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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.

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.

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.

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...

During a walk around inspection yesterday I noticed that the floor of the bedroom has failed in the area of the support rollers when the slide is closed. It will be several days before I can remove the mattress and do an internal inspection to see just how the floor is terminated adjacent the...

While in storage, do you leave the HW tank full or water or do you drain and leave the drain plug out and relief valve open so that the residual water will eventually evaporate. I don 't like leaving a small heal of water in the tank that might cause corrosion at the liquid interface. Value...

I have used most of the recommended rubber roof cleaners on the market with little success in removal of mildew that as impregnated itself into the EPDM rubber. The most recent cleaning agent was Murphy's oil and scouring with a scotch bright pad. This cleaning process did a relative decent...

I am shopping for a 2nd A/C unit for the bedroom. I found a Gree A/C Unit advertised by Adventure RV Internet Sales, either ducted or non-ducted. Has anyone had experience with a Gree A/C unit. The only disadvantage that I have noticed is the height of 14.7". The Gree units are narrower and...

On our last trip out I noticed a crack in the caulking on the caulked joint between the front cap and rubber roof. Since we were traveling, I sealed the crack with some Gorilla tape to prevent water ingestion. Unfortunately I left the tape on the cracked seam for about a month before...

I need to clean the carpet in my RV, mostly the find power residue from last years trip to Alaska and some recent muddy shoes. I hesitate in using an aggressive carpet cleaner with water. Is there something on the market that I can sprinkle on the carpet and vacuum up the residue and dirt?

I have a question about the proper way to store an RV for extended periods of time when the trailer is setting on concrete. I have read and been told that storing a trailer with the tires resting directly on concrete can lead to shorting the life of a tire. It is my understanding that the...

When the HW heater is not in service for a few months, should I empty the tank and leave it dry or should I fill the tank to minimize oxidation that could possibly cause rusting of the interior wall of the tank? Would appreciate your experience concerning this subject.

On the road again and having trouble with the rear stabilizer jack motor not responding to the rocker switch. Has anyone else had this problem? I suspect that the problem is the rocker switch. If so, the next question is where to find a switch, if that is the problem, in Rapid City, SD. Just...

Recently purchase a 5th AIRBORNE pin box. Today is the first opportunity that I have has to hitch the BH to the Reese Signature hitch, in so doing I discovered that it takes a lot of air pressure to inflate the Air Spring, ~ 100 psi so the king pin hitch plate is level when the weight of the...

Since ethanol is now added to gasoline, is there a grade of gasoline that doesn't have ethanol? The reason for asking this question is that ethanol is attacking the rubber o-rings and gaskets in in the carburetor of my Robin-Subaru RG4300is generator. If I replace the rubber o-rings and...

I am probably asking for the impossible, but I would like to connect the Samsung TV to the Samsung Home Entrainment Center surround sound speakers. I have not been unable to determine if I can back feed audio from the TV to the surround sound speakers via the entertainment ctr. Thanks to the...

I have a question concerning the amount of torque or tightness that is required of the castle nut to seat the wheel bearing when installing the hub after repacking the wheel bearings. One place I read that one is to torque the castle nut to 50 ft. lbs, whereas another is to snug the nut while...

One of my first modifications to the RV was to install LED stop/directional/tail lights. They provide much better visible lighting than the conventional lights as supplied by HL. The LED lights were a direct drop replacement with the original lights. After returning from a recent 3000 mile...

I recently installed Dexter self-adjusting brakes on my Lippert #6000 axles. I now have about 3,000 miles on the conversion, but experiencing two of the brakes running hot. Had to loosen two of the adjusters on the road this morning because of overheating. Met a fellow RV'er last evening in a...

I have a 30 amp cord that has a 50 amp female marine plug that is for some reason causing a GF once it is plugged into the RV. I have been using this extension cord for about a year without any problem. Just arrived in Florida RV park and when I plugged the cord into the RV is when I got the...

Just purchased a new Wineguard Carryout Satellite Antenna at the recommendation of JayC at the Canton, TX rally. The question of how to secure the Antenna so that someone will not carry it away when we are not at RV has risen in our household. Any suggestions from those that use this type of...

I have removed the front section of coroplast to repair water damage from a leaking 1/4" ploy tubing to the refer icemaker. Since the coroplast and aluminized bubble rap is down, could or should I add some fiber glass insulation to the underbelly for added thermo value? The weight of 3 or 4...

I recently by-passed the thermo switch located on the condensing coil fins that controls the two small cooling fans so that the fans run continously when the refer is in operation. This was done bases on key learnings from reading many post, not only those on the HL forum. Much to my supprise...

Does anyone out there know how to remove the landing gear legs on a 2010 BH model 3410RE. The landing gear (LG) legs are mounted external to the frame, i.e., between the front compartment enclosure and the exterior wall of the trailer. After removing the leg from its clamps (2) there is very...

FYI - If you suspect the control board as the culprit for the refig not working properly, you might want to check the connections on the 3 amp fuse where it plugs into the control board. About 3 months ago I replaced the control board because intermittent operation of the refig. The new...

After reading some of the post on inspection and maintenance of front landing gear assembly, I deceided that I should familiarize myself with this subject. The door side (D/S) gear assembly and post is accessable for inspection and maintenance, but not so for the off door side (O/D/S). The...

Turned on our RM1350 refig yesterday in prep for a trip tomorrow. Checked the unit this morning and no cooling in the lower compartment. Some cooling in the freezer compartment. Was getting a E0 fault code (communication fault). Check the 12 volt wiring connections on the Relay and Power...

The 3 way ball valve handles will not operate the valve. The plastic handle to brass stem engagement is only 3/32". The plastic portion of the valve handle to valve stem has rounded out, no longer square. Therefore it will not operate the valve. I wonder if any one else has encountered this...

Just replaced the original Power King tires with four Good Year G614 LT 235/85R16 due to tread/belt separation on two of the TOMAX tires. My question is to what pressure should the GY G614 tire be inflated? The tire sidewall inflation pressure states max pressure of 110 psi (wheels are rated...

I have a 3410RE Big Horn with 6000# axles that are equipped with SuperLube Hubs. I would like to grease the hubs but have no idea what grease to use. When I picked up the trailer last May, the dealer's mechanic said to use a 'High Quality Moly Lube'. I know that all greases are not the same...

Thinking about a new BH 3410 RE. Like others, I have experienced several trailers through the years. This will be the 1st time for a 5th wheel. My current TT is a Mobile Scout which has served us well. I changed to LED lights several years back with much satisfaction when driving in daytime...