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    Newbie to cold weather camping: Need advice

    Greetings all, I am wanting to try some cold weather camping (25 degrees Fahrenheit and above). We have a 2017 Elkridge 30RLT. We had a very slight freeze in my water line a few nights ago when the temp got down to about 29 or 30. My connections are just inside an exterior door with a "hole" in...
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    Newbie to the inverter 5th wheel thing

    Will it do any damage to my electrical system on my Elkridge 30rlt or any of my appliances if the inverter is on and I am connected to or connect to 50A shore power? Thanks Sandy, Barbara and furbaby Ebby
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    5ER Newbie question and Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection Gooseneck Mount

    I recently traded my Mallard for an Elkridge and my RAM 1500 for a Chevy Silverado 3500. The Chevy already had a gooseneck ball in the longbed of the truck so I opted for the Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel connection. Here is my problem: In order to hook up (on level ground) I have to have my...
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    Cabinet doors dont stay open when lifting up.

    We just upgraded to an Elkridge 30rlt form a Mallard M27. In the M27 the cabinet doors that opened "up", (lifting them up to open) would stay open without holding them. The NINE that we have in the Elkridge do not stay open. Did they put on the wrong hinges or is this the way it is in the...
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    Using hydraulic jacks in rear only?

    I just traded our M27 for an Elkridge 30RLT. It has the lippert self leveling system. We have come in to a situation where we may need to raise the front jacks to get a 6x6 block under them. Can we lower the rear and/or middle jacks and safely raise the front jacks to get the blocks under them...
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    Gooseneck for my 5th wheel?

    Greetings all We bought our first camper, a 2017 Mallard M27, last year and have decided to move on up to a new 2017 Elkridge 30RLT 5er. It is new and we are buying a silverado 3500hd turbo diesel to haul it. It is a long bed and already has a ball hitch in the center of the bed for a gooseneck...
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    Is this newbie expecting too much?

    I bought a new 2017 Heartland Mallard M27 from Camping World in Statesville, NC. After three camping trips I found several items that needed replacing or repaired. None of the repairs I would consider anything major. A gap in the nightstand, a scratched/damaged wall, a short in a light etc. I...
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    Newbie has questions!

    Being a good newbie, I tend to buy some things before really checking in to it. I bought, but have not used, the "Jack-in-the-Box" slide stabilizers. After getting them I have seen some "threads" that they would void my warranty. I would appreciate any input....pro or con. We've only been out...
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    Weighing truck and trailer (Newbie so patience is appreciated)

    I'm guessing this has been asked a "gazillion" (That's really a word. Websters dictionary and all.) times but here goes. Please tell me if the following scenario is accurate. I am going to use "ficticious" numbers for the sake of this example. I have my truck weighed. Full gas etc. The front...
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    Is the shower supposed to be sealed?

    We just got our 2017 Mallard M27. I noticed that the shower "insert" is not caulked or sealed around the edges in any way. The wallpaper appears to be water proof or at least water resistant. My concern is moisture getting behind the "insert" and ending up with a mold problem. Am I over thinking...
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    Low propane flow to stove

    I just purchased a new 2017 Mallard M27. On our 1st camping trip I was trying to boil water for noodles for spaghetti. The water never did get to a full rolling boil. I was using a T-Fal aluminum (apx. 3-4 qt.) pot about 2/3 full. I also tried to use a new "portable" grill hooking up to the...
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    Newbie has questions!

    Howdy Wise Ones! We ajust purchased a new 2017 Mallard M27. We are new to rving and look forwrd to our new adventures. We took our camper for her maiden voyage last week and have a few questions. 1) Is a slide cover/awning worth the money? 2) What is the best way to attach towel bars...
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