Josh

I am in the process of fixing up an old 83 sunrader and I am having a hard time finding the right healight bezel/door for the 81-83 years. Does anyone know if I can get the 84 pickup headlight doors to work on the 83 model?

Dirk, My wife and I had a full weekend. First, we didn't just have to reseal the windows. The wood paneling had been damaged all around the loft window on the passenger side. Plus the wood was being rotted on the floor of the loft on the same side. Being the first time we tried to do this type of work ourselves, it was more of an adventure than a pain. We spent the week duplicating the wood panel itself so by Saturday it was just a matter of putting on the framing and foam. While I did this, My wife broke out all the damaged wood in the floor with a utility knife and replaced it with fresh wood. It was a little make shift, but it turned out not looking too bad. It was so rewarding when we put it back in and it matched up with the place for the window. It was even more rewarding when the window itself fit nicely and the holes matched up. Its almost unbelievable that the caulking job looks like it is keeping the water out! Thanks again for the tips on how to caulk. Ours wasn't the most professional looking Job, but it seems to be working. Practice makes perfect. You were right about getting the mating surfaces clean. That's what took the longest. We had out first big rain last night, but the 'rader is in the shop getting new carpet and a new loft mattress. (We are so stoked!) I guess we'll find out this weekend how our work held up. If you want I can post some pics As soon as I figure out how to do that. Any luck with the break in hte rain? Josh

Thanks Bill, It would be nice to just pull out the old and insert the new and the price is right. Josh

Thanks again, Dirk, I'll look into refurbishing it, I never thought of that. My wife and I still need to play around with it, but the lack of use has really made it look ugly. This weekend we are going to caulk our first window. We took the window out yesterday. Could you tell me if we apply the silicone along the rim of the window or on the edge facing out? The rim is awefully thin. You've been a great help. Joshua

I have a 1983 18ft sunrader, and it looks like we may need a new water heater. Any suggestions on what fits and where to buy it? Cost? etc. Thanks in advance, Josh

Thanks for the input and the site. I'll let you know how it goes.

Hello all, This has been a very helpful website. thanks to those who put it on. My wife and I recently found, fell in love with, and bought a 1983 18ft sunrader. We are now in the process of fixing her up. Our first priority is to reseal the windows. We were told the following general steps: 1. take out windows 2. place in putty tape 3. put back in windows 4. apply silicon to all seals Does this sound right? Any suggestions on the best way to apply the silicon? any special suggestions about the front windows that don't come out? Thanks in advance to all of you fellow sunrader lovers out there. Josh P.S. the 4X4 versions are sweet!