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    do my lug nuts have covers?

    I have an 09 sundance 2980rb with 16" wheels. My rims are the solid silver ones. Are my lug nuts covered with caps or is that a lug nut I am looking at? I have tried to pull off the caps with a pair of channel locks and I can't get them to budge. then I try to turn a lug nut with my lug...
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    Electronic Thermostat ideas?

    I need an electronic thermostat for my 2998. My generator kicks the breaker if the compressor on the air conditioner cycles too fast. electronic thermostats have a three minute safey timer that would allow head pressure in the compressor to equalize and stop this problem. can you guys suggest...
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    how do you stop the leak in the shower?

    I have an 09 2998rb and I have really struggled with the shower leaking into the underbelly. It only happens when the shower is hitting the right hand corner of the shower stall (if you are facing the shower head). I tried to redo the caulking job from the factory without much luck. So i...
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    Are Sundances really under 12'

    I have an 09 2998 and when I measure from the top of the ac to the ground I get 12'4". I know you guys advertise these as under 12'. I have found a place to store my rv but the door is 12' high. I am wondering If I have made an error in measurement. I am measuring the air conditioner and...
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    What are you guys doing for a bunk bed rail?

    Its strange that RV manufactures don't put some kind of safety rail on bunk beds. My son is 5 and I am currently scared to let him sleep on our 2998's top bunk because it looks so easy to roll off of. Has anyone found a mod that works for the top bed? I was going to build a rail but realized...
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    Should there be a drawere under my jacknife sofa??

    I was cleaning in my 09 2998rb last night and noticed two cabinet latches on the legs of the sofa in the bunkroom. Was there supposed to be a drawer like the one on our living room sofa under this thing? it seems weird that I have latches (just like the latches on all of the cabinets) and no...
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    Water Heater Question

    Our 2998 did not have a water heater manual when we purchase it. can anyone explain the basic operation of this thing? On our first outing I ran it off of propane and it worked fine, but when we woke up after the first night we had no hot water. I flipped the electric switch and ran and got...
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    Goodyear Marathon question

    My new sundance came with goodyear marathon load rate E 16" tires. After reading the horror stories on all rv forums about tire blowouts I decided to inspect my tires closley. I noticed that both tires on the door side have an indention in the side wall that runs from the rim to the tread...
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    OUR 2998 is home!!!!

    We picked up our camper yesterday. It is now sitting in the driveway at home awaiting its maiden voyage this weekend. I found a leak under either the shower or the bedroom sink (a little water leaking in the garage) and the drawer under the couch is stiff, otherwise everything looks and works...
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    2998rb sattelite question

    Can anyone help me with correctly connecting my sattelite reciever. I noticed my 2998 only has two cables running into the entertainment center, one labeled cable and one labeled sattelite. these are obviously the connections running from the docking station. if you sit a dual tuner in the...
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    I am really close to pulling the trigger, need help!!

    I have been watching this site for some time and haggling with my local dealer for what seems like forever on a 2998rb. We are ready to close the deal today, while taking a closer look at the unit I found a few small problems. there are 3 pieces of trim that need to be secured, and the door to...
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    How do you figure out how much pin weight you can handle?

    I have an 07 ford f250 crew cab 6.0 diesel. the fifth wheel towing rate is 15,500. How do I figure out the pin weight? I know the rear axle is rated at 6100 pounds, and my family (DW, 2 little ones) currently weigh in at about 375. How much pin weight can I handle? thanks
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    How much heartland can I tow??

    Hi guys, I am currently researching which 5th wheel to buy and I have been watching this forum for a while. I must say that the positive response to heartland trailers combined with a friends experience with his 3200 es has me leaning toward heartland. I have just purchased an 07 4x4 diesel...
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    Have truck need camper!

    Hi guys, I have a friend who owns a Sundance and he has gotten me interested in this site. I have been reading your post for a while and am convinced heartland is the way to go. I am probably still six months to a year away from buying and I would love some advice. I have an 07 F25 diesel...
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