Sunline Coach Owner's Club

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John, I just wanted to let you know that it's...

Hi John, I just wanted to let you know that it's been 2 days and the furnace is running fine. I believe that changing the end of the thermostat wire that connects to the TDR was at fault as there was...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

11-02-2023, 11:22 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John, Strange turn of events. When starting...

Hi John, Strange turn of events. When starting the furnace for the first time, no clicks, the fan kept running. I shut down the furnace and put a new end on the thermostat wire connected to the TDR...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-28-2023, 08:17 PM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John ; The PC board 31501 is the board that I...

Hi John ; The PC board 31501 is the board that I purchased and installed in 2021. I was wondering if you could outline the procedure for bench testing the TDR so I can rule out this component as the...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-28-2023, 11:25 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John, It's 10/28 and the furnace ran for 3...

Hi John, It's 10/28 and the furnace ran for 3 days with no issues but it rained last night and today my brother comes over and informs me that the furnace lights for 10 seconds and blows cold air and...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-24-2023, 04:14 PM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John, I wanted to give you this important...

Hi John, I wanted to give you this important update. My brother got home and we did the test with the external sail switch while I held it so it made contact after the fan started and the furnace...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-24-2023, 02:36 PM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John, I got everything put back together, I do...

Hi John, I got everything put back together, I do have close to 13 volts coming into the furnace area from the coach. The high limit still has continuity when not in use. My brother touched the red...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-21-2023, 10:28 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

John, I was able to get clearance between the...

John, I was able to get clearance between the ground prong and the screen as you recommended. I believe a series of issues lead to the erratic behavior of my 8531-III furnace. Reverse wiring in the...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-21-2023, 10:09 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John, The last component is coming in today...

Hi John, The last component is coming in today for my 8531-III furnace. That is the plastic squirrel cage. I have all of the other components but need to know if that successful continuity test on...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-19-2023, 05:05 PM

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Posted By RandyJ55

I'll have to practice. When I clicked on the icon...

I'll have to practice. When I clicked on the icon for photo, the link was required instead of just attaching the photos like I would in a text message.

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-19-2023, 04:59 PM

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Posted By RandyJ55

John, I have one more question. I had to bend the...

John, I have one more question. I had to bend the tab for the igniter wire because when it arrives, both tabs for the wires to connect to are straight and will jam straight into the gas valve...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-19-2023, 03:36 PM

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Posted By RandyJ55

I'm reluctant to get to the limit switch but I...

I'm reluctant to get to the limit switch but I did take the 2 white wires, one connects to the circuit board and the other to the sail switch, and I ran a continuity test and I do have continuity but...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-16-2023, 05:28 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John, I just watched a YouTube video which is...

Hi John, I just watched a YouTube video which is 50+ minutes long and the guy working on his friends furnace which is a hydroflame 8531-III and he pointed to the bent electrode as the igniter and the...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-16-2023, 04:41 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

John , Thanks for your feedback. I will do the...

John , Thanks for your feedback. I will do the voltmeter test to check the voltage coming to the furnace. I do want to add that I definitely have the wrong electrode installed. I need the 36999. That...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-15-2023, 01:56 PM

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Posted By RandyJ55

John, As I examine this Dometic heat only...

John, As I examine this Dometic heat only thermostat, I noticed that there is a burnt section between the white wire terminal and the anticipator slide. So at this point, I have to replace the...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-15-2023, 12:41 PM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Additional Information on 8531-III

John, I wanted to add that when my brother was turning up the thermostat to trip the furnace into operation that he claimed that one of the terminals got very hot when he turn up the temperature...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-15-2023, 12:20 PM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John: The soldered end of the 36999 which has...

Hi John: The soldered end of the 36999 which has 2 straight prongs and one bent prong with a higher degree of porcelain., broke off. So, I reverted back to the 37517 which has 3 bent prongs using...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-10-2023, 05:59 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John; Thanks for your feedback. I believe that...

Hi John; Thanks for your feedback. I believe that my furnace does have the remote sense electrode since there are 2 wires and 2 straight prongs and one bent. I believe you stated that the black wire...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-09-2023, 06:50 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John, Thanks for your input. I found that the...

Hi John, Thanks for your input. I found that the old burner head was broken and the dual sense electrode and surrounding metal was blacked by burner head issues. I also noticed that the dual sense...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-02-2023, 05:14 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Thank you again for providing me with this...

Thank you again for providing me with this essential information. I didn't realize that the gas burning unit could be separately removed. From what I see, there is just one red wire that goes into...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

09-29-2023, 07:37 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Thank you for responding to my post regarding my...

Thank you for responding to my post regarding my Hydro flame 8531 -III gas furnace. In response to your question my furnace does light and blow out heat for 10 seconds a series of 3 times in and then...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

09-27-2023, 12:50 PM

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Posted By RandyJ55

New Issue with Hydroflame Furnace 8531-III

I was proceeding to start up the furnace at the rv my brother stays at which I own. It is a Sunline Solaris Model T-2970 made in 1995. Last year the furnace ran fine all winter. This year I had to...

Forum: Wanted

04-28-2023, 09:54 AM

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Wanted - New Entry Door for 1995- Sunline Solaris

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Posted By RandyJ55

Wanted - New Entry Door for 1995- Sunline Solaris

I'm looking for a replacement entry door for my 1995 Sunline Solaris Model T-2970. This door measures 26 x 70 inches, has square corners, and has a center oval window in it.
Any leads would be...

Forum: Wanted

04-28-2023, 09:49 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

I installed the new door lock assembly today and...

I installed the new door lock assembly today and it fits and operates fine.
Thank you

Forum: Wanted

04-26-2023, 06:42 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Thank you for the size reference and the links...

Thank you for the size reference and the links for locks that would fit the cutout dimensions you referenced.
I appreciate your assistance.

Forum: Wanted

04-24-2023, 01:34 PM

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Posted By RandyJ55

I did manage to get the cutout measurement from...

I did manage to get the cutout measurement from the inside with the lock plate removed and the opening measures 2 15/16 inches wide by 3 and 3/4 inches high. I hope this helps. Please note there are...

Forum: Wanted

04-24-2023, 12:47 PM

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Posted By RandyJ55

I didn't see any F I C or Fastec stamped on any...

I didn't see any F I C or Fastec stamped on any part of either handle, inside or outside. It's too bad that I'm not able to locate just the deadbolt plastic lever replacement handle off of a stripped...

Forum: Wanted

04-22-2023, 09:36 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

1995 T-2970 Entry Door Lock/ Latch Assembly

I have a 1995 Sunline Solaris which has a red knob for the lock/unlock position which broke after 28 years. I need to locate either that knob, if possible or the entire latch assembly otherwise. If...

Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers

04-21-2023, 10:24 AM

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Red Interior door plastic interior side door locking knob

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Posted By RandyJ55

Red Interior door plastic interior side door locking knob

Hi everyone.
I just learned from my brother who stays in my 1995 Sunline Solaris Model T2970 that he broke the interior lock handle which is plastic. All that remains is a 1/4-inch stem made of...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-15-2022, 06:25 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John, Yesterday, I made a couple of...

Hi John,
Yesterday, I made a couple of discoveries. First, after touching the two blue wires to start the furnace I tried wiring the thermostat with the new wire I purchased. The thermostat would...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-14-2022, 05:42 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John, I haven't tested the blue wires to see...

Hi John, I haven't tested the blue wires to see which one as positive current. I wonder then if it makes a difference which thermostat wire is hooked to the positive blue wire? I cannot reach that...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-13-2022, 10:50 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John, I have an update regarding the...

Hi John,
I have an update regarding the thermostat wires to the furnace. When I disconnected the pigtails which connected the red and white wires to the blue thermostat wires going to the furnace...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-13-2022, 05:24 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Hi John, Tuesday evening I found where the...

Hi John,
Tuesday evening I found where the white and red thermostat wires each connect with a white plastic wirenut to a blue wire. I was going to disconnect the red and white wire from the blue...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-12-2022, 06:18 AM

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Posted By RandyJ55

Yes I have a ducted air conditioner and have the...

Yes I have a ducted air conditioner and have the wires separately for that unit not wired into the heat only thermostat from Dometic. I did check the breakers, the fuses, and the wires going to the...

Forum: Repairs and Maintenance

10-10-2022, 05:55 AM

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