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    Yellowing shelves in the Frigidaire...

    Hello fellow RVers, Has anyone had a similar issue with shelves in the Frigidaire yellowing over time? I'm trying some different chemicals.
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    Our 2015 Big Country 3900 FLP - awning brackets...

    Hello all, I'm in the market for replacement awning brackets for my Big Country as mine got damaged during high winds. Anyone know where I may order a new set? The awning itself escaped damage. Ralph
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    Nice workmanship...really nice!

    ...are you kidding??? Yes, I'll probable make some enemies with this post so whatever and probably get banned from here as well. We've had our Heartland Big Country since it was purchased brand new and little by little, I am reversing the shoddy workmanship that was done by those wonderful...
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    1985 Mallard TT needing the plastic window clip strip that holds the large windows...

    Good morning and hello all, We have an older 1985 Mallard TT 26 footer that has the large plate glass windows where the upper section does not slide. These windows are located in the dining area of the TT. These windows have a 1/2"-wide plastic strip that surrounds and holds the glass against...
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    Chlorine on membrane and gelcoat

    Hello folks, I've decided to try and make my Big Country shiny and new looking so I got up on the roof and started scrubbing. I used car wash but couldn't get the mold/growth stains off the membrane so I applied some straight bleach which did the trick. Worried that I might do damage to the...
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    Stockton Springs, Maine checking in

    Hello all! We are in Maine, in the mid-coast region. More specifically, Stockton Springs just a mile or so from the harbor. 40 miles from Bar Harbor, 25 miles from Bangor. We are actually working on clearing our newly-purchased land for a future house build and at this time getting a 30' x 50'...
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    Can I run both electric and propane water heater at the same time?

    Hello all Heartland peeps! Just wondering.. in an attempt to recover my hot water a bit quicker so that the next person in my "circle" could get in the shower, could it be possible to use both my propane system as well as my electric heating system to get the hot water up faster or would I run...
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    After 10,150 miles...we've completed our "re-position"

    Beginning Sept 11, Maine - Vermont - New York - Pennsylvania - Ohio - Indiana- Illinois - Iowa - Nebraska - Colorado - Utah - Oregon - California - Arizona - Utah - Nevada - California - Arizona - New Mexico - Texas - Louisiana - Mississippi - Alabama - Florida Ending November 07
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    Shocked to find them shock absorbers trying to get away...

    Hello all, I am adding this installment due to a discovery I made after driving several thousand miles on this round-the-country trip so far. Apparently, the assembly plant didn't tighten the nuts on these shocks as the below photos show one of my shocks loose and completely missing the lower...
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    Dry-camping at John Day/Oregon...

    Taken late September at an area just past the entrance to the Painted Hills unit of the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument. A serene and obviously secluded spot for sure.
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    While we are on the subject of resources, a storm tracking map, so...

    ...here's another possibly-useful link for us who may be closer to the coast: https://stormpulse.com/ Ralph Update: I just realized that after signing in, you're also able to see storms risks throughout the US not just impending tropical storms and hurricanes. Quite interesting.
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    Active Fire Map of the United States...

    Good morning all, While doing my route planning, I've come across what I think is a very informative website that you also might be able to use for YOUR route planning as well. http://activefiremaps.fs.fed.us/# Ralph
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    2014 Big Country 3900 FLP - Mod to front lounge - scratch one sofa...

    Hello all, For the last several days, we've been busily preparing for the "BIG Trip" across country (Maine to West Coast to Florida) beginning September 11 and part of that preparation is to doing some modifications to our BC. So I thought I'd share some of the work we are doing to make our 5er...
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    Big Country 3900 FLP: How many are made?

    Anyone know how many of these 3900 FLPs have been built? Ralph
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    ATF: Big Country - Run-amok Residential fridge...

    Hello Factory peeps, I have a question for you: So, if a purchaser of one of these new-fangled 5th wheels happily departs the dealership for their very first outing and after say, around 1000 miles stops for a bite to eat, at their favorite truck-stop and as a precaution pops in the 5th wheel...
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    An official "Good Morning and Hello" to all...

    Hello Fellow Heartland Members, I'd like to officially introduce myself to the forum members with a little bit about myself. I am a merchant mariner working in the offshore oil industry as a 2nd Mate/DPO (Dynamic Positioning Officer) usually working a 28-day/28-day off rotation. This career is...
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