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    What might have caused this and what is the fix?

    Thank you for that information, I shall followup on it. - - - Updated - - - Can you provide me with more information? I did not know that there are metal framing supports within the back wall. How were the supports accessed ie was the back wall removed or were the welds accessed from...
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    What might have caused this and what is the fix?

    .... The picture is the right rear back of my 2009 Sundance 2900MK and as you can see, the base of the back wall has vertically separated from the side wall for a distance of a foot or so. Any ideas about: 1. What might have caused this separation 2. What is the likely fix for this problem...
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    How to add water when boondocking?

    I do the following: 1. I follow the same procedure as I do for putting RV antifreeze into the system ie. close the valve which allows water to be drawn from the on board water storage tank and open the valve which allows anti freeze to be drawn through a bypass hose from the antifreeze...
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    Diesel Trucks and Cold Weather

    You will find that the diesel fuel stops in winter areas will adjust their blends to match the weather conditions.
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    bike rack

    I have used a Swagman bicycle rack on my Sundance for a number of years now with no problems. Swagman sells a receiver hitch which is bolted to your bumper for attaching the rack to your RV.
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    Equalize Grey Water Tank Levels

    If I attach a shutoff valve on the main waste water outlet and then open both grey water tank valves, will the water levels in both grey water tanks become equal? I am interested in doing this when dry camping to create more waste water storage capacity for taking showers. Washing dishes in a...
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    Wheel Chock - Looking for recommendation

    Another vote for Rotochoks. They are expensive but well worth the money as they also act as great stabilizers.
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    Caulk

    Why do the replacement caulks not retain their color for as long as the caulking that comes from the manufacturer with the RV? Maybe I have been using the wrong one.
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    Suburban Hot Water Tank Failure

    After 6 years of usage, approximately 2-3 months annually, the hot water tank in our Sundance developed a pin hole corrosion leak on the bottom of the tank. I am disappointed with the short life span. The anode rod was replaced whenever necessary.
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    Filling Fresh Water Tank

    I simply connect the hose which you normally use to winterize your unit with antifreeze to my water container and then connect the external shower hose to the water tank inlet. Turn on the external shower and the water pump fills my water tank. Works like a charm!
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    Filling Fresh Water Tank

    I simply use the hose which is used to winterize the system with antifreeze to suck up water from my 7 gallon container and then connect the external shower hose to the water tank inlet.
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    Leveling a 5th Wheel

    You asked about how to deal with a difference in length when lowering the landing gear. I initially dealt with this problem by going to Home Depot and purchasing door shims. They usually come in a package and you can use one two or whatever to place under the landing pad that has not yet reached...
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    Counter Top extension

    That is a clever idea
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    Trailer Towing – ST Tires vs. LT Tires

    Going 85 mph with a Landmark is a death wish, unfortunately it might involve others.
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    HOT Switch in livingroom

    Very strange that you are going through so many light bulbs. Something must not be right.
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