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    leather captains chair repair

    We didn’t. We just put cloth covers on the chairs and we are currently trying to sell the fifth wheel.
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    winterize 5th wheel when NOT using it for 9 months

    I put my 2016 big horn 3160 on a consignment lot here in Tacoma WA last month for sale. Concerned about winter damage if we are not using the rig at all and they are not doing anything in terms of humidifiers, etc to prevent moisture and warpage inside the 5th wheel. I drained all water out of...
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    2016 Big Horn 3160EL for sale in Tacoma, WA for $42,000

    Scott Knight <scottdknight1@gmail.com> Jul 9, 2023, 8:19 PM (9 days ago) 2017 Heartland Big Horn 3160EL 35' 5th wheel - $42,000 Excellent condition New roof Generator 8' rolling rack that rolls out of the storage area New mattress fully equipped with cooking items and...
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    2017 big horn 3160 Furn fan is noisy at start up

    Thx for the tip. Do I put the lube in from the opening at the top of the furnace fan?
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    2017 big horn 3160 Furn fan is noisy at start up

    Any suggestions ? My furn fan sounds rickety when starting up and gets quiet as it starts pushing propane and heat. Is that normal ? I assume not Should I spray the fan bushing with Teflon or lithium?
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    recommendations fulltime insurance?

    I called Progressive today and they said they can't insure my 5th wheel rig in Tacoma WA that I live in full time on wheels vs on a platform... not sure why they said no... I own it and it is on my son's property on his driveway. 2017 big horn 3160. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!
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    2 issues with macerator and black water density - 2017 Big Horn 3160

    Yep, my holding tanks is vented. Thx for the tip!
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    2 issues with macerator and black water density - 2017 Big Horn 3160

    I will try more water at each time we use toilet. I have black valve closed until tank 2/4 full. Then I attach macerator and pump black water into tank.
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    2 issues with macerator and black water density - 2017 Big Horn 3160

    thanks for the tips!!!! probably good to drain every two weeks too!!!! will use more water!!!
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    2 issues with macerator and black water density - 2017 Big Horn 3160

    We're living in the 5tth wheel... I keep having 2 issues: 1. the black water is too thick like oatmeal consistency - tried Unique and Happy Camper. Happy Camper is better at keeping the smell down. Both are not breaking down the black water.. I drain about every 3 weeks into a 300 gallon...
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    City water going into fresh water tank no matter where the wet bay valve is set to on 2017 big horn 3160el

    Brass. Hope it continues to work
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    City water going into fresh water tank no matter where the wet bay valve is set to on 2017 big horn 3160el

    I added a check valve from Amazon in front of the water pump and that has solved the fresh water overflowing from the city water ! Thx everyone for the tip!
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    back flushed big horn 3160 any nothing came out

    sorry for the confusion... I wasn't getting any water at all filling up the clear glass 3" pipe that is before my valterra valve.....
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    back flushed big horn 3160 any nothing came out

    I flushed the black water tank with my macerator. Then poured water through back flush valve but didn’t get more black water out of the 3” pipe. I wouldn’t think I need to add 30-40 gallons. Any tips ? Thx
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    City water going into fresh water tank no matter where the wet bay valve is set to on 2017 big horn 3160el

    that worked!! too cool!!! thx!!
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