Forum: HEARTLAND RVs GENERAL AREA

A place to discuss general Heartland topics that do not fit into specific trailer model forums.

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  1. BETA - Forum Help

    Posts, Links and Documents to help you better understand and use this forum

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  2. Apparel and other Heartland branded items

    Purchase online, Heartland branded apparel and other items

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  3. Appliances - For all Heartland brands Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Discuss matters related to appliances for all Heartland brands. (Dishwasher, Clothes Washer, Clothes Dryer, Oven, Stove, Refrigerator)

    1. Clothes Washers / Dryers

      Discussion on installed Clothes Washers and Dryers and combo units.

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    2. Dish Washers

      Discussion on built-in and counter top Dishwashers.

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    3. Microwave / Convection Ovens

      Discussion on Microwaves and Convection Ovens

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    4. Refrigerators

      Discussion on all installed Refrigerators. Please post in the Gas Absorption or Residential Refrigerator subforms.

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    5. Stove / Cooktop / Range / Propane Ovens

      Discussion on Stoves, Cooktops Ranges and Propane Ovens

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    6. Vacuums

      Discussion on Vacuums and all cleaning systems

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  4. Electrical - For all Heartland brands Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Discuss matters related to 120 volt AC, 12 volt DC, Auto-formers, Surge Protectors, Inverters, Converters, Generators, Solar, Lighting etc..

    1. 12 volt DC

      Discussion on all 12 volt DC power systems including batteries and fuse panels.

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    2. 120 volt AC

      Discussion on all 120 volt AC shore power systems including breaker boxes.

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    3. Generators / Transfer Switches (ATS)

      Discussion on all built-in and portable Power Generators and Automatic Transfer Switches

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    4. Inverters / Converters

      Discussion on all Inverter (DC -> AC) and Converter (AC -> DC) devices

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    5. Solar Power

      Discussion on all Solar Power topics including Solar Control Panel and related electronics.

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    6. Surge Protectors / Auto-Formers / Electrical Management Systems / Power Control Systems

      Discussion on all protection devices including Surge Protectors, Auto-Formers, Electrical Management Systems and Power Control Systems

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  5. Entertainment Electronics - For all Heartland brands Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Discussion of Internal Electronics including: TV, Media Players, Game Systems, Satellite Systems, Surround Sound

    1. Audio

      Discussion on all Surround Sound and Stereo (internal and external) systems and speakers

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    2. Media Players

      Discussion on all DVD, BluRay, HD-DVD, Apple TV, Boxee, Roku, etc.. devices

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    3. Game Systems

      Discussion on all Gaming systems including X-Box 360, PlayStation ( PS3 ), Nintendo Wii and all past and future generations of all gaming systems.

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    4. TV

      Discussion on all Television topics

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  6. Exterior Components - For all Heartland brands Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Discuss matters related to Exterior Doors & Windows, Slide Rooms, Frames, Landing Gear, Stabilizers, Axles, Brakes, Tires, etc..

    1. Axles, Brakes and Suspension

      Discuss Axles, Brakes, Springs, Shock Absorbers and other Suspension related items for all Heartland Brands here.

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    2. Exterior Windows & Doors

      Discuss all Exterior Windows and Doors to include Cargo doors and related items for all Heartland Brands here. NOTE: Rear Ramp Doors should be discussed in the Toy Haulers Brand Specific Forums.

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    3. Frame / Landing, Leveling & Stabilizing Gear

      Discussion on all Frame matters along with Landing gear, Leveling Systems, and Stabilizers including Electric, Hydraulic and Manual crank systems. NOTE: Hydraulic specific topics should be discussed in the Hydraulic section.

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    4. Slide Rooms, Slide Toppers & Awnings

      Discuss Slide Rooms, Gaskets, Slide Mechanisms, Slide Controls, Slide Toppers, Awnings and related items for all Heartland Brands here. NOTE: Hydraulic specific topics should be discussed in the Hydraulic section.

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    5. Steps, Ladders, Roof, Finish, Decals & End Caps

      Discuss Steps, Ladders, Roof, Exterior Finish, Decals, Trim, Front/Rear Cap and related care and repair topics.

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    6. Exterior Accessed Storage: Bays, Compartments, Cabinets, Trays

      Discuss Exterior Accessed Storage areas such as bays, compartments, cabinets, sliding trays etc.

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    7. Tires and Wheels (For RV's)

      Discuss Tires and Wheels for all Heartland Brands here.

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  7. Interior Components - For all Heartland brands Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Discuss matters related to Interior items such as Bed, Cabinetry, Flooring, Furniture, Interior Walls-Ceilings-Doors and Window Treatments

    1. Bed

      Discuss the bed (mattress, platform, framing etc.)

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    2. Cabinetry

      Discuss interior cabinetry (doors, drawers, stiles, hardware etc.)

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    3. Flooring

      Discuss flooring (carpet, vinyl and other floor coverings)

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    4. Furniture

      Discuss furniture (sofas, recliners, theater seating, dinette table and chairs, etc.)

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    5. Interior Walls, Ceilings and Doors

      Discuss interior walls, ceilings, doors and mouldings (trim)

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    6. Window Treatments

      Discuss window treatments (curtains, blinds, shades, valances, lambrequins etc.)

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  8. HVAC - For all Heartland brands Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Discussion of all Climate Control (Heating and Cooling) systems

    1. Air Conditioning / Heat Pump

      Discussion on all Air Conditioning (AC) Units, Heat Pumps and thermostat controls.

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    2. Electric Heating

      Discussion on all Electric Heating devices including Electric Fireplaces & Portable Heaters

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    3. Fans and Vents

      Discussion on all Fans and Vent systems including Portable & Fantastic Fans.

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    4. Insulation

      Discussion on Insulation of floors, ceilings, walls, end caps, underbellies, pipes etc.

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    5. Propane Heating

      Discussion on all Furnaces and add-on propane heating devices. -- Please use the Propane section of the Plumbing forum to discuss Propane plumbing and delivery.

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  9. Plumbing - For all Heartland brands Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Discuss matters related to Water, Hydraulic, Propane and Fuel Plumbing and Control systems. If it carries fluids or gases.. this is where it goes.

    1. Faucets, Sinks, Showers, Fresh Water Tanks, Valves and Lines

      Discussion on Faucets, Spigots, Sinks, Showers and all Fresh Water Tanks, Lines and Valves including: Kitchen, Shower, Bathroom, and Outside installations. -- Do NOT discuss waste water systems in this forum.

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    2. Commode

      Discussion on installed and portable Toilet / Commode units including fresh water and waste valves.

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    3. Fresh Water Systems

      Discussion on Fresh Water Systems, i.e. Filtration Systems, Softener Systems, Reverse Osmosis Systems etc. and related issues.

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    4. Waste Water Systems

      Discussion on all Waste Water Systems to include Waste Tanks, Black Tank Flush and Dump Valves

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    5. Water Pump

      Discussion on all Water Pump related issues.

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    6. Water Heaters

      Discussion on all Water Heaters. -- Please use the Propane section of the Plumbing forum to discuss Propane plumbing and delivery.

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    7. Hydraulic Systems and Related Issues

      Use this forum to discuss Hydraulic Systems and issues related to them including the Hydraulic Pump, Control Valves, Plumbing, Stabs, Levelers and all associated control systems.

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    8. Propane Systems and Related Issues

      Use this forum to discuss Propane Regulators, Auto-Changeover Valves, Propane Cylinders and all interconnecting Pluming.

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  10. RV Security - For all Heartland brands Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Discuss matters related to RV and RV Site Security

    1. Cameras: Security / Convenience

      Discuss RV and RV Site based Cameras and related equipment used for Security, Convenience and Peace of Mind

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    2. Security Systems

      Discuss RV and RV Site based Security sytems and related equipment

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  11. Safety Items (on your Heartland RV) Threads / Posts  Last Post

    Discuss matters related to Safety Items that came with your Heartland RV or that you have added to your Heartland RV

    1. LP Gas Detectors

      Discussion on LP Gas Detectors in your Heartland RV

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    2. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

      Discussion on Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors in your Heartland RV

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  12. Customer Service Contact Information

    Looking for contact information for Heartland or one of their equipment suppliers? Check here.

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  13. Extended Warranty Process

    Discussion on Extended Warranties (RV, Truck, Appliances etc.)

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  14. Firearms and RVing

    Discussion on Firearms as it relates to RVers and RVing

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  15. GPS and Navigation Systems, Devices and Related

    Post about and learn more about GPS Systems and Navigation Systems and related items and processes

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    1. Geocaching and Munzee

      Discuss Geocaching and Munzee here

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  16. Heartland General Forum

    Use this forum to post items that are general in nature to all Heartland RV products

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  17. Heartland Recalls and TSBs

    Here we'll post any Recalls and Technical Service Bulletins issues by Heartland or Heartland suppliers. This forum is Read-Only. Please discuss in Technical sub-forums.

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  18. In Memory Of...

    In memory of a Heartland Owners family member who has passed away.

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  19. Items for Sale

    RV/Camping related products for sale (user to user non-commercial). Listing may remain for 1 year maximum.

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    1. Items SOLD

      Items that have SOLD will be moved into this forum as a read-only archive.

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  20. Items Wanted

    Are you looking for an RV, an RV item or RV lifestyle item? Ask for it here (user to user non-commercial).

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  21. Heartland Warranty Process

    Details on your Heartland warranty options.

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  22. H.O.T.E.L.

    Heartland Owners Travel Emergency List (H.O.T.E.L.). Download your directory and discuss H.O.T.E.L. here.

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  23. Membership Clubs / Membership Campgrounds etc.

    Discuss various types of Memberships from Clubs (Good Sams, Presidents Club etc.) to Campgrounds (Coast to Coast etc.) and other types of Memberships

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    1. Escapees RV Club

      Discuss Escapees RV Club here

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    2. Freedom Resorts

      Discuss Freedom resorts here

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    3. Good Sam

      Discuss the Good Sam Club here

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    4. Passport America

      Discuss the Passport America Discount Camping Club here

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    5. S.M.A.R.T. (Special Military Active Retired Travel Club)

      Discuss the S.M.A.R.T. Travel Club here

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    6. Thousand Trails

      Discuss Thousand Trails

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  24. Medical Devices

    Use this forum to discuss medical devices as it relates to RVing

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    1. Respiratory Ventilation Devices

      Use this forum to discuss respiratory ventilation devices, such as APAP, BIPAP, CPAP, VPAP etc.

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  25. Modifications (General)

    Have you done any modifications to your trailer that are general (not specific to one model) in nature? Share them with others here.

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  26. Non-RV Related Discussion

    Want to discuss issues that are not directly related to RVs or RVing? Do so here. Please keep the discussions civil.

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  27. Recipes

    Use this forum to post some of your favorite recipes.

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  28. RV Related Product "Special" Offerings

    Use this forum to post "special deals" on items of potential interest to Heartland RV product owners. No posts from commercial entities allowed.

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  29. Route / Trip Planning

    Use this forum to discuss Route and Trip Planning

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  30. RV Communities

    Use this forum to discuss RV Communities. Developments where you own your lot and/or building/home.

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  31. RV/Truck Insurance and Extended Warranties

    Discuss RV and Truck Insurance and Extended Warranties

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  32. RV Service Experiences

    Have you had your Heartland RV product serviced by a dealer or other service provider? Share your experience with us (please keep comments civil).

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  33. RV Shows and Schedules

    Using the proper year thread, post schedules of RVs shows for that year as well as comments about those shows

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  34. Safety Stuff

    Information on Safety related items, concerning Towing and State Laws.

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  35. Solar and Wind Power

    Do you use solar or wind power with your RV? Do you have an interest in this? Discuss it here.

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  36. Storing and Cleaning your RV - General (all brands)

    Storing your RV and maintaining its appearance. All Heartland brands. Discuss it here.

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  37. Telecommunications for RVers

    Use this forum to discuss telecommunications matters as they relate to RVers. Such as telephone, celular phone, Internet etc.

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    1. 3GStore (Telecommunications Gear for RVers)

      Discuss the 3GStore and their products here

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  38. Tire Pressure Monitors and Monitoring Systems

    Find Tire Pressure Monitor and Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) information here. Pat McFall of Pressure Pro Systems helps answer questions here.

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    1. TST (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

      TST (Truck System Technologies) is the TPMS market leader.

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    2. Valor (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

      Valor is a Tire Pressure Monitoring System manufacturer. This system is included with some Heartland RVs

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    3. Tire Minder (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

      Minder Research manufactures Tire Minder Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems among other products.

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  39. Traveling with Pets

    Use this forum to discuss traveling with Pets.

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    1. Rainbow Bridge

      A forum to discuss our pet friends that have crossed the Rainbow Bridge

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  40. Troubleshooting and Maintenance Guide

    This forum is home to the Trouble Shooting and Maintenance Guide. Formerly known as "Landmark - User Manual - a Practical Guide". This project is in development and is subject to much change.

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  41. Website Links

    The factory site is listed here but do you know of other sites and forums with sections dedicated to Heartland RVs? Post them here!

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  42. Welcome

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  43. Where are you now? What are your plans? Any Heartland sightings?

    Let people know where you are RVing at right now and/or what your plans are. Do you have any current Heartland product sightings?

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    1. Alaska

      Have you been to Alaska with an RV? Thinking about it? Planning a trip there? Are you there now and came across other Heartlanders?

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