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  1. Duramax1

    What might have caused this and what is the fix?

    Thank you for that information, I shall followup on it. - - - Updated - - - Can you provide me with more information? I did not know that there are metal framing supports within the back wall. How were the supports accessed ie was the back wall removed or were the welds accessed from...
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    What might have caused this and what is the fix?

    .... The picture is the right rear back of my 2009 Sundance 2900MK and as you can see, the base of the back wall has vertically separated from the side wall for a distance of a foot or so. Any ideas about: 1. What might have caused this separation 2. What is the likely fix for this problem...
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    How to add water when boondocking?

    I do the following: 1. I follow the same procedure as I do for putting RV antifreeze into the system ie. close the valve which allows water to be drawn from the on board water storage tank and open the valve which allows anti freeze to be drawn through a bypass hose from the antifreeze...
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    Diesel Trucks and Cold Weather

    You will find that the diesel fuel stops in winter areas will adjust their blends to match the weather conditions.
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    bike rack

    I have used a Swagman bicycle rack on my Sundance for a number of years now with no problems. Swagman sells a receiver hitch which is bolted to your bumper for attaching the rack to your RV.
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    Equalize Grey Water Tank Levels

    If I attach a shutoff valve on the main waste water outlet and then open both grey water tank valves, will the water levels in both grey water tanks become equal? I am interested in doing this when dry camping to create more waste water storage capacity for taking showers. Washing dishes in a...
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    Wheel Chock - Looking for recommendation

    Another vote for Rotochoks. They are expensive but well worth the money as they also act as great stabilizers.
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    Caulk

    Why do the replacement caulks not retain their color for as long as the caulking that comes from the manufacturer with the RV? Maybe I have been using the wrong one.
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    Suburban Hot Water Tank Failure

    After 6 years of usage, approximately 2-3 months annually, the hot water tank in our Sundance developed a pin hole corrosion leak on the bottom of the tank. I am disappointed with the short life span. The anode rod was replaced whenever necessary.
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    Filling Fresh Water Tank

    I simply connect the hose which you normally use to winterize your unit with antifreeze to my water container and then connect the external shower hose to the water tank inlet. Turn on the external shower and the water pump fills my water tank. Works like a charm!
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    Filling Fresh Water Tank

    I simply use the hose which is used to winterize the system with antifreeze to suck up water from my 7 gallon container and then connect the external shower hose to the water tank inlet.
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    Leveling a 5th Wheel

    You asked about how to deal with a difference in length when lowering the landing gear. I initially dealt with this problem by going to Home Depot and purchasing door shims. They usually come in a package and you can use one two or whatever to place under the landing pad that has not yet reached...
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    Counter Top extension

    That is a clever idea
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    Trailer Towing – ST Tires vs. LT Tires

    Going 85 mph with a Landmark is a death wish, unfortunately it might involve others.
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    HOT Switch in livingroom

    Very strange that you are going through so many light bulbs. Something must not be right.
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    To do or not to do Slide Out Toppers!

    The need for slide toppers is a function of where you set up camp. I have been camping for 12 years now without slide toppers in British Columbia, the Pacific northwestern states and the south western states. In all of that time I have only felt the need to get on the roof three times to clean...
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    Would this be considered an acceptable repair?

    Or close the thread as it is becoming rather tedious.
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    Dometic fridge fans

    Four fuses and several hours later I have the fans working. The instructions were for a red/black wire while my fans came with a white/black wire and using the black wire as a ground was blowing fuses.
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    Dometic fridge fans

    I have the same fridge as you but when I wire the fan as you did the fuse blows. Any idea why?
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    Thank You Tredit Tire and Wheel

    I talked to Tredit. They will sell me one for $1.49 but they only use UPS.
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    Thank You Tredit Tire and Wheel

    Thanks for your reply. I talked to Heartland which has them in stock and is prepared to sell one to me for approximately $5.00. The frustration though is that Heartland does not mail they use UPS and the minimum charge to British Columbia is approximately $35.00. So I am looking for a source...
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    Thank You Tredit Tire and Wheel

    Does anyone know whether these dustcaps are available from any other source? I regularly go down the west coast from BC to CA & AZ but the only Tredit location in the west is located in Oregon but not on the northsouth I5 interstate route which I take.
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    Next Newbe Question: 12 volt Outlets

    Re: Next Newbe Question: 12volt Outlets I simply boil some water on the stove and then pour that water through the drip coffee maker.
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    Works great no yelling!!

    Most radio phones have a voice activated feature.... this is activated by selecting the VOX setting.
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    Broken Shackles

    Has anyone experienced broken shackles? Both of the bolt holes on the two shackles which attach the shackles to the rear spring on the passenger side of the Sundance became elongated enough to finally give way allowing the spring to flip upwards and rest against the frame. A further examination...
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    Do you jack up your 5th wheel while the landing gear is down?

    In order to lubricate the Ez Lube axels, I will need to jack up the Sundance 5th wheel while it is in storage. Normally I do not have the 5th wheel hitch in my truck and I am wondering whether I can simply jack up the 5th wheel with the landing gear down or should I install the hitch before...
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    Capacity of Greystone Bumper

    X2 The second advantage of this system is that when you arrive at your destination and unhook, you can attach the bicycle carrier to the back of your truck for transporting your bikes to local biking trails. A great system
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    tires for Sundance

    Another Maxxis fan.
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    Solar Panels for charging battery

    http://www.batterystuff.com/solar-chargers/SP-5.html This is the first storage season that I have used this solar charger and so far it has kept my batteries fully charged inspite of the fact that I live in Vancouver which typically is quite wet and dreary during the winter months, much like...
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    Bad Experience with Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch by Cequent

    Actually I was able to locate the source of your failure from your pictures when looking at my hitch and, fortunately my hitch is okay. But thanks for the headsup to check. I have had a great experience with this hitch so far.
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    Bad Experience with Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch by Cequent

    As I have the same hitch, I would be interested in more pictures. Thanks,
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    Upgrade from Sundance to Bighorn 3570RS ... an interior layout issue

    I think that it is fantastic that Heartland Managers actually follow these post. Yea Heartland!
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    What truck to buy

    I have never seen any kind of reference to Allison in any advertisement for a Ford.
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    What truck to buy

    First time I have ever heard that.
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    Fulltiming in a sundance in the winter.

    Closest outlet to the basement is at the UDC
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    Trailer Towing – ST Tires vs. LT Tires

    Has not anyone noticed that the source of much of the advice contained in this article is based on research from Goodyear. If Goodyear is recommending the use of ST over LT why then are people inclined to change to GOODYEAR LT tires. I do not understand this. Personally, I am using Maxxis ST.
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    ATF: Sundance - Landing Jack

    I replaced the blown fuse for the front leg on my Sundance with a resetable circuit breaker.
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    Awning Motor "Dragging"...

    Just be very careful when retightening the spring.
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    clicking noise on one of battery terminals

    Re: clicking noice on one of battery termilnals The original post enquires about a Sundance 2900MK. The above diagram is not for that model.
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