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    Greystone Fireplace Gave Up The Ghost

    The fireplace in our Landmark has failed twice and each time setting off the smoke alarm.The blower stops but the heating element stays on.The first time we replaced the blower and element and the second time I just cleaned the blower and it has worked fine since. When the blower failed the...
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    Blowout on Goodyear Tire

    No picture but it was mid sidewall and looked like a tear about 3 inches long
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    Blowout on Goodyear Tire

    Had a blowout also with a GY 614 on left rear just outside Sturbridge MA on I90.DOT code 2011 and in good condition. Called Good Sam roadside and they informed me that they were not authorized to send help because I90 in that section was restricted.They did supply a phone number to call for help...
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    Another reading light problem

    I had to replace the switches on 4 of my reading lights and dining light as there was some corrosion that caused them to flicker or not turn on at all. Replaced them with the AC rotary type switches. I think they corroded because of lack of use?
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    Need to replace microwave

    We replaced the convection oven in our Landmark with a microwave from Home Depot.Not difficult to install and fits perfectly.
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    Corian countertops

    I remove the scratches from my Hanex countertops each year.If the scratches aren't to deep starting with a wet 800 grit sand paper and polishing with wet 1000 grit.I use an orbital sander and spray bottle with a touch of soap.Its a long slow boring process (5 to 6 hours for me) but brings them...
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    Full Body Paint vs Decals

    Our 09 Landmark has gel coat with body paint on the lower section.Its a constant struggle keeping the decals fresh looking and have changed many of them.The gel coat is well ,lets say annoying , as after full waxing and polishing,depending on the lighting, it still looks terrible.Pay the 8 or 10...
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    Is it legal to have pets in the TT while moving?

    There are many livestock trailers on the road but not sure if an RV would be the same.Maybe talk with a livestock trailer manufacturer.
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    how many miles per year do you tow your camper

    New Brunswick Canada to Titusville FL with side trips about 5000 miles per year.
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    Aluminium Wheel Failure

    We had the same happen to us and Tredit covered the cost.
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    What brand to replace convection oven

    We replaced ours with a GE microwave.My wife thinks convention ovens are silly and for people that can't really cook.....sorry
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    Sewer Odors

    Check to make sure the propane is off on your kitchen stove when not in use.Its the same type of smell.
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    Must Have's

    Above all dual panes and full body paint.Most other options can be added.White gel coat with decals can be maddening and adding dual panes may be expensive.
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    Rotating trailer tires

    On the left side that is heavy on our Landmark I have the tires turned on the rim because of inside wear.The other side has even wear so leave them as is!
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    Anode Replacement in Suburban water heater

    Use a water tank rinser available at Campers world through the Anode hole .
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