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  1. kowAlski631

    TIRES and SAFETY

    I suppose you'd need to have evidence - indisputable evidence that occurred. Unless you have that, it's not fact but supposition. There are warranties on these tires by the supplier, but like warranties on all products, defect must be proven. Easier said than done even with a long pattern of...
  2. kowAlski631

    Heartland . . . What do we do . . . ?

    No one hides or sweeps under the rug anything nor is anyone on this OWNERS forum trying to do anything but point you in the right direction so you can get your problems fixed. That it appears to be your dealers fault has also been pointed out to you. Being rude & snarky does no one any good...
  3. kowAlski631

    Looking to buy RV for fulltime

    AMEN!! No matter what RV you get, you may have some problems in the 1st year, but the bottom line is these 5th wheels were made with full-timers in mind. They enable those of us without a traditional house to have a movable home as we explore America. Martha Paul & Martha Life's too short...
  4. kowAlski631

    Looking to buy RV for fulltime

    Sounds like a great plan to me !! My Board of Directors thought I'd be there when I was 90. They got a surprise. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  5. kowAlski631

    We're new 3260 Owners...

    Agree totally. We've returned improperly functioning appliances over the years that we've purchased new in box from major retailers from our S&B homes. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  6. kowAlski631

    We're new 3260 Owners...

    Having worked with auto dealers for many years - some of whom also sold RVs - I believe there is no comparison between the industries. New auto dealers may have only one brand represented on their new dealership lot. New RV dealers may have several brands on their lot. New auto dealers may...
  7. kowAlski631

    Looking to buy RV for fulltime

    Welcome. We've been full timing in our Big Horn since April 2013. We don't stay parked & have comfortably traveled through over half of the lower 48 with temps from single digits to 115. We chose our BH over any other brand (& over a Landmark) because of its floorplan. We did special order so...
  8. kowAlski631

    ATF: Bighorn - yellow step light

    Only way is with your remote. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  9. kowAlski631

    Windows that don't leak cold air...

    Not sure what your goal is, but people have been trying to understand your problem since it seems to be not common. There are ways to post pictures. Perhaps a moderator could assist. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  10. kowAlski631

    Windows that don't leak cold air...

    I hope you understand that we're owners of Heartland trailers just like you. People are just trying to help you & are asking questions to get the whole picture so they can. We're pretty friendly here. Martha Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  11. kowAlski631

    Aquia Pines or Prince Willian Forest Park, Virginia - Information

    We stayed at Aquia Pines in Oct 2012. They had many year round residents with some RVs maintained better than others. Our site was fairly level (been in worse). We had no issues with the staff even though it appears others have. However, their rates were excessive (in our opinion) for their...
  12. kowAlski631

    We're new 3260 Owners...

    Have you talked to Heartland at all to let them know what you've found? Give them a buzz. Our BH 3670RL wasn't perfect, but we didn't have a long list as you do. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  13. kowAlski631

    Self leveling system. Cyclone 4114 & RW400

    We ordered our BH since we DIDN'T want to settle on any aspect. Yes, we had to wait, but we have no regrets. Good luck whatever your decision. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  14. kowAlski631

    Self leveling system. Cyclone 4114 & RW400

    We will never have an RV without the level-up. Those dealers want you to lighten up their inventory. Like many have said, you i best believe that if there were issues, it wouldn't be a secret. Martha Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  15. kowAlski631

    Feedback Requested on 2014 Hat

    I like pink (breast cancer awareness). Martha Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  16. kowAlski631

    Heartland "business" cards

    Same here. Turned out really nice, was reasonable in cost, & turnaround was quick. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  17. kowAlski631

    Fulltiming coming to a close...

    Thanks! Appreciate the info. Safe travels! Martha Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  18. kowAlski631

    Fulltiming coming to a close...

    We're running I-10 over the next few weeks. Where's that bump!?! LOL Martha Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  19. kowAlski631

    Towmax Blowout with damage and other 300c stuff

    1. Takes more than 15 minutes to file reports to NHTSA or any other government agency. Oh & that is not based on political beliefs, but on real life experiences as well as interaction with multiple agencies & federal legislators on both sides of the aisles for many years. 2. As I worked with...
  20. kowAlski631

    Trailer Towing – ST Tires vs. LT Tires

    We believed that with keeping our trailer at safe weight, monitoring our tires with our TPMS, and checking tire pressure & condition at least once a day, we'd be without issues. We weren't. Had we been advised of the opportunity to do an upgrade at time of purchase, we would have done so. We...
  21. kowAlski631

    Trailer Towing – ST Tires vs. LT Tires

    Here are some real world facts. Tires on RV trailers fail. I have experienced it. Others have experienced it. What tires DO YOU have on your Coachman? Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  22. kowAlski631

    Towmax Blowout with damage and other 300c stuff

    We had 2 blow-outs on the road as well as 2 tread failures. By blow-out I mean a tire losing air pressure so violently that there was a sound akin to a large caliber gunshot. We check our tire pressure cold & monitor while underway with our TPMS. We DO NOT overload our trailer. We did not...
  23. kowAlski631

    Fulltiming coming to a close...

    Grandchildren are our rewards for tolerating our children when they were teenagers. All you have to do with grandkids is love them - easiest job in the world. Congrats!! Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  24. kowAlski631

    Can you guess where I am at?

    One of the few careers in which you can be wrong/mislead & keep your job without any hassles. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  25. kowAlski631

    The Day They Froze Old Dixie Down

    FAST!! Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  26. kowAlski631

    The Day They Froze Old Dixie Down

    So happy we made the decision to travel yesterday rather than today. We sit in Slidell, LA outside New Orleans where it's been below freezing since noon & has been sleeting all afternoon. Nice & warm in the BH. So glad we opted for the dual paned windows & the Yeti package!! Paul & Martha...
  27. kowAlski631

    Popping noise - I've had it checked by dealer

    How often do you cycle the jacks? We travel at least once a week & rarely have had the popping since we added the fluid last June. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  28. kowAlski631

    Popping noise - I've had it checked by dealer

    Thanks Dan. Paul reminded me that we ordered it from Amazon since there were no bike shops near us when we needed some. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  29. kowAlski631

    Popping noise - I've had it checked by dealer

    Get it from a motorcycle shop. Someone, please chime in with the name - not in a place to retrieve it right now. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  30. kowAlski631

    Popping noise - I've had it checked by dealer

    Our popping has been intermittent in our BH & we also have the 6 point system. I understand, though, that others have had it happening frequently. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  31. kowAlski631

    Does anyone tow the Sundance 3600qb with a 3/4 ton diesel

    We tow our 2013 Big Horn 3670 with a 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. Duramax with Allison transmission. Pulled it shore to shore through desert, over the Blue Ridge & over the Rockies. No problems & no regrets with our choices. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when"...
  32. kowAlski631

    Unable to open Newsletter

    Sounds easy to do, but with all the different browsers (& versions) out there, I can tell you as just another member it's not. A person I used to work with kept telling the IT dept to flip "the" switch whenever there was a problem. Never was that simple. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live...
  33. kowAlski631

    Towmax tires.

    Thank goodness you listened to all the stories. It's not cheap to replace your tires, but better $$ than chancing bad problems on the road in the middle of nowhere. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  34. kowAlski631

    Cold...

    It was sleeting in Pensacola today. Yikes!! We tried to chase 70 degrees, looks like it eluded us. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  35. kowAlski631

    What internet service is best for traveling cross-country?

    We had no issues in our travels in northern Calif, Oregon, Washinton, South Dakota, Montana, etc except in a few areas while driving in Iowa. Can't speak about Arizona yet, but will know this spring!! But you can hit dead zones with any carrier. No complaints & no urges to switch from Verizon...
  36. kowAlski631

    What internet service is best for traveling cross-country?

    We have used wi-fi at campgrounds, but that's usually spotty at best. We use our Verizon hotspots even when we Skype. It's worked well with a couple of exceptions. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  37. kowAlski631

    Westward Ho - Thanks for all the feedback in getting ready

    Since you're going to be at Mt Rushmore & Crazy Horse, Custer National Park is a beautiful drive (without pulling your trailer). Buffalo herds roam free. It's beautiful. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  38. kowAlski631

    Yeti Pkg Benefits? Is this option worth the costs?

    We ordered it - just in case. Just in case happened during November in Northern Virginia when temps dipped into the teens. We were so glad we'd ordered the package & dual paned windows. Oh, & the windows & extra insulation do help with heat reduction, too. We'd do it again. No regrets. Paul...
  39. kowAlski631

    Michigan to Florida route

    Or the morning. Avoid both 6 - 10:30 am & 3 - 6 pm Family lives in suburbs, so we know. Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
  40. kowAlski631

    Thanks for the advice.

    It's ever so much easier to wait on your BH in snowy/icy/freezing cold weather than in sunny warm weather. Take it from us!! We thought every day, "if we had the BH....." It'll be worth the wait. Congrats! Paul & Martha Life's too short. Live so you can say "Remember when" not "I wish I had".
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