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I'm wondering if anyone has installed the ICM870 Soft Start unit on their Domestic Penguin 15K BTU air/heat pump conditioner(s). I'm not interested in any other brand, the ICM unit is about $150 compared to quite a bit more for other brands. I stumbled across the ICM unit and was kinda...

I recently saw this new Blue Ox hitch advertised in FMCA magazine. Is it just a thinly disguised Gooseneck hitch? And, because it is fundamentally grounded by a ball receiver, would it need safety chains? If you haven't seen it, HERE is the install instructions.

Has anyone confirmed the manufacture and model of the tank flush nozzle installed in Bighorn black tanks? Torpedo?

Here is an option:

Got a contact email?

Lowe’s deal of the day, today only, is a portable ice maker. I don’t have one of this brand, just passing on the deal.

Some people like this look. It’s the deal of the day at Lowes today.

I have read that others (and experienced this issue myself) about the small amount of air that is pushed through the heat ducting/vent in the living area of most model 5th wheels. I don't use the heater very often, mostly use the heat pumps when heat is needed, but I caught myself looking at...

I have read many complaints on the forum regarding Norcold performance, even to the point of wanting to remove the unit and replace with a residential refrigerator. Apparently JC Refrigeration has a product that converts the gas absorption unit to a compressor-based unit while using the...

Boy, this Dicor stuff really sticks to a rubber roof...which is a good thing...but, I'm replacing the vent/fan in my bathroom with a Fantastic Vent and can't get the roof as clear of the sticky stuff as I would like. Anybody have any experience with safely using something like mineral spirits...

RV Lock’s Black Friday sale, 12 hours only, 40% off their entire site; Midnight until noon on Friday.

Home Depot has collapsing ladders as their deal of the day.

When we were setting up at the Jackson Rally, I hit the auto-level and the system went bonkers leaving wheels off of the ground and the rig looked like the Tower of Pisa. Using manual mode, I had a hard time getting it back to some degree of level because protection limits were engaged. I...

Got busy last week to re think the possibilities regarding modifying the access port for freshwater hose, cable TV, etc. I wanted a modification that was afixed and didn’t require storing additional parts, but would ideally use the existing screw-on cap. So...I bought a 1/2” thick foam garden...

THIS may be the most extensive remodel of a somewhat older 5th wheel I have seen. A lot of work went into this coach.

It’s light, dependable, and sure to be a hit with the whole family! Saw this in “Trailer Life Magazine”...you can see it HERE.

Anyone made this switch? Problems? Fitment?

My LED mounting channel, that attaches to the underside of the awning, has warped. The LED mounting channel is designed with a semicircle side that fits behind the awning and retaining cord mounted to the side of the trailer. The opposite side of the semicircle, on the LED mounting channel...

There have been a few threads on the difficulties of removing the large screen TVs that are mounted in some the the 5er's. I took a few pictures that might help others to understand just what is involved to remove the TVs. First put a towel or other such pad to avoid scratching the surface of...

Coax Cable Problems--SOLVED I think the nature of running and testing coax cables for television in (at least) our Bighorn is problematic. Since they are not as easy to test during post production I don't believe they get enough attention. I mean, do they test each coax output/connection for...

One can only speculate about the cause of this accident. Each of us probably has a guess...don't take the "chance" and watch that speed. Not implying a cause, just a reminder even to myself.

Lippert Level up Popping Sounds I'm interested in how systemic the popping sound problem is with Hearland owners.

Like this? If so, what is your overall experience?

I tried to open my Bighorn door using my early version of an RVLock and the handle made some weird siren-like beeps when I entered the combination pass-code. Yay, I thought I was going to get to buy the new integrated number panel unit! But, after honest reflection, I decided to check the 4 AA...

Clearly battery maintenance is critical for prolonged life and performance, but does the type (series), deep cycle status or manufacture really make a difference in terms of effective life? Or, are we held to a practical reality of replacing our batteries every five years, or so, regardless...

An advertising video was taken during the Moab rally held at the Spanish Trails RV Resort last spring. It highlights some of our Heartland rigs and features some Heartland "celebrities". Check it out here : http://www.spanishtrailrvpark.com

James, great to have you monitoring this forum. If I may, I do have a question: We picked up RVlock in Quartzsite and installed the lock and remote keypad soon after. I don't understand why the remote keypad takes a couple of attempts prior to a successful operation of the lock. I have been...

I see in the Target sale flyer this morning that the Emerson portable ice maker is on sale for $119.00. We had one of these units and loved it while staying in our rig for 4 months. After storage, however, the unit failed to work. It was replaced under warranty and I have not yet used it. I...

So, I called Carefree and described my concern about my awning motor dragging, sluggish movement, when I raised my awning; it must be a seventeen foot--or so--awning. Naturally, my symptoms were unique and never before experienced throughout the entire history of the company. Does anyone else...

We have a Bighorn 3670 and contemplating buying a ADCO cover. I've heard several anecdotal examples of success and failure of protecting RVs when using this type of cover. In particular, some users have complained about stress points easily tearing the cover and some examples of covers doing...

While defrosting the fridge I was using the outlet adjacent to the range hood to power a hair dryer on low speed/heat. I lost power to the hair dryer and thought I had tripped a breaker. I did not trip any breaker and the GFCI was not tripped, as well. Upon further investigation I discovered...

For a couple of years now, I have occasionally seen threads about campers that were not happy. So just what does it take to make you a happy camper? I will start by saying we enjoy the casual, albeit brief, contacts with folks you meet while walking through the campsite "neighborhood"; where...

I'm wondering if anyone has experience on an extended (1 month, or so ) stay at the Montrose, CO. KOA and would be willing to critique their experience? Thanks.

The recent increase in fuel, diesel in particular, has left me thinking about the general concept of RVing and the burden it places on discretionary funding within the family. Certainly there are ways around high priced RV parks, such as using state and federal camping facilities, but the...

Bought this ladder: http://www.campingworld.com/shopping/product/a-frame-double-sided-ladders/4850 Store it Here: Used vinyl fence post with no drilling of frame (used existing mount holes for outriggers). Caps have "U" shaped steel brackets with pin positioned between two holes drilled in...

Do the plastic vent covers on the ceiling of a BH just pop off or is there a secret to getting them off? Didn't want to pull too hard until I got some feedback. Thanks.

In order to determine if an air conditioner (15K BTU/13K BTU) is operating at intended efficiency, what would the temperature be when inserting a probe directly into the fan exhaust box? This is assuming the unit has been running for some period with fan on high.

I found this video on the web explaining connection options on PEX tubing. Watch "Professor PEX" explain in detail: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwvAzcJpM0k

There was a thread on the RV.net forum relating to alternate methods of raising a tire/wheel in order to exchange a flat tire for the spare tire. One opinion was to use a "bottle" jack and lift the 5th wheel unit, as described in the maintenance manual, at the frame. Another opinion described...

Are MSRP "Stickers" consistent across dealerships? I seem to recall I read somewhere that dealers are permitted to create their own "Stickers". The basis for this question stems for an (potentially erroneous) observation that some MSRP quotes are higher than others with similar options.