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  1. Tweitekamp

    hot/cold water surges

    Gary, I have not modified anything on this sundance. I have put water in it and that's it. I have thought about a accumulator on it and ultimately will. I just hear those help if the pump is located a distance from the tank. But I just wanted to clarify that I have not touched anything on...
  2. Tweitekamp

    hot/cold water surges

    I think the pump is cycling normally. Probably 2 seconds on and 2-5 off. I don't think it is any worse than my previous two campers. It just pumps scalding hot water then freezing cold water. You can back off the hot water then you have some really cold water coming out. I do have a outside...
  3. Tweitekamp

    hot/cold water surges

    Just wondering if someone could give me a clue what to look for. But when we take showers, it surges hot/cold water whenever the pump turns on. Hot, cold, hot, cold, hot, cold......which is really tough to deal with while bathing 1 and 3 year old kids. It gets real cold when you are trying to...
  4. Tweitekamp

    Outside shower

    Access is always the issue. I need to probably break down and buy a pex tool. Installing shut off valves is a good idea! I just don't know why I had water around the outside shower fixture...?? Oh well, I'll figure it out someday. I need to find time to tear the underpinning off and find...
  5. Tweitekamp

    Outside shower

    Anybody capped off the water lines to the outside shower? I have delamination happening and it really chaps me! I took the shower assembly off the side of the camper and see the hack job they did to install it! I did see issues with the bottom of the cutout such as water stains. I sealed...
  6. Tweitekamp

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: IL, Chatham - 9/20/2013 to 9/22/2013

    Will there be any "classes" or anything? I have read where in the past reps will be at some of the rallies and give some kind of presentation. I would like to learn more about my sundance or rv maintenance in general and thought a rally would be a good place go. We are from the Champaign area...
  7. Tweitekamp

    wires on electric heating element

    Miraculously everything SEEMS to be working. I have not tested the converter but can do that later. The microwave display turns on it worked last outing. Camper has been plugged in for 2 months or so and it hasn't burned to the ground yet. But the radio works, microwave works, fridge seems...
  8. Tweitekamp

    wires on electric heating element

    Ok so we found out what the problem is........dumb electrician wired up my camper outlet 220 not 120v. We immediately plugged into 120v and everything started working normally. I apologize for doubting some of your guys suggestions about the shed being wired wrong!!! I guess I should have...
  9. Tweitekamp

    Water INSIDE the window

    I bought the unit used from my local heartland dealer. It was only used 4 times prior to me buying it. There was no delamination prior to purchase because that was my main reason for buying it! It was solid in every place. Now after 5 uses, I have delamination issues. What really torques me...
  10. Tweitekamp

    wires on electric heating element

    If there is something else on the same circuit as the hot water heating element could I have picked up voltage off the white wire? If heartland is piggy backing neutral with something else that is the only other way I can see getting juice on that wire. I will admit I am confused but...
  11. Tweitekamp

    wires on electric heating element

    Just verified with our service manager in the shop and he said that everything is fine. If white is neutral...it will carry voltage and that is why I got a bite this morning. The switch on the hot water heater breaks the circuit for the black power wire. I will check the building tonight but...
  12. Tweitekamp

    wires on electric heating element

    I think the wiring in the shed is good. Brand new. Is the white wire common? I think the black is power? If power is supplied, it would complete the circuit?
  13. Tweitekamp

    Water INSIDE the window

    We were camping last weekend and experienced a pretty darn hard rain. Water was dripping down from the top part of the window inside the rv. I am 99% sure that I ran a thin bead of silicon last fall before we put it away. This window is the one next to the dinet table and has a crank out/tip...
  14. Tweitekamp

    wires on electric heating element

    I have a 2010 Sundance that the electric element was popping the breaker. I disconnected the white wire and wrapped it in tape plus flipped the switch on the hot water heater itself to off just as a safety precaution. We have used the unit 2 times just using the propane to heat the water and...
  15. Tweitekamp

    Adjusting front landing gear

    Thanks!! I'll look into it tomorrow! Should be a easy fix!
  16. Tweitekamp

    Adjusting front landing gear

    Looks as if my legs are not "even". When I go to drop my legs on my shed with a perfectly level concrete floor, one leg makes contact with the ground before the other. Is there any adjustment that can be made just to make it better. I isn't too bad but just not quite right. Suggestions??
  17. Tweitekamp

    Explanation of placard please

    Ok so my sticker says numbers that just don't jive to me. It all stems from me checking the numbers on the trailer compared to my new tires. If people can help explain this it would be helpful! I have two 6,000 lbs axles. GVWR IS 13,735 lbs Weight of cargo should never exceed 3121 lbs So...
  18. Tweitekamp

    LT tires

    Well, I just placed my order for 245/75/16 Bridgestone Duravis250's. I know they are a pile of money, but not as expensive as the Michelin. I would have liked the Michelin but I am not doing many miles per year like some of you guys. We camp a lot, but mostly local or within 60 miles. I...
  19. Tweitekamp

    LT tires

    Ok so I did some comparisons between tire diameter and the 245/75/16 is the perfect match. I should be able to keep my same spacing between tires which is important. Only concern I have with going to lt tires is the fact hat I go from 3500 lbs down to 3000 lbs per tire. That should still be...
  20. Tweitekamp

    LT tires

    Mc9 and others.... The st's are 285/80/16. So when you went to LT's what size did you go with. I know mc went with 245's but that seems like a big step down. I was wondering about 265's but not sure what you guys with the michelins ended up with. I don't doubt the ribs are a excellent tire...
  21. Tweitekamp

    LT tires

    I have a 2010 Heartland Sundance 2998 RB. 2 axles with 8 bolt aluminum rims. I am running the famous power blow max tires 235/85/16st if I remember correctly. I have thought about the maxxis tires, but a bit tired of the specialty stuff such as trailer tires. I can whip in anywhere and get a...
  22. Tweitekamp

    LT tires

    Ok, so my towmax tires are cracking pretty bad on teh sidewalls. I am not going to trust these any longer. I am going to switch over to LT tires. I would like some opinions on what people have switched to if leaving the ST world. I am looking at the following: Bridgestone Duravis R250...
  23. Tweitekamp

    bedroom slide floor

    Sounds like the laminated stuff is the way to go but is that a special order from heartland? When I called customar service it sounded like they had a fiberglassed product they use. Is this the same thing you were talking about? If it is, they said it would take 7-10 days to make. Ugh. I...
  24. Tweitekamp

    bedroom slide floor

    I have a 2010 2998 RB sundance and I have noticed that the floor is soft on one of the corners. I thought a roller had broken off causing the underpin material to tear, but after inspection, the rollers are good but another piece of aluminum trim is messed up and rubbing. Anyway, the black...
  25. Tweitekamp

    nervous about hooking up city water for first time

    Thanks everyone! It makes perfect sense what you are saying. I guess I could use the city water to fill my tank IF I FELT IT WAS NECESSARY just as insurance. We won't open the camper on the road unless the 3 year old needs to go potty. In that situation, I guess I may put 15 gallons or so in...
  26. Tweitekamp

    nervous about hooking up city water for first time

    I have never hooked up to city water before. I have a regulator (40-50) and all the correct hose. We are going to a campground that has this feature for the first time so I want to utilize it. I have some concerns about traveling 3.5 hours to a campground to try something new and not have...
  27. Tweitekamp

    Can't fill fresh water tank

    Well, if I held the hose away from fill port I could slowly get it filled up. After a lot of research on this forum...which is AWESOME by the way....I found that the vent line is a issue on these Heartland campers. I am going to let the dealership know that this needs to be fixed when I have...
  28. Tweitekamp

    Can't fill fresh water tank

    I can only get a few gallons of water in my tank then it bubbles out. Help!!?? I just picked it up from the dealer. First time filling this camper. It is a 2995 Rb fifth wheel. Also the monitor doesn't seem to read. All I have is a test button. It is different than my old jayco please...
  29. Tweitekamp

    concerns about slide roof tape

    Thanks for the info guys. I looked at it again last night and talked to the guy. He said if there were any concerns, he would take care of me. With that being said, I think we are going to move forward with the purchase on Saturday. REally looking forward to getting into a good trailer...
  30. Tweitekamp

    concerns about slide roof tape

    Hello all! I am new to the forum and the potential new owner of a 2010 2998 sundance bunkhouse. We put money down on it last week but they are going through it doing a full prep for us before we take it home. So I do not have it now and still have my Jayco in hand. During my "inspection"...
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