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Re: What Hppened? Thanks for all the reinforcement. That new faucet is really pretty. We'll be packing this puppy to Seven Feathers in August and meeting with some old friends from Montana and their new Ti 32. Anything I can do to help the Oregon economy. I know Calif. will be pleased when I...

We are currently on a trip in Oregon and my converter went out on our 2007 Bighorn. I took it in to a dealer in Grants Pass, Or. for repair and decided to have the kitchen faucet replaced as it had an annoying leak. We are now soon to be taking delivery of a 2013 Bighorn 3010 with the six point...

I had that same problem a few days ago, but it seems to have corrected itself. When something looks different on my computer, I just figure it's me and my lack of computer skills. I'm usually right.

If you are lucky enough to have one of the old style hardware stores near you that sell many items individually, you can usually find these washer/screw combinations in the "self taping" screw section.

The magnetic strip on our 'Frontline" shower door has become weak and allows the door to open at the slighest touch. It appears to be replaceable. Anyone replace one of these and if so, where did you buy it? I am hoping a Lowes or Home Depot may carry it. Also, anyone have any experience with...

I put the Rejex over a coat of wax because I just busted by butt putting it on and wasn't about to take it off right away. When it starts looking bad, I'll remove it and just go with the Rejex. Hey Ziggy, Mark told me about the Rejex but kept the Buff Magic a secret. I think I'll get a can and...

Bill: I blew one of the factory tires in year two of my Bighorn going down a 6% grade on I-5 in Oregon. Had the spare put on and called ahead to the closest Les Schwab. They had four (I wanted five) "Geostars" with a G rating. Cost me about $770.00 mounted & balanced. No sales tax in Oregon! No...

I just finished an extensive process to get rid of the oxidation on the front and rear caps of my 2007 Bighorn. WARNING: It is labor intensive. I always waxed those caps twice a year with a "cleaner wax", but the oxidation continued to worsen. I used a four step process I got from an auto...

My Prodigy, which is attached to a fully loaded Bighorn 3055 will not lock up the wheels, even when set to the max and fully applied manually. It does seem to adeqately slow the beast under normal breaking conditions, but my wife sure gets excited when I must bring things to a stop quickly. On...

Over the past year I have noticed the gel coat on the entertainment slide of my 2007 Bighorn is turning a noticeable yellowish color. The trim around the outer edges of the slide is still white as is the metal skirting on the bottom. The rest of the gel coat on the trailer and other two slides...

More of a curiosity than a useful design. I'd sure like to have one though just to show my friends.

I've had three break and all for the same reason. The screws they used to attach the top of the shade to the wall rub the cord causing it to fray and subsequently break. I used a slightly heavier cord in the repair and wrapped it with clear tape in the area where it comes into contact with the...

If you feel very little resistance when you push the handle in, there's a good chance the outer shield on the cable came loose from its crimping on the rear of the handle. This happened to me. Cut a hole in the underbelly directly under where the handles go through the frame and watch what...

Ray: You mentioned replacing the shackles and bolts with a wet bolt kit from Lippert. How would I explain to Lippert exactly what I need on my 2007 3055 Bighorn with the Mor Ryde? I tried to get them replaced when the last shackle broke, but the repair facility said they couldn't find a wet bolt...

Thanks for all the great info., especially to TeJay for the "line wrench" description. I know what it is, but now I know what it's called. I think I'll do some checking with the local hydraulic folks and see what they say. Heartland will make the hose to the proper length, if you tell them what...

The hydraulic hose for one of the the slide-outs on my Bighorn is leaking at the "crimp" on the hose where it connects to the pump. My repair facility wants $800 to change the hose out, most of which is labor. There must be a better/cheaper way to fix this. Can the hose be cut and a new fitting...

I had the same question you have awhile back. I suffered a blow out on my "E" rated factory tires and went to a set of "G" rated tires while on a trip. Upon returning home, I questioned whether the factory rims would handle the 110psi. After much looking, I discovered they were "G" rated. The...

Count the Kramer's (John & Deb) in.

Thanks for all the info. I certainly won't replace it with the same crap Dometic used.

The plastic drain hose which runs from the defrost tray inside the refrigerator to the outside access door is falling apart. Is this an easy replacement, and if so, what's the best way to approach it?

After suffering two failures with the one motor on my 3055 Bighorn, I installed the two motor system from Venture Mfg. and have not been disappointed. My opinion, it should have come that way from Heartland.

Bighorncats: Noticed you're from "Cowtown". We're in Fairfield. Sorry we missed you on this one, but my hunting trip got in the way. Lots of nice folks at these events. I know you'll enjoy yourselves. John & Deb

Like many, my closet rod came crashing down on a trip. I reinforced the side walls with some 1X4 and attached the end caps to it. Also, added some 1X4 to the underside of the shelf where the brackets attach. Then to be sure it wouldn't fall again, I supported the middle of the rod with a length...

You might also look at Amazon.com. Their prices seem pretty good. Pay attention to the size of the roll when price shopping. I've seen it come in several lengths.

I had the same problem with no power to the kitchen and some outside plugs. Also, the bathroom GFI plug would not reset. Replaced the GFI plug and the problem remained. Started pulling plugs looking for trouble and found a piece of damp paper insulation laying across the white bare wire in a...

Re: ATF: Bighorn - Fantastic Fan My Bighorn is a different model, but my kitchen fan is controlled by a thermostat, located adjacent to the furnace/AC thermostat.

I just use the same RV brush I use to wash the trailer. Get a clean bucket of water with a little RV or car wash soap and it works fine. When dry, I treat it with a good vinyl protector. Makes the dirt come off easier.

Hi Dean: Enjoyed meeting and talking to you at Yreka. We joined RPI 6 months ago and haven't had a chance to use it yet, but we were familiar with some of the campgrounds in their system and liked them. The plan we have also allows us to use the Thousand Trails system for $14/night. We also like...

I also added a second motor to the front landing gear about a month ago on my 3055 after four years of frustration and breakdowns and "problem solved". According to Venture, that has been their recommendation to manufacturer's from the beginning. It's still slower than hydraulics but cheaper.

I just recently installed the second motor and new leg by Venture on my 3055. Cost for parts was around $350. What a difference. This setup doesn't even break a sweat lifting the front. They installed the second switch next to the original first switch, but had to mount them below the original...

Basically, what is different about a rig designed for "full time" and one that is for recreational use? I know when we bought our Bighorn, there was another SOB on the lot that we were interested in and the salesperson said it was "built for full time use". That almost swayed our decision on...

That's exactly why I prefer not to become involved in a discussion with a "friendly neighbor" when I'm setting up or taking down. I don't know how many times someone has come over to "talk" when I'm going through my mental checklist, after he's been parked next to me for a week and barely said...

I've been through 4 pair until I found some in an out-of-the-way RV store in Wash. They were just like the ones cookie recommended. They've been on for 2 years now. A little more expensive, but well worth it.

We've had our 3055RL since 2007 and, for the most part love it. There are some things we like better about the other units, but there is a trade off between features and overall size. If we go to a larger unit, I have to buy a larger truck and I'm not interested in that at the moment. There are...

I was finally able to get my Bighorn into the shop to work on the front landing gear. Their recommendation was go with the dual motors, which I did. According to the service tech. they have installed that system on other Heartland products with good results. I will take my first trip in a week...

jbauer: I have had problems with the landing gear on my 2007 Bighorn 3055RL since it was new. I've had it repaired twice, including a new motor, gear box and leg. It simply will not lift the weight. I'm not sure what you mean by "torque limit", but mine would start to lift, then slip, especially...

Thanks Cookie: I read your post #29 which gives Dexters point of view on why trailer brakes don't lock up. However, my Prodigy instructions state at a setting of 6.0 (max. being 9.0) on a dry level paved surface, "if the trailer wheels lock up, slightly reduce power by adjusting the power knob...

The brakes on my 2007 Bighorn with a Prodigy controller will not lock up on any surface I have driven on, pavemement, gravel, dirt, etc., at any speed. I figured thats just the way it was supposed to be. Now I'm not so sure. I haven't run into anything yet, but a sudden slow down of traffic in...

Jim: Just curious basically. My question may have been misleading. I was looking for the number of units sold, not the $$$ value of the units. Was trying to figure out which is their best seller and by what margin. I could guess, based on what I see in the forum, but I don't know if the forum...

Anyone know if Heartland releases their annual total sales numbers by model; Landmark, Bighorn, etc. and if so, where I might find it? I've searched but come up empty. Also, does the forum track members by model/year of RV owned? Thanks for any info.