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Forum: Wanted 02-21-2014, 08:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,080
Posted By OPIE
I sold my 83 1550 last year and hated to see her...

I sold my 83 1550 last year and hated to see her go. Personally I thing the groovy orange plaid interiors is what makes them so cool.
Forum: Classifieds Archive 04-18-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,356
Posted By OPIE
1983 T1550 for sale

1983 Sunline T-1550 Retro Camper Trailer in RVs & Campers | eBay Motors...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 05-29-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,534
Posted By OPIE
Thanks for the offer, but I do mean to get a new...

Thanks for the offer, but I do mean to get a new one under there eventually. I am waaaaay over the other side of MA in Mansfield - closer to Providence RI than Boston.
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 05-29-2012, 11:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,534
Posted By OPIE
My brakes were destroyed by a rock or some kind...

My brakes were destroyed by a rock or some kind of debris that lodged in there a couple winters ago. They were literally disintegrated on one side, the magnet was pulverized and tore pretty much...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 05-22-2012, 12:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,534
Posted By OPIE
Wow...amazing...I've been hacking away at my 83...

Wow...amazing...I've been hacking away at my 83 T1550 for a few years, and yours is what I want it to look like when I'm done!! Those stripes!! I don't think mine will ever look that good again!!
Forum: Introduce Yourself 03-27-2012, 08:05 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,879
Posted By OPIE
I have a 83 T1550 that I towed with a V6 Chevy...

I have a 83 T1550 that I towed with a V6 Chevy Trailblazer, which has the same rating. You can do it with the Chevy, but you'll hardly even notice the little T1550 behind a V8.
Forum: Accessories, Parts, Etc. For Sale 03-12-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,665
Posted By OPIE
Price is a bit steep...I bought the last set...

Price is a bit steep...I bought the last set offered here for $25 including shipping for my 83. Since it's a single axle, I have one set on, one on the spare and an extra for good luck. They do...
Forum: Sunline Truck Campers 01-12-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,673
Posted By OPIE
I had the same problem with my trailer. I wasn't...

I had the same problem with my trailer. I wasn't paying for a new converter, and the filter was useless, way too may ground issues in a old trailer. Finally I gave up and wired a switch and a...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-22-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,987
Posted By OPIE
I think that's because of the extended crash...

I think that's because of the extended crash bumpers they have to put on the US models. European models are stubbier looking and have a hitch as a factory option. They are rated for 1000kg with a...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-21-2011, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,987
Posted By OPIE
Matching Orange!

Not sure about the tow rating, but they look great together!

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Forum: Classifieds Archive 10-28-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,307
Posted By OPIE
Why would the rock guard be on the rear window...

Why would the rock guard be on the rear window and not the front? That doesn't seem quite right.
Forum: Accessories, Parts, Etc. For Sale 09-07-2011, 05:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,034
Posted By OPIE
Never did a door, sorry. It is a standard camper...

Never did a door, sorry. It is a standard camper door, so measure it well, and fire up the Google, you should be able to locate one.

I got the lights at superbrightled.com

LED Truck Lights ?...
Forum: Accessories, Parts, Etc. For Sale 09-06-2011, 11:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,034
Posted By OPIE
Hi Mike - I have the same 1983 T-1550, so if you...

Hi Mike - I have the same 1983 T-1550, so if you have any specific questions, I can maybe help. I have rewired just about everything in her and replaced all the clearance lights with LEDs, replaced...
Forum: Sunline Community 08-24-2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,919
Posted By OPIE
My office is just outside Boston....it felt like...

My office is just outside Boston....it felt like a truck backed into the loading dock a little too hard, three times!!
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 08-11-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,501
Posted By OPIE
Ditto - a little bouncy behind my Trailblazer WD...

Ditto - a little bouncy behind my Trailblazer WD helps a lot.
Forum: Modifications 08-11-2011, 05:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,122
Posted By OPIE
I ended up wiring directly to the battery with an...

I ended up wiring directly to the battery with an isolation switch to clean up the power issue, then I got some low profile car door speakers and mounted them in the upper cabinet, since I had no...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 08-04-2011, 11:57 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,042
Posted By OPIE
Talking Then to paraphrase "Jaws"...were gonna need a...

Then to paraphrase "Jaws"...were gonna need a bigger sticker. :mrgreen:
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 08-04-2011, 05:29 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,042
Posted By OPIE
Nothing!! Some of my best friends are beige!!

Nothing!! Some of my best friends are beige!!
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 08-03-2011, 11:51 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,042
Posted By OPIE
Not me. My T1550 is old, dented, and beige with...

Not me. My T1550 is old, dented, and beige with the stripes peeling off and the wrong style clearance lights. I don't think giant vinyl letters on my tired little Sunline are going to improve that...
Forum: Wanted 07-28-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,000
Posted By OPIE
-Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of...

-Radio-broadcast receivers not capable of operating without an external
source of power, of a kind used in motor vehicles:
8527.21.00 00 - -Combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus ...
Forum: North Eastern 07-28-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,452
Posted By OPIE
Sorry if I came off the wrong way. You are...

Sorry if I came off the wrong way. You are correct, stealing is wrong, no matter what. No arguement there. Drinking on public property is illegal in RI. Not a campground rule, it is illegal. To...
Forum: North Eastern 07-28-2011, 06:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,452
Posted By OPIE
Does anyone else see the irony of wanting kids to...

Does anyone else see the irony of wanting kids to be responsible for the crime of sneaking a beer out of someone's cooler, when having the beer and drinking it on public land is illegal in RI? We...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-27-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,137
Posted By OPIE
Could be a seperate line from the converter,...

Could be a seperate line from the converter, meaning it's the only one thats getting a good ground. I really doubt it's 120vac.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-27-2011, 11:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,137
Posted By OPIE
The water pump? I'm pretty sure that's 12DC....

The water pump? I'm pretty sure that's 12DC....
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-27-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,137
Posted By OPIE
I can't say exactly for your model, but start at...

I can't say exactly for your model, but start at the converter, usually on the older ones you'll have a positive circuit running from each fuse, and the ground wires bundled together running to the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-27-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,137
Posted By OPIE
You shouldn't need a battery. The first thing to...

You shouldn't need a battery. The first thing to check if all the fuses are good is to make sure it has a good ground. The grounding screws rust easily, and no ground means no power. Also grab a...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-25-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,543
Posted By OPIE
Yup. On my 1983 model T1550, they are welded on....

Yup. On my 1983 model T1550, they are welded on. I was looking to replace mine, but was told since my axle size is no longer made, parts were unavailalable. It's going to be easier and cheaper to...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-18-2011, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,383
Posted By OPIE
Check for fuses INSIDE your power converter. ...

Check for fuses INSIDE your power converter. They are seperate from the running light fuses.
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 07-15-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,420
Posted By OPIE
We were looking at used pop-ups when a friend of...

We were looking at used pop-ups when a friend of my wife mentioned she needed to get rid of her camper since the grandkids were too cool to visit anymore and her husband was too frail to camp. She...
Forum: Sunline Sunspot Travel Trailers 07-11-2011, 04:57 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,126
Posted By OPIE
I'm all set, but thanks for the offer...this year...

I'm all set, but thanks for the offer...this year our water heater failed and rotted out the whole floor under the back lounge. I had to cut it all out and some of the framing, that that lead to...
Forum: Sunline Sunspot Travel Trailers 07-06-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 14,126
Posted By OPIE
Wow, I just read thru everything you've...

Wow, I just read thru everything you've done...again, WOW! I was going to ask if just for fun you want to rebuild my '83 1550 when you are finished....but I was afraid you may say "Yes!" Keep up...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-01-2011, 09:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,462
Posted By OPIE
About a three hour drive from the house, but next...

About a three hour drive from the house, but next time we are camping in western MA, I may take a ride.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-01-2011, 09:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,462
Posted By OPIE
Thanks - I have tried twice to order it online,...

Thanks - I have tried twice to order it online, but both times got the wrong stuff.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-01-2011, 05:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,462
Posted By OPIE
Where did you find the hard vinyl trim? Been...

Where did you find the hard vinyl trim? Been looking without luck locally.
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 06-27-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,042
Posted By OPIE
"But if we were to go to such a system, I could...

"But if we were to go to such a system, I could bend my personal tastes a little and add an ID as long as it isn't totally overboard size wise. I think a simple SOC-015 in 4” BOLD Arial would work...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 06-23-2011, 11:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,924
Posted By OPIE
I have the red-neck awning for my T-1550 - here's...

I have the red-neck awning for my T-1550 - here's how... I take a 10x8 blue tarp and throw it over the roof so it hangs over the awning rail, then I use a window screen tool to press a length of rope...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-22-2011, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,680
Posted By OPIE
Sweet!! I love my old 1550 too. Of course with...

Sweet!! I love my old 1550 too. Of course with all the repairs and parts I put in...it's more new than old now.
Forum: Introduce Yourself 06-22-2011, 07:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,672
Posted By OPIE
Wow - great shape for a 77. Those little windows...

Wow - great shape for a 77. Those little windows mean you have the optional cabinet that folds out to a bunk bed. The only two on the 77 brochure showing that option are the 12-1/2MC and the 15RC,...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-20-2011, 06:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,685
Posted By OPIE
There is no hinge on the cabinet if you didn't...

There is no hinge on the cabinet if you didn't have the optional bunk. You can easily tell the ones with that has the option from the factory, as they have small windows in the bunk area. Mine has...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-20-2011, 05:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,685
Posted By OPIE
There is a sticker inside my cabinet that says...

There is a sticker inside my cabinet that says "100 pounds Max with Optional Bunk" which is strange, because I don't have the bunks.
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 06-17-2011, 06:09 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 16,042
Posted By OPIE
I like both ideas, the plates and the stickers. ...

I like both ideas, the plates and the stickers. Why not give people the option to decide what works best for them?
Forum: Sunline Sunspot Travel Trailers 06-15-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,634
Posted By OPIE
On my 83 T1550 it is fiberglass, attached to an...

On my 83 T1550 it is fiberglass, attached to an aluminum frame. There is a piano style hinge across the entire lenth of the top, the slide bracket arms fit into the frame on the sides, so they are...
Forum: Modifications 06-10-2011, 09:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,257
Posted By OPIE
Here's a bit of history...

I wonder if I can weld it to the front of my 1550?

datsun 620, cab forward from sunline camper, 70k | eBay...
Forum: Sunline Community 06-10-2011, 05:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,243
Posted By OPIE
Forget NADA, a Sunline, or anything else, is...

Forget NADA, a Sunline, or anything else, is worth exactly what someone is willing to pay for it. If you aren't willing to pay the asking price, someone else will. Or not. Plus, NADA numbers are...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-31-2011, 05:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,982
Posted By OPIE
Glad I could help.

Glad I could help.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-17-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,615
Posted By OPIE
Just one more thing....it is spring loaded...

Just one more thing....it is spring loaded obviously. My spring broke last year, you'll know if it happens, it will get very loose. Replacement spring at True Value is a lot less than a new jack.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-17-2011, 11:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,615
Posted By OPIE
Back to your first post, I have the same coupler....

Back to your first post, I have the same coupler. It looks like an Atwood Yoke style coupler. As long as the collar is all the way down and the latch is seated in the slots, you are locked....
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-17-2011, 05:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,982
Posted By OPIE
They are 10's and 15's, but I couldn't tell you...

They are 10's and 15's, but I couldn't tell you which ones go where, or even if they are the right sizes in them now. My little trailer has gone thru several rewiring jobs. Sorry I couldn't be more...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-16-2011, 11:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,982
Posted By OPIE
BTW - my fuses for the brakes, signals and...

BTW - my fuses for the brakes, signals and exterior are in the front, but the interior lights and appliances are in the back, so look around everywhere.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-16-2011, 11:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,982
Posted By OPIE
Bosch glass tube type (except where re-wiring was...

Bosch glass tube type (except where re-wiring was done and replace with inline blade type)
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