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Howdy! Bill, I purchased the channels to install the rope lights under my Cyclone 5er. My question is did you use double sided tape or the Construction type adhesive that comes in a caulking type tube. ” Happy Trails “ Chiefneon

Howdy! When we purchased our Cyclone 4000 I told the service people they needed to measure the height before the finalized the deal. They came back and stated it measured 13’9”. I told them the deal was off that the RV needed to have a permit to pull it off the lot if it was over 13’6”. We all...

Howdy! We also recently shopped around for a new TV. Our situation was different we downsized from a MDT 4400 International Custom Hauler. My lovely wife wanted a new truck so we looked at all three Ford, Dodge and Chevorlet. Out of the three we choose Chevrolet 3500 DRW/ LDZ Custom Hauler from...

Howdy! I recently purchased a new TV and decided not to go back to using a 5er hitch this time. I changed out the pin box on my Cyclone 4000 for a 20,000lb Reece Goose Box. Only one short pull so far with the new setup but I like the way it pulls and rides with the pin box having shocks and...

Howdy! I installed the Reese Goose Box on my 5er and really like it. I researched a lot about it before install mine. I also use a 4” Reese offset goose neck ball. Below is a link to a post on IRV.NET regarding the Reese Goose Box including some that have short bed trucks...

Howdy! X2 on the Pony Express RV Park. We stayed there last year on our trip to Alaska. Nice clear park with good pull throughs and friendly folk running the park. They worked with us a couple of days when we had to have some RV repair work done on our 5er. Would definitely stay there again...

Howdy! We have a 2014 Cyclone 4000 we fulltime in and recently picked up our new 2018 3500 Chevrolet HD/LTZ 2L Custom Hauler. I decided not to go with fifth wheel hitch this time. I changed out the pin box on the 5er the a Reece Goose Box 20,000 lb pin box. Only hooked up for a shot haul...

Howdy! Nope, 37 year as LEO and call sign from my time working with the DEA. ” Happy” Chiefneon

Howdy! We’re at our homebase in Livingston, Texas. My lovely wife is recovering from knee replacement surgery. ” Happy Trails” Chiefneon

Re: How do you remove a 120 volt outlet for replacement? Howdy! Thanks for the help. I popped off the face plate and removed the outlet. I was lucky enough that they left some wire for me to pull as to not have to work in that confining space. I installed the new residential outlet and...

Howdy! I have a 2014 Cyclone 4000 that has a 120 volt outlet that needs replacing. It’s bad enough that it’s located in a small cabinet hard to get to above the microwave. I trying to replace it but can not figure out how to remove it. These outlets are not like the residential ones. So those...

Howdy! Before we purchased our Cyclone 4000 we fulltimed in a Carraige Carri-Lite five slide 5er. That 5er spoiled us as it was near bulletproof. The Cyclone 4000 has not been. We ordered it with every option even full body paint. Heartland stated it would be delivered in six to eight weeks...

Howdy! We’ve been fulltiming in our 2014 Cyclone 4000 for almost five years. When we ordered it the one question we asked from the dealer and even the Heartland factory representative who happen to be at CampingWorld that day was “is it cover for fulltime RVing”? They all stayed YES. Now has...

Howdy! I just changed out our pinbox on our Cyclone 4000. I installed a Reece Goose Box 20,000#. The factory pin box weighed considerably less than this new Goose Box which shipped stated 180 lbs. I decided to go this route as our new TV we’re having built is a 3500 DRW Chevorlet 2L Custom...

Howdy! When we visit Durango, CO we stay Alpen Rose RV Resort. We have a 44’ Cyclone MDT and Smart Car an have no problems. ” Happy Trails “ Chiefneon

Howdy! We had the FMCA Verizon unlimited plan which was worthless after 25gbs. We switched to the new Verizon prepaid unlimited plan. Had it for a few weeks we are well over 100gbs and still streaming. We use it day and night to stream DirecTV Now, Netflix, Amazon Prime etc... It’s one of the...

Howdy! I’m in the process of get a new tow vehicle for our 2014 Cyclone 4000. I’m getting a new 2018 Chevrolet 3500HD DWD and they are building a 2L custom hauler bed for it. It comes with a goose neck ball so I have decided to go with that type of connection instead of 5th wheel. I’m ordering...

Howdy! Outstanding, I’mgoing to Order some and install my lights. ” Happy Trails “ Chiefneon

Howdy! Bill, thanks I would appreciate the update when you can. ” Happy Trails “ Chiefneon

Howdy! We use the led rope lights to keep away unwanted guest (nice, rates etc...) as we have picked up these Critters in the past. I would like to permanently install the rope lights under our Cyclone TH. My question is when you installed the channels under you RV that holds the rope lights...

Howdy! If your going to do much traveling forget Sprint. We had Sprint when we first started fulltiming and gave it up after the first year. Unless you are near a large city are major highway Sprint is useless. ” Happy Trails” Chiefneon

Howdy! I’ve been using the same sewer hose for over eighteen years and 12 of that fulltiming. We use a Sewer Solution and carry a ten foot extension if needed. Only use a 3” stinky slinky if at a dump station. http://www.valterra.com/product/sewersolution-system-boxed/ “Happy Trails” Chiefneon

Howdy! As I stated before our FMCA Verizon unilimited plan is worthless after you use the 25gbs. I spoke with Verizon yesterday about the Above and beyond plan mentioned. First thing they advised was I would have to buy my way out of the contract I have and move to a phone plan to receive it...

Howdy! We have the FMCA Verizon unlimited data plan and I can assure you that once we hit the 25gb data cap no matter were we are it slows to unusable data speeds every month. Our AT&T unlimited plan we have does not. Once the two year contract is up if nothing changes I will dump the FMCA...

Howdy! We went to Alaska this year and spent over three months there. You will find that most RV parks offer GS Discount but be prepared for higher cost even with discounts. Also fuel cost traveling in Canada are higher. I felt like I got a pay raise when we crossed back into the lower 48...

Howdy! We have a 2014 Cyclone 4000 we fulltime in. We recently returned from our trip to Alaska and the roads took a toll on us. We carry a Smart Car in the garage of our Cyclone and I use the factory D rings in the garage floor the secure the Smart Car. One of the D rings in the rear is broken...

Howdy! Just a word to the wise. We ordered our Cyclone 4000 with full body paint because we did not want graphics again as they peel and fade. Heartland sends units out to be painted. After the unit was painted and returned Heartland placed Cyclone graphics over the paint. We are still...

Howdy! We fulltime RV and have a 2014 Cyclone 4000 and had the same problem. I would first suggest contacting Heartland. They had a commercial repair person come out and look ours. He advised us that he could repair it but that he would be back in six months to a year repairing it again do to...

Howdy! I read his post and have a question for those who may know. I have a Cyclone 4000 I’m considering looking for a new TV and like the Dodge 3500 Mega Cab. My question is that I I’ll look at installing a Reese Goose Box (goose neck ball) instead of a fifth wheel. Doing this to keep the bed...

Howdy! We had this problem on another 5er we had. Pin hole leaks in the rims. Treadit replaced all four rims no charge, I paid for the mounting. The second set of rims one cracked months later and treadit again replaced all four rims no charge except for mounting. Both times Treadit replaced...

Howdy! I’m another Co-pilot gps app user. We fulltime and I’ve been using Co-pilot for years and it does a great job. I use it on on tablet in our MDT towing the 5er and on my smartphone driving the Smart Car. I see no reason to buy a stand alone gps these days. “Happy Trails” Chiefneon

Howdy! We visited Saguaro National Park today and I asked the Range about the Lifetime pass for Veterans with a VA rating. He asked if I had my Veterans ID. I showed him my VA health care card and he looked at it and advised the only thing he needed to know is if it stated “Service connected”...

Howdy! All of the new 350/3500 DRW truck are capable of what you need to tow. My only caution to you would be look carefully at the height of the TV bed to make sure you have enough clearance when towing. I’ve read countless post of folks purchasing new Ford and Dodge DRW trucks and having...

Howdy! I was this on the Escapees forum and wanted to share it with other veterans. A little-known benefit from the Interior Department gives military veterans with any disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs a free lifetime pass to national parks and other recreation areas...

Howdy! I have a 2014 Cyclone 4000 that I need help finding a replacement LED 12 vote light fixture that goes in the toy hauler room. The light is one that requires a on/off switch on the side of it. We’re fulltimers so I need to find a place hopefully on Amazon and have on shipped. Help...

Howdy! We’ve been fulltiming for eleven years and have learned to just deal with thing like your have listed. Yes you will encounter problems with your mobile lifestyle. I also encounter problems living in our sticks and bricks I had to deal with. I much prefer this lifestyle. ” Happy Trails”...

Howdy! We fulltime and have been using a Sewer Solution for over 12 years and still using it no problems. I like it because it don’t have to deal with cleaning the “stinky slinky” when finishist. I carry and extra 10’ of hose if needed. I’ve also gone to lowe’s purchased a pvc “Y” fitting so I...

Howdy! Did you do that yourself are did Gregg Bromeling build that at Idaho Tote? I used a Idaho Tote for several years before we purchased our Cyclone. Gregg has a great product and does a good job mounting the tote. We carried a Yamaha Rhino and also a Smart Car on ours. ” Happy Trails”...

Howdy! Been working on things preparing for our trip this year to Alaska. Packed wheel bearings and checked brakes. Installed new gray water valve. Repaired a short in the running lights. Changed oil and filter in the generator. Repaired water pump. Last but not least I’m installing a 12 volt...

Howdy! Just want to say thank you for your service and welcome home brother. You welcome to park next to me any time. ”Happy Trails” Chiefneon