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  1. Dmetcalf

    Balancing our trailer tires

    Why doesn’t places like Discount tire or other similar places balance our rv trailer tires ..? I bought 6 new (very expensive) tires for my rv and was told “we don’t balance trailer tires”.
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    EZ Connect electrical truck/RV connection

    Has anyone heard about this magnetic type of connector..? I saw it on YouTube and decided it was worth trying so I ordered the complete set up from e-trailer. Just thought I would throw this out there..? Ezconnect.com
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    Crack on outside of bedroom slide out

    I just noticed a crack on the outside corner (lower right) where the bedroom double slide - slide out is. Ours is a 2019 so it’s way out of the factory warranty but … we purchased the extra warranty from the dealership when we purchased it. I guess I need to see about initiating a claim to see...
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    I think I need to patent this … what do you think ?

    My wife bought a Walmart dust buster for the RV. But it didn’t come with any wall attachment son… I told her I could make one so here it is … can you tell what the rubber ring is that is holding it ..? And in case your wondering… it works perfectly..!
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    Generator question

    Our power went out the other day due to a transformer issue. It was pushing 90 degrees out so I fired up the generator and attempted to run two of my three ac units and it kept kicking a 30 amp breaker on the generator..? Shouldn’t it run two ac units ..? Onan 5500
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    Is it ok to leave the inverter on all of the time

    I have been just leaving my inverter on basically all of the time. Should I be turning it off when I’m hooked up to shore power or does it matter ..? Thanks.
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    What service are you using for streaming YouTube & Netflix

    We are full time and are looking for a cost effective (hopefully) service provider allowing us to stream shows on Netflix, You Tube using our Roku device. Any suggestions are welcome… Thanks
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    LCI control panel will not power up

    I wanted to power up this control panel and when I hit the on/off button I get nothing ..? Any ideas are appreciated..!
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    Does Heartland still use the Anderson universal docking system..?

    I saw a new Elkridge today (2020) and the universal docking station looked different from what I have in my 2019 Cyclone..? I opted to purchase the all brass version but this looked to be different so I thought I would pose the question for y’all. Thanks
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    I insulated under our toy box area.

    I noticed the insulation under our rig stops at the garage underneath it. So Since we are now full timers I decided to go ahead and get some insulation and add it under there so this winter it should help quite a bit. I’m Thus is not the best pic cause I didn’t feel like crawling back under...
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    Heartland is recalling 2019-2021 Cyclone & 2020-2021 Bighorn Traveler trailers

    I called and had to leave a voicemail with Heartland. I wasn’t sure if anyone else was aware if this.
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    Centramatic wheel balancers - anyone use them ..?

    I am getting a set of these for the front steering axles on my truck. I also have a set coming for my Can-Am as well. Just throwing out a question on this to see if anyone has them on their truck or trailer axles ..? thanks.
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    Finally retired and went full time..!

    Finally pulled the trigger.! I’m now non-essential and irrelevant and loving it..!
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    Shade RV.com

    Just wondering if anyone out there has sent his product and tried it ..? I met some folks that have one on their fifth wheel and they absolutely love it..! I called and spoke to the owner of the company that makes them and he convinced me try one so I ordered one. I’ll report back after I tried...
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    Power control system question

    I was reading an older article that indicated the Landmarks come standard with this Power Control System made by a company called Precision Circuits. I am now wondering if my Cyclobe has this because if it does I am unaware of it ..? thanks.
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    Max lifting capacity question

    I noticed that my front 2 hydraulic jacks have a slightly larger diameter to them compared to the middle and rear jacks. I was wondering if anyone knows the lifting capacity of the front ( since they are slightly larger) and the remaining 4 jacks ..? thanks .
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    Time to treat the slide seals, etc. since it’s just sitting there

    So I thought I might as well clean and treat the outside and inside slide seals ..! Then I though well, I might as well lubricate the Schwintek gear mechanisms and the gear teeth on the one hydraulic slide I have. It makes me feel good to get it al serviced so that it’s ready to go when we can...
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    Who has upgraded to the MORryde pin box..?

    I’m thinking about upgrading to this cushion type pin box to alleviate the jerking and improve the ride in the truck. Just wondering what opinions y’all might have good or bad. thanks
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    New Cyclone 4214

    I just read an article on a new model being introduced for 2020 the 4214. It has a very unique master bedroom that is in the rear of the coach that lifts up to allow you to load your toy under it. couple things it looks like to me. Very limited clothes hanging storage and no half bath are two...
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    Is there a limit switch on the water pump ..?

    I was winterizing my RV when the pump just stopped running. I checked the inline 15A fuse and it was good. I waited for over 30 minutes to see if it would run after that but still nothing. Any ideas ..?
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    Can’t get my Anderson valve to turn ..!

    I wanted to winterize my unit and the valve absolutely will not turn and I’m afraid of breaking something if I continue to try turning it. Am I missing something here ..? Shouldn’t it click from city to winterize without difficulty..? Thanks for any advice..! D.
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    Inverter question

    I leave my inverter powered on all of the time even while the RV is parked at the house and plugged into the 50 a. shore line I installed. My question is will that affect the inverter at all .,? Thanks
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    MORryde CRE 3000 issue

    We’re currently at our destination and as I was doing my walk around to make sure everything was ok I found this (see attached pic). I called a local mobile RV repair guy that states he is approved to work on Heartland rv’s. Since both top and bottom bolts are gone along with the brackets I...
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    Did the tour at the Heartland toyhauler facility

    We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and the Heartland employee conducting the tour was very informative and patient with us. We asked some questions and he was great at getting in answers to our questions..! It was very lucky for us that the model they had been won was the same exact unit we...
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    Visited the RV Hall of fame in Elkhart today

    They had an RV show from local dealerships today just outside of the facility so we got to experience that as well..! The Hall of Fame facility was really interesting and fun to walk thru..! Got a hat while I was there too ..! I’m glad we went and checked it out today.
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    Have an appointment to tour the toyhauler factory in Elkhart next Tuesday

    We are flying up from Texas to see our son graduate from college (Ball State) in Muncie. Then we are planning on traveling up to Goshen to visit some family members there then to Elkhart on Tuesday..! We looking forward to first of all seeing our son graduate (amen) then visit with family then...
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    Made an external storage compartment for our sewer hose

    Made out of an 8 ft. Piece of 5 in. Square PVC with end caps. I ordered it thru a fence company. Works excellent..!
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    SOLVED: Furrion Vision S Camera powering question

    I noticed after I purchased this new camper in January of this year that when I had it parked at home plugged into the shore line my rear camera would be powered up because I could see a small blue led light illuminated on it. Now, after a couple months it isn’t on (led light) and when plugged...
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    Replaced plastic check valve with a brass one last weekend

    I had the interior panel off looking at some wiring project I was working on when I noticed the plastic check valve coming off of the water heater. I happen to have a new brass one so I went ahead and replaced it. I’m sure the plastic one works fine but I had a better brass one and just decided...
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    Added pipe type handrails going to bedroom/bathroom

    I wanted to add a handrail for aesthetics and for added stability as well. I have always liked the rustic look when people use piping for handles, etc.. So we decided to take that idea and see if we could make it work for this purpose. I (luckily) found two wall studs exactly where I needed then...
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    Our 2019 4007

    Here is our 2019 Cyclone 4007. We picked it up in late January this year (2019). We absolutely love it and look forward to many years of adventures with it ..!
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    Question about the slide in a slide that I have

    We just purchased the Cyclone 4007 and it has the slide in a slide for our bedroom. My question is should I push out the bigger slide first then push out the smaller or outer one ..? Then bring in the outer or smaller one first then bring in the bigger one ..?
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    Do y’all leave your fridge run even if your not camping or using it

    We just purchased our new Cyclone 4007 and it has a residential fridge in it. Our first trip isn’t scheduled til mid March. Should I unplug it until we need it or just let it run ..?
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    Brought our new 4007 Cyclone home yesterday

    We finally were ale to schedule our inspection d bring our new Cyclone 007 home yesterday. Now the fun starts to make it our own inside. And get my mud daubber covers installed outside.
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    We just purchased a 2019 4007. What does the HD in the graphic stand for ?

    I think the exterior graphics look great first of all..! But I was just curious if the "HD" actually stands for something ..?
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    Another new owner here in Texas

    We just last weekend (01/05/2019) just purchased a 2019 Cyclone 4007. The wife and I went to an RV show in Ft. Worth and just about fell over backwards when we walked thru this unit ..! It more than checks every box on our list ..!! I'll attach pics after we pick it up from the dealer.
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