Forum: Introduce Yourself
08-27-2020, 03:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,354
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
07-31-2020, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,293
Off topic just a weeny bit.
With respect to...
Off topic just a weeny bit.
With respect to water damage my son has a 28 foot Terry and he had water damage so we tore out a lot of damaged flooring and a couple of cupboards. Then we found the...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
06-18-2020, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,011
Add to that,
I always had deep cycle batteries so when it does drain to near zero it doesn't damage the battery, whereas, a regular lead acid (car battery can result in damage if drained to low. Deep cycle...
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Forum: Sunline Community
03-13-2020, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,215
I have seen that so many times, it makes your...
I have seen that so many times, it makes your head spin. Some installers / technicians take pride in their work and do it neatly. Others, not so much. Then there's the type who only have half a clue...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
09-19-2019, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,916
I had a little confusion, also, when I had our...
I had a little confusion, also, when I had our T1350. Ours had added AC and awning. So rather than trusting things I read, I simply took our to a local weigh station. Weighed truck and trailer, then...
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Forum: Modifications
08-29-2019, 12:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,697
And, here I thought I had nerdy issues LOL
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And, here I thought I had nerdy issues LOL
This past weekend we borrowed our daughter's tent trailer. Well, we ended up with a super nice breeze, leaves were blowing and we could hear the waves...
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Forum: Sunline Owners Club FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
08-22-2019, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,593
Or...
you can do what I did. I had an 1985 13.5ft and our water heater started to leak. After our last trip I pulled out the heater (took my sweet time). Unwrapped the insulation. I lightly sanded down the...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
05-08-2019, 09:20 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
It was 5/16, obviously my 3/16 was a typo.
I...
It was 5/16, obviously my 3/16 was a typo.
I saw the aluminum floor joists but because we were busy with other tasks we were not able to measure the distance between them unless, of course there is...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
05-08-2019, 04:18 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Oh, I realize, along with everyone else that...
Oh, I realize, along with everyone else that "stuff" happens and it's not just these trailers, or our cars, or anything else in life.
I, along with most on this forum, have done many fixes during...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
05-06-2019, 06:58 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Fresh water intake
My son and I were trying to trace and repair a leak in his 30FT, 2005 Fleetwood Terry. What we found was disturbing and we think it's manufacturer's original defect.
We noticed that typical soggy...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
05-02-2019, 11:51 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,919
Sadly, I have seen some places charge you full...
Sadly, I have seen some places charge you full price even if you only want it topped off. If you ask why? They just say that's the way it is. Costco charges you for what you get...OR you can get a...
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Forum: Canada
04-19-2019, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,691
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-18-2019, 10:49 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,082
I did that treatment a few years ago as well on...
I did that treatment a few years ago as well on my T1350. I went to Home Depot or Lowes and bought a sealant tube or two that was suitable for aluminum sheeting. Obviously cleaned the cracks (seams)...
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Forum: Modifications
04-12-2019, 07:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,453
We never used the shower or the sink, only the...
We never used the shower or the sink, only the pooper (for middle of the night usage). But I kept everything original for resale purposes, nothing more. Too many campgrounds had full blown bathrooms...
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Forum: Sunline Community
04-12-2019, 07:27 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,234
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
04-07-2019, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,502
If your RV antifreeze is pink in color then it...
If your RV antifreeze is pink in color then it should be animal and environmentally friendly. You can dump it almost anywhere. If it's obvious of being an automotive antifreeze, then yes, collect all...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
04-04-2019, 03:16 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,502
Another tip, with regards to keeping bearings...
Another tip, with regards to keeping bearings greased. DO NOT use those Bearing Buddys, those caps on the end of each axle to grease your bearings. They're okay on a smaller trailer with no brakes,...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
03-21-2019, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,780
leaks????
I might add, that if your tanks has a leak, or leaks, of sorts, then it's not a big deal to fix.
I had an older 85 TT and found mine was leaking water. So, I removed it and carefully removed all...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
03-10-2019, 10:00 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,278
If I can chime in here for a wee bit.
In...
If I can chime in here for a wee bit.
In passing I've talked to various people that wish install "bearing Buddies" on their TTs.
I always remind them that if your TT has brakes of any type then...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
02-25-2019, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,840
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
02-21-2019, 10:33 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 2,856
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
02-14-2019, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,840
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
02-14-2019, 11:39 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,840
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Forum: Sunline Community
02-14-2019, 10:52 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,463
Now that we're on this topic
Back in 1970 my new wife and I headed for Banff National Park with the old canvas-top pop-up. It was September and we were warned about snow. We cuddled in for the night but it got cold, so we opted...
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Forum: Modifications
02-08-2019, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 2,862
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
01-31-2019, 01:48 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,445
I had a T1350 Sunline and approached it in the...
I had a T1350 Sunline and approached it in the same manor. I was mechanical by nature but knew very little about the trailer itself.
the safety is number one, no matter what the previous owners...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
01-25-2019, 07:25 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,822
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
01-24-2019, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,822
AGREED
Not only do they corrode but the fingers...
AGREED
Not only do they corrode but the fingers of the connections tend to get weak and break off easily. That usually goes hand in hand with age and fatigue. When I bought my 1985 T1350 it had all...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
12-20-2018, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,397
i hear you, but knowing him he won't. I have...
i hear you, but knowing him he won't. I have suggested a few options and he looks bewildered. Hey, we can do so much. The other person need to be receptive.
I might have even mention that to him...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
12-20-2018, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,397
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
11-29-2018, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,552
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
11-22-2018, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,577
Truthfully, I think they're all good and no I...
Truthfully, I think they're all good and no I would not use any of those near any open flame. I do notice if I keep this stuff in my shop it gets cold and not malleable. I keep it in the house so...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
11-22-2018, 10:30 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 5,577
A few years ago I used to own and older 1985...
A few years ago I used to own and older 1985 T1350. I sold it but I'll still refer to stuff I've done.
About half way into our ownership I discovered I had a leak in the hot water heater while we...
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Forum: Sunline Community
10-14-2018, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,404
As a retiree from a cable company, most...
As a retiree from a cable company, most connections are virtually the same
We found more times than not the the center core of the cable can have a build up of a microfilm or tarnish or other crud,...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
10-01-2018, 07:53 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,474
Looks interesting but hard to make out the...
Looks interesting but hard to make out the details.
I think what we might try is to rig up my WD system on his van and boat trailer and use only one torsion bar and saddle bracket.
The other...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
09-29-2018, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,474
boat trailer
I'm asking for a friend
He has a boat and trailer with a single tongue as opposed to our regular "V" shaped tongues for our TTs
His mini van is rated at 3,500 lbs, not sure what his boat and...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
09-23-2018, 12:14 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,667
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
09-02-2018, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,151
Hi Rennie
We had a 1985 13.5 Sunlinetrailer...
Hi Rennie
We had a 1985 13.5 Sunlinetrailer that looked almost the same. I'm sure through the years there were subtle differences. Ours was in excellent condition. I only had a few minor repairs to...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
08-30-2018, 11:18 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,276
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
08-30-2018, 11:11 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 4,276
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
08-19-2018, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,292
floor repair
My son bought a 2012 Terry 29 ft. It has all the features tows great and they love it. Last time they brought it home they thought they could smell ammonia. I jumped to a conclusion and immediately...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
08-16-2018, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,713
here's an idea
I wasn't 100% sure what our dry weight was either. So I emptied everything (personal stuff) out of the trailer, all tanks were empty. then I drove to the nearest weigh scale. The one I used was where...
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Forum: Modifications
11-17-2016, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,102
Thanks for your help and the link. I wrote to...
Thanks for your help and the link. I wrote to them shortly after you posted the link and here's their response
Jerry,
Unfortunately that is a question that cannot be answered. There are too...
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Forum: Modifications
11-17-2016, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,102
Thanks for the help.
I guess this is the part...
Thanks for the help.
I guess this is the part where I have to start from scratch. All I know is that I have 1,200 cubic feet to heat. I really don't know what size of furnace I need and I was hoping...
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Forum: Modifications
11-17-2016, 03:26 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,102
Propane Furnace
I have a question about the use of a propane furnace.
I have my work shop outdoors in the back yard. It's insulated and is wired for power. Originally when I built it years ago I wanted to install a...
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Forum: Modifications
10-10-2016, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,415
Awesome. That's exactly what I thought. The...
Awesome. That's exactly what I thought. The hardware should be in place. I recall my T1750 also had that junction box and if the reinforcement is there then there should be no problem.
I just...
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Forum: Modifications
10-09-2016, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,415
AC options
I have a chance to buy a 1986 T1661 TT. It appears to be in somewhat mint condition, based on the posted pictures. An in-person inspection could say differently.
BUT...it does not have an AC unit....
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
08-26-2016, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,551
Sunline Wiki
I'm sure to most of you might see this link might be old hat. But for new comers this might be a little tidbit of background info on the Sunline
sunline [Tin Can Tourists Wiki]...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
08-22-2016, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,811
I know on my T1350 I used a 2" but ya know, it,...
I know on my T1350 I used a 2" but ya know, it, too, flopped around like a fish, yet the coupler had 2" stamped on it. We know they shouldn't be real tight. I already have a 2 5/16 tow package for...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
08-22-2016, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,811
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