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In reply to ghettomedic's question, there is an app available (My Data Manager) which is available as a free download. We were in a similar situation and were trying to figure out how much data we would need in a month, but didn't actually know what our consumption was. "My Data Manager"...

If you want to try something a little less caustic than Drano, try pouring a bit (quarter cup or less) of baking soda into the drain and follow that with some white vinegar. It will foam up like crazy for a while, but when the foaming stops, try adding a bit more vinegar. Let the concoction...

Our RAM 2500HD has a sticker on the door post that recommends 75 lb rear for heavy loads. I inflated and checked my tire pressures religiously and maintained that cold pressure until I had the truck and rig weighed. We were told at that time to inflate to the cold tire pressure indicated on...

Re: ATF: Gateway - BAD TIRES Is that an aircraft tire? 225mph, 46000lb+, 30 ply? Maybe that's what we all need.

Hello and welcome! We have a 2500HD RAM diesel and have been towing with no issues for the past two years with a Bighorn of about the same weight as you. We have been up through Alaska, Yukon and Central British Columbia as well as all of the Canadian Provinces including Newfoundland-Labrador...

I blew out all the lines, but then added the RV anti-freeze after to make sure that I had run it thru the pump. I might be wrong, but I wasn't sure that blowing out the lines would clear the pump of water. Besides...I had already bought the anti-freeze and didn't feel like storing it.

OK. Thanks. I guess the old Towmax will be dock bumpers in their next life.

Thanks for the replies to my question. My trailer is in storage for the winter, so there is no rush to change out the wheels, but I am going to get disk brakes installed next year and thought that I would upgrade the tires beforehand. If I can re-use the existing wheels, that would save a...

After reading numerous posts on this forum and other about the Towmax tires, I am replacing all five of the Towmax on my Bighorn with Sailun S637. The Towmax were rated for 80psi max, while the Sailuns are rated at 110psi max. I checked the wheels on the trailer, and the wheels from the...

Thanks for the tip Happykraut. I will make a point of checking the power before connecting/disconnecting from the post in the future. I wasn't aware that hooking up "hot" could be a problem, but that is why I frequent this site...to learn from those who know better. Thanks again.

Not sure if it's relevant to the OP question, but we have found that the breakers at some campgrounds have been turned off at the post. It's a good idea to check to confirm that there is power at the post when you plug in. Also, if the post power breakers are in the "on" position, sometimes...

Re: ATF: Landmark - Heater System It is my understanding that heat pumps are not designed to heat efficiently when outside temps drop into the 40's and have a low temperature cut-off that prevents them from operating when the temperatures are too low. The propane furnace would be the primary...

I run my tires at 60 front and 80 rear through the tow season. When we are done for the winter and trailer is stowed away, I drop the rears to 45 lb and leave the fronts at 60, as per the door post sticker. The sticker says to run at 75 lbs rear when loaded, but the tires call for 80 on the...

I agree with Bob, if you are storing the unit over-winter...take the battery out and store it in a cool (not cold) place. I have always stored deep cycle batteries in the winter in my basement and charge them periodically to keep them up. Also, do not store the batteries sitting directly on...

We have had a similar problem with our bedroom TV in our BH. When the bathroom fan is on, the bedroom tv has snowy reception, but once the fan is off, everything is normal. There is no apparent interference with the living room TV. It is only a minor issue, and we are not concerned enough to...

I have also used plumbers putty on a number of installations over the years. It is easy to work with, but I have found that some basin products (simulated stone types) will absorb oil from the putty and may cause discolouration where silicone may not. The discolouration doesn't seem to affect...

We had TV to the living room in our BH, but no bedroom TV. Dealer couldn't find problem, but I tried switching the cable connector at the box in the bedroom closet and VOILA! we now have TV in both rooms. I am definitely no techie, but you might want to try that if you have not already.

Does moving the pivot point back on the TV change the weight distribution at all or does it remain the same as a regular hitch? Does it increase the weight on the rear axle of the TV and reduce it on the front end?

We tow our BH 3010RE with a Ram 2500HD Crew Cab. It has a 6.5' box and we have a standard (non-slider) hitch. Although the BH has an 88 degree turning angle, we have made contact on a couple of occasions with the hardware on our trip-fold tonneau cover as a result of unlevel ground/ backing...

Thanks for all the input. I knew there were people out there with a lot more knowledge than me, so I appreciate the advice. The consensus appears to be; change the brakes and wheels, but not worry about the axles. I have about 25000 miles on the unit since purchased, and a lot of it (nearly...

I have a 2014 BH3010RE with the original 6000lb axels, wheels and brakes (relined at about 10000 miles). I have been considering upgrading the brakes to disks as I have heard that they are better than the factory brakes. I am also considering changing out the entire axle assembly and replacing...

It is a good idea to know the total length of the tow vehicle and trailer combination when hooked up. If you ever take your rig on a ferry, they generally charge by total length. If you are making reservations on line or by phone, they will ask for your length and charge your card accordingly...

We purchased a Bighorn 3010RE and are using it for our second year. We love the floor plan, and have found that the trailer has had almost no problems in over 20,000 miles since we bought it. Our usage is probably similar to what you are planning, but we wanted to get the BH because we are...

We have a 2014 BH with the 88 degree turning radius. I did not get the slider hitch for my Ram pickup with a 6' 4" box at the time of purchase. It IS possible to make contact with the cab in tight turns and specially if the access to the campsite is a little unlevel. I found out the hard way...

Completion of product registration cards is helpful if there were recalls or similar actions on the individual components. As previously posted, proof of RV purchase date is the main requirement for warranty service, however, many of the components have warranties separate from the Heartland...

Thanks to all for the advice. We will have to go over the maps with all the input from you folks to get a better idea of where we are going to go. We generally don't plan too far ahead as far as destinations go, and try to "wing it" as much as possible. This may not necessarily be the best...

The last post mentioned a traveller who had lost the A/C unit to an overhanging branch. we have had some experience with low hanging branches in campgrounds, fortunately with no damage to the unit, however we always (now!) keep an eye on the overhead clearance as much or possibly more than the...

Thank you. I was not aware of that. My preference would be to travel via secondary highways and take a little more time, but the height issue would have to be considered for sure. Greg

Hi there. We are planning a trip to the East Coast of Canada (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island this year and would like to also travel thru the Northeastern US States (Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, New York) as we have never been that way before. Any suggestions from residents...

This may be slightly off topic, but our tow vehicle (Ram2500 HD 6.7 CTD SRW) has the factory exhaust brake. We towed all over Western Canada, BC, Yukon, Alaska and Western States and absolutely LOVED the exhaust brake. I used both modes, Auto and Full, but liked using the auto with the cruise...

Thanks again for all the responses. I think that I will probably go with one of the on board compressor set-ups, unless the cost is too much. I'm a bit of a gadget guy, so have always been a sucker for "bells and whistles" (L.E.D's, things that go "beep") so in cab control or remote would suit...

Thanks for the replies to my question regarding air lift suspensions. I was thinking of installing a system with a built in compressor and either a remote control or in-cab control. I was thinking that the on board compressor would also double as a compressor for other purposes; tools, tire...

We have a 2014 Bighorn 3010RE and are towing with a 2013 RAM 2500HD CrewCab 4x4 with the Laramie package and 6.7 Cummins diesel. We put on about 12000 miles this year driving thru Canada, Yukon, Alaska and most of the the North western states with no major problems. One issue I did encounter...

Thanks to all for the advice. My flapper appears to be the one with the two tabs on the bottom edge. I had tried to push them up, pry them down/out; but was afraid to force the issue in case I broke something (something I have a habit of doing...according to my wife) I will give them another...

This probably comes under the heading of "dumb questions"...but here goes anyway. We recently picked up our BH 3010RE and brought it home. We are about 300 miles from the dealer, so don't want to go back for simple question. We have an exhaust fan from the under cabinet microwave to the...

Just wanted to say "Thanks" to all who replied to my enquiry re: the purchase of the Bighorn 3010RE. We just put the down payment on the unit today and will finish up the paper work next week. The down side is that there is still a ton of snow outside and the temperatures here have been...

My wife and I are retired and looking into semi-full time RV life for the next several years. We have researched a number of Fifth wheel units, and feel that the BH 3010RE would probably best suit our needs for the foreseeable future. I have seen comments by other posters regarding axle...