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Forum: Basecamp Lounge 06-18-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 803
Posted By Danimal713
Sadly time to say good bye!

It is time to say good bye and move on. We recently sold our Crossroads Sunset Trails 291RK and replaced with a 2010 Forest River Lexington 300SS GTS motor home. No we have not gone to the "dark...
Forum: Classifieds 04-16-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 841
Posted By Danimal713
2017 Crossroads Sunset Trails 291rk

We are going to be selling our Sunset Trails 291RK because switching to a motor home. It will be available mid-May. We purchased about 2 years ago and the 2nd owner told us it had only been used 4...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-22-2022, 07:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,962
Posted By Danimal713
Following since I am getting ready to install a...

Following since I am getting ready to install a backup cam on 2017 Sunset Trails 291RK. It has the mount on rear but not opened it yet.
Forum: General RV Questions 01-10-2022, 05:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,004
Posted By Danimal713
Extreme (as in NOT!)

Conclusion: the "Extreme Weather Package" will reduce the effect of "wind chill" on your plumbing but will not protect plumbing from freezing.
I've considered adding tank heaters to the water...
Forum: Carriage RVs 12-29-2021, 07:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,724
Posted By Danimal713
BAL Accuslide improvement suggestion

We have Sunset Trails 291RK with 12' slide and uses the BAL Accuslide system. IMHO, it is a bad design but fairly easily fixed. The whole slide rides on a plastic "friction bar". Moving parts and...
Forum: Cruiser 08-07-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,378
Posted By Danimal713
We purchased a 2017 Crossroads Sunset Trails...

We purchased a 2017 Crossroads Sunset Trails 291RK from the side of the road during COVID last year (2020). It had very little use and we are 3rd owners. 2nd owner told us 1st owners only used it 3...
Forum: Zinger 07-06-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 934
Posted By Danimal713
I checked and have Dexter 3500 lb axles under our...

I checked and have Dexter 3500 lb axles under our 291RK. Dry weight is listed at just under 5700 lbs. So adding gear plus I usually like to haul about 10-12 gallons of water (6 in heater and rest in...
Forum: Cruiser 07-06-2021, 07:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 787
Posted By Danimal713
We have a 291RK Crossroads and just added a bike...

We have a 291RK Crossroads and just added a bike rack option to the tongue. While this will add weight to the tongue ours is not terrible and does give the option to bring 2 bikes along with the...
Forum: Sunset Trail 07-06-2021, 05:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,306
Posted By Danimal713
I did take some photos but not as many as I...

I did take some photos but not as many as I should have. I loaded 2. The one is the 2" "vent" that hung in underbelly to add heat- but was behind the rear kitchen grey water tank so useless. I added...
Forum: Cruiser 07-02-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,463
Posted By Danimal713
I started doing some research after one cable nut...

I started doing some research after one cable nut popped off one of the OUT chains during a lunch stop. The slide has to go out to access the fridge and cabinet next to it.I too added rollers and a...
Forum: Sunset Trail 07-02-2021, 08:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,306
Posted By Danimal713
I cut the Coroplast into sections and removed it....

I cut the Coroplast into sections and removed it. The fasteners were "nails" with hex heads shot into the I-beams! I replaced with self-thread metal screws and washers. What I found as far as...
Forum: General RV Questions 05-13-2021, 06:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,281
Posted By Danimal713
We have same bracket and grill on our 2017...

We have same bracket and grill on our 2017 Crossroads Sunset Trails 291RK. Bracket is good, grill is OK but cheap. I bought a Weber Q (stole it for $50 really- hardly used) and will make a...
Forum: Basecamp Lounge 05-13-2021, 05:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,389
Posted By Danimal713
So sorry to hear this but yes time doesn't stop....

So sorry to hear this but yes time doesn't stop. When my parents started reaching the age that this happened, we drove the motor home for them to their favorite park so they could still camp....
Forum: General RV Questions 04-25-2021, 07:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,023
Posted By Danimal713
Yep great write up. Nice find on spinning hole...

Yep great write up. Nice find on spinning hole saw backwards to get a clean hole without cracking the plastic. A trick I use if I need to drill a larger hole and one is in place already is drill the...
Forum: General RV Questions 04-17-2021, 06:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,023
Posted By Danimal713
I am in middle of a repair of a sailboat hull...

I am in middle of a repair of a sailboat hull made of ABS plastic. I saw a video of repair which I think would also have worked for the bad welds on connection but did not address the leaking sensors...
Forum: Carriage RVs 03-26-2021, 06:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,559
Posted By Danimal713
I needed to add a slide topper to our Sunset...

I needed to add a slide topper to our Sunset Trails 291RK. First for debris avoidance but also in last camping trip the site was not level side-side and it rained and leaked. I was like the 7 dwarves...
Forum: Sunset Trail 03-18-2021, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,785
Posted By Danimal713
We purchased a 2017 Sunset Trails 291RK (rear...

We purchased a 2017 Sunset Trails 291RK (rear kitchen) last Spring during beginning of COVID. The 2nd owner said he used it for a week at Myrtle Beach and previous owners only used it 3 times. It...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 03-18-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,413
Posted By Danimal713
Welcome to the forum! We escaped IL 6 years ago...

Welcome to the forum! We escaped IL 6 years ago (WHEW!) to East TN. We also upgraded to a 2017 Sunset Trails 291RK. It is around 6300 loaded where previous 24' hybrid was just under 5000#s. My 2007...
Forum: General RV Questions 03-08-2021, 06:24 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,627
Posted By Danimal713
Patience must you have

If it is old and dry, GENTLE application of heat might also help.:thumb:
Forum: General RV Questions 03-07-2021, 06:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,261
Posted By Danimal713
Repairing membrane/coraplast on under belly

When I cut the plastic sheet on the underbelly, The dealers said they use Eternabond for the belly repairs also. I have some but it has been too cold to apply so I wait for consistently warm weather....
Forum: Sunset Trail 02-22-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,357
Posted By Danimal713
We have same model but is in driveway. crappy...

We have same model but is in driveway. crappy weather notwithstanding, I measured and here is the answer for a 2017 Sunset Trails 291RK. Door openings on both sides are 28.5" wide X 14.5" tall. I...
Forum: Buyers Guide | Purchase Topics 02-09-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,047
Posted By Danimal713
We have a 2017 Sunset Trails 291RK (rear kitchen)...

We have a 2017 Sunset Trails 291RK (rear kitchen) and I have been doing some fixing/mods. I found about 2" of styrofoam with plywood (can't remember if 3/4" or 1/2"). I could see how thick the floor...
Forum: General RV Questions 11-30-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,017
Posted By Danimal713
Scammed indeed!

Scammed indeed! I found a 2" duct that at least put some warm air into the underbelly but came out BEHIND the rear gray water tank so not going forward very far. I ended up pulling the underbelly...
Forum: General RV Questions 11-27-2020, 06:41 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,977
Posted By Danimal713
update on performance after modifications

So it was a lot more than just a day on my back. I think more like 3-4 days. Fortunately I used my nice creeper from my auto shop. I was buzzing around rolling and using the undercarriage as hand...
Forum: General RV Questions 11-25-2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,977
Posted By Danimal713
more detail on Extreme Weather Package (NOT!) modifications

I finished adding/modifying the "Extreme Weather Package" on our new-to-us 291RK Sunset Trails. The corrugated plastic sheet on this camper was about 30' long and 6' wide and attached to the frame...
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