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Need help with Schwintek in-wall slide repair
It appears that the slide out mechanism is coming out on the rear slide of my 2013 Sunseeker 3170DS. Looking from inside it looks like when it was manufactured the screws missed the wall completely. Anyone have any suggestions on how to fix this? I am thinking I need to install a piece of angle iron or something sturdy to fill in the gap between the wall and the bracket screws.723Views0likes0CommentsRe: Any reasons NOT to buy a Dish KING Tailgater?
I have been using a tailgater for a couple of years and love it. Just a couple of tips that may come in handy. If you want local network channels and are out of your home viewing area, you can call dish and give them your location and they can change your programming. Most of the csr's at Dish will not understand what you are trying to do, but if you are persistent you will eventually get transferred to someone who does. But, your should be aware that if you are using a Dish DVR at home, once you change your programming you will miss all your scheduled recordings on those local channels. I recommend getting the dongle that allows you to hook up your powered roof antenna to one of the usb ports on the back of the 211Z reciever. Then you can just go to setup and tell it to scan and then add local channels. It will even add the info to your guide. You can avoid a 30 minute phone call, your home DVR will continue to record. Also, If you have an iphone I highly recommend the free app called "Dish Align". It will use your phone's gps to locate you, and the show you exactly where to point your dish. I know the tailgater automatically finds satelites, but I have used the app many times when camping in wooded areas to avoid obstructions before running the setup.463Views0likes0CommentsRe: Cover for 32'9" Class C
The 32' Adco also works on the Sunseeker 3170DS. It is snug, which is good, the wind does not flap it around. I used the same size on my previous 28' and it had about 2 feet extra on the front and back. The wind would whip it around pretty good. It only lasted about 3 years. I expect it will last much longer on this RV. Even if it doesn't, I buy them when camping world runs a really good sale, and it averages out to be about $100 a year. Completely worth it! I don't even bother taping the corners or sharp edges. One of the things I do like about the ADCO cover is the vents near the roof. I read that some of the other covers would cause the roof to mildew without them. I have never had issues.292Views0likes0CommentsRe: RV cover, the good, bad and ugly of using one.
I use the Adco designer cover and really like it. My last RV was 28' and the cover was made for RV's up to 32' so the extra material caused the wind to whip around a bit and rip in some spots. But the RV was 7 years old when I sold it, and it looked brand new. None of the decals were faded, cracked, or peeling. On that RV, the cover lasted about 3 years before I replaced it both times. My new RV is 31' and the same cover fits it much more snugly. I expect it will last longer. I think they are well worth the money even if I have to replace it every few year. I ordered my 3rd one from camping world a couple of months ago when they were running a 1 day only Adco sale. I got it at about half price. I chose the Adco designer for a couple of reasons. First, the material on the sides is soft enough it won't scuff up my RV. Second, there are vents near the roof to keep mildew from growing. It is a little work to get it on, mainly carrying it up the ladder. I have got my routine down now. I can it on in about 20 minutes, and off in 5.923Views0likes0CommentsRe: Four Winns 5000 GM towing Question
I had a 2007 Four Winds 5000, 28A. I know the hitch was rated at 5,000 and I am almost positive the GCWR allowed for an additional 5,000lbs as well. There was a sheet inside the closet next to the bed on the passenger side. I had the 6.0L Chevy, and it towed my Jeep wrangler just fine. Stopping was a little more difficult, I added the ready brake and. I was very happy with this setup. I got about 9mgp while towing. My newer V10 is around 7.365Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sunseeker or Four Winds
I traded in a Four Winds for a Sunseeker. Dealing with water leaks is the worst problem you can have. I had to replace the rubber roof on my Fourwinds at $3,000 and I also had leaks in the cabover when the unit was only a couple years old. Like most, I went with the sunseeker for the fiberglass roof and cap on the cabover. The four winds was a 2007, 28A and the Sunseeker is a 2013, 3170. The finish and build quality is much nicer on the Sunseeker, but this may be to the 5 year age difference. I LOVE my Sunseeker!833Views0likes0CommentsRe: Four winds Motorhome
My first class C was an 07 28A. It was a pretty good RV, but like most have stated it is "Entry level". I don't regret buying it, because we were unsure how often we would actually use it. Since we use it about 20 times a year, it was worth it for us to move up to one with a little more room and a few more features. I loved the layout. It was great for 2 people. The TV was in a great location and I like the dinette and couch being on opposite sides of the coach. I also was pretty happy with the Chevy 6.0L. We got about 9-9.5 mpg's when towing our Jeep. I don't know that I would have wanted to try any pull a Jeep in the mountains with it, but for driving around Texas, it was great. We drove it for 5 years, with minimal problems. We eventually traded ours in on a Sunseeker. One of the best things about the Sunseeker verses the Four Winds was the solid fiberglass roof and fiberglass front cap on the cabover. As you probably know the worst problem you can have is a water leak. We had to replace the rubber roof on our Four winds at $3,000, and we also got a leak at the seam on the front corner of the cabover. We also got ducted air with an actual thermostat controller.281Views0likes0CommentsRe: Oldest Class C with bunkhouse
I just bought a Sunseeker 3170 DS, it is a bunk model. I spent about a year researching and shopping before I bought it. This was my 2nd class C, so I had a check list. The main reason I chose the Sunseeker is for the fiberglass roof. My last RV had the rubber roof that had to be replaced after driving under a low hanging tree branch, about $3,000. I think the fiberglass can be repaired much more easily, and is less likely to have problems with leaking. I also like that there is no front window in the cabover, another spot that leaks seem to form. Water leakage is my biggest fear. Some of the smaller details I like are: The waste dump valves are enclosed, the outside storage was much better than others, there is a TV in the bunk area, the bottom bunk folds up into a couch, the placement of the cabover TV, and the over all finish on the Sunseeker was much nicer than anything in the price range. I am super happy with the 3170.558Views0likes0Comments
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