Recent content by larneal

Jerry, we have a 3385RL and I pulled it for almost 2 years with a shortbed Ford so my answer to your first question would be no, you do not need a slider hitch. The GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) on my 3385 is 14,000 lbs. The CGWR (combined gross weight rating)for my Ford was only 20,000...

Thanks Bill, that's good info to have. It still doesn't tell me where the motor is so I have to conclude it's under the forward part of the bed. Access would involve moving the matress down and removing the plywood cover. I have the adjustment rod in my owner's packet. Hope I never have a...

When backing, try to back over your left shoulder. That way you can see your trailer wheels. If you have to back over your right shoulder you'll need some help. We've all been there. You'll get the hang of it.

Ray, I'm not worried about getting stuck in the bedroom. That was just a thought. My main reason for this post is to find out how to manually override the electric motor for the slide. The 2 LR slides are hydrolic and the manual override is there at the hydrolic motor but the bedroom slide is...

Jim, This is a 2009 3385RL. There is no door to the bathroom from the bedroom. This is no big deal and will probably never happen, but I was thinking what would I do if me and my wife were in the bedroom and the slide came in. The only way out is thru the emer exit. I know Heartland does not...

I want to know how to manually operate the bedroom slide in case it failed to retract. It's electric and I think the motor is under the bed. I'm sure you are aware that if someone was in the bedroom and the slide was retracted, the only way out would be thru the emer exit window. Maybe I'm...

I appreciate all your replies. The back is getting a little better, guess the PT is helping. Also, we just replaced our mattress and boy can I tell a difference. I'll know more when we travel this weekend. Thanks Larry & Gail Neal Full Timers 2009 BH 3385RL 2007 Chevy Duramax/Allsion Dually

We too are fulltimers for 8 months now. We spent last winter in Florida at Southern Palms RV Resort - loved it. We're going back this year. Although the temp got below freezing a couple of nights I think the most important thing is the park activities and this park has loads. The cost is...

I'm 65 years old and had back surgery 10 years ago. Now the back is acting up again. I've tried phy therapy with little help. Probably looking at more surgery down the road. What I'm asking is, has anyone added something to their truck seat that helps with back pain? I've seen those "wood...

We have suddenly started getting the E1 message on our frig. The manual says this has something to do with the gas sys. We turn it off and back on and it's ok for a while. Has anyone ever delt with this, and if so, what was the solution? Larry & Gail Neal 2009 BH 3385RL 2007 Chevy...

Just wanted to bring everyone up to date on this thread. I received the part but it was not the right size. My door is 12" not 9 3/4. I called Heartland back with my vin # and was told that this opener was not available for my unit. However I don't think that is correct because I have seen...

Thanks Doug, that's the one. I appreciate all the replys. Larry Neal

Michael you are exactly right. Would you happen to know the Manufacturer? Larry & Gail Neal

Hey folks I have seen at some of the shows a new opener for the screen door. This thing is inserted int o the sliding panel and all you do is push down from the inside and a lever contacts the latch on the outside. I saw this on some new Heartland units. I called Heartland Service Dept. but...

We have a 2009 BH. On our way home from Florida last month we had a blow out. The tires are Mission which is made in China. While at the tire shop have new tires installed another 5ver pulled in behind me, also for new tires. His were the G614's. The owner of the shop, who also had a 5ver...