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Hogladyrider · Hogladyrider

We own a 2009 Heartland Big Horn.....5th wheel with a rubber roof. How do you clean the black marks off the roof without damaging the rubber roof? Is it safe to walk on the roof in order to clean it? We just spent two days giving the 5r a good bath, now we need to wax - YIKES what a workout! Of course living in Fl...

BenMary · BenMary

Hi - I scanned through a few older posts and wanted to get some current feed back. Moved into our new/used rv home in over 100 degrees (Texas) to find out the air conditioners and refrig didn't work. That's just part of it. Everything has maintanance. So had the RV guy come out and he got the air working fo...

James and Cindy · James and Cindy

I have a 10 gallon Atwood water heater. Is there some way to regulate temperature? The water is hot enough to burn. The faucet in our bathtub has started making a whistling noise when we use the shower. It starts when you pull up on the lever for the shower. Can this be fixed or will I need to replace it? Than...

Mickeyd10 · Mickeyd10

When we set up camp and lower the levelers everything seems fine. All four deploy and level the coach. However after a day or so the front left seems to lose tension and gradually drops that quadrant down. I have checked fluid level and that seems fine. What do I do from here?

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

I tried via the forum's "search" function to see if any thread like this one has already been started. However, I didn't find anything. So, I'll add one. The idea of this is for each of us to share tips and fixes that we have done or heard of that will make things easier, safer, or otherwise be...

sdman · sdman

We plan to full time by the middle of 2012 and will purchase 5th wheel after sale of our house. In the mean time I have been doing as much reseach as possible. Right now I'm intersted in the basic electrical systems on a 5th wheel. Does any one know where I can get a good description of the elecrical systems t...

TheParkers · TheParkers

Okay, I'm a total rookie at this. We've set up housekeeping in our 98 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, and I can't get hot water. I filled the fresh water tank per the owners manual, but can't check the water heater, because I don't know where it is. The manual doesn't locate it, and it's been way too long s...

capnconk · capnconk

read a thread earlier on the proper method for hooking up the propane tanks (2) to the sysem.Both tanks full....indicator in the green..... Switch on the furnace at thermo control unit in trailer and it cycles the fan on but wont ignite. Is there a special set procedure for the thermostat to function?...

Mayor · Mayor

Months ago thier was soom discussion regarding air compressors. Any idea for a unit that would be portable (small), 125 psi, afforable etc... Thanks

gail · gail

Have a magic chef oven that will not keep temperature if set to a temperature even when I set to warm, it will just heat up to about 450 just replaced the thermostat and still have the same problem. What else can it be?

granny · granny

Our indicator light for our black tank seems to jump up from empty to 2/3 full the first day or so after it has been emptied. It then stays there for a couple of days so we are not really sure when to empty. We are new to this so nee some help. How would we know if it gets stopped up? We put the enzyme cleaner dow...

tallan · tallan

Friends, I am about fed up with electrical problems. You have all been so helpful on the inverter problem and magnum power was helpful in the fact they got right back to me and explained it sounds like a broken inverter and it looks like I will have to have it fixed. When I discovered the inverter probelm,...

Waggin Tails · Waggin Tails

http://tweetys.com/wet-bolt-kit-2-14-shack-tande.aspx

Trabuco · Trabuco

Does anyone know if camping world has the ability to weigh a vehicle wheel by wheel? I can't seem to find anyone that will all four corners in southern california. Any suggestions would be appreciated

tallan · tallan

Good Afternoon Everyone, We ust got back home after a weekend away in the coach and to our suprise our inverter was not showing AC in and we had no power to the TVs and a few outlets. There is no falt showing, the power is on, no blinking light, no nothing! Shore power is powering the coach, but not showing pa...

Wooshy · Wooshy

Can anybody tell me where the roll over switch is the above vehicle? It was suggested that it was in passenger side kick panel. The finger hole is there but no switch. Some one suggested because it was a motor home chassis it was moved elsewhere. Any help would be greatlt appreciated.

Waggin Tails · Waggin Tails

I noticed today after I returned from a trip to Houston, that my tires are running very close together. They are inflated to 80psi as stated on the tag posted on my rig. The rear tire seems to be crowned like it is over inflated - more so than the front tire. The is the same on both sides. In the last photo you w...

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

This will be our first ever winter in an RV. As many of you know, Jo and I are "static" full-timers here in the Oklahoma City area. As such, we have the luxury of making our hookups more permanent than traveling full-timers. What I need from everyone is an idea as to whether my thought proce...

J Riechman · J Riechman

We purchased our '99 Georgie Boy motor home used so some of the the books that came with it are missing. We have found what appears to be a dry sink under the entry step. There is no water source but it does have a drain that emptys directly under the sink. What is this for? Anybody ever heard of this?

Bulldog · Bulldog

Howdy all. I found the current topics of 5th wheel tires interesting and have a question. Is it generally recommended to replace the tires that come on a new 5th wheel with a better brand of tire, or put some miles on them first and take a chance that they'll last a bit before replacing? I would imagine it w...

BandA · BandA

Just bought an Alfa Sun and it needs tires. Came with LT235/85 R16, guy at OK Tire recommends I go with ST235/80 R16 is that the way to go? Would appreciate a little input on this. If there is a previous post on this subject, I apologize, please point me in that direction. This is our first purchase and are l...

Trabuco · Trabuco

I know this subject has been beat to death but I thought I would bring it up again. I have a 40' diesel pusher, front tires were replace in 2010. The rear tires have a date code of 2004. Tread is good of course and the sidewalls appear to be in outstanding shape. Even using a magnifying glass I can see no crack...

Mayor · Mayor

Question...we use our tanks lots and have had no trouble at this point. We have a good sized black holding tank and try to use LOTS of water when in use, however we always fill gray and black is just getting started. Do you all dump black with gray always or evey other time with gray or what ideas can you yo...

bonnie and clyde · bonnie and clyde

Looking for ideas or any suggestions you may have. We are camping near Colonial Beach, Virginia and our Ford truck quit running on Monday. The truck was towed to and has been at a Ford Dealer ( there are no private diesel shops in the area ) since Monday afternoon. Yesterday they promised to have a...

Trabuco · Trabuco

Has anyone replaced their water pump with one of the quite ones. Are they as quite as they claim? I also notice most have a higher flow rate, any pros or cons to this?

Paul and Jo · Paul and Jo

OK ... second day in our 5th wheeler (see our signature for model) ... and we're trying to get a three bedroom house into a one bedroom RV. We're doing pretty good but, have a little problem that has come our way. The kitchen cabinets are big ... plenty of space ... but only have one shelf in a cabinet where t...

Bob and Cheri · Bob and Cheri

I am looking at enclosing the underside of our 5th wheel to keep the "Fury Kids" and other critters from getting under there. I am looking at using Lattace pannels and was wondering if anyone out there has done this. I am looking at doing this as a tempory messure while we are stationary for a l...

Merikay · Merikay

First rain since we got our 2007 Alfa See Ya Founder. Had the slides in. After one day of rain we discovered the rug was very wet behind the pilot seat and along the wall twoards the front. We put out the slide and found the wetness extended about three fee along the edge towards the back of the coach. But...

GENECOP · GENECOP

I am about to change out my six house batteries, the original ones are Interstate wet cell, I am replacing them with the Blue Optima AGM. Since I have owned the Rig, about a year and a half, I have looked at but not messed with the Magnum Controller, it has a dial, inverter on off, a few other buttons, and a LE...

pequeajim · pequeajim

I just signed a sales agreement at the Pa RV Show last week and will be taking delivery of my Infinity 3750FL on my birthday, this Saturday! One of the things that I have been researching all week has been the frames of Fifth Wheels. A little of what I have found out is the following: The frames for the Inf...

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	Roof Cleaner (Preview) We own a 2009 Heartland Big Horn.....5th wheel with a rubber roof. How do you clean the black marks off the roof without damaging the rubber roof? Is it safe to walk on the roof in order to clean it? We just spent two days giving the 5r a good bath, now we need to wax - YIKES what a workout! Of course living in Fl...	Hogladyrider	9	7373	04:47 PM Dec 20, 2011 by Davidhilsons
	New Frig? (Preview) Hi - I scanned through a few older posts and wanted to get some current feed back. Moved into our new/used rv home in over 100 degrees (Texas) to find out the air conditioners and refrig didn't work. That's just part of it. Everything has maintanance. So had the RV guy come out and he got the air working fo...	BenMary	14	5165	07:11 PM Dec 17, 2011 by melandu
	Two water issues questions (Preview) I have a 10 gallon Atwood water heater. Is there some way to regulate temperature? The water is hot enough to burn. The faucet in our bathtub has started making a whistling noise when we use the shower. It starts when you pull up on the lever for the shower. Can this be fixed or will I need to replace it? Than...	James and Cindy	4	1534	08:16 PM Dec 13, 2011 by James and Cindy
	Leveler problem (Preview) When we set up camp and lower the levelers everything seems fine. All four deploy and level the coach. However after a day or so the front left seems to lose tension and gradually drops that quadrant down. I have checked fluid level and that seems fine. What do I do from here?	Mickeyd10	6	1549	10:40 AM Dec 13, 2011 by Mickeyd10
	Tips for Better RV'ing Experiences (Preview) I tried via the forum's "search" function to see if any thread like this one has already been started. However, I didn't find anything. So, I'll add one. The idea of this is for each of us to share tips and fixes that we have done or heard of that will make things easier, safer, or otherwise be...	Terry and Jo	11	2326	02:20 PM Dec 9, 2011 by DorisandDave
	5TH Wheel Elecrical Description (Preview) We plan to full time by the middle of 2012 and will purchase 5th wheel after sale of our house. In the mean time I have been doing as much reseach as possible. Right now I'm intersted in the basic electrical systems on a 5th wheel. Does any one know where I can get a good description of the elecrical systems t...	sdman	23	2063	10:18 AM Dec 3, 2011 by Bill and Linda
	Help! No hot water! (Preview) Okay, I'm a total rookie at this. We've set up housekeeping in our 98 Holiday Rambler Vacationer, and I can't get hot water. I filled the fresh water tank per the owners manual, but can't check the water heater, because I don't know where it is. The manual doesn't locate it, and it's been way too long s...	TheParkers	12	9916	10:49 PM Nov 29, 2011 by Racerguy
	heartland 5th wheel furnace thermostat control (Preview) read a thread earlier on the proper method for hooking up the propane tanks (2) to the sysem.Both tanks full....indicator in the green..... Switch on the furnace at thermo control unit in trailer and it cycles the fan on but wont ignite. Is there a special set procedure for the thermostat to function?...	capnconk	6	2971	07:39 PM Nov 29, 2011 by kb0zke
	Air Compressor (Preview) Months ago thier was soom discussion regarding air compressors. Any idea for a unit that would be portable (small), 125 psi, afforable etc... Thanks	Mayor	19	2656	02:52 PM Nov 27, 2011 by Terry and Jo
	magic chef oven problem (Preview) Have a magic chef oven that will not keep temperature if set to a temperature even when I set to warm, it will just heat up to about 450 just replaced the thermostat and still have the same problem. What else can it be?	gail	5	2742	05:23 PM Nov 26, 2011 by BandA
	Black tank indicator (Preview) Our indicator light for our black tank seems to jump up from empty to 2/3 full the first day or so after it has been emptied. It then stays there for a couple of days so we are not really sure when to empty. We are new to this so nee some help. How would we know if it gets stopped up? We put the enzyme cleaner dow...	granny	8	2327	11:10 AM Nov 24, 2011 by Mike n Angie
	Electricity...Electricity....Electricity.... (Preview) Friends, I am about fed up with electrical problems. You have all been so helpful on the inverter problem and magnum power was helpful in the fact they got right back to me and explained it sounds like a broken inverter and it looks like I will have to have it fixed. When I discovered the inverter probelm,...	tallan	5	1479	05:13 PM Nov 18, 2011 by Jack Mayer
	Wet Bolt Kit (Preview) http://tweetys.com/wet-bolt-kit-2-14-shack-tande.aspx	Waggin Tails	8	3991	10:08 PM Nov 14, 2011 by Waggin Tails
	Vehicle Weighing (Preview) Does anyone know if camping world has the ability to weigh a vehicle wheel by wheel? I can't seem to find anyone that will all four corners in southern california. Any suggestions would be appreciated	Trabuco	12	1837	09:42 PM Nov 10, 2011 by Terry and Jo
	Magnum Energy Inverter Help (Preview) Good Afternoon Everyone, We ust got back home after a weekend away in the coach and to our suprise our inverter was not showing AC in and we had no power to the TVs and a few outlets. There is no falt showing, the power is on, no blinking light, no nothing! Shore power is powering the coach, but not showing pa...	tallan	7	2703	08:28 AM Nov 9, 2011 by Jack Mayer
	2003 E450 7.3 Diesel, Motorhome problem (Preview) Can anybody tell me where the roll over switch is the above vehicle? It was suggested that it was in passenger side kick panel. The finger hole is there but no switch. Some one suggested because it was a motor home chassis it was moved elsewhere. Any help would be greatlt appreciated.	Wooshy	0	833	08:34 PM Nov 7, 2011 by Wooshy
	Tire Question (Preview) I noticed today after I returned from a trip to Houston, that my tires are running very close together. They are inflated to 80psi as stated on the tag posted on my rig. The rear tire seems to be crowned like it is over inflated - more so than the front tire. The is the same on both sides. In the last photo you w...	Waggin Tails	6	1431	07:12 PM Nov 7, 2011 by Waggin Tails
	Seeking Advice on Winter Water Hose Protection (Preview) This will be our first ever winter in an RV. As many of you know, Jo and I are "static" full-timers here in the Oklahoma City area. As such, we have the luxury of making our hookups more permanent than traveling full-timers. What I need from everyone is an idea as to whether my thought proce...	Terry and Jo	9	6266	09:55 PM Nov 6, 2011 by DorisandDave
	SINK UNDER STEPS (Preview) We purchased our '99 Georgie Boy motor home used so some of the the books that came with it are missing. We have found what appears to be a dry sink under the entry step. There is no water source but it does have a drain that emptys directly under the sink. What is this for? Anybody ever heard of this?	J Riechman	2	1123	12:06 PM Oct 30, 2011 by phyllen
	Speaking of new tires... (Preview) Howdy all. I found the current topics of 5th wheel tires interesting and have a question. Is it generally recommended to replace the tires that come on a new 5th wheel with a better brand of tire, or put some miles on them first and take a chance that they'll last a bit before replacing? I would imagine it w...	Bulldog	7	1391	09:10 PM Oct 26, 2011 by Bulldog
	LT or ST tires on 5ver (Preview) Just bought an Alfa Sun and it needs tires. Came with LT235/85 R16, guy at OK Tire recommends I go with ST235/80 R16 is that the way to go? Would appreciate a little input on this. If there is a previous post on this subject, I apologize, please point me in that direction. This is our first purchase and are l...	BandA	7	1865	07:49 AM Oct 25, 2011 by 53 Merc
	Motorhome Tires (Preview) I know this subject has been beat to death but I thought I would bring it up again. I have a 40' diesel pusher, front tires were replace in 2010. The rear tires have a date code of 2004. Tread is good of course and the sidewalls appear to be in outstanding shape. Even using a magnifying glass I can see no crack...	Trabuco	5	1655	03:04 PM Oct 24, 2011 by Trabuco
	Black tank (Preview) Question...we use our tanks lots and have had no trouble at this point. We have a good sized black holding tank and try to use LOTS of water when in use, however we always fill gray and black is just getting started. Do you all dump black with gray always or evey other time with gray or what ideas can you yo...	Mayor	4	1485	09:40 PM Oct 12, 2011 by Terry and Jo
	Help Needed (Preview) Looking for ideas or any suggestions you may have. We are camping near Colonial Beach, Virginia and our Ford truck quit running on Monday. The truck was towed to and has been at a Ford Dealer ( there are no private diesel shops in the area ) since Monday afternoon. Yesterday they promised to have a...	bonnie and clyde	13	4382	08:17 AM Oct 9, 2011 by janni
	Water Pump (Preview) Has anyone replaced their water pump with one of the quite ones. Are they as quite as they claim? I also notice most have a higher flow rate, any pros or cons to this?	Trabuco	6	1631	08:33 PM Oct 8, 2011 by bjoyce
	Shelving (Preview) OK ... second day in our 5th wheeler (see our signature for model) ... and we're trying to get a three bedroom house into a one bedroom RV. We're doing pretty good but, have a little problem that has come our way. The kitchen cabinets are big ... plenty of space ... but only have one shelf in a cabinet where t...	Paul and Jo	12	8744	05:46 PM Oct 7, 2011 by Cosmo
	Enclosing the underside of the RV (Preview) I am looking at enclosing the underside of our 5th wheel to keep the "Fury Kids" and other critters from getting under there. I am looking at using Lattace pannels and was wondering if anyone out there has done this. I am looking at doing this as a tempory messure while we are stationary for a l...	Bob and Cheri	3	1685	05:05 PM Oct 7, 2011 by Cosmo
	Wet rug on pilot side leak slide seal (Preview) First rain since we got our 2007 Alfa See Ya Founder. Had the slides in. After one day of rain we discovered the rug was very wet behind the pilot seat and along the wall twoards the front. We put out the slide and found the wetness extended about three fee along the edge towards the back of the coach. But...	Merikay	6	1640	07:53 PM Oct 6, 2011 by BVC
	Magnum inverter and Batteries (Preview) I am about to change out my six house batteries, the original ones are Interstate wet cell, I am replacing them with the Blue Optima AGM. Since I have owned the Rig, about a year and a half, I have looked at but not messed with the Magnum Controller, it has a dial, inverter on off, a few other buttons, and a LE...	GENECOP	4	1688	10:40 PM Oct 4, 2011 by GENECOP
	Inspecting your frame before you take delivery. (Preview) I just signed a sales agreement at the Pa RV Show last week and will be taking delivery of my Infinity 3750FL on my birthday, this Saturday! One of the things that I have been researching all week has been the frames of Fifth Wheels. A little of what I have found out is the following: The frames for the Inf...	pequeajim	5	2614	03:54 PM Sep 27, 2011 by pequeajim
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