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  1. brunsje

    Screen door hinge

    The screen door hinges on our 2010 Sundance 3200RE have cracked and the bottom one has broken. I will need to replace all of them but I am not sure how! Furthermore, I am not sure why they cracked! Any ideas would be helpful!
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    Can't fill fresh water tank all the way

    Getting the camper ready for this weekend and the same old problem creeps up...I can't fill the tank more than 1/3 full! I put a smaller hose down into the tank but to no avail. I decided to give up, then I thought.....hmmmm maybe others have a SIMPLE solution! Thanks to boatdoc and...
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    Truck bed cover with combo tool box & transfer tank installed

    Biggest problem with my soft cover is trying to get it snapped/fastened when the temp is below 32 degrees. A hard cover would be nice but I have found they are not cheap!
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    Slam door locks

    My key will open ANY RV compartment. (Jayco, Coachmen,etc.) Not sure about the slam door models. I was told you need to have a locksmith change the locks if you don't want the geneic one!
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    Cleaning out the anti-freeze

    Spring is just around the corner and I am getting antsy to get the camper and begin the process of getting it ready for the season. One question, I winterized the camper by sticking a hose in antifreeze and opening all the faucets til the water ran pink! Can I do the same thing to clear the...
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    Video from 1937

    I found this on Youtube after watching the Drew Barrymore interview! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rCZY5zR6zU And this one, Vintage Travel trailers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evDUYjtTY3s&feature=related Enjoy...there are others too!
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    Heartland Acquires Fleetwood Towable Brands

    Our first camper was a Coleman. It was a wonderful little camper. I couldn't believe when Coleman sold it to FW. I just hope that Heartland did buy that camper too. It is a towable and I do believe it would be a valuable asset for Heartland! JMHO
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    A Scene out of Hitchcock's "The Birds"

    While camping at Maumee Bay State Park last summer, we had a Cardinal that would not leave our rear window alone. He also would bang into the mirrors on the truck so we had to keep the windows closed! He was entertaining to say the least!
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    Christmas Wishes to the ACLU

    Seems that everyone wants to blame the current administration for both wars and trouncing of the Constitution. My only question is "where were you when Duba was in office?" There is plenty of blame to go around on both side of the aisle. Remember this IS a forum for Heartland Products, not...
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    Factory Repairs Reply

    When Elaine and I were looking for our camper I joined this forum. I ready a lot of negatives about the various Heartland products. BUT I also went to other forums and not one responded to owners concerns like the Heartland Company! Sure I have had a few problems, not the least our dealer...
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    Factory Repairs

    IMHO Looking at the pictures and judging from the quality I do not believe this ever went to the factory! I think the dealer said he shipped it back and it went to a small repair shop in NV instead! Why would the factory paint over a decal or mask off a decal when a new one would be cheaper...
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    New Sundance Owner -- Yeah

    First off, congratulations! But for the dealer,AAC, I wouldn't hold my breath for service. I "tried" to get service, since I didn't buy it there (my dealer went out of business) they would "try to get to it IF I left it there and they "might" get to it but it would be at least 2 weeks AND only...
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    Now a Good Time to Buy?

    I sold cars part-time when I was fresh out of college. The Sales Manager always said that the person who came in on the nastiest days WOULD be a buyer! He was usually correct, I made a few sales on cold, wet, crappy days. Cars vs RV might be a bit different, the person looking for a car really...
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    Wet basement WHY?

    I have the same model...my basement got wet when the check valve on the city water failed! It emptied the fresh water tank, with a lot going into the basement. But I take it you are connected to city water...so that would not be a factor. It sounds more like it could be the trap right in...
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    2010 Sundance 287RL Winterizing Problem

    I had the same thing happen when I first got the camper. Had the dealer replace it ONLY to go out that weekend! The next time I had it replaced it was with a BRASS one! The factory got a s***load of bad ones! I did get a hose plug to stop the water until it got fixed! Yes it made a mess in...
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    Best 5th wheel cover?

    I am looking at a cover for our 5th wheel also. I was going to go with the ADCO Tyvke, but I ran across this place on the internet. National Discount Covers http://www.nationaldiscountcovers.com/5th-Wheel-Storage-Covers-s/4.htm Some of the reviews of their products got me thinking...
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    What kind of MPG do you get whle towing?

    I am almost afraid to say what I have gotten because I got blasted just the other day by members of this forum! Our longest trip was to NW Iowa from NW Ohio. I averaged 18MPG. I do not speed with the camper, but hold it around 55-60MPH. I have gotten as high as a shade under 30MPG SOLO...
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    Water heater maintenance tool and WARNING

    I took mine out last weekend and was AMAZED at how much of the anode rod was gone! We bought the camper the latter part April and I checked it September 19th. I'll be putting a new one in this week! 3/4 of it was gone! I think every 30 days would be a wise idea!
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    2010 Ford F350

    Okay, you guys may NOT believe it and thats OK. My wife and I check this religiously each time we fill up and NOT with just the on-board computer, (which by the way is pretty darn accurate). But when my odometer reads 450 miles and I can only squeeze in 19 gals of fuel I am pretty darn happy...
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    2010 Ford F350

    Okay....I have driven Ford's for quite a few years, and have put many miles on the vehicles. (98 Mustang 229,000 and counting) But my current tow vehicle is a 06 2500 Dodge Ram Quadcab with the 5.9 Cummins and a Banks Exhaust. I couldn't be more happier with it! Solo I have gotten a shade under...
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    I mis-calculated the lenght!!!

    I feel your pain! I found out that backing a 5th wheel that is "suppose" to turn 88 degrees doesn't! Well maybe it does if you are on a flat surface! (Embarassed look) At least the camper didn't sustain any damage! My stupidity only cost me $250. and riding my MC for a week...and did I...
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    JT Strong Arms

    I did a search on here and saw a number of you that have installed these on your camper. However a lot of the posts were 2 years old! With that in mind, how many of you would still recommend the JT"s? Is there something better on the market, cheaper, easier to install? Or are the JT's the only...
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    Water Pump/City water Inlet

    Mine did the same thing! The dealer replaced it, but in less than a week the same thing happened again! The factory thinks it was a bad batch of city water check valves! I put on a hose shut off valve to stop the water from shooting out! Had to vaccum the basement out twice! So I was not a...
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    Any Experience with All American Coach in Toledo, OH?

    Jim, This happened back in May or June. I did contact the factory when I was still in the parking lot of AAC! They knew we were not happy with the treatment from them! This is a problem WITH AAC not Heartland! They were rather annoyed with them to say the least. I have talked to others who...
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    Sticky cup-like door slider opener!

    I really don't know what else to call it! :D You know, the one that slides the plexiglass over! Okay, mine keeps falling off. I tried rubber cement. Fell off! I have had numerous suggestions but I thought I would ask you guys/gals for a solution that WORKS! I am ready to drill a hole...
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    Any Experience with All American Coach in Toledo, OH?

    We are 25 miles from All-American Coach in Toledo. I wouldn't bother taking anything to them let alone buying anything from them! My dealer went under so I stopped at AAC and was basically told since I didn't purchase it there they really don't want to service it! Fine way to keep Heartland...
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    Advice Please

    RV Capital....you won't be sorry you stopped! They even let you "camp" in their lot if the repairs take longer than 1 day! It may be over 100miles from BG but I'll take my unit back if I need a repair!
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    Kitchen in 3410RE

    It looks like you would have to have them add another slideout. It is probably possible if you want to spend the money! It would be easier buying the 36RE and having them change the bathroom!
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    Anyone else with a 2010 3200re

    We have a 3200RE....we love it! We love the huge REAR window, and the large side windows! Oh did I say Huge rear window! We did not want the TV so we asked that in its place they install a window instead of the entertainment center with the two small windows! They gladly honored our request and...
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    Heartland sightings

    Elaine and I headed to NW Iowa last week (Aug 7-14) I didn't spot a single Heartland the entire drive! We were headed for Estherville, Iowa and a little county-operated campground called Wolden Park. However, when we pulled into the campground there sat a 2007 Sundance! I talked to the gentleman...
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    2010 International Heartland Owners Rally - Location Poll

    Elaine and I would love to go to either place! I retire in June 2010, so this would be a great way to start my retirement! We have the dates on the calendar!
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    Any interest in a Fall get together????

    Elaine and I would love to come! It would be our first rally! You might want to check out Maumee Bay State Park. Cost is $26 for electric only. This is just a suggestion! Looking forward to hearing from you!
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    Dealer went belly up!

    I called RV Capital Service on Monday, took it in on Tuesday, got it back on Wednesday! (Only because I forgot the part that Heartland sent me). Talk about service! Friendly! Knowledgable! If you live ANYWHERE within driving distance of Elkhart, by all means call RV Capital Service! We...
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    Sofa Bed - Tear in Mattress caused by rough metal frame

    First off I got an unexpected reply from Flair! What a class act! Yesterday, I decided to try and repatch the holes in the mattress. I previously used the patch kit that came with the camper. It still had leaks coming from under the patches. So I tried something that I used on a rubber...
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    Dealer went belly up!

    We picked up our 2010 3200RE the day before my wife's birthday! A couple weeks later the dealer went belly-up! Jim May- Findlay, Ohio The factory was as surprised as we were! A dealer has been secured in Toledo, All-American Coach. However, when we visited to inquire about warranty work, the...
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    Sofa Bed - Tear in Mattress caused by rough metal frame

    We picked up our coach in April, when we used the air mattress on our first camping trip in May, it would not hold air! Inspecting the mattress we found three slits in the mattress, we tried to repair it but to no avail! I called Heartland and a couple of days later received a new mattress...
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    Geo caching

    Our daughter, Coastiegirl04 in the geocaching world, has been caching for years. She has placed caches in Wisconsin, Louisiana, and Ohio (our front yard for one) where she has been stationed with the Coast Guard. We have often been caching with her -- it is a lot of fun. Hope to get into it...
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