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    2015 Heartland Gateway 3650-BH Sad Story But Priced for Quick Sale

    http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2015-Heartland-Gateway-3650-BH-114605823 2015 Heartland Gateway 3650 BH, 2015 Gateway 3650BH by Heartland 5th Wheel RV Bunkhouse 1.5 Baths Sleeps 6 Our loss is your gain. We have decided to sell our 2015 Gateway 3650 BH bunkhouse fifth wheel. We ordered this...
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    Another Problem, Now Its a Window

    We have a 3650BH with frameless windows. They used crank mechanisms for opening and closing. The way it works is when the knob is turned two arms pull inward while two flat PLASTIC bushings ride in a grooved piece of metal. Well surprise surprise plastic bushing broke. Does anyone know if there...
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    Replace Lousy Ventadome Bathroom Vent Fan

    I want to replace the cheap bathroom vent that came with my 3650BH. I can't understand why this is used by Heartland. Can I replace it with a Heng's Vortex Upgrade Kit from the inside?
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    Leaking Gray Tank

    We have a 2015 Gateway 3650BH. We have been parked about four weeks now with no issues. This morning I noticed water leaking from the gray water number two tank where the pipe is connected to the tank. Here is a little background. The 3650BH has two black water tanks and two gray water tanks...
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    First Time Fresh Water Use Bad Taste

    We are using the fresh water system for the first time and the water tastes awful. We are using pressurized water through an external filter. Our 3650BH is brand new.
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    Who is Responsible for Relacing My Tires?

    We purchased a 2015 3650BH in September. We ordered it direct from the factory delivered to a dealership in Vermont then delivered to our home in New Hampshire. I have calculated that it was towed about 1000 miles by the time it reached my house. I have towed it about 60 miles since for state...
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    Looking for Quick Oveernight Stop Near NC / SC Border

    Heading to Florida next week and was looking for a place to stop overnight near the NC / SC border. Since it is just a quick overnighter I don't want to hook up to water or waste water. I would like to stay somewhere that has showers available and at least 30amp hookup. I've heard bad things...
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    Probably a Dumb Question But...

    Do the batteries charge when hooked up to shore power? When I disconnect from shore power should I expect things like lights and landing gear to run off the batteries? Thanks.
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    Large Temperature Swings in Electrolux Residential Frige

    We have noticed large temperature swings in both the freezer and refrigerator. The freezer ill swing from -5 to 20 degrees and the refrigerator will swing from 33 to 38 degrees. We have both set at the lowest setting. We are hooked up to land power. Are we doing something wrong?
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    Another Tire Question This Time Production Date

    The date code on my Towmax tires is DOT ABD2 GPB 2314. Which if I'm reading it correctly means they were made in the 23rd week of 2014 making them pretty new. Am I just being paranoid spending $1500 to $2000 to replace these tires? I know a lot of people post about their problems with these...
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    Shoe Storage and Keeping the Entrance Clean

    New fifth wheel owner here and new to full time living. What do you folks do with shoes from outside to inside to help keep the floors and entrance dry and clean? Do you use some sort of outside storage for shoes? Thank You
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    Read Through all the Blow Max Posts Need Tire Recommendation

    I've read through many of the posts highlighting the problems with the factory installed "Blowmax" tires. We have a new 2015 Gateway 3650BH (only driven about 500 miles) and I don't want to wait until "the day after" to get new tires. I would like your recommendations for a proper replacement...
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    Lippert Pin Box Model Number

    I'm shopping for an aftermarket pin box. I need to know which one I have to find the correct replacement. The number on the tag says LCI #333398 and S/N 028-00260687. Those numbers don't seem to match any numbers on the Lippert web site. Any ideas?
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    Flip-Over Gooseneck with B&W Companion

    We have a new to us 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 DRW Diesel LTZ. It has a Flip-Over Model 288 R1 (POP) Gooseneck Hitch already installed. I want to install a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch. Will these work properly together? Our Heartland Gateway has a GVWR of 15,500 pounds. Thank you.
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    Why did you change (upgrade) pin boxes?

    We have a new 2015 Gateway 3650BH. We have a new to us Silverado 3500 Diesel DRW coming next week. I need to have a 5th wheel hitch installed so I'm looking for recommendations for that but I have seen many people posting about replacing their pin boxes, why? Is that something I should consider...
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    Removing Residential Fridge

    Can anyone tell me how the residential fridge is attached or if it is? I want to slide it out to modify the cabinets above. Thanks
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    Will my furnace run on 15 amp land line?

    We are at my son's house for a few weeks and are hooked up with only 15 amps. We are in a 2015 Gateway 365BH. Does anyone know if this is enough to run our furnace? John
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    Where can I go for Towing Instructions?

    We are now proud owners of a new Heartland 5th wheel. I will be taking delivery of our 3500 DWR Silverado in a few weeks. Here's the thing, I've never towed anything much less a 41' 5th wheel. For our first trip we will be traveling from New Hampshire to Florida. I've watched many videos on...
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    Factory Order Late Due to Quality Control Audit

    Well our new Heartland was supposed to be in this week. My dealer told me it was going to be a few more days. He said it was randomly chosen for a quality control audit. Does this happen or is just telling me a story? If it does happen, is it a good thing? Will our new Heartland have a better...
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    I Need a List for Walk Through with Dealer

    We are going up to Vermont next week to inspect our new 2015 Gateway 3650BH. I would like to know if there is a list available of things we should look at or inspect during the walk through. I want to catch everything I can while it is at the dealership since we live about 175 miles away...
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    Seating Modification to New GW3650BH

    We are taking delivery of our new Gateway 3650BH in a few weeks. I am thinking about removing the small bench seat shown in the photo and replacing it with two recliners. Has anyone do this? Is it possible? - John
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    Last New Thread In Prospective Owner Board

    Well I guess this will be my last new thread on the "Prospective Owner" board because I ordered or new 2015 Gateway 3650BH yesterday. Hopefully we will have it mid August. Not sure if I can give a shout out here to our dealer in Vermont but he was great. He even beat the prices of the dealers...
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    Post July 4 Discount

    We are hoping to order our new Gateway 3650BH in the next week or two. Does anyone know if Heartland has ever had discounts or buyer incentives after July 4th? - Thanks
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    Gateway Refrigerator Options?

    The way I see it there are three options for the refrigerator, the single door, the double door and the residential. Can anyone tell me the cubic inch measurements for each?
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    Couple More Questions About the Gateway

    Can I mount a bike rack on the back of a Gateway 3650BH? We plan on doing a fair amount of travel for months at a time. If I purchase my Heartland on the east coast and it needs to be serviced on the west coast how does that work?
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    50 AMP Cord Cap / Connector on the Gateway?

    I am ordering Gateway 3650BH and I need to install an outlet in my son's garage as we will be parking there part of the year. Can anyone tell me what the cord end looks like so I can install the correct 50 amp receptacle?
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    Cyclone, Road Warrior or Torque?

    We've have narrowed our search to Heartland but we're trying to decide between the Cyclone, Road Warrior and Torque. I've been quoted for a well equipped Cyclone 4200 at $**K, a Roar Warrior 410 at $**K and a Torque TQ325 at $**K. What are the biggest differences? Which one would hold up best...
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    GW3650BH Lower Than Most Carrying Capacity - Why?

    We are a family of five about to start a full time RV adventure. We plan on doing a decent amount of travel staying in one place only two to three months at a time. We love the floor plan of the GW3650BH and the quality seems high. My question is concerning the specs. When comparing it to...
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