Recent content by Paul_in_MN

I have the same model generator, and an 8 ft box on the F350. So it goes right behind the cab, is locked in with a good stout cable lock, and covered by the tonneau cover. When towing, the cover must be rolled up at the front of the PU box, but I cover the generator and keep it out of sight when...

Unbelievable!!

I'm sure sorry to hear about the loss of your cord. I have been concerned about the same thing happening to my 50 amp cord. So I have made a few inquiries about the big yellow twist lock plug end that attaches to the trailer. About 5 different sources have that plug priced at $94 and up! My...

We have a 2010 Eagle Ridge, but a different model than yours. On our air bed, the inflated mattress takes a fitted Queen size sheet. Paul_in_MN

When we purchased our Eagle Ridge, DW made an absolute highest priority that she'd never travel in a trailer that has the shower in the bedroom, and she would not accept the split bathroom idea either. This eliminated a lot of other brands from our consideration. Fortunately Heartland had a few...

I didn't have a blowout while pulling the 5er, but I did have the right rear blow out at highway speed while pulling one of my heavy equipment trailers, and I had a pretty good load in the truck box as well. I had checked the tire pressures less than 100 miles earlier, and all was OK. It was a...

Welcome to the forum, and especially welcome to the group who own Eagle/Elk Ridges. Our Eagle Ridge is a 34RLSA, so we are pulling a bit more weight than you probably are. We have pulled with Ford trucks since IH made their last PU in 1975, one of our favorite tow vehicles was a 79 E250 with a...

Bruce, I agree with the others about the advantages of the dually setup, but bought a SRW F350 instead of the dually version. We are weekend travellers (and maybe a few days more each trip). Our truck is also used on our farm. The extra width of the dually is a real disadvantage in many cases...

We have a number of diesel engines in tractors and Bobcats and our trucks on the farm. For years I have bought bulk delivered oil from our CNH dealer, engine oil being 15-40. All of our diesel engines have lived a long life with this product, but in a cold MN winter the 15w part is a bit too...

I had similar problems with my 2010 Elk Ridge, and brought it back to the dealer 2X for warantee work on this problem. Both times the dealer worked on something and told me there was nothing wrong. So I met with the service tech and he went through the dump procedure with me. I had done...

I agree that this sounds like giant overkill. But on my ERidge, the freshwater tank is 54 gal capacity, and that was the thought going through my mind when I wrote that reply. Maybe a more moderate dose of the bleach would do the job, and require less flushing of the freshwater tank to get the...

Most every living thing falls dead when given ordinary bleach to live in. I doubt that it is necessary to identify the critter, but the only thing you really care about is getting rid of the suckers. I'd try about 1 qt of bleach and a good dose (cup maybe) of TSP (trisodium phosphate). Back when...

They say that life comes around full circle as we get older. I am quite sure that I am not anywhere near as cute as this little button is when I fall asleep at the table. But when she is awake, I'll bet that she is just a dynamo of energy (and that part I'll never see again in my years!)...

Heidi, When we bought the 2010 Eagle Ridge 34 RLSA, it was being shown on the lot with the slides extended. I specifically had the same question as you have about the fridge being opened when the slide is "in". Even though our ER has the fridge turned at 45 degrees, it could not be opened with...

Last year we were making the same decisions. I already had the F350 diesel 4 door, and an eye on the budget, but a lust for the BH. I found a floor plan such as you describe with nice detailing and substancial tires, wheels, axles in the mid model Eagle Ridge (now called Elk Ridge). For my wife...