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Forum: Accessories, Parts, Etc. For Sale 03-09-2024, 07:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 271
Posted By BenB
If you are referring to the rail on the outside...

If you are referring to the rail on the outside of the camper looking to attach a table, I am not sure Sunline ever had a table for it, they may have I never saw one. Our old popup (Coleman) had an...
Forum: Sunline Que 09-13-2023, 03:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By BenB
The non-ducted should be easier to find, the AC...

The non-ducted should be easier to find, the AC unit mounts on the roof and blows right out the vents below. Look for possible entry points around the square opening. The insulation most likely...
Forum: Sunline Que 09-10-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 505
Posted By BenB
Is the AC in your Que ducted or non-ducted? ...

Is the AC in your Que ducted or non-ducted? Ducted would have multiple outlets in the ceiling, non-ducted the cold air only comes out of the AC cover in the ceiling.

There should not be...
Forum: Sunline Community 08-24-2023, 03:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 269
Posted By BenB
In the files section there is brochures with the...

In the files section there is brochures with the floor plans. For 2000 I only see a 2053 no 2058. The 2053 had a walk around bed or two twin beds. See snip of brochure below.9386
Forum: Modifications 08-13-2023, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By BenB
UPDATE: While earlier today I thought the...

UPDATE: While earlier today I thought the headboard was nailed, I may have been wrong. The finish nails may only hold the plywood on the back of the luan wall panel.

While getting our T264SR...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-13-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,236
Posted By BenB
What problem are you having? It's pretty much...

What problem are you having? It's pretty much the wall switch for in and out. Does your slide not move? Check fuse in the panel, should be labeled slide or slideout.
Forum: Modifications 08-13-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 495
Posted By BenB
I was able to visit JohnB's T2499 to get the...

I was able to visit JohnB's T2499 to get the answer to this. I was curious to find out as our 2006 T264SR has the same headboard configuration.

The headboard is attached from the inside with a...
Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help 07-29-2023, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 322
Posted By BenB
There isn't too many wiring diagrams available...

There isn't too many wiring diagrams available for Sunline unfortunately. The few I know of are located in the "Files" section and can be downloaded.

What year is your camper? What wires do you...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-23-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 393
Posted By BenB
Welcome Becki, There is plenty of help here...

Welcome Becki,

There is plenty of help here when you are ready to repair the damage. Lots of pictures and rebuild experience to reference.

Taking out the front window itself is relatively...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-17-2023, 05:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By BenB
Sounds like they are trying to sell you a whole...

Sounds like they are trying to sell you a whole assembly so they can just bolt it on. If it just a broken spring, replacements are available, but the awning needs to be disassembled to replace. If...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-16-2023, 06:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By BenB
Here is the write up JohnB did for fabric...

Here is the write up JohnB did for fabric replacement. It shows the unwinding and winding of the springs.

https://www.sunlineclub.com/forums/f71/main-awning-replacement-lots-of-pics-14771.html
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-16-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 485
Posted By BenB
If it worked properly before the fabric...

If it worked properly before the fabric replacement it sounds like the springs were not rewound correctly to give it tension. Did you rewind the springs? Or another question would be did you unwind...
Forum: Sunline Community 05-28-2023, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 403
Posted By BenB
Look in the files section at the brochures for...

Look in the files section at the brochures for your model year, they list the tank sizes.
Forum: Sunline Community 03-28-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 781
Posted By BenB
With any camper that age, signs of water damage...

With any camper that age, signs of water damage is going to be the big thing. There may also be water you can't see or smell a moisture meter is a good investment when shopping for a used camper. ...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-16-2022, 03:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,330
Posted By BenB
This is probably correct, my RPM stays pretty low...

This is probably correct, my RPM stays pretty low with the smaller campers. At 1000rpm I have 400+ ft/lb of torque and the full 455ft/lb at 3200rpm. Towing the small campers on our mostly flat...
Forum: Sunline Community 11-12-2022, 06:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,330
Posted By BenB
I definitely see an increase in mileage with the...

I definitely see an increase in mileage with the smaller camper. We have taken the T1950 on our long summer trip to visit family 3 times and the T2475 twice. Both trailers were probably similarly...
Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help 08-02-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,772
Posted By BenB
If the water is leaking out down to the ground no...

If the water is leaking out down to the ground no matter which the low point drain valve is turned then the valve is most likely bad. Note Sunline used a couple different valves depending on the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-18-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 713
Posted By BenB
Hi Dman, You have found where the original...

Hi Dman,

You have found where the original propane detector was, Sunline put most under the dinette if the model had one. The original detector would have been made by Atwood, they made...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-13-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 712
Posted By BenB
What model number trailer do you have? When you...

What model number trailer do you have? When you say the lights on the ends don't work, do you mean by the door and/or in the bedroom? Sunline often used switches for the ones by the entry door and...
Forum: Sunline Community 07-07-2022, 04:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By BenB
SR means Slide Room, that is what Sunline called...

SR means Slide Room, that is what Sunline called the campers with "slides".
Forum: Modifications 04-15-2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By BenB
Yes the slide gives it a lot of extra space. We...

Yes the slide gives it a lot of extra space. We do camp some in a T1950 as well, there is a couple places we go our T264SR is to big for. Since you don't already have a door track and the end of...
Forum: Modifications 04-04-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 909
Posted By BenB
Sliding Door Replacement

After many camping seasons with our T-264SR we learned that just the two of us rarely closed the sliding doors to the bedroom. I was tired squeezing past them to get to my side of the bed and when...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 02-05-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,046
Posted By BenB
Hmm coil covers for LS1, those might go nice on...

Hmm coil covers for LS1, those might go nice on my LS1 Camaro.

Our 1998 Coleman popup had exposed wood (OSB if I remember right) and never had any problems. It was dry when we bought it in 2009...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 02-04-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,046
Posted By BenB
Camper and Camaro progress are looking good. I...

Camper and Camaro progress are looking good. I like the custom coil covers, need some for my planned 5.3L swap. Restoring/rebuilding old camper and cars are both fun, tests out all your skills...
Forum: Sunline Community 10-17-2021, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 781
Posted By BenB
That's good to know, ours are showing thier age,...

That's good to know, ours are showing thier age, never knew what they were to begin with to look for them. I have kept them so far because I like the twist off feature better than the snap on style.
Forum: Sunline Community 10-16-2021, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 781
Posted By BenB
The manufacture date is on the VIN tag on the...

The manufacture date is on the VIN tag on the front left side (slide side) of the trailer. I am not sure the original style hub caps are still sold, but replacements are available. Look on etrailer...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-03-2021, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 661
Posted By BenB
The vertical windows have two spring loaded...

The vertical windows have two spring loaded latches, on the left and right of the top of the lower window pane. They slide in toward the center of the window to release. You have to hold them in...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 07-28-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 768
Posted By BenB
Do you have a picture? Carefree of Colorado has a...

Do you have a picture? Carefree of Colorado has a couple different styles.
Forum: Sunline Community 07-17-2021, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,324
Posted By BenB
A moisture meter would be the best advise, it can...

A moisture meter would be the best advise, it can be leaking even if you can't see or smell anything. There is info here on the forum on what to get and how to use. Our 2006 T264SR was beautiful...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-27-2021, 08:05 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By BenB
In general the "death wobble" is a byproduct of...

In general the "death wobble" is a byproduct of worn suspension/steering components and unbalanced tires. At a certain speed the front end/steering wheel begins to shake sometimes violently hence...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-22-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By BenB
The 6.0l is pretty tried and ture a good...

The 6.0l is pretty tried and ture a good workhorse. The early engines had piston slap issues noticed on startup, but you should be past those issues by 2008. Exhaust gaskets/studs are common like...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-16-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By BenB
Didn't hurt power, just an anonyoance. Drove it...

Didn't hurt power, just an anonyoance. Drove it that way for a while until it got really loud.

If looking at a 1/2 ton pay attention to the GCVR (This is truck plus trailer) there was no...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-15-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By BenB
Mine the rear stud broke off on the passenger...

Mine the rear stud broke off on the passenger side causing it to tick. The exhaust hangs heavy on that side. GM went to smaller exhaust studs for the 8.1L the and the 5.3/6.0L, they all have the...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-14-2021, 04:35 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By BenB
I replaced fuel lines, brake lines, transmission...

I replaced fuel lines, brake lines, transmission lines and repaired rocker panels due to rust, inspect these and the frame. I replaced the power steering and oil cooler lines due to leaks, they...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-12-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By BenB
I didn't see any pics of the hitch, they may have...

I didn't see any pics of the hitch, they may have not posted correctly. 20k may be over book, but as I'm sure you have found trying to find a 3/4 ton or 1/2 even with only 45k miles for close to 20k...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-12-2021, 06:21 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By BenB
To clarify my thoughts of this I don't think in a...

To clarify my thoughts of this I don't think in a towing situation it would be 20% better, it may be possible driving the truck without a trailer. Best I have gotten not towing with my Avalanche is...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-11-2021, 08:17 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By BenB
Jim, I can't confirm if the 6.0L gets 20% better...

Jim, I can't confirm if the 6.0L gets 20% better mileage than the 8.1L or not, but that seems high to me, I wouldn’t think it’s that much more efficient. JohnB had a 2003 Suburban 2500 with the...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 06-08-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,792
Posted By BenB
If you want to know anything about Avalanche 2500...

If you want to know anything about Avalanche 2500 or Suburban 2500 of the early 2000s let me know. I have a 2002 Avalanche 2500 I have completely gone though to make as reliable as possible for...
Forum: Sunline Owners Club FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) 12-13-2020, 07:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,392
Posted By BenB
The special tool makes it easier if you are going...

The special tool makes it easier if you are going to do alot of them. I have replaced these in my house and camper using a flat blade screwdriver. You have to do each wire individually, were as the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-31-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,410
Posted By BenB
You should still be able to get this down. It...

You should still be able to get this down. It looks like the handle just came loose and the pieces fell out. If you just want to get it down you can put the handle on the end of the hex shaft...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-24-2020, 08:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,010
Posted By BenB
There should be weight sticker with VIN and model...

There should be weight sticker with VIN and model number on the inside of one of the cabinet doors. This would also tell you fresh water size. If that is gone there should also be the VIN number...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-21-2020, 07:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,267
Posted By BenB
I have the Carlisle Radial Trail HD on my T264SR....

I have the Carlisle Radial Trail HD on my T264SR. Also have towed them on a T2475 in the size you are looking at. Actually they are on our flatbed trailer as well. All are dual axle no problems, tow...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-13-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,417
Posted By BenB
On our trips around Ohio where just about...

On our trips around Ohio where just about everything is flat it averages about 8mpg towing at 60mph on the highway. While I've never actually had it on the scale I would estimate our loaded weight...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 05-12-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,417
Posted By BenB
Based on your RPO sticker you have the 4L80E...

Based on your RPO sticker you have the 4L80E transmission (MT1) 3.73 gear (GT4) with limited slip (G80). The KNP is the auxiliary cooler and the Z82 is the trailering package. If you are going to...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 04-12-2020, 05:18 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,913
Posted By BenB
Maybe easier if it's not rusted. Helped my...

Maybe easier if it's not rusted. Helped my neighbor with an 06 Chevy, bolts went up from the bottom. Both rear cab mounts the nut broke the weld and then the whole just spun. You have to drill a...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 04-04-2020, 06:49 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 6,913
Posted By BenB
Here is my input as a guy that studied automotive...

Here is my input as a guy that studied automotive technology in college, works in the performance car industry and owns a fleet of vehicles in the rust belt. I have replaced rusted brakes lines on...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 12-15-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 25,674
Posted By BenB
When working on the T1950 I noticed on the...

When working on the T1950 I noticed on the outside wall where some insulation fell off Sunline had marked 1950 #11. I was curious if anyone knew (Sunline Fan maybe) what this might mean. All the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-04-2019, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,440
Posted By BenB
I snapped a pic of the damage on the project...

I snapped a pic of the damage on the project camper, it may be hard to see in the pic but its lots of little tiny indentations.6694
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-03-2019, 07:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,440
Posted By BenB
When mine broke it wasn't the loop on the end the...

When mine broke it wasn't the loop on the end the strap actually broke right before the loop, probably where it loop was stitched over.

I would be worried about anything that was heavy and metal...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 11-03-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,786
Posted By BenB
The good news is if it was an isolated event and...

The good news is if it was an isolated event and not reoccurring you probably don't have a problem. Having the aux cooler added will help prevent overheating. GM did a good job with the 4.2L give...
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