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As many of you know, the Commander and I have been searching for a new toy hauler for over 2 years. We have researched and looked at countless units. We finally found and purchased a new toy hauler that will take us into our retirement travels. Unfortunately it is not a Heartland product which...

Those of you who know the Commander and I know that we do not go on any RV Adventure without our motorcycles. They were the reason we bought a toy hauler. So we were wondering if there are others out there who also take their road bikes with them as they rv around this great nation and if so...

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I'm wanting to hard wire our dash cam in our 2017 Ford Super Duty. I was hoping I could run the wiring behind the rain/auto dim sensors (I think that's what's behind there) :confused: cover, across the front of and under the roof liner and down the a drivers side "A" pillar. At least I think...

Just got a trade in offer for our Cyclone. First I laughed, then I got a little angry, then I felt sick, then the reality set in....OOOOUUUUCCCCHHHH! Man is this going to hurt. I picked one heck of a millennium to get sober. :eek:

The Commander has found a Road Warrior she REALLY likes but the awnings stick straight out at what I'm guessing is between 12-13 feet in the air with NO way to adjust the angle. The dealer says "no problem! We can install them".:rolleyes: None of the Road Warrior literature mentions adjustable...

Over the past several weeks the left rear outer tire on our new truck kept losing air pressure, not a lot but 10-15 lbs a week. I figured I must of picked up a small nail and was getting ready to head to my favorite tire shop. Before I left I thought "better just spray some soap on that valve...

Soooo, thought I had the new hitch set up all figured out for our new Super Duty (thanks Jerrod :)) however the Commander has stated that we will purchase a new hitch that is capable of towing any 5th wheel trailer that the new truck can haul just in case she gets a wild hair (and since she just...

Ut Oh! Looky what happened... More pics here...https://www.facebook.com/pg/SSRVAdventures/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1545399488883752 :rolleyes:

We are heading West via I-70 and should hit KC at around 7:00 pm or so on Saturday. I haven't been thru KC since 1983. Should I take I-70 to I 670 to I-70 and go straight thru or go around via I-470/I-435? Thanks. :)

What an adventure filled 30 hrs it has been! Finally got towed off I-75 N (thanks coach net) Got us in the Wal-Mart in London Kentucky can't get in to the Ford dealer until in the AM. Don Franklin Ford anyone in Heartland land in the area have a review of their service dept. I guess it's a brand...

So once again I sit trying to enjoy my morning coffee here in this nice campground. The aroma of the coffee is amazing. The scent of the fresh air from the over night rain brings a relaxing and fond memory then, as is far to often the case, my relaxation is interrupted by the "Mythical Non...

Wanting to put together a filter and softener system. Hoping you good folks could/would confirm that I'm tracking on the component setup: Regulator - Softener - sediment filter - carbon filter. Would that be the proper component sequence or am I planet hopping on this? Thanks all. :)

As many of you know about 10 days ago I finished up some mods to our 2001 F-350 "Ol' Faithful" and, since then she has been leaking oil pretty bad from the right rear of the oil pan area. Well this morning I took her to the Super Duty Shop in Columbus to drop her off to be checked out. Needless...

Planning next years travels and, came across this KOA. Was wondering if anyone may have experience staying here. It looks to be more off the beaten path (which we love) than other campgrounds near Lookout Mountain and, is actually in North-West Georgia. Any reviews would be appreciated. Thanks...

As we continue to prepare for full time I know the Commander will need to be able to have internet access at all times (for her job), and this is an area of high illiteracy on my part (I'm rocking a 9 year old flip phone, and I still don't understand half it's functions :cool:). So I've been...

Set up in Penmarallter Campground just south of Two Harbors. We will be riding the shoreline, and the North Woods this week. There is a Big Country set up across from us pulled by a white GMC dually with Texas plates, but haven't seen any folks around. :confused: Safe travels everyone. :)

Thought I would do a separate post for a review instead of on "Our 3010 Modifications" post in hopes it would benefit more 5th wheel owners considering doing this popular upgrade. I will not include an overview of the installation of the pin box, but it came with very good instructions for the...

Earlier today the elderly couple in the site next to ours were preparing to leave. They had watched intently as the the mobile tire, and service tech replaced our tires, and looked over our RV. Monday evening he stopped by and ask me: "Did they get everything taken care of, and do you ever sit...

I suspect my front axle has twisted in the u-bolts. I can see nothing broken, and the leaf springs are still properly in their perches. If the axle has twisted inside the u-bolts is this something I can fix myself here in the campground myself, or is the axle gonna need reset to a specific...

Getting ready to head South. We will be rolling through Nashville on I-65 on a Saturday afternoon. Wondering if any forum members have been through there lately, and if there may be any construction issues. Haven't been through there since the 90's and it was a mess back then (to be fair though...

The Commander did good, as usual. :)

For those who own a toy hauler I was wondering if you all would share the reason(s) you purchased your toy hauler as opposed to some other model such as a Landmark, or Big Horn. For us it was simple, we simply could not imagine traveling without our motorcycles. We used to simply throw a tent...

According to boss in these parts, and barring some unforeseen major issue, we will be full timing this time next year. I get ALL my medical needs met through the Veterans Administration including medications in which they mail to me every 90 days. These aren't nice to have medications, these are...

Found a campground in the area we wished to travel to this summer. It has no reservation system, and does not except credit cards. So my much better half calls leaves a message, and after several hours her call is returned. She is told that the dates requested are open, but that we could not...

Since we are getting into that awful time of the year for some of us (winterization time. *YUCK*) I thought I would share this with my fellow Heartland owners. It's a decent little 12v "Float Charger". Won't bring back a discharged battery, but works as advertised. For "Wet" batteries only...

Having commented on several maintenance related forum topics on a few different RV forums, and stating my propensity to be "anal" when it comes to maintaining all our vehicles, a statement that is usually met with a large return volley of "most of us RV owners are anal when it comes to...

Currently route planning a trip to Vermont next Summer and thinking about taking US 11 starting in the Watertown/Fort Drum New York area up to US 2 in the far North Eastern corner of the State over into Vermont. We will be on this route on a Sunday. Any unusual concerns in taking this route...

Just got back from winterizing our Cyclone. Saddest day of the year. Anyone else already done this, or preparing too? Oh well on to planning next years adventures, and hopefully this may be the last Winterization we ever have to do. Safe Travels everyone. :)

I was browsing another forum the other day and came across a thread titled "banning Campfires" (or words to that affect), figuring it was about a ban out west where they are having a severe fire risk at this time (and I believe that was the original posters intent) I clicked on the thread, and...

We did it. We joined Escapees, the better half like the Xscapers Club so we joined. Thanks everyone for the advice on joining. Makes us feel like we are one step closer to "living the dream". Now if I can just figure my around their site and forum LOL :)

Big Foot auto leveling system installed in May. Fantastic! Now we have the up-dated key FOB programmed too, and love it.

After almost 15 years (2001 F-350 7.3L Dually) and 270,000 miles my front aluminum wheels are badly scared and pitted (the rears are in remarkably good shape). Found a good deal on refurbished ones at Rock Auto. Sooooooo anyway I was thinking of using the wheels that are on the front now to...

We have decided that we are indeed going full timing within the next year to 18 months, and have a good plan. I was wondering if joining a club such as Escapees would be wise and worth the money to join. Any Full Timers out there use such a club? Looks like they may be a good resource for job...

About a year ago I was walking back from my mail box and was looking at the back of my truck (2001 F350 Dually 2X4). It appeared to me that the right rear corner of the truck was little lower than the left. Soooo I measured it, and indeed it was 3/8 inch lower. I kinda blew it off as the bed...

We are thinking about getting an electric chain saw to keep in our fifth wheel. Wondering if anyone can recommend a reliable brand for cutting up small limbs and such we find laying around the campground for firewood. Thanks.