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  1. Buckeye

    Window Seal

    Our rear window was leaking after a hard rain. I noticed that the rubber seal around the window had shrunk leaving a small gap. I filled the gap with sealant but I need to replace the rubber seal. Need help locating correct seal. Thanks
  2. Buckeye

    Suburban Furnace Problems

    We have a Suburban Furnace that we recently replaced the “mother board”. Now the furnace motor sounds like the bearings are going bad. The motor is a Model SFV-35Q ( 5212311). Where can I find a new motor? All online suppliers indicate out of stock- maybe 4 to 6 weeks wait time. Does Heartland...
  3. Buckeye

    Ceiling Fan Again!

    Ceiling fan inoperative after less than one year with replacement from manufacturer at "cost". 12 volts at Rocker switch but no light on fan. 110 circuit breaker not blown but no fan operation. Any suggestions or am I looking at replacing fan at Home Depot?
  4. Buckeye

    Smart Thermostat

    Does anyone know of a thermostat that can be remotely controlled when you are away from you RV ? Thanks in advance. Jim
  5. Buckeye

    Genesis 2.0 Problem

    Tried to load DVD and it will temporarily load then eject. Tried several different DVDs and CDs and the same result. There is no other DVD or CD in the unit. Any suggestions?
  6. Buckeye

    Landing Gear

    Question: With the battery removed and the RV fully connected to your truck, can you raise and lower your landing gear? Thanks in advance for your input.
  7. Buckeye

    Sub-Zero Weather

    Happy New Year to all! Getting ready to load up the RV and head South for the winter. We should have left two weeks ago. Is there anything I need to do before I open up the slides so I can load up all our stuff? It has been well below zero this past week and forecast to be -11 degrees this...
  8. Buckeye

    " It's still alright to wish me a Merry Christmas ! "

    Hurricanes, floods, wild fires, terror attacks, and sadness. It has been a rough year for all Americans. Even more reason to " pay it forward" and take the time to wish someone " Merry Christmas." Heard on the news last week that we can't call "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" anymore. You have...
  9. Buckeye

    Charleston SC RV Parks

    We are planning a trip to Charleston, SC with our Elkridge after the first of the year. Any recommendations on where to stay? Thanks in advance.
  10. Buckeye

    Adjusting Up/Down Limits on TV Mount

    The up/down limits on my TV mount are not working. In fact if I raise the TV without stopping the TV would continue to rise until it came off the mounting bracket. The red and green lights are flashing. What is the proper procedure for setting the limits? Thank you in advance for your suggestions.
  11. Buckeye

    Removing the couch- floor problem.

    My wife would like me to remove the very uncomfortable couch and replace it with a more comfortable recliner. After 50 years of marriage I still try to do as she asks. Only problem, the floor under the couch on the slide is not level with the rest of the living area and it is not carpeted...
  12. Buckeye

    Replacing Ceiling Fan Suggestions

    We have a 2013 Elkridge that has a Intercoastal Ceiling fan that has been nothing but trouble. The first year we had the Rv the light switch went bad and was replaced under warranty. It now appears that the fan motor has died. I called the distributor, Way Interglobal Network, in Indiana and...
  13. Buckeye

    " It's still alright to wish me a Merry Christmas ! "

    Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year !! With the Cubs winning the World Series ( I was born and raised in Chicago) and the presidential election it has been a crazy year. May God Bless our troops and first responders.
  14. Buckeye

    New sliding shelves in pantry.

    Purchased and installed four custom made sliding shelves in pantry yesterday. Fairly easy installation and wife is a happy camper. Great quality product and customer service from www.shelvesthatslide.com. Before and after pictures attached.
  15. Buckeye

    Sliding Shelves

    Has anyone put sliding shelves in their kitchen pantry? If so how did it go, where did you get them from, and how tough was the installation? Thanks
  16. Buckeye

    Campgrounds in St. Louis, Mo

    Travelling to St. Louis, Mo. next April,2017. Can anyone recommend a good RV Park there? Thx.
  17. Buckeye

    Basswood Rv Resort. Platte City,Mo

    We,re thinking of traveling to KC next April for a Flight Class Reunion. We don't really want to stay in the reunion hotel so we were planning on finding a local RV park. Has anyone stayed at the Basswood RV resort in Platte City? If so, what did you think of it? Thx.
  18. Buckeye

    Towmax Skid marks on fender skirt. Question on removal.

    When my Towmax tire exploded on I-40 a few months ago it scuffed up my fender skirt but did not tear it. I did lose a marker light next to the stairs. My question is how can I remove the tire scuffs on the fender skirt safely? Thanks for the help.
  19. Buckeye

    Water Pump Question

    Is there an inline fuse on the wiring to the water pump? Red light on panel is on but pump is not running. Only used the pump a few times in the past. I had everything set up to winterize prior to leaving our snowbird site in SC and the water pump failed to run. Any suggestions from you old...
  20. Buckeye

    KOA - Crawfordsville,Ind.

    Thinking of stopping in Crawfordsville, Ind on our way to rally in Chatham in June. Is anyone familiar with this CG or know of a nice park along I74 west of Indianapolis? Thx
  21. Buckeye

    First Heartland Rally-First Towmax Blowout

    Another victim of Towmax tires ! While traveling from Longs,SC where we store our 2013 Elkridge Fifth Wheel with less than 1500 total road mileage,on I40 just East of Sevierville,Tn, the front passenger side tire blew out causing minor damage to the side of our fifth wheel. I had been planning...
  22. Buckeye

    Campgrounds In Winona, Mn

    We are considering travel to Winona, Mn. in June for a reunion. Can anyone recommend a decent campground in the area. Thanks in advance
  23. Buckeye

    Landmark 365

    A few days ago a brand new Landmark 365 pulled into our campground. It is an absolutely beautiful RV. I was surprised to see that no where on the RV is the name "Heartland" I would think that Heartland would want their name somewhere on the fifth wheel.
  24. Buckeye

    Haier Refrigerator Warranty problem. " Caveat-Emptor"

    Last year at this time I purchased a Haier Residential Refrigerator to replace my defective Norcold unit that was only two years old. After using it for only three months last year and two weeks this year it has stopped cooling. When I contacted Haier, the customer service rep stated that using...
  25. Buckeye

    Mattress too soft for my old "farmer's back"

    The mattress in our RV is only a few years old but has become too soft for my old farmer's back. Will a mattress topper or pad firm it up? If so, what kind would you recommend?
  26. Buckeye

    Wife's Birthday at Willow Tree

    Celebrated my wife's birthday last night here at Willow Tree in Longs,SC. Great RV park and great group of friends. Local bakery put image of our Elkridge on her cake. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all my fellow Irishmen and all who wish they were Irish !
  27. Buckeye

    NORCOLD the "TOWMAX" of Refrigerators

    We purchased our 2013 Elkridge in February,2013. This week we took our fifth wheel out of storage and the Norcold refrigerator is dead. We used our camper for three months last year. The authorized Norcold service rep. diagnosed our problem as a bad cooling element. Called Norcold customer...
  28. Buckeye

    " It's OK to wish me a Merry Christmas"

    Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year!
  29. Buckeye

    Local TV reception

    We have a 2013 Elkridge 34TSRE. We have great local TV reception in the bedroom but poor reception in the living room. I have checked all of the roof antenna connections. Has anyone used the window mounted HD antenna that Camping World sells or would it be better to just replace the antenna head...
  30. Buckeye

    " It's OK to wish me a Merry Christmas ! "

    Merry Christmas To All !
  31. Buckeye

    "Leaving Your Home Alone ! "

    I recently purchased a book " Leaving Your Home Alone" in order to get some suggestions on what things to do when leaving your home for extended trips in your RV. Does anyone on this forum have checklists or additional suggestions ? Thank you in advance.
  32. Buckeye

    Water Pump Question

    Finally figured out how to use the water pump to suck anti-freeze thru the system and it worked like a charm. My question is if I never plan to use my water pump to pump fresh water is there any reason I can't just leave the valves in the same position? Second question- If I pump ant-freeze thru...
  33. Buckeye

    Frozen Spigot

    What is the best method to keep the campground water spigot from freezing ?
  34. Buckeye

    Pre-Trip Checklist

    A few days ago I found a pre-trip checklist that someone on this site had posted. Although I have owned fifth wheels for several years it would be nice to have a checklist to make sure I have not forgotten anything prior to heading down the road. The problem is that I do not know where I saw it...
  35. Buckeye

    Decal Remover

    I picked up our new Elkridge this week and I noticed that the dealer had placed one of his decals on the rear of the coach. What can I use to remove this decal without damaging the fiberglass skin?
  36. Buckeye

    Flat screen TV in 2013 Elkridge 34TSRE

    Why is there not a limit switch on the TV when you raise or lower it out of the cabinet? Seems like it would be a good idea to me.
  37. Buckeye

    Ceiling Vents in Bedroom

    I was checking out my new Elkridge 34tsre today. I noticed that when the furnace is on that relatively cool air came out of the ceiling vents. Is that normal ?
  38. Buckeye

    Ocala Sun RV Resort Information

    Does anyone have any information/reviews of the Ocala( Fla.) Sun Rv Resort?
  39. Buckeye

    American Advantage Insurance ?

    American Adventure Insurance We are thinking of changing our insurance on our new Elkridge from Cincinnati to American Adventure. Does anyone have any experience good or bad with this company? The dealer we purchased the RV from gave us one of their brochures and we are not familiar with this...
  40. Buckeye

    Veterans' Discount

    FYI- If you shop at Lowes or Home Depot they offer a 10% discount for all Veterans-active duty,retired, etc. While shopping at Home Depot, the salesperson noticed my Viet Nam Veterans' hat and told me about this policy. This discount is also offered at Lowes as well. There are no restrictions as...
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