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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-15-2019, 09:22 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,942
Posted By Draughty
This is a good conversation for me as I haven't...

This is a good conversation for me as I haven't setup a longer lasting DC power supply yet..I too have looked at AliExpress for batteries take forever on shipping but ordering soon they would be...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-07-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,893
Posted By Draughty
I have to say I would have thought it OEM..very...

I have to say I would have thought it OEM..very nice install by whomever..
Gives me ideas on how to install a battery cutout..
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 09-07-2019, 12:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,893
Posted By Draughty
I don't have one but I need to add one so I am...

I don't have one but I need to add one so I am following.....
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-29-2019, 06:08 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,942
Posted By Draughty
I am having trouble locating my pictures from the...

I am having trouble locating my pictures from the work I did but this is the link to the pictures I posted in an album here...

Sunline Coach Owner's Club - Draughty's Album: Draughty's Advancer...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-29-2019, 05:57 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,942
Posted By Draughty
Extensive work! Any pictures as you do that...

Extensive work!
Any pictures as you do that floor under the shower pan will be helpful to all of us.
I too find the shower floor 'soft' but that is the one area I have not addressed for exactly the...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-24-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,942
Posted By Draughty
I did all of those..I'll try to post some...

I did all of those..I'll try to post some pictures later..
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-24-2019, 04:07 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,942
Posted By Draughty
I used Luaun or Mahogany underlayment which is...

I used Luaun or Mahogany underlayment which is the closest approximation you will find on the light thin plywood.
The interior wall board is probably an inexpensive hardboard paneling..
I used...
Forum: Modifications 08-21-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By Draughty
Sensible actually..much like dampers on furnace...

Sensible actually..much like dampers on furnace ducts that most people are infuriated when find some of them partially closed..and then wonder why the rooms farther out are always cold ..
Forum: Modifications 08-20-2019, 04:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By Draughty
I had not known that as I don't have a large...

I had not known that as I don't have a large enough trailer for this to have an effect.. thanks for the lesson..
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-19-2019, 06:31 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,942
Posted By Draughty
Sharing our pain is not only cathartic it's...

Sharing our pain is not only cathartic it's helpful to those that follow in our footsteps...
Post your progress we'll all be happy to commiserate and brainstorm!
Some are even experienced and have...
Forum: Modifications 08-19-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By Draughty
I haven't yet seen a place to buy them but I'll...

I haven't yet seen a place to buy them but I'll bet someone here knows... probably Camping World or similar..
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-19-2019, 12:37 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,942
Posted By Draughty
My experience is somewhat different as I knew the...

My experience is somewhat different as I knew the previous owner and was given the best info he knew.. unfortunately despite owning it for a few years he was unaware of the true issues or how to...
Forum: Modifications 08-19-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,494
Posted By Draughty
Those look to a similar diameter to my heat vents...

Those look to a similar diameter to my heat vents which are just louvered so you can direct the air but not shut it off..
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-08-2019, 08:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By Draughty
Yeah we are loving ours..3rd owners and we had a...

Yeah we are loving ours..3rd owners and we had a major leak and replaced or reinforced the entire floor. But with the aluminum framing we had no mold so it was worth it as all the appliances work...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 08-07-2019, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,071
Posted By Draughty
Nice to know the Ventline is the original brand. ...

Nice to know the Ventline is the original brand.
303 is the best on the market for a protectant.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-07-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By Draughty
I'd be a happy camper! LOL

I'd be a happy camper!

LOL
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 08-07-2019, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,071
Posted By Draughty
Camco is one of the primary manufacturers, online...

Camco is one of the primary manufacturers, online or RV store doesn't matter if it's the same part. Get the best price if you're doing the work yourself.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-07-2019, 03:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By Draughty
Yes we could...like designing a new line of...

Yes we could...like designing a new line of Travel Trailers to rival Airstream...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-06-2019, 04:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By Draughty
My promised after photos...there is about of...

My promised after photos...there is about of bubble left above passenger side window but all in all its reasonably flat..and quite secure for now as we are about 3 hours from home and moving another...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 08-06-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,552
Posted By Draughty
I found that I had let it sit awhile..I did all...

I found that I had let it sit awhile..I did all of the burners and the hot water and was searching for issues when all of a sudden it was running! Previous owner hadn't used it at all so it just...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-31-2019, 01:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By Draughty
Yeah that sounds exactly right.. fortunately the...

Yeah that sounds exactly right.. fortunately the framing is aluminum and couldn't rot or rust.
This is where I am beginning to believe that slightly corrugated aluminum sheet siding is better than...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-30-2019, 05:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By Draughty
Now that you explain it that way yes..that makes...

Now that you explain it that way yes..that makes the most sense. All through the trailer this is what happened. The ply separated and disintegrated to nearly dust. Again a slightly higher quality...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-29-2019, 07:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By Draughty
For sure not! So many ways to improve and so...

For sure not!
So many ways to improve and so few dollars to do the improvements!
Adding some more photos of the opened up wall. I will add some of the finished repair later when. I get them...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-29-2019, 04:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By Draughty
Thanks.. personally when renovating a trailer I...

Thanks.. personally when renovating a trailer I would avoid fiberglass batting or any batting like the plague.
Batting has a tendency to wick and hold moisture the last thing you want in any...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-29-2019, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By Draughty
A couple photos..62576258

A couple photos..62576258
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-29-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By Draughty
Yes it was 1/8 lauan ply on top of foam...

Yes it was 1/8 lauan ply on top of foam insulation..it had deteriorated badly .. I did have to loosen the front steel trim to tuck the filon back under it and the only rot I ran into was the very...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-29-2019, 10:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,427
Posted By Draughty
Delamination of Siding - Filon/Fiberglass type

OK..the siding panel on the drivers side front corner finally broke loose on the last trip..thankfully a short one that I could just tape it up and keep it from pulling off!
I knew it had problems...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-29-2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 948
Posted By Draughty
Thetford Aqua Magic IV Toilet Lid..repair?

We just had the top part of the toilet lid break/separate from the rest.. it appears something at the hinge broke.
Looking at Thetford replacement parts...lid assembly $70 CAD each.. .OUCH..almost...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-22-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,224
Posted By Draughty
Thanks..I actually did a couple but needed a...

Thanks..I actually did a couple but needed a refresher as I have one on the backside of the trailer over the access hatches that needs replacing.
I went through and did a full LED replacement last...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-18-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,374
Posted By Draughty
Leakage somewhere and likely the roof upper back...

Leakage somewhere and likely the roof upper back corner if they never used the bathroom.
It's doable I did it but it is cramped...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 07-17-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,249
Posted By Draughty
Welcome aboard! I sort if did the same a couple...

Welcome aboard!
I sort if did the same a couple years ago..got a great deal on a lightweight 17' and dove into the needed repairs.
Sunline had a good reputation but went out of business a decade or...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-16-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By Draughty
Helped me already! My roof looks like the last...

Helped me already!
My roof looks like the last couple pictures...oh well I knew it needed work!
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 07-16-2019, 08:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,351
Posted By Draughty
You're definitely in the right place! I...

You're definitely in the right place!
I haven't used coating but people here have.
They will want to know if it's an aluminum or dicor/rubber roof.
Mine is Dicor and some may know by the model....
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-29-2019, 08:34 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,685
Posted By Draughty
I find the scissor jacks and my 1/2" cordless...

I find the scissor jacks and my 1/2" cordless impact wrench are my back's best friends when it comes to setting up ..
All the advice and guidance from here helped immensely as well! I was doing it...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 06-28-2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,473
Posted By Draughty
You may need to check the Ground Fault...some if...

You may need to check the Ground Fault...some if not all outlets are covered by that.
John B. and others will have deeper knowledge than I though...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-24-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,685
Posted By Draughty
Camco brand I've looked at them on Amazon..

Camco brand I've looked at them on Amazon..
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-19-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,951
Posted By Draughty
Different floorplans different locations

Different floorplans different locations
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-19-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,951
Posted By Draughty
Mine is under the bed.. behind a bulkhead..a...

Mine is under the bed.. behind a bulkhead..a royal pain to reach until I added an exterior hatch.
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 06-18-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,041
Posted By Draughty
Ah...well I'll look anyway but you're probably...

Ah...well I'll look anyway but you're probably correct that it isn't there..yeah good quality that couldn't hanoon during the downturn
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 06-17-2019, 10:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,356
Posted By Draughty
We just used blinds from either Home Depot or...

We just used blinds from either Home Depot or Lowe's.. I'd have tried Menards if we had been in the States.
Made sure the measurements for the window width and bought the 'automatic' style that...
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 06-17-2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,041
Posted By Draughty
Hmm.i have a full original book from Sunline for...

Hmm.i have a full original book from Sunline for my Advancer I'll take a look and see if I have a different diagram.
Sometimes these P&ID style line diagrams are the same for multiple units.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-16-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By Draughty
I have removed and reinstalled the front window...

I have removed and reinstalled the front window in my Advancer but not had that problem!
Was it well seated in it's frame? Hard to fathom the frame twisting enough to crack the window.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-16-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,428
Posted By Draughty
If you look back to last year I had a split in my...

If you look back to last year I had a split in my tank as well.
I was fortunate to have a readily available certified aluminum welding shop and a friend did the patch for free!
I looked at several...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-14-2019, 09:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,055
Posted By Draughty
So far what I purchased (too cheap!) didn't work...

So far what I purchased (too cheap!) didn't work at all...now I am going to try one that will wifi connect to our phones... either Android or iPhone.
Hopefully be able to report back later...I know...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-14-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,685
Posted By Draughty
We finally had a site this year that needed some...

We finally had a site this year that needed some leveling boards. It was on door side so no danger to the dump valve and we needed 3 2x thickness to raise it enough.
Thanks for the info on how to...
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-11-2019, 06:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,231
Posted By Draughty
Yes that is basically mine from a 2001. Have...

Yes that is basically mine from a 2001.
Have had a bit of trouble on the deadbolt but assumed it was lack of use.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 06-01-2019, 05:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,639
Posted By Draughty
Appears it was mostly humidity from inside ...we...

Appears it was mostly humidity from inside ...we did use a UV Scotchgard and some repair tape on the one damaged spot at the top on one end..
Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers 06-01-2019, 04:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,652
Posted By Draughty
Yeah ours is the same..I think it was a period...

Yeah ours is the same..I think it was a period idea from the end of the century..80's to just past 2000... I believe I've seen the same in other brands.
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-24-2019, 04:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,639
Posted By Draughty
Thanks guys that helps a lot..back out this...

Thanks guys that helps a lot..back out this weekend and supposed to rain again tonight and some tomorrow. Should be able to finish diagnosis!
Forum: Repairs and Maintenance 05-21-2019, 09:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,639
Posted By Draughty
It isn't canvas for sure but a vinyl cloth I'd...

It isn't canvas for sure but a vinyl cloth I'd say.
Does not appear to coming from the seam but I'm wondering if that is the case?
Seems to be coming through in the body of the fabric so looking...
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