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    First fulltime snowbirding experience, any advice?

    We have been fulltiming since April and are heading into our first winter. We want to stay warm if possible. Current location: Eugene OR. A little worried about finding a spot somewhere through the winter... Any advice on campgrounds? Does everything get reserved and fill up by now? (Arizona)...
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    Flooring problems and your Warranty

    Here's the deal. If you have ANY CONCERNS with your floor making noise (creaking, sagging etc.) Have it dealt with while you are under the 1 year warranty. It's NOT covered after that even with extended warranties. (even if you think it's just minor or occasional noise). I know this isn't an...
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    Direct Email contact for Heartland Manufacturer?

    Does anyone have a reliable email source for Heartland Manufacturing? I have the 800 service number but prefer to put some things in "writing" first, before a call. Thanks! Sean
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    Creaking floors?

    Has anyone had any experience with creaking floors? Is this normal? Is there a do-it-yourself solution? 2010 ElkRidge QSRL. Floors in the entry (under vinyl flooring) creak pretty badly. Seems like a single bad panel underneath.... Sean and Sheila
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    Campground Recommendation Near Cincinnati Ohio?

    Can anyone recommend a campground near Cincinnati Ohio? Within maybe 30 minutes or so. We are going to see some Reds games and want to stay for a monthly rate in July. Need full hook-ups. Thanks! Sean
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    How to reset furnace?

    Furnace has worked fine for a week, then this morning stopped working. We have lots of propane, stove lights, water heater works. Furnace fan blows (10 seconds) but won't ignite. Is there a reset procedure? I've read about a manual valve somewhere? Any help would be appreciated... Thanks! Sean
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    HELP! NO HOT WATER and it's cold here : )

    We have a 2010 Elkridge QSRL. We lost hot water operation. Propane full, water tank full, No propane flame, No electric, No ignition. Tried the reset (shut down wait five minutes). No propane ignition light. Everything else in the trailer is functioning fine. Any ideas? We did just get it...
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    Please tell me if this is just the way it is with fifth wheels?

    First, we love our ElkRidge Fifth-wheel. And show it off with pride. Second, we hate it being fixed all the time : ) We have owned our unit for ten months. 4 trips so far, none longer than 2 weeks. It's been in the shop (5 times) for warranty work longer than we've had it on the road. We are...
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    Choosing WASHINGTON STATE as our domicile

    We are going fulltime this summer and already live (selling home) in Washington State. Should we just keep our domicile here? Are there reliable mail-forwarding services here? Are there experienced others that have chosen Washington? I understand the big three are Texas, South Dakotah and...
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    What's your fulltiming budget?

    Just curious as we prepare for fulltiming in the spring... What do fulltimers live on out there? Whats the average monthly or annual costs? Just wondering what people are roughly averaging out there these days. Thanks! Sean and Sheila
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    5ver scooter towing?

    Ok, I've read the challenges of trying to tow a motorcycle behind a fifth wheel using a standard cycle carrier (not a deck). My question: I have a 360lb scooter with a rather heaver king pin weight of almost 2200lbs. I've read the fishtailing stories as well. Does anybody out there tow a...
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    New Jensen Audio/Video System Quality

    We just took delivery of a new 2010 ElkRidge, this 5vr came with the Jensen AWM970 Control Unit and JE3208 32" LCD TV. I am a pretty serious audio/video nut, coming from a 10' home theater setup to fulltime in the ElkRidge. Quite a change, but willing to live with it :) for all the awesome...
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    Fulltime Launch in 6 months!!

    First time forum user...just purchased 2010 Elk Ridge 34QSRL and 2008 GMC 2500HD Duramax/Allison Ext. Cab. Added a 250CC 2-person touring scooter with carrier hitch on the back. We've been planning for six years! Looked at lots of rigs, finally selected the ElkRidge based on cost, weight...
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