Recent content by djg57

I'm the one that posted the issue I was having about my water damage and the fiberglass separating in the same area. I now know that it's not fiberglass in that "bulhead" area. It's laminated particle board with water damage, causing it to begin to warp. I also have a 'sticky' storage...

Every one of these replies is a good consideration. That's what I love about this forum. It's a conversation with several, as we brainstorm together about ideas and solutions. I'm going out this afternoon with the rig to a local reputable rv dealer who will take a look at it. I think I'm...

I will get it checked out by some local RV dealers and service facilities. Unfortunately, I'm no longer under warranty. All of these replies and comments are so helpful. I have had water pour out of it when we have rainy weather. I can see from the edges, the material that Dave descibed. I...

Actually, now that you mention it, I did have water in that area in the past. Is this something I can fix myself? Would any RV dealer or service place have the capability of fixing it, or would I have to look for heartland/bighorn service centers? I ask that because a Heartland dealer isn't...

Dave, you mentioned posting pictures. Here are some photos. Sorry for the image reflections that also distort. But you should be able to see enough to get the idea of what I'm referring to.

Thanks for the reply. I will call Heartland customer service this week. A 'frame break' doesn't sound like it could be anything good. Uggg!!

I have a 2009 Bighorn 3100RL. I've noticed a separation of some of the fiberglass siding surface from under the front cap area. It's around the front storage door and above around the hitch and the sides. The seams basically apear to be coming apart. One area is now starting to crack. It's...

This sounds like a good idea for several areas with the poly/acrylic material of the fenders. The price sounds reasonable. I think it's worth trying. Thanks, Dan

Thanks Ernie. I will see what I can do to repair it, and then give Heartland a call. My observation is that all the fenders need some repair around the screw dipples. Fifty bucks apiece could get high quickly. I'm going to try reinforcing them first. I appreciate your comments about the...

My fenders are doing the same thing. I was wondering about using some of the white duct tape available these days. That and the suggestion earlier about fiberglass repair. Does anyone know how much a set of new fenders are for a 5er? We recently had a minor 'fender bender' scrape on the door...

Like 'Two Hands' mentioned, I too use a Brita Pitcher filter. It works great. We used to haul 3 gal. water jugs each time we went out. This is much simpler. We try to keep ahead and filter water to store in a 1 gal. jug, so we have the pitcher free to continue filtering when we need it. We...

Thanks for the ideas. They're all good. I like the one where I listen for the water sound as the toilet is flushed. Thanks for the help. Enjoy your summer. djg57

I have a Bighorn 3100RL, 09 model. How do you figure out which air vent goes to which tank? I want to replace my black tank air vent with the air vent from Camping World that rotates with the wind direction. I have used it on other trailers to control black tank odor. I have two grey tanks and...

Thanks boatdoc. I did pull one of the 12vdc light fixtures down and saw that. It's kind of strange how they make black the hot wire in RVs. I guess I just wanted to know how to test it to make sure. The one fixture I pulled down had a white with purple stripe on it. So then, I should be...

I don't have a 12 volt receptacle in my 09 Bighorn 5th wheel either. I bought a receptacle at camping world to install. If I put one near a battery operated light fixture, how do I find out which is hot, and which is ground? To use a test light, I would need to connect the alligator clip to...