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    Anyone having problems mounting 16" Sailuns to 16" stock wheels

    The reason I'm asking is because a friend wanted some Sailuns but was talked into ordering 14 ply Hercules tires equivalent to the Sailuns by our local tire store. They actually looked identical, other than the name. After bringing in the rig for install, they could not get the 14 ply Hercules...
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    Need help with Dometic 2652 fridge

    As long as I can remember I've had the issue of my fridge automatically switching to propane, even though 110v was present. So, according to the Dometic manual if I have 110v present at the circuit board, from the plug, but not transferring power over to the heater rod with the auto button in...
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    Wire loom is hanging down when slide-out is closed

    The long plastic piece that supports the wire loom up under the slide has broken allowing the wires to hang down when the slide is closed. What is this piece called and can I buy it on line or local? I've rigged it once already but I'd like to replace it.
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    Black Tank Flush Problem

    Today I was flushing my black tank and heard a pop, then noticed very little water was making it into the tank. I assumed the vacuum breaker had broken and started looking for water leaking but found none. Some water is making it into the tank as I can hear it behind the shower enclosure and see...
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    Brake controller not working with pedal but works manually

    I was driving home with the 5r in the rain and had to make a quick stop and it felt as though I had no trailer brakes. The truck skidded as I pumped the brakes before finally stopping. It about scared the crap out of me and the wife. Once I got out of traffic I started adjusting the controller...
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    If your tired of fighting with your smoke alarm, here's a new talking alarm (NEST)

    I was at Home Depot today and ran across this new smoke detector by Nest. It will speak to you to let you know that smoke has been detected. You can then wave at it to disarm it. It is also set up to be connected to your phone and wifi to alert you when your away. It comes in 12volt or wired...
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    Is there any advantage to using a 50amp to 30amp adapter if your rig is 30amp

    I have ran into a few instances where I arrived at my site to notice that the 30 amp outlet looks completely worn out and my 30 amp cord fits loosely to the point I would have to bend the legs slightly for a firm fit. I've also noticed the plug getting hot in this type situation. I was thinking...
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    Have you ever compared your GVW to what the Department of Motor Vehicles has it listed as

    Just wondering if anyone else has ran into this before? I got my tag renewal in the mail and glanced at the weight ratings they are using to determine the cost of my tags. On the Heartlland website the Sundance 277RL List the estimated weight of my unit dry as 7466 lbs. I realize this is an...
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    Champion Generator question?

    I purchased a new Champion 4000 watt generator a few months ago and tested it out after about 30 minutes of run time and it ran my 15k air with no apparent problems. I'm planning on going to the Nascar race at the Texas Motor Speedway at the end of the month so I got my Genny out for another...
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    Sundance slideout, broken welds (How to avoid this with a shim)

    My slideout floor broke loose previously while under warranty and was repaired with longer screws that went through both sides of the aluminum frame. This was done while under warranty. My warranty is now out and it broke loose again, only this time it turns out it was the welds in the slide...
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    Anyone else have problems with the cable slide unit on the Xlt's

    I have the XLT277 RLS which uses the cable slide in the bedroom for the closet. The problem, is that the rubber seals on the upper left and lower right side of the slide are torn. Upon closer inspection, I noticed that the slide out itself, or the frame of the slide is out of square. When...
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    Heartland I have been let down

    Need to vent. Sent my rig back to the factory for flex at the hitch pin on my 2012 Sundance 277rl. After having it for a month I went to pick it up today at Explorer USA in mesquite. My first problem was simply that I was told that it would be washed and ready at 9am. Get there around 9:45, not...
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    Recommended procedure for tire dealers to Jack my 5r for new tires

    This question is for those of you who have recently had tires changed on your 5th wheel. I have read from some of the forums that the rig should be jacked at the frame however most tire dealers jack under the axles at the spring. What was your experience and is there really any reason for...
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    Tire separating after 200 miles , Power King Towmaster

    After reading the thread titled Power King Towmaster Tires, I decided to look closely at all my tires and was hoping I wouldnt be one of the ones having problems, especially this soon. I have only pulled about 4 times since purchasing my 2012 Sundance 277RL, all trips were close to where I live...
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    Problem sliding springed pin through both holes of landing gear leg

    I recently purchased my Sundance XLT 277RLS 5er. My problem is that I noticed upon picking up my unit, that the person assisting us was having difficuly with the pin sliding through the landing gear leg after it was retracted. It appeared that he must have figured it out after a few moments and...
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    Sundance 277 RL Wardrobe Cable Slide

    Does anyone have a link to the slide manufacturer, or any type of schematic that locates the motor and instructions for manual operation in case of electrical failure. Just purchased this unit and the person that demo'd it for me said it was under the bed, but it's not there.
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