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  1. EPaulikonis

    Landmark - Suspension Lubrication

    I've been doing all of the annual work to keep my Landmark in good working order. Started working through the Dexter Axle Suspension Guide (attached) for all the different items to check. Came across wording referencing "wet bolts" on the suspension and not quite sure if/where to find them on...
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    ATF: Landmark - Drawer support

    So the next iteration of this topic has been brought up in October. Was getting the RV set up for storage and started going through all of the different spaces looking for stuff. Found multiple sliding drawers in kitchen island, fixed stand next to the stove, and in the bedroom that had...
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    ATF: Landmark - solar panel installation, landmark

    So how many watts total does the system provide? How many batteries are you charging? Any details on materials is appreciated. I've been considering solar for some time but have serious reservations about punching holes through the roof.
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    The Ashland has been leak tested

    Does anyone know is HL is going to offer future upgrades to pontoons with external inboard/outboard motor options? Best of luck to those who braved the storm in SC and other drenched spots along the east coast.
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    Water Filtration System

    Thanks. Hope you enjoy the LM 365. May have to take deeper consideration to upgrade. Lots of new refinements compared to my 15 Savannah. I bought on the last production run before the model changed. If only I'd have known I would have held off another few weeks. So goes the RV life! Happy...
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    What's your favorite carry weapon?

    Just picked up the Springfield Armory XDS 3.3" in 9mm for DW. Next purchase is the XDS 3.3" in .45 for me :D. Test shot 50-rounds and was surprised at how well the .45 handled. Recoil was mild and weapon was quick to target for follow-on rounds. Now I just need to get into reloading...ammo's...
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    Valor TPMS

    There's a Valor TPMS user manual on this site in Heartland Owner's Manual. I'll also echo that Don has done an exceptional job trying to help me get the system running at peak performance on my rig. He stopped at my home in OH at 8:00PM on his way from Nashville, TN to his home office. Now...
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    Grease

    Guess my message was garbled. Poorly worded "shooting the hubs". I do not add grease at every fuel stop. My DW checks temps on tires and hubs using the temperature gun at every fuel stop. Just more data to understand what's normal on my rig. Possible that understanding the baseline will...
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    Grease

    I just did my Landmark a few months back. I also used about 1.5 tubes of grease before the old grease began to squeeze out of the hub opening. You keep pumping grease slowly until you get a solid clean color compared to what you put in the gun. Most folks that have issues with blowing the...
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    Highway Weight Stations

    Simply saying don't stop is risking an event you may not be happy with in the future. The size of your setup will have a large roll to play if you ever have the unfortunate circumstance of being stopped by a DOT officer because you chose to blow by a weigh station violating a particular state's...
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    Round spot lights in living area

    If you mean the reading/map light usually situated above the recliners, you have to push in on the bulb and twist to the left to remove it. It's a 12v bulb similar to any you've changed in your vehicle.
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    Key West cargo door

    I just added a magnetic door catch on my Landmark to avoid more beatings by that road-side compartment door that swings out. You can pick one up at Lowes for $5.98. Gatehouse 0.5-in x 1-in Entry Door Rigid StopItem #: 340041 | Model #: S849-505
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    ATF: Landmark - Drawer support

    Dados on the two short sides, but not the face or rear of the drawer. The cement block in the brochure was placed in the drawers in the sink and/or stove assembly cabinets. They're plenty sturdy, but the ones in the bottom pantry aren't designed the same. All three of the drawers in my...
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    ATF: Landmark - Drawer support

    I added the 1 X 2 to the bottom of the drawer and secured it with wood glue and finishing nails. Not much to grab into with the nails, and it did put one in from the front of each drawer since that's where it was falling off of completely. Attached image shows nail locations into the wood. I...
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    ATF: Landmark - Drawer support

    Figured it was an improvement when the 365's hit the market. I'd seen others who mentioned drawer support as well. Just happy to see that HL once again took user feedback and made an improvement on the next iteration of the coach. Overall, we're very happy with our Landmark. Just putting...
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    ATF: Landmark - Drawer support

    I'm adding photos for HL to consider an upgrade to pantry cabinets. I'm contacting HL customer service to handle documenting the problems so I can get them fixed when the coach is in the shop for annual service in Nov. My Landmark has been out on the road several times over the past year and...
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    Ashland vs Redwood38GK

    Very comparable units you've selected, and I feel your pain. We were at the same juncture about 18 months back looking at Landmark, Redwood, and Lifestyle rigs. One thing that stood out clearly and drove our decision was this forum. Owners supporting owners with factory and industry...
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    Buying new tow vehicle, question is which rear end to get.

    You really need to look at Ford's Towing Tables if you want to know that 3.73 get in all the different configurations. The 2016 RV & trailer towing guide for Super Duty, F-350 4X2 SRW Regular Chassis Cab config shows a GCWR of 23,500 with a max trailer wt of 16,200 on 3.73 gears. Only way to...
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    Tire inflation pressure when "cold".

    General rule of thumb is to add 1 psi for every 10 degrees of temperature. The start point is always 75 degrees as Dan mentioned. If you're max pressure on the sidewall is 80 psi and temperature is 97, you should be running 82 psi on a cold tire starting out. Dan also makes a great point on...
  20. EPaulikonis

    37 Ultimate A/C froze up?

    Not sure what your rooftop unit looks like, but A/C will typically freeze if airflow isn't good due to a clogged filter. If you can, clean the filter and try again. Could also be due to low refrigerant in the system or the condenser coils being too dirty restricting airflow. At least a few...
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    ATF: Landmark - Roof Inspection

    I've combed through all the documents we received...actually have two separate books that are kept in the camper to reference all the manuals and to keep track of all the other loose paperwork. Don't recall seeing anything on roofing material, but there is a warranty document. I do have a...
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    ATF: Landmark - Roof Inspection

    Thanks for the reminder...I did contact Customer Service shortly as I was crafting the post to have something annotated in the file for the VIN. More curious to hear back on the type of membrane and follow-up on "bubbles" being an issue or not. The customer service representative did a...
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    ATF: Landmark - Roof Inspection

    I'm seeking confirmation that I do have an EPDM rubber roof membrane on the 2015 Savannah. I want to make sure I use the right products when the time comes to do any maintenance or repairs. I see that others have noted "bubbles" in the membrane are not cause for concern; is this a true...
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    Not Prospective Owners Anymore

    Agreed w/jasson07...dealership has a big role. I've heard it before that the dealership is the final 10% of the build. I did a custom order purchase on a Landmark from a less than stellar dealer. Rigs on the lot they were trying to sell were polished products ready for the sale. The custom...
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    Problems getting into RV Parks/Campgrounds with the size of 4200?

    My wife and I use 2-way hands-free radios when backing. Really nice to have because I'm only listening for one command from her over the link..."Stop!" She has to speak the entire time I'm backing, so that gets interesting at times. The speaking is needed to avoid the delay in the hands-free VOX...
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    2500 vs 3500 SRW

    My spouse was the same way...until she sat behind the wheel of our 2015 Ram 3500 4X4 long-bed. Took ~1 week to get used to the hips, but it actually helped get us ready for towing. The trailer is that wide anyway, so now we're used to the width of the truck and it helped eliminate some of the...
  27. EPaulikonis

    TT vs FIVER

    Pulls better period! Setup of a 5er is all about the moment arms created by pin weight directly over the rear axle. My TT was tiny, a 4,500lb. pop-up with a toy-hauler deck and it would misbehave behind the truck (Ram 1500). It would toss us around when we hit a bump on the highway, it would...
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    Residential refrigerator

    I have the same rig as you. There was an issue with software running the inverter when we first picked the unit up. Inverter would not carry the load of the refrigerator at all. It would trip off in less than 5 minutes every time. Since we've had the same inverter with new software on the...
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    Need help buying a new hitch.

    Brochure dry weight is 14K...the one you actually buy will probably be much heavier as the factory always quotes bare bones rig for marketing dry weight. GVWR for the rig you mentioned is 20K and it will have a pin weight somewhere in the 4K range. If you don't go with the GVWR and add some...
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    Need help buying a new hitch.

    GVWR at 20K....if you're looking to Reese, I'd go with the Reese Elite in the 25K range or higher. Buying something right at the 20K limit isn't wise despite the engineering margin that's already designed into the product. Same for Curt, but I'm not familiar with the specific models they...
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    Show off your towing rig!

    Get that Prius out of my grill!
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    Bighorn vs Montana - first impressions and question

    Something to consider on the door issue. One of the reasons it's open on top is to allow air movement. One of the biggest issues you'll contend with is condensation build up in the trailer, especially if you're full time. You'd be surprised how much moisture two people can generate inside a...
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    Looking at air bags

    They do fit nicely. Just be sure you get the right kit because there is a difference between a 3500 SRW and DRW setup. Most difficult part of the install for me was adding the 90 degree air fitting on top of the airbag. You can't install it until the airbag is in place and it screws into the...
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    Looking at air bags

    x2 rpotter. I added Firestone airbags on my Ram and didn't touch the springs. You'll want to the overload in place in the event your airbag has a failure. Failure isn't common, but it is possible and you'll want the full spring in place when it does. My rig has ~3,500lb pin on most hauls. I...
  35. EPaulikonis

    Generator Size

    We were not in the shade, just an open farm field, but I wasn't running the AC all day either. Majority of the time the generator was only running the refrigerator and a fan or two in Eco mode. We'd wait until 8:00PM to close up all the windows, start the Onan, run both AC units to get the...
  36. EPaulikonis

    Storage life of Diesel

    Be very cautious about putting that diesel into an expensive vehicle or generator. I spent 12-years working fuel operations and in a fuels lab for the military. You'd be surprised what you find in fuel that looks to be perfectly fine. All kinds of microscopic contaminants and other issues...
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    Generator Size

    I run a Honda 3000Is and also have the backup of Onan LP generator on my Landmark. Works out quite useful since the Honda is small enough to maneuver around and use on a frequent basis. Also helps keep the fuel bill to a minimum since I use it to primarily run the residential refrigerator and...
  38. EPaulikonis

    2016 Ohio Rally Date Options

    My vote is for the later dates...17 Sep or 20 Aug. Starts getting thin at the parks once all the children are back in school and the temps/humidity are likely to be much lower in Sep.
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    No signal on Valor TMPS

    Following up on fix actions. I did get a call from Don on my home phone shortly after posting the thread. I, however, was in Dover, DE, so I didn't get in touch with him until Saturday. Don had already shipped me a new antenna to correct the issue. Awesome...it was at my door on Monday when...
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    No signal on Valor TMPS

    First trip out this season and all sensors on my system are reading 0000. Checked antenna cable and also reset all 4 chip modules. Any ideas what else could be wrong? don helped me with new sensors on two tires this time last year. System is only 11 months old.
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