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    Mystery vent above kitchen cabinets

    Hi everyone I’m hoping someone can help me I have a 2017 BigHorn 3970rd. I made the mistake on our last trip to forget the black tank flush on while the gate was closed I didn’t notice til water started flowing from the roof and water started gushing from black water pipe where it connects to...
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    Newbie fifth wheelers PDI/ walk thru

    Thank you all, yes I can definitely see us down the road once we get our feet wet attending a HOC Rally.
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    Newbie fifth wheelers PDI/ walk thru

    Finally proud to say I'm an official Heartland member. Got the fifth wheel today and everything's fixed just like we asked. I attached some photos, yes 34 days later but we are happy and that's all that matter plus we were compensated for our troubles. Win, win all around so freaking excited!!!!!
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    Newbie fifth wheelers PDI/ walk thru

    Oregon Feel free to do so if you wish. I could only hope that my situation helps anyone going forward
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    Newbie fifth wheelers PDI/ walk thru

    Hi all I wanted to update everyone on the status of this long drawn out process. As I had previously noted we had found multiple issues all in my opinion major (electrical, heavy water condensation etc) during our PDI utilizing the information provided by the forum enough to fill up two sheets...
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    We Lost Our Son

    Condolences to you and your family.
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    Newbie fifth wheelers PDI/ walk thru

    Danemayer Thanks for the advise I just finished sending the dealership an email stating that I wanted all slideouts adjust that had been identified during the PDI and if any tension adjustment to the topper were needed after that then that would be fine but first a line the slideouts. I'll...
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    Newbie fifth wheelers PDI/ walk thru

    ATF: Bighorn - Slide-Out inside gaps Hi everyone, looking for some assistance in identify wether this is normal. Dealership is telling me that since the slide out toppers are new they will stretch with use and at that point the slide out gap will fill in. They also mentioned if they lossen the...
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    Newbie fifth wheelers PDI/ walk thru

    So update: La Mesa called on Wednesday to inform us that there isn't anything on the list they can't fix. One thing he mentioned which I would love for some help on is the slide out toppers. He mention since there New they are causing the slide out to not extend all the way so we have a two inch...
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    Newbie fifth wheelers PDI/ walk thru

    Everyone we just had our PDI this past Saturday and wow we came out of it with two full sheets of major issues (Slideouts/AC water leaks/ exposed wiring/ loose fireplace/ electric GFI blowing etc) that needed to be corrected before we signed any final papers. Had it not been for you all we...
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    Bighorn - Water leaking from AC vent duct

    Dykes thank you for this information I guess fortunately for us we have yet to pay our dealership any money beside the retainer so in theory its still their problem in a since but it's is discouraging and concerning that Heartland and La Mesa would be will to move forward and pass this fifth...
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    Bighorn - Water leaking from AC vent duct

    Re: ATF: Bighorn - Water leaking from AC vent duct Ok, that would answer the question of why some don't have AC flowing out but I'm still concerned that only 2 of the 7 vents in the rear living produce AC I'm no expect just doesn't sound right. The large condensation build up next to the vent...
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    Bighorn - Water leaking from AC vent duct

    During our PDI yesterday we observed a large amount of condensation building on the roof by the ac duct vent in the bedroom. As a result of that we started inspection all the vents which in the fifth wheel and identified that only 25% of the duct were blowing air. I've provided photos and help...
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    Newbie fifth wheelers PDI/ walk thru

    Dave thank you for the link this should give us a start for a game plan going into the inspection - - - Updated - - - Danemayer I appreciated the feedback and advise that's exactly the direction we were seeking. Wow second day on this forum and the learning lessons are so valuable.
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