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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-06-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 410
Posted By JerryR58
Hi Everyone, I find this thread very...

Hi Everyone,

I find this thread very interesting. I had so many tire problems with my T2970 when I had it. Five tire failures with the first being two years from new. The original tires were...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-28-2022, 07:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,340
Posted By JerryR58
An extended van will definitely have more...

An extended van will definitely have more overhang to deal with on ascending angles. It might be fun to tow with it to get a comparison between the two vehicles. I knew that I needed more vehicle...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-28-2022, 07:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,340
Posted By JerryR58
Hi Tinstaafl, I guess depending on if you...

Hi Tinstaafl,

I guess depending on if you have a hitch that has a lot of steel below the tow ball you could have a clearance problem, along with loading it way down. I've not had any traction...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-27-2022, 07:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,340
Posted By JerryR58
I have never had any ground clearance issues with...

I have never had any ground clearance issues with the van. I would think it would have more ground clearance than the Traverse would, and being rear wheel drive and a much heavier suspension, I would...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-27-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,340
Posted By JerryR58
Hi John, Body and frame is good on this one....

Hi John,

Body and frame is good on this one. I have been waiting for a set of tires for it. I have had Michelin M/S2's on it, and they're actually pretty old. They have no cracking at all on...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-25-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,340
Posted By JerryR58
Hi John, I plan on holding on to the 2000...

Hi John,

I plan on holding on to the 2000 E350 Club Wagon. It currently has 129,265 miles on it. Looking great inside and out, like when I bought it way back when. Getting ready to store it for...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-17-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,340
Posted By JerryR58
For my speeds, I tend to like anywhere from...

For my speeds, I tend to like anywhere from 62-68MPH for my cruising speed. I know slower is better, but things feel good at those speeds, and with long distances things seem to settle in around...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-17-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,340
Posted By JerryR58
We do our share of local camping, under 100 miles...

We do our share of local camping, under 100 miles away, but we also do a lot of long haul trips. Our Outback being pulled by our Ford Club Wagon E350 went to Key Largo, Key West, Sanibel Island,...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-11-2022, 08:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,340
Posted By JerryR58
PS - Our Outback 266RB is a 2018. It's got a lot...

PS - Our Outback 266RB is a 2018. It's got a lot of equipment on it, fireplace, 50AMP service, prepped for a second AC unit, the one it has is a high output version. Auto leveling, I like the spare...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-11-2022, 08:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,340
Posted By JerryR58
Hi JohnB, My E350 has a 6.8L V10 engine,...

Hi JohnB,

My E350 has a 6.8L V10 engine, and a 3.73 rear axle.

I know that wind resistance plays a huge part in towing. What I find so amazing in the MPG is that the E350 uses so little...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-10-2022, 07:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,340
Posted By JerryR58
Update On Campers

We sold our 1999 Sunline Solaris T-2970. I had purchased it new replacing the first 1992 Sunline Saturn T-2251. That Saturn wasn't a basic camper, but had many options, but was called a Saturn...
Forum: Sunline Community 01-03-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,813
Posted By JerryR58
I just saw this thread, we too had sold our 1999...

I just saw this thread, we too had sold our 1999 Sunline T-2970 in the spring of 2018. I had purchased it new from a great dealer we found in Ohio, they beat our local dealer by $8K.

We went to...
Forum: Sunline Community 10-31-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 96,762
Posted By JerryR58
I finished the retrofit of the Dometic RM2652 on...

I finished the retrofit of the Dometic RM2652 on Tuesday. I replaced the bad cooling unit with a new, not remanufactured unit. This unit is suppose to cool more efficiently than the original. ...
Forum: Sunline Community 10-20-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 96,762
Posted By JerryR58
We decided to go with a cooling unit from this...

We decided to go with a cooling unit from this website: Dometic RM1350 Amish built Cooling Unit - RV Cooling Unit Warehouse...
Forum: Sunline Community 10-17-2013, 08:29 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 96,762
Posted By JerryR58
Yesterday I turned on the refrigerator to get it...

Yesterday I turned on the refrigerator to get it ready for our camping trip starting tomorrow afternoon. Today, I went into the camper to start loading food, and to my surprise, the refrigerator was...
Forum: Sunline Community 10-15-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 96,762
Posted By JerryR58
We are getting the 2970 ready to leave for East...

We are getting the 2970 ready to leave for East Lansing on Friday. My daughter plays in the Spartan Marching Band at Michigan State University and they are playing Perdue on Saturday. The half-time...
Forum: Wanted 09-30-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,320
Posted By JerryR58
I am in the Detroit Metro area as well, where did...

I am in the Detroit Metro area as well, where did you go for your mattress? I have the original queen mattress and would like to find one that is slightly longer and something with a more cushion. ...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 09-25-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,222
Posted By JerryR58
Hi Gene & DW Ginny, Thank you, it is great...

Hi Gene & DW Ginny,

Thank you, it is great to be a part of this wonderful club!

Jerry
Forum: Introduce Yourself 09-25-2013, 08:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,222
Posted By JerryR58
Hi! I love your quote about knowing a lot about...

Hi! I love your quote about knowing a lot about nothing and nothing about a lot! That is great!

Thank you!
Jerry
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 09-24-2013, 07:58 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 27,250
Posted By JerryR58
My tow vehicle is a 2000 Ford E350 Club Wagon...

My tow vehicle is a 2000 Ford E350 Club Wagon Chateau. The van known as "Big White" has a 6.8L V10 with a 3.73 axle. The van in the city does about 10mpg, on the highway it has done as much as 17,...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 09-24-2013, 07:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,955
Posted By JerryR58
I have a Prodigy controller in my E350 Club...

I have a Prodigy controller in my E350 Club Wagon, the primary tow vehicle and my F150 as well. Of the brake controllers I have had, I like these the best.

Jerry
Forum: Sunline Community 09-24-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 559
Views: 96,762
Posted By JerryR58
Yes, that clock does make the noise, in fact, I...

Yes, that clock does make the noise, in fact, I have found myself awake in the middle of the night and not sure why, and I think it was the clock as that is the only thing I hear.

I will put a...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 09-24-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,222
Posted By JerryR58
I have noticed that there are some with other...

I have noticed that there are some with other brands. It looks like a great place! Thanks!!!

Jerry
Forum: Sunline Community 09-24-2013, 08:51 AM
Replies: 559
Views: 96,762
Posted By JerryR58
Just the other day I picked up our 1999 Sunline...

Just the other day I picked up our 1999 Sunline T2970 after having the awning replaced. The original lasted from when it was new until this year. When it was opened this year there were many holes...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 09-24-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,222
Posted By JerryR58
Hi Anita, Thank you! This is a great...

Hi Anita,

Thank you! This is a great website. It looks like there is lots of friendly people willing to help and support others. I would imagine as Sunline Campers become more rare that the...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 09-16-2013, 07:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,222
Posted By JerryR58
Jon, Thanks for the information on that. ...

Jon,

Thanks for the information on that. I will check it out and hopefully we can make it there. It should be fun.

You being in Northville is pretty close on the scale of things. Hi...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 09-16-2013, 06:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,222
Posted By JerryR58
I think the meet and greet would be fun! When in...

I think the meet and greet would be fun! When in the spring is it usually? We are located in Clinton Township, Michigan which is a northern suburb of Detroit. I see you are in Michigan as well. ...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 09-16-2013, 06:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,222
Posted By JerryR58
Hi Kathy & Leo, Thank you for the welcome....

Hi Kathy & Leo,

Thank you for the welcome. We will check back and join in the chat for sure. There always seemed to be a following for Sunlines, and I have always liked the two we've had. ...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 09-15-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,222
Posted By JerryR58
Hello Everyone!

Hi Everyone,

We are new to the Sunline owner's Club, though we are not new owners of Sunline campers. The current Sunline is a 1999 T-2970 Bunkhouse purchased new back in the spring of 1999. ...
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