issues with a 2009 sunddance 2900mk ??

[avidbowhunter]

Hello all... wy wife and i just bought a 2009 2900mk fifth wheel. This is my first Heartland, so, are there any issues that i should know about? The dealer(camper world) was NO help to me when i bought it. A man took me around the camper and confessed he knew nothing about Heartlands. Nice.... I have had several fifth wheels in the past so i have a basic knowledge of them. However, as we all know, there are some differences in makes. The owner;s manual is generic, and i'm being kind!!! So, i'm kinda own my own. I've just winterized it and i hope i got all the water lines done!! There are two drain lines on the door side of the camper just in front of the front wheel. One is blue and one is red. When i was pumping antifreeze into the lines, i looked at these lines and opened one and it blew water out at a trmendous pressure! It finally stopped and then the pink antifreeze came out. What are these lines?? I have a drain line on the other side of the camper, but this is the on board water tank. Are they hot and cold lines? Low point drains? Any help is appreciated! Thanks, Jeff

 

[jnbhobe]

They are low point drains.

 

[mlburst1]

Jeff,

We've had our 2900MK for two years - just PM me if you have any questions - be happy to help.

Mike

 

[Bob&Patty]

I 2nd Jon, low point drains. They are the 1st thing that freezes. I removed mine and used "shark teeth" couplers to reconnect the lines.

 

[Rrloren]

If you have an outside shower don't forget to blow that out also.
The hot water heater bypass valves can be reached by removing the panel in the cabinet under the
TV , I use velcro strips to re-attach the panel.

 

[avidbowhunter]

Thanks alot, Mike! I appreciate it. This camper is the nicest one we have had and it has alot more "stuff" to look after!! Jeff

 

[avidbowhunter]

Thanks. I found the hot water bypass. That's a good idea about velcro! I left the panel off for winter and i'll velcro it in Spring! Thanks agin!

 

[avidbowhunter]

Mike, i noticed you have a 6.0 diesel. I have a 7.3. I've heard of trouble with the 6.0's. Any with yours? I was pondering getting a dually and if i want a 7.3, i have to get a mid 03 or older. My truck is an 01 f-250 lariat. Do you have any issues towing with you truck? This camper is why i have in my head a dually!!

 

[mlburst1]

Jeff,

Our 6.0 lost compression in two cylinders at 77,000 miles while still under the 5 yr/100,000 mile warranty - Ford replaced the engine with a factory rebuild. We have a little over 30,000 miles on the rebuild with no problems (yet).

Mike

 

[JohnDar]

When winterizing, also press the back flow buttons in the city water intake and black tank flush fittings to drain them. The city water line should also show the pink stuff, but the black flush will not. That drains it from the anti-siphon valve back to the intake. Contrary to popular opinion (since I don't winter camp), I LIKE having the low point drains. They help get most of the water out so I can drain the lines when I park the rig in storage. Buys me some time until I need to actually winterize. I use air pressure to drive it all out before adding the antifreeze.