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  1. jonesj2

    Bedrom Slide Leak and Rot

    I purchased the Sundance 2900MK and have had problems with the bedroom slide pretty much right after I purchased it. I have contacted the factory about the water entering the slide and they told me the dam was not sealed as it should have been and how to repair it. Last week we identified water...
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    Slide Leak

    OK, just we have an 09 Sundance 2900MK, found out the bedroom slide is leaking. It is leaking toward the closet. Sprayed bunches of water around the window, nothing. Sprayed toward the rubber seal and found that is where the water is coming in. The seals are very plyable and roll and in and out...
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    Flair Inflatable Mattress questions

    We have an inflatable mattress in out Sundance 2900MK. We are in the need of a replacement mattress since the original and the replacement mattress will not hold air. I have contacted Flair Interiors in regards on how to repair our current mattress since the leak is coming from a crease for the...
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    Clearance Bulbs

    OK, several of my clearance lights have burned out and when I go to pull them out the base stays in the socket and the bulb pulls out. That should not be a problem to remove the base. My question is, what replacement bulb numbers are used in the clearance lights.
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    Weekend Camping Trip

    Well, just de-winterized the Sundance and getting ready to pull it to the local campground for this years first camping trip. It is suppose to be in the high 60's to low 70's for the weekend. :o How man others are heading out for the weekend too?
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    Plane Crashes into Myrtle Beach RV park

    Wow, this could have been worse than it was. :( http://www2.scnow.com/news/2011/jan/18/15/officials-responding-plane-crash-north-myrtle-beac-ar-1356506/
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    IPOD/IPhone APS

    What I Pod or I Phone aps are you all using out there for camping or traveling? I am trying to find an Ap for itinerary planning and keeping a log of where we stayed, date, what we did while camping etc. Has anyone see such an AP? Jim
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    Stuck Window

    We have a Sundance 2900MK and the rear window will not open. I pull the handle out and try and slide to window and it won't budge. Any suggestions on what I can do to get it to free up so it can be opened? Don't want to break anything.:cool: Jim
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    Tire Pressure Question

    OK, I know proper inflation is the life of a tire be it on a truck, camper or whatever. Last weekend I have had 3 friends experience blowouts on their campers. All but one was running Carlisle tires. Our conversation went from tire seperation to proper inflation. The question is, if the Max...
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    Frame Rust Part 2

    I am not bashing by no means, I am just wondering if I have to worry about this rust issue eating through the I beams and causing significant problems down the road especially around the suspension parts. <O:p></O:p> What would you all do with a situation like this and maybe Heartland will...
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    Frame rust

    Ok, we have had frame rust on the 2900MK since we purchased it back in 2008. Want to take care of the problem once and for all. What products do you all recommend to use? Easy to apply and little surface preperation.
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    City Water Connection Question

    Yesterday, I was preparing to leave the campground and had just finished doing the dump thing I went into the camper and turned on the pump to flush toilet chemicals and wash my hand. I notice the pump did not cut off but still had water flow to both the sink and toilet. Once I went back out...
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    Kitchen Slide Welds

    Well, yesterday we had a very drastic situation to say the least. One of the bars that pushes out the kitchen slide had a wield brake as the wife was pulling in the slide. It took 4 of us to get it back in so things would not be damaged. Once it was back in the camper it was secure. Once the...
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    Tekonsha Voyger Brake Controller

    Well here is the issue? Hooked the 5th wheel to the truck yesterday, heading to the campground. Connected the electrical cable to the truck and noticed when I hit the brakes there was no activation of the trailer brakes. Reconnected the electrical cable and still nothing. Pushed on the emergency...
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    Shower Cut off

    OK, we replaced our shower head and the replacement has no button to cut off the water. Is there a inline device I can install to cut off the water instead of having it run during the whole shower? I looked at Lowes but was unable to find anything.:cool: I know you full timers are full of...
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    Satellite Setup 2900 MK

    OK, tonight I decided I was going to try and use a satellite system this weekend to watch the race;) since the campground has no cable:mad:. My questions are: 1. Once I run the cable to the satellite input in the UDC will my wife be able to watch over the air TV in the bedroom? 2. Will i be...
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    Ceiling Fan Globe

    Does anyone know the manufacture of the ceiling fans in a Sundance? I broke the globe and need to replace it.
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    "UPDATE PLEASE READ" No Elec. Hot Water

    :DThis is not a Heartland RV bash just a reminder to all as this could happen to anyone and any brand.:D Well as you will read below no electric hot water. After researching the situation Friday evening after work I found that the 120 Volt leads from the inverter to the water heater had no...
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    No Elec. Hot Water "Not Panicing"

    "Update Please Read" No Elec. Hot Water "Not Panicing" This is not a Heartland RV bash just a reminder to all as this could happen to anyone and any brand. Well as you will read below no electric hot water. After researching the situation Friday evening after work I found that the 120 Volt...
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    Directional reading lights

    We have a 2009 2900MK and would like to upgrade the lighting under the back window and sofa. We were looking at doing the type of reading lights in the bedroom (not Recessed, small swivel type), ours are dark brass. My question where in the world can you get these lights in that color? I have...
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    Greensboro NC RV Show

    Went to the Greensboro, NC RV show Saturday evening and to my surprise there was only 2 Sundance products on display, where as last year there was 6 to 8 to look at. The 2 were tags and no fifth wheels, and that dealer is not going to sell the Heartland line anymore. It looked to us as...
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    Heat Duct Covers

    Does all of Heartland coachs have plastic floor vent covers with no door to close or open the vent? I replaced my plastic covers yesterday while at the campground and was wondering why not spend the extra 1 to 2 dollars to have directionals installed. Has anyone else replaced theirs?
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    Frame Rust

    This is a general question to all Hearland owners, do you have rust on you chassis, slide mechanisms or other parts of your trailers? I know I have large amounts of rust on the right side of my 2009 2900MK on the frame and where the slide mechanisms are located. This has caused me great...
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    Slide Question Repost

    We were putting the kitchen slide in on our 2009 2900MK and it started to chatter and vibrate as it was going in and out.:eek: Once it started I put some dry lube on the beams that has teeth and the pulling mechanism and lubricated the seals. It still had the chatter and vibration, does this...
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    Kitchen Slide Viberates and Chatters

    We were putting the kitchen slide in on our 2009 2900MK and it started to chatter and vibrate as it was going in and out.:eek: Once it started I put some dry lube on the beams that has teeth and the pulling mechanism and lubricated the seals. It still had the chatter and vibration, does this...
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    Tank capacities

    After reviewing the online specifications for our 2900MK, I see that the fresh water tank is 53 gallons, the grey is 80 gallons and the black is 40 gallons. So I take it the 2 grey tanks are 40 gallons each or is tank 1 and tank 2 different capacities since one is for the bathroom which more...
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    Hot Water

    :DGood morning, I have a 2009, 2900MK. OK, stupid question, the red button on the control panel controls the gas function for the hot water heater, right? No how do you know the electric side of the hot water heater is working? We took showers last evening and I had the red switch on and the...
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    Slow Connection

    I have been having a awful time connecting to this site for the past few days. It is really begining to feel like I am using a dial-up connection. Is anyone else having this problem? :D
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    Leveling Device and Question

    I am not purchasing the device just seen it. While at Camping World yesterday I say this 5th Wheel Leveler (see link below), I read it and understand how it works but my question is is this how you level the front of a 5th wheel? I know I always try and level the wheels first and hope that...
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    Gps ?

    Ok, I am totally confused, I am in the process of trying to figure out which GPS is the best for the money, features and accessories. I have looked at the Garmin NUVI 200 and the TomTom 3rd Generation and feel both are about equal, minus the SD card slot. I have read reviews, looked at them at...
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    Flo-Thru Tailgates

    What are the advantages of the Flo-Thru Tailgates, do any of you use them? I know they are advertised to save fuel but do they really? Looking for positiveNone and negative :(feedback, thinking about purchasing one.
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    Shakedown of 2009 2900MK

    Well we did our initial shakedown and had a few items that needed attention. For starters the shower leaked like a sift, I found that there was not silicone around the shower frame. Water was going behind the shower, between the sink and running down into the underbelly and soaking it. I...
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    Can someone explain?

    Enclosed and Heated Holding Tanks and Valves, I understand the enclosed but the heated, how are they heated? Radiant heat from the duct work, and the valves handles within the Universal Docking Center are not heated are they? I know I do not see any duct work within the Universal Docking Center...
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    Slide Leak

    OK, I am not bashing Heartland, but you know we purchased a Sundance 2900MK last weekend. We have not even had it out for a shakedown trip yet. Well Thursday we had 3/4 inch of rain over the night and into the morning. Went out on Friday evening to take a few items in and notice the carpet was...
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    Screen Door Plexi Glass

    Yesterday we purchased our first 5th wheel a Heartland Sundance 2900MK, so far so good. Planning on taking it out next weekend. Anyway is there a company where you can purchase plexiglass pre-cut for the screen door? I have always cut mine out on the other TT I have owned but the doors were all...
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    GMC Truck ???

    OK here we go quick down and dirty. I currently have a 2004 GMC 2500, 3:73 gears, 6.0 engine, crew cab, short bed, no 4x4. Owners manual shows pulling capacity for 5th wheel 10K. Looking to purchase a Sundance 2900MK weight is in the neighborhood of 8500 LBS dry and a hitch wgt of 1874. Does...
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