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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-23-2021, 04:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,563
Posted By Tod Osier
Picture of the bushings. ...

Picture of the bushings.

https://i.imgur.com/kdw3aIr.jpg

I bought a stick of DOM off ebay for less than 20 dollars and made the bushings myself (seller: themetalman, tube stats: 11/16 OD DOM...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-22-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,563
Posted By Tod Osier
I wanted to report back and a little Henri...

I wanted to report back and a little Henri enforced time inside gave me the opportunity to sit down and type something up…

After repeated failure of the stock Dexter bronze bushings, I decided to...
Forum: Sunline Community 03-21-2021, 04:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,210
Posted By Tod Osier
If the AC is 7000 BTU, vs the 13500 of a typical...

If the AC is 7000 BTU, vs the 13500 of a typical unit that we are more familiar with, as mainah says the 2000 Honda is a great choice. The Hondas are quiet and reliable and a compact and light...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 02-24-2021, 07:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,699
Posted By Tod Osier
If you are thinking of refinishing, there is...

If you are thinking of refinishing, there is quite a bit that is not solid wood. The cabinet doors, for example, are solid wood, but the cabinet body is luan or particleboard with faux wood paper...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 02-18-2021, 04:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,027
Posted By Tod Osier
That looks great, my door trim has been looking...

That looks great, my door trim has been looking like it might fail for a couple years now, but it has held.

One note is that is you are looking for bulk ABS plastic that isn't black, I know Lego...
Forum: Modifications 02-02-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,581
Posted By Tod Osier
I like that. Very much next level. I've toyed...

I like that. Very much next level. I've toyed with the thought of building my own truly 4 season custom camper (but I don't think that will happen). Custom modifications like that are the kind of...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 01-10-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 25,684
Posted By Tod Osier
Last spring, I did a little bit here, but was in...

Last spring, I did a little bit here, but was in a rush to get to back together and on the road.

https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/f71/dometic-refrig-cooling-units-best-quality-19677.html
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 01-08-2021, 01:35 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 25,684
Posted By Tod Osier
Bummer about the fridge, I was really glad that...

Bummer about the fridge, I was really glad that we were able to get ours out the door. Barely fit, but did. We did tear the spade off the recall thermofuse on the stack and had a bugger of a time...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 12-04-2020, 06:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Posted By Tod Osier
I'm sure other will have ideas, but I'm sure you...

I'm sure other will have ideas, but I'm sure you could pay a tech at an rv place or campground to spend a couple hours after work some day. Better yet, is just picking through the systems and asking...
Forum: Sunline Que 10-22-2020, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By Tod Osier
Lot of youtube videos for them to look at. There...

Lot of youtube videos for them to look at. There isn't all that much that fails on the gas side from what I've read about. It seems like the two most common things are a spider or bug in the burner...
Forum: Sunline Que 10-22-2020, 07:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By Tod Osier
I had no idea there we 3 way fridges in the 2007...

I had no idea there we 3 way fridges in the 2007 Ques, learn something new every day... Sorry.

Obviously the gas is running the other appliances... Did they look for a flame in the back of the...
Forum: Sunline Que 10-22-2020, 06:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,209
Posted By Tod Osier
We have had our 2006 T-1950 fridge running at...

We have had our 2006 T-1950 fridge running at elevation for months, if not years at this point, and it has always worked well, so I'm wondering if that is the issue. Just this summer, we spent over...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 10-12-2020, 04:51 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,078
Posted By Tod Osier
That looks great! I really enjoyed reading that.

That looks great! I really enjoyed reading that.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-11-2020, 04:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,355
Posted By Tod Osier
Very nice John. That will be useful to many in...

Very nice John. That will be useful to many in the future.
Forum: Sunline Community 10-06-2020, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By Tod Osier
that photo is flipped, it is of the drivers side.

that photo is flipped, it is of the drivers side.
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 09-25-2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,907
Posted By Tod Osier
I get it on the expense, and I love DIY projects...

I get it on the expense, and I love DIY projects and am handy with fiberglass, but darn I don't think I'd attempt that. The Icon parts are well made and when I put them on, they went on smoothly and...
Forum: Modifications 09-20-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,739
Posted By Tod Osier
I think more like 320 pounds, but I like the...

I think more like 320 pounds, but I like the idea. The T-1950 is has an absurdly balanced fresh to gray to black ratio.

Let us know what you decide to do.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-14-2020, 05:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,857
Posted By Tod Osier
That seems like a very fair price. Check...

That seems like a very fair price.

Check all the outrigger supports that are welded outside the frame, all the "Z" shaped cross members inside the the frame and the frame where the cross members...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-27-2020, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,857
Posted By Tod Osier
Yep, same crack as on ours, even same shape....

Yep, same crack as on ours, even same shape. Looks like the crosswise c channel might have some bend, but ours did not.

We put ours through some pretty punishing conditions this year, a cursory...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-26-2020, 04:37 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,078
Posted By Tod Osier
Those eyes look great.

Those eyes look great.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-16-2020, 05:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,171
Posted By Tod Osier
That looks great, I’m sure you are going to like...

That looks great, I’m sure you are going to like that setup! We are on hold for Alaska too, so I’m sympathetic. I’m hoping something positive will be announced this week, but that is fool’s hope, I...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-16-2020, 05:44 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,078
Posted By Tod Osier
I may be wrong, but I don’t think the poly is...

I may be wrong, but I don’t think the poly is used as a bushing, just to hold the bushing. All these various bushings have something to hold them in place, either drive in friction like the bronze...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-11-2020, 12:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,859
Posted By Tod Osier
Great info, thanks!

Great info, thanks!
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-07-2020, 04:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,859
Posted By Tod Osier
John, are you saying that unit will work on my...

John, are you saying that unit will work on my 2006, or is that one for the 2004? I’ve got stuff falling apart left and right.
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-31-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,078
Posted By Tod Osier
The grease fills the entire bushing easily and...

The grease fills the entire bushing easily and instantly, I don’t think there is need for a grove nor do I think a grove would work. A good bronze bushing has just a few thousands clearance and...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-30-2020, 12:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By Tod Osier
Unit is here, but I’m not going to even open the...

Unit is here, but I’m not going to even open the box to look at it today. Too nice a day to think about it. :)
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-30-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By Tod Osier
thanks John, I saw one comment of someone with an...

thanks John, I saw one comment of someone with an Amish unit that didn't work, but I don't know if it was new or remanufactured (both Amish and rvcool do both). Since we have quite a bit of info here...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-30-2020, 07:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,563
Posted By Tod Osier
They are Dexter springs and of two pairs of...

They are Dexter springs and of two pairs of different eras (different retailer, different tags). My old springs were not only worn at the spring eye, they had taken quite a set in them.

Anyway,...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-29-2020, 02:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By Tod Osier
Good info, thanks. Did you get any info that...

Good info, thanks. Did you get any info that suggested there is a quality issue with the Amish units? I’m Somewhat vested in them now, but I really have no concern other than I’m interested to see if...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-29-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,563
Posted By Tod Osier
Thanks John. New springs when I did the...

Thanks John. New springs when I did the suspension work 6 k ago. These springs have never been touched by a bolt.

The epoxy held bashing the bushings in and a couple were really tight. I’m...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-28-2020, 05:38 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,078
Posted By Tod Osier
Here you go :). Do not try this on my...

Here you go :). Do not try this on my endorsement!!!!!!!

https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/f71/suspension-issues-continued-18949.html
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-28-2020, 05:23 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,563
Posted By Tod Osier
I’ve been busily working on the Sunline with a...

I’ve been busily working on the Sunline with a few surprises popping up along the way. I did some suspension work and wanted to post up what I‘ve done.

My rear hangers holes were wallowed out and...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-27-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By Tod Osier
Thanks John, good info on RVCOOL, it seems like...

Thanks John, good info on RVCOOL, it seems like the Amish units and their units are about the same quality, what ultimately got me to choose Amish is that the owner of RVCOOL is reputed to be tough...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-27-2020, 08:59 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By Tod Osier
I'm expecting that I'll be doing the work inside...

I'm expecting that I'll be doing the work inside the sinline, Which will be tight given that it is a T-1950.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-27-2020, 07:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By Tod Osier
I thought about that, but I hate to try it and...

I thought about that, but I hate to try it and have it come back when we are on a long remote trip (going to AK if they open the border).

I have no evidence of a leak, but it could be a small...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-26-2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,078
Posted By Tod Osier
I'm sure John is camping somewhere and hopefully...

I'm sure John is camping somewhere and hopefully having a great time.

The standard shackles are very weak, I wouldn't use them. The heavy duty shackle plates do a good job of protecting the bolts...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-26-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,078
Posted By Tod Osier
I did round the spring eyes with epoxy. I was...

I did round the spring eyes with epoxy. I was planning on posting up pics, but my reefer failure has me tied up. In short, I used a product similar to jb weld, but a commercial product meant for...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-26-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,078
Posted By Tod Osier
I have three x factor cross members. You need...

I have three x factor cross members. You need longer bolts with them, they come with the cross members, but if you want to replace get them from morryde for the best price.
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-26-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,078
Posted By Tod Osier
Morryde is very similar as far as the bushings...

Morryde is very similar as far as the bushings and shackles. The bolts are identical and the bushings may be. I've talked to them and they said that their bushings are not better.

Their equalizer...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-26-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,078
Posted By Tod Osier
On the axle flip, the way we use the camper we...

On the axle flip, the way we use the camper we need the flip. I personally wouldn't flip again, I just get straight axles and get rid of the drop axles.

We flipped the original axles, then went to...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-26-2020, 09:44 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,078
Posted By Tod Osier
On the axle flip, the way we use the camper we...

On the axle flip, the way we use the camper we need the flip. I personally wouldn't flip again, I just get straight axles and get rid of the drop axles.

We flipped the original axles, then went to...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-26-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,078
Posted By Tod Osier
Lots of options and you have the standard ones...

Lots of options and you have the standard ones covered. You need to consider the miles you will put on and upgrade appropriately. Minimal miles, I'd just put the basics back.

I've been using the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-26-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,189
Posted By Tod Osier
Sunline seems to follow the wiring color...

Sunline seems to follow the wiring color standards for rvs, but if someone else has worked on it all bets are off, so a wiring diagram isn't all that useful. You need to know or figure out what is...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-26-2020, 07:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By Tod Osier
I've got a new amish built (AKA pines and JC)...

I've got a new amish built (AKA pines and JC) cooling unit on the way.

I ran the fridge yesterday for a half day on propane and the freezer got down to mid 40s and then I hot wired it (bypassed...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-25-2020, 07:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,565
Posted By Tod Osier
Dometic refrig cooling units - best quality????

I'm 95% sure I'll be ordering a new cooling unit for my 2006 T-1950 this week. Has anyone done an evaluation of the different manufacturers out there?!?!? I see several manufacturers/remanufacturers....
Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help 05-05-2020, 09:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,773
Posted By Tod Osier
Those are the low point drains for winterizing,...

Those are the low point drains for winterizing, the valve needs to be flipped the other way. In our camper right above them inside the camper, there is a valve for each pipe.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-05-2020, 07:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,668
Posted By Tod Osier
Taking a break, I just got my reinforcements cut...

Taking a break, I just got my reinforcements cut and ground to match the beam profile (may still need final fitting once I get the frame cleaned up).

On the AK roads, there are places on the way...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-05-2020, 05:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,668
Posted By Tod Osier
Thanks John, a lot of good info there. Knowing...

Thanks John, a lot of good info there. Knowing that there have not been many problems with this design makes me consider our use. Yes, it has been a lot of use and hard use at that. We have 50K miles...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-04-2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,668
Posted By Tod Osier
Inside of the passenger side crack cleaned up a...

Inside of the passenger side crack cleaned up a bit.

https://i.imgur.com/8WRnW9P.jpg

Crack in stiffener bottom on passenger side above forward spring hanger. No others show problems. I note...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-04-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,668
Posted By Tod Osier
Ok, here you go... Main frame I-beam is 6". ...

Ok, here you go... Main frame I-beam is 6".

Passenger side looking out (I would have had this pic to start, but the propane supply was in the way. Now since obviously I have to work in that area,...
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