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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: MO, Carthage - 9/26/2014 to 9/28/2014

    Joy Add JD and Ethelene Munson to your list!
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    Ceiling Separation

    Yes, the hose and cut off is to winterize with out puting antifreeze in the fresh water tank. On my MPG 183, the pump had a vibration, you might try tightening the screws to the floor. My pump had a some foam between the wall and the pump which came out causing the viberation. Replaced that...
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    Space Heaters

    I have an infrared quartz heater also(Eden pure type) Has thermostat, two levels quite fan, does a great job, Used in 15 degree weather and the furnace never kicked on.
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    Self Contained Awning for the MPG

    Another tread with information. //heartlandowners.org/showthread.php/23940-Anyone-install-an-awning-on-their-MPG/page2
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    "C" rated tires to "D" rated tires.......

    I had a MPG 183 that I put the D range tires on. The rims on the trailer were Vision Legend 5 -141 gunmetal machined lip. I contacted Treadit, they also indicated to me that the rims were rated to 65lbs. Had no problems and pulled the trailer about 3000 miles with that setup...
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    ATF: MPG - Going from C range to D range Tires

    I had a MPG 183 that I put the D range tires on. The rims on the trailer were Vision Legend 5 -141 gunmetal machined lip. I contacted Tredit, they also indicated to me that the rims were rated to 65lbs. Had no problems and pulled the trailer about 3000 miles with that setup...
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    Campfires

    I have some lung problems and most of the time campfires don't cause me problems, if so I just go away from the the smoke. But what really turns me over is when people burn their trash in the fire, lots of bad stuff there. Have to get far away from the trash burners!
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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: MO, Branson - 9/26/2013 to 9/29/2013

    Add Ethelene and I to the list, we'll arrive on 25 Sept and depart on 30 Sept. Looking forward to Christmas.
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    ATF: MPG - Going from C range to D range Tires

    It is my understanding that the MPG has 205/75/15 Load range C, the trailer has a 3500 lb axle and the GVWR is 3800 Lbs, 3500 lbs on axle, 300 lbs hitch weight. The load range C at 50 PSI is rated at 1820 lbs per tire or 3640 combined, single axle trailer. The load range D, 205/75/15 tires at...
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    ATF: MPG - Going from C range to D range Tires

    I had a MPG 183(2011) which had the 5 spoke, 5 lug, Vision Legend 5, gun metal machined lip 15" rims, I checked all the sources Heartland, Treadit(supplier to Heartland, and did not get a defined answer, so off to the tire store, got the range D tires and had no problem with the tire pressure...
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    Federal Parks Access Pass

    I have a senior Pass, works just like the other Federal passes, cost $10 for life, after age 62. 50% of federal park, great deal! JD
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    I Ball Hitch Camera

    This is the one I use, http://www.amazon.com/iBall-Wireless-Trailer-Hitch-Camera/dp/B0035WSQEC
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    MPG 181 Winterization

    The pressure relief valve let air in so tghe tak drains.
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    Weighed the rig today

    I weighed the Wilderness 1950RB and the 2009 GMC Serria crew 4x4. Full water and propane and TV with full gas. Steering 3100 Drive 3700 tandem axle 4900 Total 11700 lbs With two 3500 lb axles it will be hard to over load the trailer. The GVW for the Wilderness is...
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    MPG 181 Winterization

    On my MPG 183, I opened the low points drains, then on the outside of the water heater, I opened the pressure relief valve, it drained the water heater. Did the same on my wilderness also. I pulled the plug to double check the first time, tank was empty.
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