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    5th Wheel Towing and Drivers License Poll

    Alley back or alley dock is basically backing into space from a 90 degree angle, like backing into a camp spot. Here's a youtube video of a semi doing it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIY_I_6KTis In Rancho San Diego, they tell you that you can line up anywhere in the cones, then proceed to...
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    5th Wheel Towing and Drivers License Poll

    I would not take this for granted. I took the test in Rancho San Diego a while back and was asked who my escort was and if they were properly licensed. The examiner did not check though. As for the actual test, it is a scaled down version of the commercial test. For the skills test, you have...
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    Where do my fellow Road Warrior Owners put their Heartland Owners Plaque???

    We are the same as NWILSON. Used industrial strength double sided tape. 3+ years and still strong.
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    Garage Upper Bunk Will Not Retract

    Thanks everyone for the tips and suggestions. Grabbed a friend and we were able to lift the upper bunk to the top position and pinned it there at which point I was able to run the lower bunk up and down a few cycles. Then with lower bunk also at the top position, unpinned the upper bunk and...
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    Garage Upper Bunk Will Not Retract

    Thanks for the tip Dloebrich. Battery switch is on and battery fully charged, plus shore power. I even tried firing up the gen this morning to see if that would make a difference but no luck. Window blinds and chords also out of the way. I'm stumped.
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    Garage Upper Bunk Will Not Retract

    Hi All. Been a while since I've posted but do check in on everyone's adventures on a regular basis. Basically the title of my post explain it all. When I go to retract/lift the HappicJac bunks in the garage, the lower moves up and down in it's range just fine but when going up, when lower...
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    Garage bunk bed - pins to stay in place

    Was your rig purchased new? My pins were in the pouch of documentation along with the happi-jac paperwork. You may want to double check there. Frank
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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: CA, TEMECULA - 10/31/2014 to 11/1/2014

    I'm bummed. Looks like we'll be missing another great time. I will be in Seattle over that weekend. Have a great time. Frank
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    Cable TV and coax outlets in UDC, bedroom, and living room problems

    One is satellite, the other is cable/OTA. I can't remember which is which off hand. Frank
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    Cable TV and coax outlets in UDC, bedroom, and living room problems

    On my Cyclone, the middle connection in the UDC feeds the basement connector on the door side of the rig. I was told by Heartland and have personally confirmed since, there is no satellite connection in the bedroom. Frank
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    Sitting at the dealer awaiting pick up

    Re: Sitting at the dealer awaiting pic up NICE!!! Love the colors. Welcome to the forum and congrats on the new rig.
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    Garage thermostat 2011 3814

    In my 3612, the thermostat controls the fantastic fan in the garage. Frank
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    Road Warrior Toy Hauler

    Let's see. Quads/bikes in back, beer for after the ride in fridge, car keys. Yup, we're good to go! Frank
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    Road Warrior Toy Hauler

    Beautiful rig Al. Glad to hear the maiden voyage went well. The invite for Ocotillo Wells this weekend is still open. We are loaded up and ready to go. Frank
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