1986 is the same color pattern but has brown windows, the 85 still had the aluminum windows. This one is really small. I like it! This is my...
Forum: Wanted 07-26-2017, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,708
Posted By JTurner
Thanks hflad, but that is a little too big for...

Thanks hflad, but that is a little too big for us. I think 25' would be about the longest we could tow easily, and it is just the two of us so we don't really need a huge camper.
Forum: Wanted 07-12-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,708
Posted By JTurner
Looking for older Sunline 22 ft.

We have outgrown our 1550, and are looking for something bigger. Recently we looked at a 1985 22 ft., we really liked the floor plan but the camper had way too much water damage for me. I believe...
Forum: Wanted 03-28-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,071
Posted By JTurner
Did you look under the upper bunks? Our 1550 has...

Did you look under the upper bunks? Our 1550 has the two upper bunks and there are two sheets of matching plywood under the mattresses as supports. They were just laid loose in there. We...
Forum: Wanted 03-28-2017, 10:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,071
Posted By JTurner
No, sorry I don't remember the name. It was two...

No, sorry I don't remember the name. It was two summers ago I think.
Forum: Wanted 03-27-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,071
Posted By JTurner
We had to replace some in our 85 and I found this...

We had to replace some in our 85 and I found this at Home Depot. The color is pretty close but it has lines in it. You can't even notice the difference with the dinette put back and the curtains in.
Forum: Sunline Community 10-27-2016, 07:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,379
Posted By JTurner
I used the blue painter's tape on the door (and...

I used the blue painter's tape on the door (and all the striping), not regular masking tape. I did have to push it down on the door, I used a piece of plastic and went over the edges of the tape,...
Forum: Sunline Community 10-26-2016, 01:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,379
Posted By JTurner
I used the spray cans to re-do my striping. It's...

I used the spray cans to re-do my striping. It's been over three years and it's still holding up nicely. Also painted the door with Krylon before I striped it. There are pictures in the albums on...
Forum: Sunline Community 09-12-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,019
Posted By JTurner
We have the bumpy surface door also, I don't know...

We have the bumpy surface door also, I don't know if it's aluminum or vinyl. I painted the whole door first with almond color spray paint (after removing the striping, most of which was gone...
Forum: Sunline Community 09-11-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,019
Posted By JTurner
Yes, I did. I used Auto spray paint. Same...

Yes, I did. I used Auto spray paint. Same colors as yours, if you look at my albums you can see it. I actually repainted all the striping on the trailer, on three sides.
Forum: Sunline Community 03-01-2016, 06:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,312
Posted By JTurner
We have a 1985 T-1550. We restored ours as close...

We have a 1985 T-1550. We restored ours as close to original as we could get it.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-13-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,947
Posted By JTurner
No apologies needed! The only reason I knew it...

No apologies needed! The only reason I knew it was called "screw cover" was some kind person on this forum told me. I was googling "window trim" and couldn't find anything until I posted a pic...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-12-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,947
Posted By JTurner
Is it this? Hehr 3/4" Radius Screw Cover -...

Is it this?
Hehr 3/4" Radius Screw Cover - Screw Covers and Trims (https://www.all-rite.com/hehr-radius-screw-cover-p-292.html)
Forum: Accessories, Parts, Etc. For Sale 07-14-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,356
Posted By JTurner
Hehr Screw Cover Hehr Screw Cover - Screw...

Hehr Screw Cover

Hehr Screw Cover - Screw Covers and Trims (https://www.all-rite.com/hehr-screw-cover-p-178.html)

I got it from this place, All-Rite.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-29-2015, 02:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,070
Posted By JTurner
Very nice camper! We have a 1985 also and just...

Very nice camper! We have a 1985 also and just love it. It was our first real camper after several pop-ups, so we know how you feel. You will find lots of nice helpful people here, and we love...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-13-2015, 08:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,552
Posted By JTurner
Hi! Your setup sounds familiar. Here's our 1985...

Hi! Your setup sounds familiar. Here's our 1985 T-1550 pulled by our 2003 Astro Van. This van came with the hitch and tow package already installed. We haven't had any problems so far. This is...
Forum: Sunline Community 12-26-2014, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,111
Posted By JTurner
Gary - Union Memorial is one of the best...

Gary -

Union Memorial is one of the best Orthopedic Hospitals around. I had my surgery there in April of 2013. The surgeon that replaced my knee is also in that group that the Ravens use. I had...
Forum: Wanted 09-17-2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,808
Posted By JTurner
Your picture is really small, I'm having a hard...

Your picture is really small, I'm having a hard time seeing it, and I'm not sure if it's the same as mine on our 1985. If it's like this one, it's called a Lighted Bargman. You can google it and...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 08-19-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,494
Posted By JTurner
On my 85 the little tabs don't do anything. To...

On my 85 the little tabs don't do anything. To remove our screens we had to:

1. Remove the knob that you turn to open the jalousie window. There is a screw in the middle of it.

2. Remove...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-29-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By JTurner
We use one, also off our old Starcraft pop up. ...

We use one, also off our old Starcraft pop up. The only issue we have with it is it's really hard to zip the awning back up into the bag when you are closing it up. You have to roll the awning and...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-23-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,612
Posted By JTurner
That is a cute trailer. We had a 92...

That is a cute trailer.

We had a 92 Aerostar, I think it was the same engine. Used it to tow boats, campers, three kids, etc. I loved that thing. After 12 years it started nickel and diming us...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-23-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,570
Posted By JTurner
Jerry - After much searching I found the...

Jerry -

After much searching I found the cans. I put things away and then forget where I put them.

The Dupli-Color paint colors are (according to the little UPC code sticker on the lids):
...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-23-2014, 06:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,570
Posted By JTurner
Jerry - I will try to find the cans when I get...

Jerry - I will try to find the cans when I get home from work today so I can get the color numbers for you. It was Dupli-Color, I got it at Advance Auto, they did have a lot of colors and some of...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-22-2014, 07:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,570
Posted By JTurner
I painted my door striping. I had absolutely no...

I painted my door striping. I had absolutely no luck with the frog tape, it just caused the paint to leak around the edges, like you said. The only thing that worked was the original blue painters...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-21-2014, 08:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,538
Posted By JTurner
Jerry, that was the main problem with sinking the...

Jerry, that was the main problem with sinking the outlet, we also kicked around moving it but just decided it was best left alone.

I never thought about buying extra replacement paneling pieces. ...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-21-2014, 06:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,538
Posted By JTurner
Jerry, my husband thought about sinking that...

Jerry, my husband thought about sinking that electrical outlet into the wall instead of using the original block of wood, but it would be a little more work, and I wanted to be a purist, as you say!!...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-20-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,538
Posted By JTurner
Finally, the wall is finished. The new paneling...

Finally, the wall is finished. The new paneling looks pretty good, the color is a good match but the new piece has lines in it. Once I get the curtains back up and the table mounted, you won't see...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-12-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,538
Posted By JTurner
Well, it's not as bad as we thought. Just the...

Well, it's not as bad as we thought. Just the corner of the window was rotten. We are replacing the whole window frame anyway. The bottom board was actually broken from the rot. We noticed that...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-08-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,538
Posted By JTurner
Front Window Leak Repair

Last summer, we noticed a small wet spot on the paneling next to the front window, in the lower corner. So we caulked around the window to stop the leak and had plans to remove the window and...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-02-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,465
Posted By JTurner
It looks beautiful!! I used the Chlorox with the...

It looks beautiful!! I used the Chlorox with the bleach. I've never noticed the bleach free one. I will have to try it. My door was the same as yours. No amount of cleaning did any good. ...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-02-2014, 07:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,465
Posted By JTurner
Yup, that's just what my rock guard looked like...

Yup, that's just what my rock guard looked like before I cleaned it. Saturate a Magic Eraser with the Chlorox Clean-Up, and scrub away at it. You will be amazed. I have noticed that I need to clean...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-01-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,465
Posted By JTurner
I repainted the striping on our rock guard. The...

I repainted the striping on our rock guard. The fiberglass cleaned up with a combination of Magic Erasers and Chlorox Clean-Up. I don't believe the fiberglass rock guard was originally painted, it...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 04-30-2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,035
Posted By JTurner
I think the correct measurement is from the...

I think the correct measurement is from the tongue. Our 1985 1550 is a little over 15' to the tongue, but the shell is a couple feet smaller.

We also love our little camper, perfect for two...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-08-2014, 07:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,387
Posted By JTurner
I used this from All-Rite: Hehr Screw Cover...

I used this from All-Rite:

Hehr Screw Cover - Screw Covers and Trims (https://www.all-rite.com/hehr-screw-cover-p-178.html)

It worked for my 1985 T-1550 windows. It is called Hehr screw cover....
Forum: Modifications 09-28-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,358
Posted By JTurner
A previous owner converted ours to a dorm unit. ...

A previous owner converted ours to a dorm unit. It has a little plastic piece that you push down on top of the door to keep it from opening.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 09-18-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,798
Posted By JTurner
Welcome! I too am biased towards the older...

Welcome! I too am biased towards the older models. I agree that this is a T-1550, and probably not a 1985, but earlier. Mine is a 1985 and the outside color scheme is different. Jon (SunlineFan)...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-11-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,849
Posted By JTurner
Welcome! Wow, these 1985 T-1550's sure are...

Welcome!

Wow, these 1985 T-1550's sure are popular lately. This is the second "new" one I've seen in the last couple of days.

I can't help you with the tile, but we replaced a lot of our light...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 09-11-2013, 11:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,459
Posted By JTurner
I don't know anything about the keys, I will look...

I don't know anything about the keys, I will look at them when I get home. I know my husband had to fix a couple of the locks to get them to work, I think they all have the same key, but they may...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 09-11-2013, 06:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,459
Posted By JTurner
"On the Sunny side" - love it!! For the...

"On the Sunny side" - love it!!

For the owner's manual, I don't believe Sunline had specific owner's manuals. It was just a binder with generic stuff and information on each appliance. I have...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 09-10-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,459
Posted By JTurner
Welcome! You sure have a cute camper - looks...

Welcome! You sure have a cute camper - looks exactly like mine! They could be twins, except for the interior colors. I believe you probably have a 1550, not a 1350. It looks to be in really good...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 04-28-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,561
Posted By JTurner
I think the stripes were originally decals. We...

I think the stripes were originally decals. We have a 1985 also, and I repainted the striping with spray paint. If you look under my profile I have pictures. It is time consuming but I think it...
Forum: Modifications 03-21-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,226
Posted By JTurner
Jon - I am obsessed with all things retro...

Jon -

I am obsessed with all things retro and mid-century, so I recognized this pattern as soon as I saw it. They have a lot of cool patterns:

View & Order Samples of Wilsonart Custom Laminate...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 01-27-2013, 04:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,247
Posted By JTurner
Hi Jen - Your camper is beautiful! We also...

Hi Jen -

Your camper is beautiful! We also have a 1985, ours is a 1550, and we have the same name!!

I like your blue interior. Mine is rust, which seems to have been one of the popular colors...
Forum: Sunline Community 01-03-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,016
Posted By JTurner
O wow - $3,000! These old Sunlines seem to be...

O wow - $3,000! These old Sunlines seem to be fetching a pretty penny lately. It sure looks nice, though. I like the layout, it is almost like our 1550 except where the bed is.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 12-27-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,659
Posted By JTurner
Wow, I guess I got a good deal on my 85! That...

Wow, I guess I got a good deal on my 85! That seems like a lot of money for a trailer over 25 years old. That one looks like it is in really good shape, though. I like the layout.
Forum: Sunline Community 12-27-2012, 07:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,016
Posted By JTurner
Thanks, Sunline Fan, for the explanation. I was...

Thanks, Sunline Fan, for the explanation. I was wondering about the advantages of a fifth wheel myself. I am still learning about all this, since this is our first real camper other than pop-ups,...
Forum: Sunline Community 12-23-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,016
Posted By JTurner
Glad I was correct on the year! The decals and...

Glad I was correct on the year! The decals and stripes do look pretty good from the side I could see, but the ones on the rock guard were pretty bad. We have a Chevy S-10 Pickup, but unfortunately...
Forum: Sunline Community 12-23-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,016
Posted By JTurner
Spotted This

Spotted this old 5th wheel stored at a boatyard right in my neighborhood. Sorry about the bad cell phone pictures, had to take them through the fence. I've never seen one of these before, would...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 12-16-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,205
Posted By JTurner
I used spray paint called "Dupli-Color". You can...

I used spray paint called "Dupli-Color". You can get it at auto supply stores, and the colors matched pretty well. I did not use a primer. I taped off each section with newspaper and painter's...
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