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    Water Heater Bypass Valve

    I replaced both 3 way valves with brass ones I found in stock at the local Menards.
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    Microchip- Yes or No

    Both the cat and the dog are chipped; great peace of mind if wanderlust kicks in. I can't say the same for the shock collar the DW makes me wear!
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    EVENT: Heartland Regional Rally: IA, Amana - 10/3/2014 to 10/5/2014

    Please order 2 - 2xl for Bob and Chris. Thanks
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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: IA, Altoona - 6/20/2014 to 6/22/2014

    A great big thank you to David and Shel (great job putting this together.) To all the people who attended the rally in Altoona, Iowa; Chris and I enjoyed meeting everyone and just signed up for the Amana Rally; we know it will be fun - we attended the 2010 Rally. One of the big takeaways for me...
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    EVENT: Heartland Regional Rally: IA, Amana - 10/3/2014 to 10/5/2014

    Jay, Chris and I are signed up for October 2 - 6. We look forward to seeing past friends and making new acquaintances. Thanks
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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: IA, Altoona - 6/20/2014 to 6/22/2014

    We will bring BLT macaroni salad.
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    Heading Back North

    Safe travels Ray & Lin. Bring some steady, warm spring weather with you, please!
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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: IA, Altoona - 6/20/2014 to 6/22/2014

    We just reserved our spot. Setting up on the 20th. Look forward to meeting more Heartland friends!
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    Trouble with Island Rope Lights in 2010 LM Augusta

    We experienced a problem with ours as well. The leads run under the kitchen island base cabinets but not under the fireplace. I was able to remove the end of the light string at the fireplace end, pullout the light string, and access the barbed connectors between the light string and the...
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    Suspension Upgrade Info

    Re: SUspension Upgrade Info We made the investment in the I/S including 8k axles and disc brakes, 17.5 wheels and tires and haven't regretted it; much easier on the coach and its contents. We love our Augusta and plan on having it awhile based on its dependability to date. Good luck.
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    Looking for design ideas on tapered front jack leveling blocks

    Jim, I have a similar drive issue, don't know the slope. I use pressure treated 6x6's (5 1/2"x5 1/2") 11 1/2" long on end. Have considered moving up to 8" x 8" with a 1/2" recess in the top to capture the legs. I can just about walk under the kingpin when level, I'm 6'-0". We've added the...
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    Smart Light

    We experienced the same breakdown of the Fresnel lenses over the motion detectors. It's an easy replacement; the flat lens wraps around the housing. Same good service from the folks at Smart Light.
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    Slider or Fixed for Ford F350 SWB 4x4

    Re: Slider or Fixed forFord F350 SWB 4x4 I asked the same question back in '09 when we started our Heartland adventure. I got good advice from Ray Letourneau; you don't need a slider hitch. I pull with a 2008 F350 4x4 Crew Cab and installed a 24k Reese signature hitch (I liked the fact that...
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    Power Surge Guards

    I opted to purchase and install the hardwired 50 amp Progressive and wired it between the transfer switch and the coach so I'm protected from the RV Park and any generator blips that might occur. I do have the display mounted in the kitchen of our Augusta and like being able to check volts and...
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    steps into 5th cracking/on my third set

    Sidney-1, We had the same problem on our Augusta (four steps.) My solution was to remove the entire step assembly and run a continuous bead of weld around the failure point and all others. Factory unit was spot welded and there is not a lot of material for structural support where the steps...
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