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Forum: Sunline Community 06-20-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 511
Posted By ggrvguy
Have you checked fuses?

Have you checked fuses?
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-04-2022, 01:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By ggrvguy
[QUOTE=mainah;157319]16.5 on a low battery...

[QUOTE=mainah;157319]16.5 on a low battery (sitting for awhile) is not uneasily high

It wouldn7bother me too much if I knew the battery was real low. But it wasn't. It was fully charged and...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-04-2022, 06:13 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By ggrvguy
Thanks, John. I actually saw that video earlier...

Thanks, John. I actually saw that video earlier which made me wonder if any parts were available. I have the paper manual that was in my original packet but its no help. I’m looking at upgrades, but...
Forum: Modifications 05-03-2022, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,029
Posted By ggrvguy
Unusual A/C install

Hi Folks, Some of you may remember I was talking about installing a roof A/C on my camper before I went on my cross country trip. Turns out I didn't want to spend the money on something I may not use...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-03-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 838
Posted By ggrvguy
High Convertor Output

Hi Folks. I took my camper out of storage recently and have it plugged into shore power at my house to get it ready for use. When I went in today, My digital voltmeter that I installed by the entry...
Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help 10-19-2021, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,188
Posted By ggrvguy
I'm pretty certain your furnace is powered by DC...

I'm pretty certain your furnace is powered by DC battery power. It's possible the battery is low enough so it wont spin the blower fast enough to light the main burner. When you plug into ac, it...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-19-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 743
Posted By ggrvguy
I've taken out a plastic fitting before using an...

I've taken out a plastic fitting before using an ez out extractor. I've also had a drain plug break off and got it out by heating it with my propane torch until it was soft enough to peel it out...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-18-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,017
Posted By ggrvguy
I always close my eyes when I flush cause I dont...

I always close my eyes when I flush cause I dont want to look down there. Just kidding. I’m wondering if maybe you have the dreaded poop pyramid going on. That happens when not enough water is used...
Forum: Trips & Vacations 10-18-2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,421
Posted By ggrvguy
Cross Country Trip

Hi Folks, I haven’t been on the forum recently because I’ve been on the road. My wife and I just got back from a 7 week crosscountry trip around the US. After double and triple checking everything on...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-23-2021, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,089
Posted By ggrvguy
I have seen that type of valve before. It works...

I have seen that type of valve before. It works the same as the pull lever type except you turn the knob instead. It was made to replace the pull type that were too hard to get a good grip on and...
Forum: Trips & Vacations 08-23-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By ggrvguy
Thanks for the tips. I have pretty much...

Thanks for the tips. I have pretty much everything you mentioned already. I was an RV technician for 30+ years and a pretty decent Auto tech also, so I feel I can fix about any problems that come up...
Forum: Trips & Vacations 08-23-2021, 06:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 710
Posted By ggrvguy
spare parts

Ok folks. the wife and I are heading out on our first big crosscountry trip since we retired. I’ve gone over the camper and my truck with a fine tooth comb. Any suggestions on spare parts or other...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 02-22-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,357
Posted By ggrvguy
Welcome to the Forum. That is a sweet deal you...

Welcome to the Forum. That is a sweet deal you have there. I have a 90 T170 Star Ray which is probably the same floor plan as yours. Look in the Files section at the top of the page and download the...
Forum: Sunline Community 10-14-2020, 08:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 888
Posted By ggrvguy
I have the same furnace you do. Turn the green...

I have the same furnace you do. Turn the green knob to the pilot position and push in on the knob and hold it down. Then push the metal Piezo spark ignitor repeatedly til you hear the pilot light. I...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 10-08-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 853
Posted By ggrvguy
Are you sure water is going into the heater tank?...

Are you sure water is going into the heater tank? Are there winterizing valves or check valves that maybe installed wrong or in the wrong position? If the tank is empty, it may only run for a short...
Forum: Sunline Owners Meet & Greet 10-01-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,728
Posted By ggrvguy
We would love to join. My wife and I are finally...

We would love to join. My wife and I are finally retiring next month and we plan on doing a lot of camping next year. I can't commit to those dates yet, because believe it or not we may already have...
Forum: North Eastern 09-11-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,307
Posted By ggrvguy
Yes, I looked into them, but they didn't have any...

Yes, I looked into them, but they didn't have any openings for that weekend. It looks nice, but a little higher price than I like. I'm thrifty, or my wife calls me cheap.
Gary G
Forum: North Eastern 09-11-2020, 08:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,307
Posted By ggrvguy
Did you import those nice puffy clouds just for...

Did you import those nice puffy clouds just for the pic? :lol:


I have enough trouble posting pictures, never mind photo shopping them! :)
Forum: North Eastern 09-11-2020, 08:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,307
Posted By ggrvguy
Yessah!

Yessah!
Forum: North Eastern 09-10-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,307
Posted By ggrvguy
Labor Day Weekend

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Another great weekend at Cathedral Pines in Stratton Maine. We shared a site with my brother and his wife, because the campground was full and they couldn't get a site....
Forum: Sunline Community 08-10-2020, 08:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,873
Posted By ggrvguy
Mine was converted to the marine style twist...

Mine was converted to the marine style twist locks by the previous owner. I think the only pro is to keep the critters out, which is a big pro. The cons are dealing with the cable and storing it. I...
Forum: Sunline Community 08-10-2020, 07:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,599
Posted By ggrvguy
The 8ga wire from the converter is the one that...

The 8ga wire from the converter is the one that feeds everything inside the camper. The 12 ga black is probably the charge line from the towing harness. The wiring looks original to me and is the...
Forum: North Eastern 07-29-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By ggrvguy
Thanks, I'll look into that. I think we might of...

Thanks, I'll look into that. I think we might of gone there once many moons ago.
Gary G
Forum: Modifications 07-29-2020, 08:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,078
Posted By ggrvguy
I took the spare tire off my rear bumper and I...

I took the spare tire off my rear bumper and I throw it in the bed of my truck or under the bed in the camper. I installed a 2 bike rack carrier on the 4" square bumper and strap the bikes to that....
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-27-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,077
Posted By ggrvguy
No schematics anywhere. I usually rely on a...

No schematics anywhere. I usually rely on a visual inspection on the interior wall. Usually you can see the staples holding the paneling in place. Sometimes a stud finder on the interior will help....
Forum: North Eastern 07-27-2020, 08:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By ggrvguy
We like the coast area too. Is there any good...

We like the coast area too. Is there any good campgrounds in your area we should try? We usually head over to the Conway area when we're in your neck of the woods.
Forum: North Eastern 07-27-2020, 07:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By ggrvguy
Camden Hills State Park

We spent the weekend camping at Camden Hills State park in Camden , Maine. Beautiful weather always helps and we had a great time. We couldn't get any of our favorite sites as they were pretty well...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-24-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 782
Posted By ggrvguy
Miles, It sounds to me like the electric heating...

Miles, It sounds to me like the electric heating element in the fridge is at fault. They are easy to replace and check. You shouldn't have to replace the fridge unless you have other problems. Do you...
Forum: SunlineClub Owners Registry 07-24-2020, 05:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 921
Posted By ggrvguy
Welcome. This is a great forum if you have a lot...

Welcome. This is a great forum if you have a lot to restore. Don't worry about naming your rig, Something will come to mind after you work on it for a while. It may not be something you would say...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-24-2020, 05:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 845
Posted By ggrvguy
I put one of the springs made to close the screen...

I put one of the springs made to close the screen door on mine. Forgot what the name was. Mine had the really old roller type catch which I kept on with it. I can just push the screen door open,...
Forum: Introduce Yourself 07-24-2020, 05:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 782
Posted By ggrvguy
The battery should be on the front A frame on a...

The battery should be on the front A frame on a rack or in a plastic box. Should be a couple heavy wires going to it. As far as an electrical diagram, I don't think you'll have any luck, unless...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-24-2020, 05:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,294
Posted By ggrvguy
Miles, I'm guessing you have an Thetford Aqua...

Miles, I'm guessing you have an Thetford Aqua Magic III or IV toilet. Lift up the seat cover and look for a tag. Usually a valve on the backside is what causes the leak. They are easily repairable....
Forum: Modifications 07-06-2020, 06:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,664
Posted By ggrvguy
Also, saw your other thread started about...

Also, saw your other thread started about refinishing/resurfacing the cooking stove. Did you use John's link or come up with another solution?[/QUOTE]

I actually just sanded , cleaned and painted...
Forum: Modifications 07-02-2020, 07:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,664
Posted By ggrvguy
Yes, that's what I did to the rear bunk over the...

Yes, that's what I did to the rear bunk over the bed. We use it for stuff we don't need to access everyday like heavier jackets and extra blankets. We were using the front bunk to store duffel bags...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-29-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 815
Posted By ggrvguy
The small tube is the vent for the fresh water...

The small tube is the vent for the fresh water tank, lets air in when your drawing from the tank and lets air out when your filling through the larger hose. The larger spiral type hose should be...
Forum: Modifications 06-29-2020, 08:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,664
Posted By ggrvguy
Thanks, John. I'm pretty happy with it. Now I'm...

Thanks, John. I'm pretty happy with it. Now I'm going to buy another piece of the butcher block and make a new Dinette table and repaint that area. A little bit at a time.
Gary G
Forum: Modifications 06-28-2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,664
Posted By ggrvguy
Kitchen Remodel

I finished up my Kitchen remodel while my wife was away because I wanted to surprise her. I replaced the counter top with a wood butcher block style I found at Lowes. While I had the old one off, I...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-26-2020, 09:25 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,215
Posted By ggrvguy
On the delam issue. I guess it depends on far you...

On the delam issue. I guess it depends on far you want to get into it. How attached are you to the camper, etc. Once you start tearing things apart, it's almost always worse than you thought. It's...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-26-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,215
Posted By ggrvguy
Nice. If you've poured water down the tank, you...

Nice. If you've poured water down the tank, you may have already loosened some of the "debris". I would stick with my first post and replace the valve I linked. Now for the tricky part. If you think...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-26-2020, 06:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,215
Posted By ggrvguy
Now that I look closer at the picture, is the...

Now that I look closer at the picture, is the water leaking down from above the floor or out of the cap? If its above the floor, than you probably have a leak in the black tank which is right above...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-26-2020, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,215
Posted By ggrvguy
Hi there. I've never heard of an rv service...

Hi there. I've never heard of an rv service center refusing because of age! but any way, you're going to have to get the tanks empty before anyone takes it apart. The link you posted is for mounting...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-26-2020, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,584
Posted By ggrvguy
Changing the heating element is pretty easy if...

Changing the heating element is pretty easy if you have room. Remove the sheetmetal cover over the burner and the element slides out of a tube. How hard it is depends on if its rusted, and how much...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-25-2020, 12:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,584
Posted By ggrvguy
Hi Scott. First , verify you have 120v power...

Hi Scott. First , verify you have 120v power inside the camper. The simple way is to make sure the microwave or roof ac work. Some of the refrigerators are plugged into a ground fault outlet in the...
Forum: Modifications 06-24-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,170
Posted By ggrvguy
Painting stove

I've been doing some remodeling on my kitchen in the camper, and the cooktop cover doesn't really match color wise. I'm wondering if anyone has ever tried painting it with a high temp spray paint?...
Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles 05-28-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 20,118
Posted By ggrvguy
When I first got my camper, I replaced the tires...

When I first got my camper, I replaced the tires which appeared to be original, and all the suspension bushings and shackles. I opted to go with the never fail, based on price and how much I intended...
Forum: Wanted 05-21-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 905
Posted By ggrvguy
I couldn't find any vinyl tape about the same...

I couldn't find any vinyl tape about the same color for mine. Admittedly, I didn't look too hard. I ended up going to home depot with some color chips and getting some paint mixed up that was pretty...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-16-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,433
Posted By ggrvguy
Mine is the same as yours, 25 gallons for each of...

Mine is the same as yours, 25 gallons for each of the tanks. I only think about it when we have fresh water hookup and we tend to be less conservative with the water usage. It hasn't been a problem...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-13-2020, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,433
Posted By ggrvguy
Agreed. Probably 50% of the time we have hookups....

Agreed. Probably 50% of the time we have hookups. We're both pretty well trained in the art of boondocking and conserving water, but we haven't been out long enough to max out the gray tank yet. It...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 03-12-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,433
Posted By ggrvguy
On my 90 StarRay there is no Monitor also. I used...

On my 90 StarRay there is no Monitor also. I used a hole saw to cut a couple holes in the paneling next to the fresh water tank so I can shine a flashlight in to see the level in the Tank. It's a...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 11-20-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,580
Posted By ggrvguy
I finally got around to putting the front wall...

I finally got around to putting the front wall back together. I only replaced to lower and 2 side pieces of framing. The paneling wasn't too bad. I stuffed the cavities with new insulation and...
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