Recent content by jvblade

Hey there, we are also look to replacing our carpet in our Bighorn. Maybe we could chat about some suggestions?!

I think the check valve would be a good place to start. Very strange. I would try tapping on the check valve once you have lost pressure and see if it comes back. The check valve will be on the back side of the UDC right where the fresh water hose connects.

Yes it is very important during a PDI to check the sinks and showers for leaks. We fought with leaks for a few weeks after getting our unit (still haven't got the one on the shower 100% yet). I fully recommend that during the PDI, fill up the sinks, drain and then do it all again. Spray the...

I can't answer 100% about an Elkridge as I have a Big Horn. However from what I know Heartland prefers to use full size 80 inch mattresses. Unlike other manufacturers that commonly use the 75 inch mattresses. Our's is an 80 inch mattress so regular sheets will fit. Hope that makes you a little...

It makes sense. I think I'll try it as well.

Never heard of this one but it might be worth a try. I still think the best way to check the level of the black water tank is to look down the toilet. :eek: Just plug your nose!!

I was told by our dealer service rep that the 1/3 and empty tank sensors are at almost the same level so it is very likely that even though they are empty the 1/3 could still be showing a level. One of my grey water tanks will show 1/3 when empty the other not. Go figure. :confused: As for the...

From what I understand, your tank can read 1/3 and still not be enough water to be above the take-off point for the water pump. Interestingly enough the 1/3 and empthy sensors are almost at the same point. I suggest adding some more water to the tank and try your pump again. The next idea I...

Try turning the fridge off then on again - my wife tried that one time when ours stopped and it worked! Smart girl! I just over analyze things ;) Is it really cold outside? We had a thread on this subject as ours stopped working in really cold weather. Here is the thread...

Wow Bob You would be our hero if you got some pics of that mod! ;)

I agree with Bob that there appears something amiss with the icemaker. It may have a ground fault only when the relay for the ice maker kicks in. GFCI's are very sensitive and will trip long before a circuit breaker does lessening the damage done. Best to have a service guy look at. As to why...

You might look at this: http://www.ultraheat.com/shop/Pipe_Heaters.html They have heat tracing for short lengths of pipe. They are 12 volt so you can still keep them on while travelling. More work then the bucket idea but if you are camping quite often in cold weather then it might be worth...

I agree with Jim regarding city water. Run water through all the sinks, toilet and shower. I battled for a month after our PDI with water leaks from loose fittings and one fitting not glued properly. I'm still working on one leak under the shower door that I am not sure how the water is getting...

Check out this thread just started recently. Lots of good info here. //heartlandowners.org/showthread.php?t=13701

Here is a picture of a mod I made just the other day. This heater vent is just above my water tank. When I pulled the vent out and stick my hand down in the underbelly, it is cold down there. So much for a heated underbelly. :confused: Anyhow I attached a short extension to the vent and cut in...