Recent content by SailorDon

The kitchen sink is on the island (or countertop) that has the unlabeled GFI 120 VAC outlet. To meet code, that kitchen outlet must be protected by a GFI circuit. My question now is why didn't Heartland provide a separate 120 VAC circuit for the kitchen with its own GFI separate from the...

I plugged in my battery charger for my electric drill using the 120 VAC outlet on the side of the kitchen sink counter by the entry door. I've used this outlet many times for many 120 VAC appliances and accessories with no problem for the past 5 years, but yesterday there was no power.:( The...

No. I would not second guess the tire engineers. When the manufacturer publishes the load for given tire pressures, I do not arbitrarily inflate to the maximum tire pressure. Published table. Click on image for enlarged view. Tire size ST205/75R14 My travel trailer (max. weight 6,900...

I'm sure that when I am up to cruising speed (60 to 65 mph) on the highway, the tire pressure will be 65 psi or above due to heat buildup.

I did as you recommended and checked the tire manufacturers Load/Inflation tables for my tire size and class. The max. load for my travel trailer is 6900 pounds. The max. load for my tire when inflated to 60 psi is 1950 pounds. 1950 X 4 = 7800 pounds. At 65 psi, the tires are rated for 2040...

The original tires for my Heartland Wilderness seemed marginal for load capacity. I had a blowout after about 4,000 miles. The label for the tire and load information says Class C tires at 50 psi. I replaced the Class C tires with Class D tires which are rated at max. pressure of 65 psi. I have...

After blowing out the 3rd 30 Amp fuse, I removed the fuse from the power supply wire to the Bulldog tongue jack and replaced it with a 30 Amp 12 VDC circuit breaker. I was not a happy camper 3 weeks ago as I was hitching up to depart Eisenhower State Park and I had to stop in the pouring rain...

A week ago (Aug. 12) I was preparing to break camp at Eisenhower State Park. I remembered that when I had set up camp 2 days before, when extending the Bulldog tongue jack, I had "bumped top" on the jack, but thought nothing of it. Coincidentally, it was the right height for leveling the...

When I unhitched my travel trailer last night, it was all up cycles. No down cycles required for unhitching. But on the up cycles, I did pause (stop and start) a few times. Once when the spring loaded drop leg pin set. I also paused when the tow vehicle started lifting the rear end with the...

I didn't think 2 or 3 spare fuses was all that important. Apparently this Bulldog 500199 is a very high power consumption accessory. SURPRISE! 3 days and 6 up/down lifts and the 30 amp fuse has blown. No problem. Insert new 30 amp fuse and do the countdown for 6 up/down lifts to blow the...

Exactly Right! I'll bet you I could have that whole motor/gearbox housing disassembled and void the 5 year Bulldog warranty before the automatic circuit breaker resets. :) Now I will know it is time to take a break for a cool brewski and try again when things have cooled down. .

I missed that part of the owner's manual about the automatic circuit breaker in the Bulldog 500199. As mentioned, it only protects the motor. IMHO it is not safe to rely on that for the safety of the installation, since it doesn't protect the wire that comes out of the motor housing. If that...

There is no evidence of the "should have" circuit breaker for the Bulldog 500199. Is this a "should have" I need to install myself? I have installed the 30 amp inline fuse. IMHO I don't need a fuse and a circuit breaker, so I will ignore your circuit breaker recommendation. Since all the...

I just installed a Bulldog 500199 Electric Tongue Jack on my 2014 Wilderness 2175RB. Less than $250 if you search the internet. $325 at my local RV dealer. It appears to be a quality electric jack. Runs quiet and smooth up or down, with load or no load. Nothing major, but when mounting in the...

I have brand new (never been on the road) Gold Crown and Zeemax tires on my travel trailer. Just purchased them yesterday. The dealer put the tires on the wheels. I put the wheels on my travel trailer in the RV shed. [There is no manufacturing date on the sidewall of any of the tires.] see...