Recent content by HiyaandPappy

Sorry to be so verbose and technical....... In another life I was an instructor at a nuclear power plant. Occasionally I still regress mentally to that life. Beer helps... Pappy

I believe the geometry and forces on the front landing gear are much different than in the rear stabilizers of the coach. Given the vertical height in the front and the higher center of gravity allows for significant vertical and horizontal movement when walking around inside or with a stiff...

All- Thanks for your input on the JT Strongarm rear stabilizers. I called JT (now a division of Lippert. Very convenient!) They advised me to run a length of angle iron across the rear frame rails and attach the stabilizers to it. Someone else on the forum suggested that fix as well and...

All- I read a few threads concerning the rear JT stabilizer installation on the BC 3250 (2011 model). Is there a definite answer on how the rear stabilizers should be mounted? Some mount to the frame toward the front of the coach, others mounted angle iron across the rear of the coach frame...

We have to winterize our 2011 3250TS. I use the liquid RV antifreeze (pink lemonade). I know how to do it in general, but I don't what to do about the hot/cold washer pipes in the closet. We don't use the washer hookup. Will I have to pump the antifreeze up through the pipes and bleed the...

Well, my husband has fixed our problem with minimal effort. He is using galvanize pipe and appropriate fixtures (Home Depot $20.00) to support the rod. Guaranteed to never sag again. Ladies, load up your clothes. Husbands just don't understand the need to shop and increase the wardrobe. Lots...

I was just looking at the forum this evening and noticed the posting about the clothes rod/upper shelf in the bedroom closet of the 3250ts. Just this afternoon I was putting some clothes away and noticed that the facing on the front of the shelf was cracking at the point where the rod brackets...

Thanks to all for the input. The wind has now laid down to a little less than Mach ll. I have put the slides back out. This was an interesting event. We too have weathered storm in the Outer Banks. We usually stay in Rodanthe/Waves/Salvo at the Ocean Waves CG. Its just a bit on the south...

We have a 2011 3250TS. We are on our second outing w/it. Right now we are sitting on the east shoreline in Mass. The winds are coming directly out of the east at ~40kts. Which is about 46-48 mph I think. Gale warnings have been posted, and as I am looking out, the sea waves are about 8-10...

We purchased a 2011 Big Country 3250TS in Dec. 2010. We are still out on the shakedown trip and ALL has gone well. When we get home I will be doing some minor "honey-do" things to it. Also I will wash and then wax the fiberglass hull with carnuba wax. I want to treat/seal the rubber roof...

We put our favorite sign above the sink. "Life Is Good", because it is when you are out enjoying God's handy work in your Big Country with the love of your life.

Congratulations on your new rig! We purchased our first fifth wheel, the 3250ts in Dec. and we are now on our shakedown trip. Our departure was delayed because of ice and snow storms up our way in PA. We really love this trailer. Everything is working just fine. It is so spacious and homey...

Re: VuQube use in 2011 2011 3250 Thanks to all. The VuQube is nice when all is perfect like southern horizon, wind, etc. The dish itself is very small so the target signal can be very elusive to catch at times. Most I talk with say the best is an 18" Direct TV dish and tripod, assuming the...

Our first outing with the new 3250. I'm happy to say we have no problems at all. Everything works well, no leaks, no issues. However, I am trying to hook up my VuQube satallite unit and it won't allow any rotation/elevation signal to go out to the VuQube unit. I am hooking the coax into the...

Thank you. I will not run the furnace w/slides in. Appreciate your response. Mike