Forum: Modifications
01-10-2010, 01:24 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,323
Solar Power Connection...
This is my month for updates and maintenance on our Sunline before we head back out on the road again. One of the items we are going to be doing is adding some solar to our power plant to allow us to...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
01-08-2010, 08:36 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,299
Suspension Squeak and maintenance...
I have been noticing a squeak in the suspension of the Sunline when we go over bumps and in and out of parking lots. I generally subscribe to the theory that noise is the dissipation of energy and...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
11-04-2009, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,516
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
10-23-2009, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,516
Battery Maintenance Questions...
Well having been on the road now for 8 months I finally decided that I
should dig into what I needed to do to keep the battery on the Sunline
in good shape.
As with quite a few things I may be...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
06-28-2009, 09:06 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 18,371
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
06-28-2009, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 18,371
JohnB,
I haven't been able to find lighter...
JohnB,
I haven't been able to find lighter weight bars and they are around $150 on-line. I don't completely understand why we would need to go with lighter bars as the 1200s should just flex less...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
06-27-2009, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 18,371
Reese HP Trunnion and Dual Cam Hitch setup
Ok, so after extensive calculations and weighing I'm around to installing and adjusting the WD hitch.
From the thread on weights I know I should be shooting for a zero load on the front axle....
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
06-27-2009, 10:19 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,504
Well I have spent several days thinking,...
Well I have spent several days thinking, calculating and scheming around getting the tongue weight of the TT down. I've measured and calculated the relative tongue weights for cargo and/or water in...
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Forum: Modifications
06-22-2009, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 9,147
I'm really intrigued by the idea of making...
I'm really intrigued by the idea of making panels. I was thinking that aluminum c-channel for the sides and sheet metal for the backing might be stronger and give a thinner profile. Please let us...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
06-22-2009, 08:12 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,504
I'll measure the actual center location of the...
I'll measure the actual center location of the fresh water tank when I am back at the trailer today (house sitting for a couple of days for a friend) but I do know that it is between the axles and...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
06-21-2009, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,504
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
06-20-2009, 04:49 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,504
--EDITED WITH SOME UPDATED DATA---
Well I've...
--EDITED WITH SOME UPDATED DATA---
Well I've been on a bit of a fact finding mission based on JohnB's response and have dug up some additional information on my setup.
The 2005 Tundra seems to...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
06-19-2009, 09:55 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,504
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
06-19-2009, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,504
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
06-10-2009, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 11,504
Weight Distributing Hitch Guidance...
With around 5k miles on the trailer in the last 3 months I'm considering moving from just a sway stabilizing hitch to a Weight Distributing hitch. We have a T-2199 that we pull with an 05 Toyota...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
05-21-2009, 08:31 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,947
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
05-15-2009, 01:59 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,947
Steve -
Thanks for the quick follow up. The...
Steve -
Thanks for the quick follow up. The bearings feel very smooth and it the inside of the bearing ring just looks like it has a small amount of discoloration from heat build up, so I think...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
05-15-2009, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,947
Hoping for a little more help here. I have the...
Hoping for a little more help here. I have the wheels, drums and everything off and cleaned up and I have a couple of questions.
1 - I have some roughness on the axle spindles and I am trying to...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
05-13-2009, 07:37 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,947
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
05-11-2009, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,738
Fender damage repair w/ photoss
So I discovered while we were outfitting our trailer and getting ready to hit the road that the right side fender was damaged over the back axle on our T-2199. I missed it when we bought the trailer...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
05-10-2009, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,062
Just wanted to update a couple of threads and...
Just wanted to update a couple of threads and close them out. I did the reseal on the weather hood for the antenna cable and it turned out all good. I have not tested it with water since I don't...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
05-09-2009, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,947
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
05-09-2009, 08:59 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,947
Questions about brake maintenance...
I've read through a number of posts about how to check brakes on tandem TTs and I have a couple of questions, that I wanted to clarify before I take the wheels off. :)
1 - Do you have to un-seat...
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Forum: Modifications
04-24-2009, 10:49 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,396
Strange. I messed around quite a bit with the...
Strange. I messed around quite a bit with the Picasa album settings to get them to seem like they worked. They show up for me when I preview the post and when I load the forum directly even if I'm...
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Forum: Modifications
04-24-2009, 10:12 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,396
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Forum: Modifications
04-24-2009, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,699
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-24-2009, 08:57 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,910
Guys,
Thanks much for the reply's. I will be...
Guys,
Thanks much for the reply's. I will be working on those connections today once we are back from a small day trip this morning. I'm not looking forward to trying to get to the back of the...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-23-2009, 09:43 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,062
I actually went with the Dicor #551 since I...
I actually went with the Dicor #551 since I wanted it to stack up around the antenna shroud for the penetration and the label indicated that non-self leveling is a better way to go for that.
I...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-23-2009, 09:23 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,910
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-20-2009, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 3,062
Help with sealant for roof penetrations
I discovered this weekend while cleaning the roof on our Sunline that the shroud hood for the antenna roof penetration has come loose and is not sealed, thus opening the penetration to leaking.
I...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-19-2009, 09:02 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,785
Preventive Maintenance Best Practices
Hello all,
So let me start off by saying that I like lists. Particularly when it comes to stuff that isn't always the top of my ideas of enjoyment. Take for instance RV and Tow Vehicle...
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Forum: Introduce Yourself
04-16-2009, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,248
Out and about in the world...
Hello to all,
I have been trolling through this forum for a few days now and got some great advice on how to work on the roof of our sunline so I figured it was time for an introduction.
My...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
04-14-2009, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,149
Suggestions for working on rubber roof
Hello,
My wife and I are soon off full timing in our Solaris T-2199 and as such we are finishing off some updates to make the trailer work well for us. One of the things I'm trying to get done is...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
08-09-2008, 12:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,193
Purchase service plan for used trailer??
We purchased a used 2004 Sunline Solaris 2199 travel trailer from a dealership. The trailer is in good condition and doesn't look like it was used much. They are offering us a service plan by...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
06-24-2008, 12:22 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,333
Need Advice for Full Timing -- 2199 or 2570?
My husband & I are planning to quit our jobs & travel around the US and Canada full time for 2 years. We are sold on Sunlines (thanks in part to this website!) but are conflicted as to which model...
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