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Thanks Guys for all of your great suggestions. As I told my friend which I am offering consultation on changing our his refrigerator, I can go the Heartland Forum and by so doing can acquire a wealth of knowledge with just a few key strokes on my computer. To those that have responded with...

Helping a friend install a new Residential Refrigerator to replace a Dometic RM1350 (w/o ice maker) that just will not work. The redesign dilemma is, how to route a new water line to the new refrigerator w/ice maker that is in a slide. Any suggestion will be well appreciated. Thanks in advance...

I need help! I have been trying to determine if the Dometic RM1350 and RM1350IM refrigerator use the same power module/control board part number 385005029. I have searched the Internet and thus far, have not been able to make this determination.

Thinking about replacing the patio awning material. I have watched several U tube videos on how to replace a manual operated awning, but as of yet have not found a U tube video on how to replace the awning material on a electrically operated Dometic awning on my 2010 Bighorn. Also, would like...

I agree with Dan. At 50 amp RV plug has two 110 volt legs, one neutral, and one ground. All of which are to come/originate directly from the main supply/breaker box and not from a 220 volt welding outlet.

I agree with what has be aforementioned on how to hold the anode rod with a six point socket and extension during the anode installation. I use a round SST bottle brush that can be purchased from a plumbing supply to clean the female threads in the tank's threaded coupling. A closer look of...

Re: "Heartland" brand tires Rod, Thanks for the information about the possibility of getting some support in the way of repairs from Good Year. So far the cost of a replacement finder skirt from Heartland has been less than $100. My labor is cheap. Regards, Jim - - -...

Another Tire Brand Question Since I recently had a failure of a GY G614 tire, I am considering two other brands of tires from Discount Tire Co. I had previous made note of the Heartland brand of tire and no one seems to have any experience with this brand, the other brand that the local...

Thanks for all the advice on purchasing a GPS. I bought a Garmin RV 660LMT from Amazon for $224 + tax. So far I really like the RV 660. Very easy to use.

I am considering upgrading my GPS to something more suitable to my travel needs with an RV. My current GPS is a Garmin 1490. I am looking for a GPS that has a good data base for the specific needs for traveling with a RV. Thanks in advance for you advice.

Thanks for all of the responses concerning Heartland brand RV tires. I have always had more than satisfactory service on tire adjustment from Discount Tire. The reason that I initiated the question about Heartland tires is that a good friend had a blowout with a GY G614 tire and needed a...

Does anyone have experience with Heartland brand tires sold by Discount Tire Company? The LT G rated 16" Heartland tires for my BH sell for $185 ++ which is almost half the price of a GoodYear G614 tire.

I haven't read all the responses to this post, but when I saw that welding was used to seal the cracked rim I felt that I needed to respond by cautioning anyone on welding or having a aluminum rim welded to seal the crack. Welding and welding processes have been my field of endeavor for a...

As John noted, they are available at Lowes or Home Depot. As I recall, the replacement element wattage for the one at Lowes is a little less, say 1,400 watts versus 1,500 watts for the original Suburban element. Search Lowes website for Utilitech Water Heater Screw Element, cost is less than...

Used the Hensley hitch on a Mobile Scout TT for a number of years. Also used other TT hitches. Nothing compares to the Hensley hitch. They are expensive but well worth the expenditure. I sold my Hensley for almost the initial purchase price when we upgraded to the Big Horn.

I replaced my ice maker hose with a reinforced poly hose purchased from Lowe's as an ice maker hose for residential applications. I ended up with surplus length, but coiled the extra length and secured with tie-wraps. Lowe's or Home Depot sells these ice maker hoses as a plain reinforce poly...

Bill, thanks for flagging the possibility of Flex Seal bleeding through to the layer of fabric below. Based on you thoughts, I taped a sheet of plastic sheeting on the underneath side of the fabric before rolling up the awning. Since the problem area was on the very top of the awning that is...

What stared out is a small delamination of the vinyl on the top of the main awning is now an area of 4" by 18". The failure is neglect on my part to repair the small area last fall before winter weather and water intrusion. My question to the forum is, has anyone tried the rubber in a can...

Your right on target with the comment on flow versus pressure. With an adjustable pressure regulator you are adjusting the pressure in a no flow situation to protect the down stream user, your RV, when there is no flow. Regulators inherently are equipped with a flow restriction orifice. In...

Here is a link to a W/D install that show the pan and drain line installation. http://manuals.heartlandowners.org/manuals/Appliances/Washer-Dryer/Splendide/DIY%20Splendide%20Combo%20Washer%20Dryer%20Installation%20Guide.pdf

I will be anxious to see the picture as well as some dialog as to method of installation and all the goodies that you have to purchase to complete the installation. Thanks for thinking about the rest of us folks that are considering the same modification.

We purchased our BH from Ron Hoover RV here in Texas, four location, one of which is near San Antonio. I have been very pleased with the follow-up warranty work that was done on my behalf. The Hoover boys are very keen to listen and help solve your problems.

Not familiar with your trailer or slide set-up, but for my Big Horn, there are selector valves (3-one for each slide) for the hydraulic system that allow me to determine which slides I want to move in and out. The selector valves are located adjacent to the hydraulic pump.

I checked all the wiring connections before replacing my 50 amp breaker and everything was good. I even soldiered all the wiring connector to eliminate any potential problem. I experienced the problem in cold weather when the viscosity of the oil was such that the pump was drawing more current...

Dan, see Lippert Component, LIP Sheet-0058. This is a service bulletin titled "Upgrading Circuit Breakers for LCI Hydraulic Pumps." I have made this conversion to my BH and to several other brand RV's of similar configuration with Lippert frames and components. This new style circuit breaker...

See Lippert's service bulletin on upgrading the circuit breaker to a higher amperage and different type of breaker. Do a forum search on the subject of "circuit breakers" and I think you will find your answer.

I purchased my replacement B&B Molder 3-way valves with 1/2" NPT Apollo three way brass ball valves from Amazon for about 1/2 the price from Swan Industries. You will have to do some minor modifications to the B&B Molders face plate that secures the valve to the wall of the UDC.

The way I went about selecting a RV dealer was to duplicate my purchasing experience with my former employer, i.e., prepared a detail specification on exactly what I wanted in the way of model and extras. Sent a letter and specification to five notable RV dealers, 3 in Texas and 2 out of state...

I have repaired some of the older units that were made in the U.S., but most of the units now are made in China and the quality of the copper tubing is not the same, thinner wall tubing and more prone to leaks.

Jim, this was good advice. Sometimes the folks that install upper and lower units overlook the need to marry the bottom control unit (freeze control thermistor) located inside of the RV with the evaporator coil in the upper unit on the top of the RV.

As a licensed A/C tech, I would be very uneasy of someone trying to repair a Freon leak as you have described. The unit has to be completely de-pressured before the leak can be repaired. Since these units have no service valves installed by the manufacturer, a service valve will need to be...

Agree with BlackT as to probable source of noise. Check the compressor hold down bolts and rubber bushings as a potential source of vibration. Naturally you will need to make these checks with the cover removed and unit in operation.

Having same problem with Explorer. Haven't tried Google or Foxfire. Thanks for the advice.

Re: Bedroon Slide Floor Failuer Under Rollers John I found these fasteners at flea market that I attend in the North Texas twice a year. I just happen to have a small supply of what I needed in my bolt bin. I knew that cadmium plated fasteners are a thing of the past, just didn't know why...

My BH has 8 bolt pattern drums with 6000 lb. axles. The rims are sufficiently rated for the GY G614 tires, which replaced the original Blow Max tires.

Re: Refrigerator problem - RM3962LB After making the checks that Dan has noted, I have personally experience a similar problem. I fixed the problem by replacing the control board only to find that the 3 amp fuse on the control board was loose in the printed circuit board. I recently help a...

Re: Bedroon Slide Floor Failuer Under Rollers Finally got around to inspect the top side of slide floor at the exterior wall. No sign of water damage to the plywood floor. Replaced the special flat head carriage bolts that were a continual source of rust with cadmium plate bolts of the same...

Re: Bedroon Slide Floor Failuer Under Rollers John, thanks for answering the noted question as to the location of the damage. With all the wind and rain today, I didn't have the opportunity to do any investigation of the damaged floor by removing the mattress and particle board platform to...

Most RV Dealers have replacement rocker switches for this application. I keep a spare switch since it is the same switch as the switch for the rear electric jacks.

John hit the nail on the head so to speak. The bolt heads were non-coated from the factory. I applied some Rust-X to the bolt heads shortly after taking delivery of the trailer. I should have coated the bolt heads with some zinc rich paint in the yester years. Since I live about 35 miles...