Forum: Sunline Community
02-03-2022, 10:46 AM
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Responding to questions:
The tongue weight is about 600 lbs., within prescribed range.
Not using any W.D. devises as I am towing with a 1 ton Dodge ram dually.
( we generally don't even know we are towing a trailer...
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Forum: Sunline Community
09-30-2021, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,395
Catastrophic failure of hitch A frame beams
BEWARE OF METAL FATIGUE ON HITCH FRAME RAILS !!!!
Upon returning from a weekend camping trip I noticed that the main channel beams that secure the hitch to my 2007 T-257SR trailer had sheared...
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Forum: Repairs and Maintenance
09-02-2021, 04:41 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 998
In a similar situation I used E-trailer.com to...
In a similar situation I used E-trailer.com to supply the parts for my axles and bearings, and brakes. They have everything and are very knowledgeable. They offer fast delivery (at least before...
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Forum: Sunline Slide Room Travel Trailers
06-16-2021, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,658
update to this post:
Update: for installation easy drop in swap. Only thing to do is rewire a new wiring harness to replace old. HACK: as this unit is much more sophisticated it has many more wires. I bundled all the...
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Forum: Sunline Slide Room Travel Trailers
06-10-2021, 09:03 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 1,658
Radio /cd replacement for Voyager AWM900
I have the same exact radio in my 2007 T-257 SR trailer.
The exact modern replacement is the Jensen JWM62A radio which fits precisely in the hole .This unit offers many more new features like...
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Forum: Sunline Community
10-15-2020, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,598
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Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help
04-27-2019, 09:53 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,759
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Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help
04-26-2019, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,759
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Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help
04-26-2019, 01:56 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,759
vin # identification
P.S. check out "interpreting serial numbers" on etrailer.com . They say the number before the "D" is the model year built. My number is "7" which coincides with 2007 which is my build year date. how...
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Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help
04-26-2019, 01:15 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,759
vin # identification
BH. the last 4 numbers are the build # assigned to your trailer only. My numbers are hand written in a white pen ( in large 3" print) on the underside drivers side trailer frame beam running fore...
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Forum: Forum Admin & Site Help
04-25-2019, 03:39 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,759
vin # identification
Here is what I was able to determine from My VIN # on a 2006 trailer.
1LC2S1G2XBD175689. The "D" stands for the Denver, Penn. building plant. The following 2 numbers "17" is the approximate length...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
01-17-2019, 05:49 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,010
I would not overlook the Yamaha Ef 2400is ...
I would not overlook the Yamaha Ef 2400is inverter / generator, as it will run and start most AC units. I have had mine for over 5 years now and hundreds of hours of use with no problems using it...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
12-22-2018, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,375
Use a trailer rated tire only.
Most trailer RV people would agree that Maxxis 8008 trailer tires make a good safe tire. The load range D is very important, as the sidewalls have more plys than LT truck tires and tire pressure is ...
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Forum: Sunline Owners Club FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
05-15-2018, 10:04 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,168
generator for travel trailers
we have a Yamaha 2400 watt generator that operates our coleman rooftop air conditioner on our sunline t-257SR just fine. It would not be enough watts to run air and a bunch of lights or microwave at...
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Forum: Sunline Owners Club FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
05-01-2017, 04:58 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 7,168
Yamaha 2400w generator
Bought a Yamaha 2400w and love it. Easy start, always on one pull. Super quiet and cheaper than Honda. It runs my AC fine, but I wouldn't ask it to power much more at the same . Light weight too.
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Forum: Sunline Community
11-30-2014, 10:10 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,849
Adco Rv cover survey
These covers work very well with a life span of about 3-4 years in the Northwest rain. Keeps the trailer dryer and clean. I love the fact that I don't have to wash the winter crud off the trailer...
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Forum: Sunlines For Sale
05-19-2013, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 2,558
2007 Solaris T-257SR Travel trailer For Sale
Trailer is lightly used and in beautiful condition with real cherry wood cabinets and "Oatmeal " interior (rare combo). 2007, one of the last ones made.
New Adco cover included. Great floor...
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Forum: Announcements, News & Special Events
01-08-2013, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,491
Photos for calendar
Too late to see the deadline posted , but will send photo anyway just to let you know the "west coast" is till alive and monitoring the website that we so much enjoy. The photo is of Mount Rainier ,...
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Forum: Sunline Community
04-04-2011, 08:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,604
I'm a firm believer in soft fabric covers for...
I'm a firm believer in soft fabric covers for RV's. It protects the rig and saves a LOT of cleaning time. When I uncover mine it is clean and ready to go. I've had very good luck with the ADCO...
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Forum: Sunline Community
04-04-2011, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,527
I too have been curious as to where Sunline...
I too have been curious as to where Sunline owners are located and have gone through the owners list to find any West Coast people. I get the feeling I'm the only one on the West Coast. The Sunline...
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Forum: Sunline Travel Trailers
12-10-2010, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 8,560
Ideal tow vevicle
The Ideal tow vehicle is one that costs you virtually nothing over the 14 years and 182,000 miles you have owned it. My first Dodge D350 1 ton diesel was a 1992. It cost me $3,250 in...
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Forum: Modifications
09-17-2010, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,137
flat screen TV mounting
This LCD TV (19 inch Sharp $149 on Amazon) modification was done in a T-257SR trailer (2007) which came with big clunky TV which took up a huge corner overhead cabinet. I fabricated a new door out...
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Forum: Modifications
09-13-2010, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 3,502
I really liked the Sharp 19" LCD. $169 on...
I really liked the Sharp 19" LCD. $169 on Amazon.com. wieghs only 8 lbs and I mounted it on an overhead door panel with special hinges that I bought at a cabinet supply store. These hinges lower...
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Forum: Towing and Tow Vehicles
03-31-2010, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,453
Re: "tow/haul" button
The tow/ haul feature on Dodge products is fantastic. I would not tow or haul anything without it engaged as it keeps the transmission from constantly shifting and "sliding" in rpm's as you...
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Forum: Sunline Community
03-13-2010, 01:30 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,755
T-257SR sunline owners manual needed
:D Recently purchased 2007 T-257SR , but no manuals were in the unit. Any Source ideas for these manuals out there? I'd be willing to pay to have someone copy their manual. Just need the Sunline...
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Forum: Wanted
11-06-2009, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,592
wanted: sunline solaris T-257SR
I would like to purchase a Solaris T-257 SR Trailer. Presently have a Minnie Winnie class C motorhome (which we love, except!) and am tired of trying to keep it running year after year. This trailer...
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