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  1. jpajax

    Kid say the most incredible things.

    On the way to town the other day my 4 year old GRAND DAUGHTER sitting next to me saw a family walking down the street rolling their laundry in a cart and made the statement aren't we lucky. :angel:
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    The BH Replacement

    Finally got the pad done and got the rolling condo parked, can,t wait to hit the road and meat up with some of the best camping buddy's out there.
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    Should they be a universal way to alert a safety issue on the road.

    I was on I-40 today and came up on a camper that had left his steps out. This was the second time on two different occasions that this happened. It made me start to wonder why there could be a way we could have some universal way to talk to one another by hand signials on the road about things...
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    How a customer should be treated

    When we went to do the walk through on my new but used unit here is the way I was treated. The day I was to do this it was raining and cold so I called and said that I would prefer to do it another day. The sales person said not to worry it is inside a heated building pluged up and to expect to...
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    What I did today

    I belong to a forum called RV.NET and one of the treads is what did you do to your motorhome today and you all know me I had to reply so here it is. Well did a walk through with tech at dealership in MY new but used motorhome. Boy they are a lot of gizmo's...
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    Have gone to the dark side

    Would like to take a moment to express my thanks to Heartland for the way they have handled some of the problems that I have had with my Bighorn and especially the way I was treated by Eric McDaniel. Would like to remain a member of this forum and attend the rallies because of the people that I...
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    Truck for sale

    I have a 2003 Dodge 3500 dually 2-wheel drive quad cab, long wheel base with 92,000 miles complety stock never been chiped with,automatic, electric windows, door locks, & drivers seat, cd & cassette radio with infinity sound system, overhead trip temp. fuel compass display, auto day night...
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    Winterizing

    Have try ed this process for the last few years and thanks to the hot water heater by pass it is made easier. First I turn compressor pressure down too about 40lb., then drain water out of air compressor tank and if you have a oiling system in line by pass it. Next take out water heater anode...
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    Found this in news paper

    Craig's list ad--Read it closely folks... a good one. AN ACTUAL CRAIG'S LIST PERSONALS AD To the Guy Who Tried to Mug Me in Downtown Savannah night before last Date: 2010-09-27, 1:43 am. E.S.T. I was the guy wearing the black Burberry jacket that you demanded that I hand over, shortly after you...
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    Bighorn's New Home

    About to finish latest year old project.
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    Ice cream recipe

    While at the beach last weekend our neighbors made some orange surebert ice cream. Didn't catch the whole recipe, they used sweeten condensed milk orange drink, pineapple and vanilla extract. But it seems there is more but can't remember. Could someone help.
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    In memory of of a fine man

    In memory of a very fine man Today Oct. 15 2011 I will be laying to rest a WWII Vet, a retired fire fighter after 27yrs. of service and former retired Police Chief, and the reason I exist my dad John W. Beck. Keep my sister and I in your thoughts and prayers. Thanks from a very proud son Jim Beck
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    water heater 120 switch

    Noticed that the lighted switch for the water heater has a dim flickering light. I can turn the switch to the on position and it glows bright. The camper is plugged into a 110 15 amp wall socket would this cause this to have this effect on the light in the switch. I am not using the camper just...
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    Power of Prayer

    Would like to see a place on this site especially for for our members that are in need of a special prayer. If there was that certain place I would like to put my family on it. We have had a very hard year so far with the passing of my wife mother, my father falling braking his hip, and the most...
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    problem with log out

    Is it just me or are others having problem with staying log on? :eek:
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    If you had a second chance at a do over (manual vs electric awning)?

    How many of you would change the electric awning out for a manual if you had the chance. If you did how do you like the change and was it hard to do. I like the idea of just mashing the button and in it comes but don't like having to roll it up when it comes a storm or think it might come one...
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    Leaf Spring U Bolt Torque

    I know this has been beat to death. But was thinking about what someone had said earlier about the spring base that the shocks and u bolt is bolted to being on top. If the u bolts are torqued when there is no weight on the axle the plate is pulling the spring arch to the plate. But when the...
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    China Cover up

    Found this advertised American made product.:mad::mad::mad::mad:
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    Aluminum Wheels

    Have owned a many sets of alum. wheel but never had one do this. This one off my camper it is the only one that has done this what is going on.
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    My Dream Truck

    When I win lottery this is what I want.:cool::cool:http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...-fill-ups.html
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    Dodge Air Filter

    Dodge has a new style air filter for there 2003 and up trucks. It is about 4" thick. Napa has there version for less money the napa # is 9946. Take a look at this thing it is enormous.:cool:
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    More room - added shelf over bathroom sink

    Added self over sink for more room.
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    RV Show In Charlotte NC

    There is a rv show in Charlotte this weekend (2 25-27 ) and right across the street is the Nascar Hall Of Fame.
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    Waste tank flush

    I have read that you are not to flush the tank with out the waste gate open. My question is what would it hurt to fill the tank with small amount of water with the gate closed sense there are vents to relive the pressure. It is a easy way to fill tank for a real good flush out.
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    I Apologize SouthernNights

    The reason for the apology is that when I responded to the post 14 hours ago that was started on Digital camera's by southernhnights the response was not posted so that meant that the original post was put were???? So therefore, I apologize Sam and Larry for responding to your post.:( I have...
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    Generator Slide out

    Made this out of scraps to see if it words. Tryed it out on trip too Texas work fine will take out and pant. The electrical cord will reach it so I can leave it on tray. Poor man has poor ways.
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    Texas Big Horn Drive

    Coming back from The Big D seen three Big Horn on I-30 headed west. Wish we had some way of identify that we were forum members. Like a secret wave.:cool:
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    Westward Ho need advice

    Now that the wife has given the test and graded the papers it's time to hit the road for Texas. Will be leaving from NC on I-40 to Memphis for a overnight stay. Anybody now of a Wal Mart or a good place to pull over and spend the night that is off I-40? Or is there something that would be worth...
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    Texas camp ground poll

    We are to be in Texas on Dec. 22nd to visit our son which lives in Allen Texas. He has sent us the name of some cg near him would like to now if you have stayed or been to any of these? http://www.sandylakerv.com/ http://www.lafonsrvparks.com/...
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    Dish Mod.

    Seen this in Tenn. over the Thanksgiving Holidays. Just had to make one with a little extra twist. Made it were it will fold up a little smaller. The last photo is the one at cg.
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    Need help with Valve at the city water connection

    After a visit to a dealer ship it seems that they try ed to blow out the water lines by putting air through the winterizing hose. When I got it home and put antifreeze in through the hose it came out the city connection. When I look the valve was hanging out. Can you push it back in or just get...
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    Need Help on Spring Upgrade

    Lippert has agreed to replace springs on my BH 3410RE. They want about $100.00 deference from 4 leaf to 6 but they said that it would be to stiff and would be to hard on camper. Has anybody upgraded to this and how did it turn out?:confused:
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    Pluming Question

    Would like to cap off or put shut off valve in the water lines going to washer. Hate to put a lot of money in crimping tool for four fittings. Has any body try ed the fitting called a Vanguard push coupling,it states that it is approved for behind wall applications. Sell them at Lowe's
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    Weight report on 3410re and dodge.tv.

    Got some spring issue's and had to have camper weighed.Camper alone not hooked to truck 12,800 lb. Truck with camper hooked up steer axle 4,100 lb drive axle 5,540 lb camper weight hooked up 10,240 lb. So I guess they can't say I am over loaded.
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    Boon Docking Friendly Camper

    It seems that Heartland has been going away from high end campers that are for dry camping and State and Federal campgrounds. Would like to see one that has more 12v outlets,innverter and a generator compartment in the rear to reduce the hitch weight, even solar panels built into roof and...
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    Need Info and input on 1700 Magellan

    Hi- Wife notified me that the 1700 Magellan gps was on sell on QVC for $169.00. Do you have any experience with this unit.
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    Parkway Tunnel Heights

    TUNNEL HEIGHTS Tunnels Along the Parkway / Watch out for bicycles! There are twenty five Parkway tunnels in North Carolina and one in Virginia. These are listed below by milepost, length, maximum height (over the center of the road), and minimum height (over the edge of the road)...
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    Help with wall thermostat

    I have a Carrier AC unit which has a remote thermo. I want to change it to a wall mount. Has any body done this or try ed it? The camper is wired for the wall mount but don't know what wire goes where. There is only two wires going to furn. from the ac now and they are 12v in and 12v out. So...
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    Bolt Tightening Torque Guide by grade (chart attached)

    Don't know if anyone has post this before but it would be a good thing to save for future references.
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    Don't want to get shock over shocks

    Would like to move the shocks up to the right angle but would like to know if they would be any implication about the warranty both from Heartland and with Lippert?
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