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Today the weather took an ugly turn and I'm getting 40-60mph gusts. It ripped off the AC shroud so far and I'm really rocking back and forth. Definitely concerned about being blown over, anything I can do to not have that happen? This is scary.

Title kind of says it all - in August I did a full inspect of the roof and all components of which nothing required any major work. A few nights ago a barely moving wasp was crawling on the living room floor and it baffled me since I'd done window and screen maintenance too so it couldn't have...

2011 BC, 4 slide outs, looks like I have a Through Frame system. Non-entry side: Bedroom slide no issues. Motor is under bed, has proper amount of fluid & power, no rust. Kitchen slide has had movement downward towards the back cap on the slide out mounting bracket. Entertainment center has...

I searched back to 2007 posts in any part of the site that would address this... My windows still stick/hang up when trying to open them (slide up and rear exit XO). If I loosen the interior screws any further they are going to fall out though I noticed the exteriors were drilled in so hard they...

Hi All! Good to see so many new members, Heartland is catching on everywhere across the country! It's been awhile (a year? two?) since I've been on the forums, life got busy but we've finally sold the house and getting ready to move our HL BC to a new lot to live in full time. We got lucky...

Ever since I took delivery of the unit the windows have always been a pita to get open. The larger back window (also emergency exit window) opens about 8" then stops after fighting just to get it open that far. Hopefully I'll never have to count on getting out that window! The ones that slide up...

Did a thread search and didn't come up with anything specific though I may not be using the proper key words. What I'm wondering is if anyone has installed an on demand tank directly under the kitchen sink. The reason is the pump is way up front - and the kitchen sink is 3/4 of the way back in...

First off, I can't say how pleased and seeming lucky my unit has not had the issues others have. That makes me happy :) The weird part is now I have some time to finally get around to decorating the inside and finding things that make my brain stop and think "I probably got the new guy"...

Looked everywhere for small leak behind UDC, found it! (easy to miss) Not sure what the deal is but had a full tank of fresh water and the heater on, it worked until earlier tonight. Backing up a bit...before the cold weather hit I pulled the panel blocking the UDC/water pump/HW tank and there...

Yeah, it happened. Never happened before but I think we hit too many low temps and it seems the heating straps put on this summer didn't hold up. I've kept a small space heater in storage space with the panel off the side so it was open to the underbelly (behind the UDC) and its stayed warm...

Sure don't have as much time this summer as I hoped but finally got the dining table unbolted from the floor and turned it sideways freeing up quite a bit of space. Will have to put 2 chairs in storage but we don't use them as it is, got 2 folding ones in the closet if the need arises. What I'm...

No pictures yet but should have some up in the next week or so. I was looking at various skirting from pre-made to buy the material and DYI. The latter gave me an idea that is far less expensive than paying $1.49 a sq ft not including temporary snaps. Since we still have the sheds to clear out...

Know I've read it somewhere on the forums and PDF links here but isn't there a way to retract the main awning if you can't get inside the unit? Last night the 5er was at the CG where I'll be staying for a couple of months and that area can get smacked with high winds pretty quickly. I'd...

Have had some hold ups getting to full timing but now that I'm 3 weeks out with a less than stellar handling by USAA & Fleet Priority Services, I started digging around to see what the difference is between full timers insurance and what we have now. There is a difference I did not know about...

I've seen a few models now have a "full timing" sticker below the RVIA sticker but can't find specifically what the heck it means. What did I miss? Is this new in the last year or so? Are there any additional benefits? Just wondering if our BC is a sort of certified full time unit, it seems to...

With the recent poll and proposal of Heart Land using Rhino Liner I'm wondering where most owners land on this. Just like the "rubber roof" they both have their positives and negatives along with personal preferences as well. Another aspect are the brands of a same or similar product: Rhino...

Our unit has been at Fife RV for 3 weeks and it still isn't be repaired on an insurance claim. The so called "service manager" sent both the insurance company and myself in circles last week every single day just to fax back the damage form, he's sent it everywhere but to our insurance and even...

Well, not really on the road but at a full hook-up site with space around you...I want to can up a lot of the fruits and veggies in one of the best places they are grown since I'll be working in the fields as it is. Problem is I still use my Grandma's pressure cooker, its heavy and would bow the...

Last night a major section of a bridge collapsed that connects South from the Canadian border to Seattle area and North to numerous campground in the Anacortes area. The "detour" route will be very congested (as in stop, creep and wait) most likely until next year especially for heavier loads...

First picture is door to the commode, second is to the laundry closet, both doors are right next to each other. Something ain't right. ;)

Since the weather has cleared off I wanted to check the unit since it goes in Monday for whatever repairs are needed. As I was taking the tarp off walking close to the edge in soft sole shoes, I stepped down and heard a "crunch" sound...that can't be good. Once I got the tarp off it was weird -...

Our beautiful sunny weather went south and now its raining like it does in November with sideways winds. We put a large tarp over the entire unit from front to back with 2' over the sides then put pavers on top to hold it down last week but that isn't holding up to the 27mph gusts with rain...

Got a call Friday from the Farm Hire Group, they have had me on the list for this season but to start earlier. The incentive is pretty sweet but I'd have to start before our BC will be out of the shop (cap damage by a tow company) and they will pay to put me up in a hotel until our BC is fixed...

When reading posts I often wonder if there is a bit of gypsy in those of us who travel a lot or go full timing, it takes a certain kind of personality to not feel disconnected without a stick built home to return to. There is also something about being "handy" and not getting flustered when...

One thing that has always bugged me about our unit are all the 'bubble' dual switch lights throughout the unit but it has the frosted LED's over the entertainment slide out, not sure what happened there but I want to replace all the bubble lights with the same factory LED's. Has anyone done...

If you've ever come across the website "Hacking Ikea" you'd get the title of this...it's essentially taking what you have and modifying it to what you want. After studying the pictures of the Gateway and clearing the house out of "stuff we are selling and Ikea stuff I want to hack", I'm going to...

DH isn't very savvy on dumping the tanks but this is his first unit so I'll give him a break on that. What I have noticed is once the unit has been moved there is more waiting at the cap from the black water tank once its parked. The sensor shows its empty before leaving and this wasn't making...

Yep. That image you have in your head is correct. Our truck is getting the left rear bearing rebuilt so I called a license, bonded and insured company. They gave me a quote and I met them where our 5th wheel was parked. When one of the front legs got sticky and wouldn't budge, I told my husband...

DH finally figured out living full time in our BC is definitely doable! :) He was wary there wouldn't be enough room until we headed to the eastern part of the state to pick apples after his layoff from the federal government (18 years there, he was the first to get the axe). Since we had a...

The drive home yesterday following in the little truck, noticed the slide open rear window looked wavy warped. Its been tough to open since delivery and since I silicon all window gaskets (even all our vehicles) that window has always been really hard to open and close no matter what. Now I'm...

Looked through the pages and most aren't the 310 which is a bit different from the 210. Anyway, noticed a small pooling of water around the toilet base this morning, got a paper towel, wiped around the floor seal (small line of caulk factory) and it seemed to come back right away which makes no...

Probably the dumbest question ever but I can't get the glass cover off the ceiling fan to change the bulb. Called HL service, they said it probably screws off. Um, I tried every possible way and it isn't budging and I don't want to break anything. There isn't any information as to what kind of...

Never sure where to post stuff like this, moderators will move it if need be :) Doesn't matter what I've owned in the past; brand new custom or someone else modified but I won't use *anything* that is on wheels without first diving into the entire unit, top to bottom front to back including...

Did a search first and couldn't really find anything for the 'newer' 5ers...thinking about taking out the pre-formed shower and using the fiberglass snap fit to wall instead for more room, I know my elbow is going to hit that door every time. Has anyone done this on a 2011? Can you go flush with...

I got stuck with a badly installed hydraulic rear pump, couldn't figure out why the back levelers wouldn't budge. The switch on the outside is mushy too - need to call Lippert since it was delivered and hasn't been moved yet. It seems someone at the factory decided to just keep pushing the...

First thing, I'm a weirdo about the exterior staying protected year around and used to detail every exterior you can think of for years. My MH had gel gloss which you have to treat differently than other finishes. The question is with our 5er fiberglass exterior walls - what has anyone been...

I did this on my MH custom coach and not sure why I wouldn't be able to install one on our BC. With the dual sinks and wiring it looks like it can be done, just wondering if anyone else has installed one and what they ran into (good or bad). It would take a bit of hunting to see who has a 1/4hp...

My husband and I have been researching 5th wheels for 4 years, it didn't take long to find Heartland were the best made but hardest to find! After choosing the floor plan we liked best we finally found exactly what we wanted - in Texas. 3 weeks and counting to delivery, excited! Not my first go...