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  1. GWRam

    50A Power Cord wiring

    I'm replacing the male end on my 50A power cord and would like some wiring advice. Before cutting the plug off I checked both ends of the cord to find out which hot male tab was connected to which hot slot on the female with my ohm meter. Have the matching connections all mapped out on paper...
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    Correct track hanger failure

    Found the correct track hanger inner and outer tabs snapped off below where it is welded to the frame. Right rear tire location. I have Lippert overnighting a new hanger to the campground we are at so I can get back home. Anyone else have a correct track hanger fail? Did you fabricate a new...
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    Slide out fascia rebuild

    Looking for guidance from any who have had to rebuild the fascia sub-structure on their slide out. Pulled into the east Yellowstone park entrance pulled over for lunch ran out the slides and the bunkhouse rear cabinet door knobs caught the rear fascia structure of the door side slide out. To...
  4. GWRam

    Replacing Hydraulic Line

    I'm going to replace the retract line from the master slide to the hyd pump manifold. Not done this before so I'm looking for advice and or suggestions. My current plan disassemble the master bed to get to the fittings for the bed slide out. Then remove the hose from the manifold in the...
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    Roof spots what can be done?

    Cleaning my roof yesterday, Dirt and filth wash away easily with Dawn and soft bristle brush. Spots which cover 99% of roof membrane wouldn't come off or even lighten, even with scrubbing by hand. Anyone have any knowledge of what caused the spots and what if anything I can or should do about...
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    Smooth Route Indianapolis to Elkhart

    We are heading back to Elkhart to pick up our Gateway 3650BH from the service center. On our way up to drop off the unit we went around the East side of Indianapolis on I495 then north on 31 to south bend and then Elkhart. 31 was rough, real rough. This last summer on the way to the owners...
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    Buzzing sound from water heater

    At our campground our neighbors in their torque have a buzzing water heater. heater seems to work fine. buzzing can be heard inside coach but is loudest when outside and exterior water heater panel is removed. Any Idea what would cause this, Dave
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    Storage life of Diesel

    Just found out two of my 5gal diesel fuel containers are still full. Thought I had emptied the containers 7 months ago. Any chance the fuel is still good? how do I know? Anything obvious like the lacquer smell when gas turns bad? Thanks Dave
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    Patch or replace?

    Looking for advice. New truck just over 2000 miles and I picked up a nail in the front tire. It punctured the flat area of the tread about 3/4" in from the sidewall. Will an internal patch be a safe repair or should I find a new tire? Any thoughts Dave
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    Reese Mounting Kit Adapter for RAM

    Anyone using the Reese mounting kit adapter on their RAM to mount your hitch? I just purchased one and would like to know if yours fit ok. Could you measure your adapter frame from left to right at the front locks and the same at the rear locks? The unit I recieved late friday doesn't just...
  11. GWRam

    Ram 3500 Mega Cab Slider or Not

    New truck and moving hitch. Have a Ram 3500 Mega cab and trying to decide on hitch adapters. Reese window box or Curt OEM leg adapters. With the reese window box I can just drop my current Q24 with slider into place and pin it. The Curt OEM legs I just put the Q24 head without slider into...
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    Georgia Non Commercial Class E

    For any Georgia owners with a truck rated at GCVW of over 26000lbs.and pulling a trailer over 10000lbs. I'm looking at the requirements on the Georgia DMV website for the Non commercial class E license we are supposed to have. I can't reach a human at the DMV and the nearest testing center...
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    Ram 3500 MPG

    I've been considering trading my 2013 Ram 2500 Cummins for a 3500 cummins dually. Curious as to the kind of mpg people are getting with these while towing and during non towing driving. I know I want the cummins with the aisin transmission but have not decide on the gearing yet. 3.42, 3.73, or...
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    Storage over Residential Frig

    Has anyone with a Gateway 3650BH tried to remove the cabinet door looking panel over the residential frig and make it a functional storage space. If you have how did it work out and if you have photos will you share?
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    Water Heater Empty

    I'm trying to get feedback to find out if I have a problem or not. Background info: Leaving Central florida a week ago I knew I was going to need to winterize after I returned to GA so before leaving the campsite I opened the low point drains(I don't usually do that) and the fresh tank drain...
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    Tapatalk no longer available for download in US

    Tapatalk locked up on my phone. I deleted it and went to the AppStore to reload it, it's not there. Went to the tapatalk website and clicked on their get the app link. Get the screen saying that app is not available in US stores. It's still working on my iPad. Any ideas whats going on or...
  17. GWRam

    Heat ducting in Gateway 3650BH

    While I have my basement walls down for some remod work I was looking at how the heater flex duct comes out of the underbelly through the floor and up to the heater vent in the master bathroom. The hottest room in the camper and the one with the most air flow. Attached to the same box at the...
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    Gateway 3650BH converter location

    I have my basement torn apart (walls down water lines disconnected) while I redesign my UDC with new valves/shower/heater bypass valves. I was fully expecting to find my converter right behind the wall and under my plumbing like I read about in a lot of postings. Nothing there. I called...
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    Ground control rear jacks

    I have the electric 6pt ground control system 2.0 on our unit. While auto leveling today. Got the dreaded "out of stroke" message. Adjusted unit a little and tried again. "out of stroke" so I retracted the jacks on the low side and put a stack of leveling blocks under the jacks on the low...
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    UDC Valves

    Hope this is in the correct forum area. From the documents I have found in the HUG and HOM Landmark, Big Horn, Big Country, Cyclone and Road Warriors have a UDC with an Anderson selector valve for water and winterization fluid inputs. I am in the process of remoding my UDC with the Anderson...
  21. GWRam

    power reel for 50A power cord

    Would someone who has a factory installed power reel with a 50A power cord please post photos of the assembly. I saw them at the factory, Big Horn assembly line, last week on a tour but was not allowed to take photos while inside the factory. Photos with exterior panel closed/ open/ switch...
  22. GWRam

    Lug nuts

    Anyone one familiar with the lug nuts on a 2014Gateway? Exsc
  23. GWRam

    Front Cap vs Sidewall

    I found a area on the forward cap during our prepurchase inspection that needs to be repainted. The Heartland rep I spoke with told me the forward caps are painted. So my warranty list has cap painting on it. There is also a area in the exterior side of the camper just below the roof line...
  24. GWRam

    IPI Berg System 2

    Has anyone used the IPI Berg System 2 to feed your Honda or other brand generator for extended run purposes? Feedback on this system or any other extended run fuel system for Honda generators will be appreciated. I run dual Honda 2000i generators and would love to reduce the number of fuelings...
  25. GWRam

    Insulating/Heating Sewer pipes

    What is the best way to protect exposed sewer pipe? My forward black and grey tank shutoff valves are up inside the enclosed bottom of our Gateway 3650BH. The aft black and grey tank valves are at the external hose connection. I have approx 3 ft of exposed black tank pipe and about 5ft of...
  26. GWRam

    Using forward AC fan to distribute heat

    I'm trying to find the best method for spreading the warm air around our new Gateway 3650BH. If I understand correctly our living area thermostat operates our furnace and blows air through the floor ducts. Our master bedroom thermostat only runs the forward AC and or overhead duct fan. Has...
  27. GWRam

    Only main TV works with cable

    We are enjoying our maiden voyage in our Gateway. Have come across a few items that need addressing. When we went through the unit with the dealer all the tvs were working off the antenna. No problem. At campground we have tried the cable hookup. With amp behind main TV off and the TVs all...
  28. GWRam

    Emptying Dual Black/Grey tanks

    We are heading out on our maiden voyage in our Gateway 3650BH today. Having dual black and gray tanks is new to me. I have been wondering what is the best way for emptying the tanks. One drain pipe from camper to sewer moving the pipe from front to back valves as needed? Two drain pipes to a...
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