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Thanks for the info! I will browse other threads about caulking- I'm sure one is out there. Once I get back to the trailer I will take and upload pictures. It was hard to explain and I agree pictures will help! Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

Skylights are a huge risk for water leaks on the roof. They are great, but can be problematic. I agree it's dark in some models. Ours is the older, lighter "pecan" wood with light countertops and tan couch/chair. I like the looks of the dark brown couch/chairs and dark countertops, but could...

I am so glad to hear someone acknowledge Ford for the 6.7. They took a huge risk and made an enormous investment to build it. I love mine and am always researching the technology they introduced to make it better. Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

Congrats!!! Sooo jealous [emoji39] Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

Our 2011 BH needs a lot of help in the caulking area. I have noticed the caulking has let go around the end-cap something fierce. I wanted to take a day and remove all the bad, tape, and replace with good. Is there a brand you recommend for RV's that you have had good luck with? This is a...

I'm excited! We can only stay for the weekend, but we will enjoy every minute of it [emoji4] Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

I figured I would. like to keep it at 65-70 also. I was trying to keep up with my dad who was **** bent to not get caught in hail. Now that I have my own compressor- I will set my own speed! [emoji12] Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

Does anyone else find it scary that this is all that is holding the sink in place? Even with the clips- that doesn't seem very sturdy. Water is heavy and I can't imagine what it does when I put a stock pot in there to wash. I will need to look at mine to see if it has clips, been modified, or is...

There is a Tow Vehicle area on the forum. Click on "Forum Home". You will see file folder tabs with General highlighted. Look through the tabs and you will see Tow Vehicles. Under the General forum, there is an area for TMPS systems for monitoring tire pressure systems. I think you will find...

We should meet! I learned to look at the forum to figure out what may be wrong, then look to YouTube to find out how involved the repair is, what tools I need and any tricks that can help with the process. Between the two- everything you would want to know is available. Carleen 2011 Ford...

I found if I have RV keys- including the dreaded CH751- I can get into nearly every RV out there. You can also buy a set of CH751 for $3 that are pre-cut. Makes me feel so secure! You have Lippert Slam Latches you say? They have those too! They can even tell you what key code you have based on...

We are planning to go to the September rally in Colorado. The forum has been very helpful and I am excited to finally meet some of the other members!

I thought it would be great to add a set of TireMinders to my trailer so I would know the pressure and temp during travel. Install went great. They read perfect and seemed to be working well. We left for the lake the following weekend. Tire pressure was at 110 psi all the way around and temps...

I actually got one of those red flags from the Air and Space Museum that reads "Remove Before Flight" to use on the antenna. However, we suck at using it. After driving off and someone stopping us, I have set a new goal of using it again.

"If you want a job done right, do it yourself" is the motto I live by. I have only had this trailer for 4 weeks and so far I have saved us 1 year of lost time at the dealership for repairs. We did buy the warranty, but that was to cover the cost of parts for catastrophic failure of appliances...

This is our first fifth wheel. I have to keep reminding myself to look up! It is so tall I keep missing little things- the TV antenna, awning didn't retract all the way... Eventually I'll get used to it! Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

I have a bonehead question really... With the electric stabilizer jacks- they run at the same time rather than independently. The ground wasn't level so I used the orange blocks under the feet to get them as even as I could. Still one hit first and the other was still about 1/2" off the block. I...

We were told not to use the sink covers during travel because they are heavy and will cause the sink to drop. Not sure why they provide the sink covers when it's a known issue or they should have supported the sinks better. We keep ours in a cabinet under the sink for travel and haven't had a...

Try ACE hardware if you have one. They have a big selection Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

I don't think our dealer even pressurized the lines until the walk through. He turned on the pump and it continued running. I looked at him and said what's broken. He said it must be filling the hw tank. Right then someone poked there head in an said water is pouring out the lower fridge vent...

Very nice! I love it when you find other stuff to fix "while you're in there". Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

Good point- not sure! I also use the Sharkbite brand Pex clamps for most everything accept for after the check valve on the hot water tank. Now that you mention it, I may change that. Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

Good information- Thanks! I have done the piano hinges myself and was glad I did when I woke to a flooded basement on our last trip. Was able to access everything I needed with ease. Also learned about Sharkbites. Best thing I have ever used. Hope the guy who designed them has made millions! Why...

Our galley tank valve is hard to pull and doesn't close well. I have taken it apart and determined it needs to be replaced. I looked for just the valve without the cable and found the opposite. I still haven't replaced it, so I also have to crawl under the trailer to shut it all the way. It's a...

Very nice! Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

With the rope and twist tie deal, detach the valve cable from the valve housing. Attach the rope securely to the end of the cable. Pull the cable out on the convenience center side of the trailer and the rope will follow. Attach the new valve cable to the rope at the convenience center side and...

You are able to just replace the cable and handle. Now that you made an access in the basement, you can go to the back of the convenience center and dismantle the valve handle mount. On the valve side, it's a small Allen screw that tightens to the metal part of the cable. The plastic housing of...

Truly one of my favorite places to go. The lake is still full, but I hear there is about 20' more beach than over the 4th (nearly none to speak of). Have fun!!!

At Lake McConaughy in Nebraska over the 4th Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

I recently had a flood in the basement myself. Water line came off from the hot water tank overnight. I replaced it with Pex and Sharkbite and couldn't believe how easy it was. Expensive, but worth every penny if you ask me! Now I also have a water alarm in the basement behind the wall too...

I'm a native so 25% feels like a swamp to me! I couldn't imagine living somewhere with high humidity- I'd be miserable! Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

Sad part- the gate valve was stuck shut so we couldn't dump. Tilted the trailer best we could on the curb, but still wore about 10 gallons :( Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

Will it the thermostat display 32 if the unit is frozen up? That would be good to know. Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

I just finished working on the grey tank valve on my trailer. After three hours of laying in stinky, chunky, vomitus kitchen waste as it slowly dripped down my arms and splashed in my hair, I soon became VERY grateful I wasn't working on a black tank valve. I would choose to NEVER to put...

It has been crazy humid in Colorado these last few weeks. Not a problem we deal with much in this state, but it was 25% yesterday as compared to typical 10%. Could be freeze up Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

I fully agree about manufactures warranty. My dad got skunked with "dealership" warranty. Work could only be done at that particular dealership. Didn't help him when factory flawed axle destroyed differential while out of state... He wasn't very happy- traded the truck shortly after that...

Great- thanks! Carleen 2011 Ford F-350 6.7 2011 Big Horn 3585RL

That's the truth! If it were me, I would wait on extended until you are close to the factory warranty running out. I tend to trade up every 5 years, to it wouldn't make sense for me to get coverage for longer than that. But- I also can't afford new. My F-350 is a 2011. I purchased it less than a...

I think you will be thrilled- they are great trucks regardless of what you put in at the pump [emoji4] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

After reading about the "never cold" I'm happy with our Dometic RM1350. LOL. Like I said- ever year will have issues. I guess it takes research to decide what issues are tolerable. By the way- what is the 4-way Anderson valve? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk