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Hooked up the black tank flush for the first time this season and pumped a few gallons of water into the sink cabinet. The line (from the outside connection port) runs up the bottom of the sink cabinet into a black plastic apparatus and then down into the underbelly from there. Is this thing...

I broke the inlet off my city water connection and replaced it with a Valterra all brass model with a check valve. Now, when I run water, there is a squealing, humming-type noise coming from the inlet device. I removed and inspected the back flow preventer. No change. I adjusted water pressure...

Life's circumstances (like selling our home) are forcing us to live in our 30' NT Caliber travel trailer for a couple of months (possibly more) in central Illinois--beginning in November. We have spent up to two months in the summer, but never winter. The campground we are staying charges...

We averted disaster two days ago while driving across I-80 near Rock Springs, Wyoming. I heard a kerplunk and felt the Excursion pull hard for a second, looked in the driver's side mirror long enough to see someone dodging a wheel/tire/hub about windshield height. One of our bearings...

I've read numerous posts about the quality of Tow Max tires. I believe them. Every trip I take I worry about blow outs and half the side of my camper coming off WHEN it happens. It hasn't happened yet. I'm tired of thinking that today is the day. We have driven 12,000 miles of the worst highways...

I just purchased this mifi for email and post-grad school stuff (and keeping up with the Heartland site:o) while traveling. Any suggestions, tips, etc. for it would be appreciated. As well, I am wondering what others are doing for antennas and amplifiers. If anyone is using Wilson Electronics...

We're traveling between Bozeman and Montpelier in August, and I can see three possible routes to take. One takes us through Yellowstone, and the other two are a variation of Routes 20, 26, and 89. Have any of you traveled these routes before? Are elevation changes an issue? I'm pulling an 8000...

We're wondering what is available in the Lancaster, PA area for up to a one-month stay in October. Thanks. Mark and Cindy.

Hey Woodworkers... I am planning on converting our dining room table to an expandable top by splitting the top surface (and apron), then adding a pair of slides to the end opposite the wall. This will allow me to expand the top without moving the fixed legs. I anticipate adding a 12" leaf to...

Last year, our first, we bought an in-line hose filter from Walmart for around 20 bucks. I was less than impressed with it's ability to kill the taste of nasty Illinois water (iron). It did little better for some of the over-chlorinated campgrounds across America. We generally drink bottled...

A few weeks ago I posted about a mod for adding a hinged cover to access a furnace filter. I was finally able to post some pictures. One upside to this mod is that the noise from the furnace has been decreased.

Finally got around to posting a few pics. Got tired of standing on my head to retrieve junk from the deep hole next to the bed. The drawer rides on three points: 1) Felt cushions on bottom edge of drawer front, 2) two plastic angle glides mounted on 1/2" high wooden stile (part below drawer)...

We are looking at an extended season trip next fall/winter in the northern great plains area. I plan to make some underbelly changes with insulation, pulling lines away from frame, etc. I also plan to heat trace and insulate all the piping. If you had the option, would you consider 12 volt heat...

Has anyone out there modified their outside shower? Ours burst (connection came loose on back) at 3 in the morning (yes, I was using a pressure regulator!) and I plugged it. I'm a little bashful about showering outside, and our kids are grown, so I'm thinking about removing the valve, hose, etc...

A recent post got me thinking. I have wanted to find a way to have quick/easy access to build a filter box for my furnace. Rather than removing the grille for the return air to change the filters (or have access to my pump), I added 2 hinges to the top of the existing grill and removed the four...

Has anyone had a problem with the "spools" on the bottom of the day/night shades loosening? If so, any repair ideas that worked? A couple of mine are stripped out, preventing the spool from staying tight. Thanks. Mark

On a recent post, I lamented about the ever growing desire (sickness) to modify and accessorize our 4 month old TT. I thought I'd list a few we've done, and ask what you've done...we're needing some more ideas: 1. Replace particle board under bed with Baltic Birch (no slivers, adjusted shocks...

In 5 months of ownership, after 5300 miles of 'knock the fillings outta yer teeth roads' in 10 states and 2 countries; and over 40 nights of sleeping, showering, and cooking...we've had ZERO problems. Thanks Heartland. I will say that our continuous desire to 'modify' is a serious sickness of...

In a couple of weeks, we're crossing the US/Canada border for the first time with an RV. What has been your experience as far as inspections, etc. I know I have to leave my pea shooter home (handgun) :obut I also keep hearing about foods, fruits, and vegetables that are limited. I've checked the...

When you're traveling from home to a destination, enroute, do you... a) Pull into a parking lot for the night? b) Use rest areas? c) Campgrounds? I'm new at this, and I can see some advantages with each. Longtimers...let me know!

My wife and I picked up our 2011 Caliber 265rls a few weeks ago, and we are thrilled. We have been pretending & playing most evenings--and are now ready for our first 2000 mile trip...I think. Anyway, we were talking about what persuaded us to purchase this one. Here's my reasons (from most to...

Does your TV play sound through the ceiling speakers on regular channels? Mine does not. Is this normal? It seems that the touch screen would amplify the sound back through the ceiling speakers. Owners manual was no help. Thanks, Mark.

Tomorrow, we are picking up our new Caliber 265RLS. This is our first RV. What questions would you ask during the PDI? What things would YOU look for? Thanks so much.