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    Smell in Sunrader

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    soapy? weird.. carpet shampoo stinks like industrial soap especially if it doesnt get a chance to dry. we just got an 86 dolphin and it smelled like cigarettes and some parts like mildew and the closet had a sharp almost soapy mildew smell well anyways heres one remidy

    DRYER SHEETS

    why: theyre no more than a few bucks for a large box

    buy like 2 or 3 boxes rub them on the fabrics

    disperce them all over the camper

    leave a stack of dryer sheets in the bathroom and closet any anyother places you plan to leave clothes

    goodluck hope this helps

    Smell in Sunrader

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    Posted

    I bought my first Sunrader last week, '86 model, and can't figure out the odd smell. I can only describe it as extremely SOAPY smelling. It is annoying and

    wonder how to get rid of it. Don't know what it could be from. I read all the "smell" posts and don't see anything covering this one.

    Any women - single or primary owner/driver out there?

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    Posted

    Hey ladies! I'm a single gal, never been married, so have always relied on my own abilities to do whatever. If you love going camping solo, or with a couple of friends, one of these little MH's are the perfect thing. Easy to drive, easy to park. I also did the small trailer and pop-up trailer before settling down with a '86 New Horizon. I'm actually right now in the mode of finding a slightly newer version of the same thing, that's how much I love mine!

    Check out Craigslist.com for listings for these in your area. You'll be amazed what there is out there. I'm talking to some folks in Oregon right now about one. (So hands off!angry02.gif Just kidding!) Wish me luck!

    My current one has the side bath, the new has the back bath. More open floor plan which appeals to me. I loved the big back window in my little house, but a couch and some open space also sounds good.

    Any women - single or primary owner/driver out there?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Doggonit. I had a long reply written to you here and lost it somehow! :o

    I basically was saying I'm so glad to find some other girls here and enjoyed reading about your decorating.

    I'm crossing my fingers that my sale will go thru on the `18 1984 Sunrader I'm in the middle of purchasing now. This is my 3rd MH and I love them. Really regretted selling my last one, about 23' Toyota Rogue.

    Being a San Diego resident, I love jumping in the camper with my dog and heading out to the coastline.

    When I bring this new one home in a week I'll be looking for some safe overnight camping. One comment I read tonite was to sleep at big truck stops in the front area where the cars are. What is your experience on that?

    Any women - single or primary owner/driver out there?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Kathy,

    I joined this web site in May 09, and this is my first response so I hope it goes through. First let me say this is a great site and you can learn a lot about these great little RV's. I bought a 1989 18' V6 Sunrader in April. Just finish doing all new curtains for it and made new covers for the dinette area in back. Next project is making covers for front seats to match. After I get the inside done, will be taking to the mechanic I have, to do a couple of things on it, but it seems strong and drives well so I am happy with that so far.

    All of my camping that I have done on my own has been in my 2000 VW Eurovan camper, which I bought new and have enjoyed a lot. I still have it and will be putting it up for sale soon. I decided to get the Sunrader and sell my Eurovan because I wanted something just a little bigger in order to be able to move around in it. I looked at other RV's that were 24' and newer but due to there size, and the mileage they get, I felt more confortable driving the little Sunrader. Plus I can park it in my driveway. The Sunrader is perfect! The overhead bed above the cab is great . I bought a 3" full size mattress topper of latex and visco foam which fits perfect, added a twin size down comforter with duvet cover, so the bed area is also ready for my first trip when that comes. I was amazed as to the room in this area, you can turn over without hitting your head and move around easy. I have the model that has the large back window with the dinette area that also makes into a bed.

    As for camping on my own, I have been doing it since I bought the Eurovan in 2000. Some of my friends think I am crazy for going out alone, but I joke and tell them I go with "me, myself and I" and my dog (Chihuahua, named Sunny who is 10 lb) so there are 4 of us. I am careful and cautious when I go. I stay in State Parks. My favorite time for camping is September thru May, as I hate to make reservations and like cooler weather. The longest trip I took was to Big Sur and was out for 14 days staying at camp sites along the coast. I live in the Los Angeles area and some of the other camp sites I love are 4 in Malibu, one right on the beach known as Thornhill, also Jalama Beach near Lompoc, Morro Bay, Lake Silverwood and Montano de Oro, to name a few. I can't wait until my new Toyota is ready for its first trip, looking forward to it. Not sure where you live sounds like the San Francisco area, but the nice thing about California is the many state parks so I am sure you will have some near you. Hope you find your new Toyota soon so you also can hit the beach.

    Linda Kay

    Sunrader89@yahoo.com

    Any women - single or primary owner/driver out there?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Hi Kathy,

    I joined this web site in May 09, and this is my first response so I hope it goes through. First let me say this is a great site and you can learn a lot about these great little RV's. I bought a 1989 18' V6 Sunrader in April. Just finish doing all new curtains for it and made new covers for the dinette area in back. Next project is making covers for front seats to match. After I get the inside done, will be taking to the mechanic I have, to do a couple of things on it, but it seems strong and drives well so I am happy with that so far.

    All of my camping that I have done on my own has been in my 2000 VW Eurovan camper, which I bought new and have enjoyed a lot. I still have it and will be putting it up for sale soon. I decided to get the Sunrader and sell my Eurovan because I wanted something just a little bigger in order to be able to move around in it. I looked at other RV's that were 24' and newer but due to there size, and the mileage they get, I felt more confortable driving the little Sunrader. Plus I can park it in my driveway. The Sunrader is perfect! The overhead bed above the cab is great . I bought a 3" full size mattress topper of latex and visco foam which fits perfect, added a twin size down comforter with duvet cover, so the bed area is also ready for my first trip when that comes. I was amazed as to the room in this area, you can turn over without hitting your head and move around easy. I have the model that has the large back window with the dinette area that also makes into a bed.

    As for camping on my own, I have been doing it since I bought the Eurovan in 2000. Some of my friends think I am crazy for going out alone, but I joke and tell them I go with "me, myself and I" and my dog (Chihuahua, named Sunny who is 10 lb) so there are 4 of us. I am careful and cautious when I go. I stay in State Parks. My favorite time for camping is September thru May, as I hate to make reservations and like cooler weather. The longest trip I took was to Big Sur and was out for 14 days staying at camp sites along the coast. I live in the Los Angeles area and some of the other camp sites I love are 4 in Malibu, one right on the beach known as Thornhill, also Jalama Beach near Lompoc, Morro Bay, Lake Silverwood and Montano de Oro, to name a few. I can't wait until my new Toyota is ready for its first trip, looking forward to it. Not sure where you live sounds like the San Francisco area, but the nice thing about California is the many state parks so I am sure you will have some near you. Hope you find your new Toyota soon so you also can hit the beach.

    Linda Kay

    Sunrader89@yahoo.com

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