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Well, congratulations to both of you new Elkridge owners! No doubt you will have many fun camping adventures in the rigs! If you get a chance..check out a Heartland Owners Club chapter near you. Best Wishes!

Wow..sorry about that issue! That is definitely water intrusion! It is not an uncommon problem in that area. Like you...there ws no obvious signs of a problem until the wrinkles showed up. I doubt the leak is from the pin box trim...our Big Country doesn't even have trim there! I would look...

Most EPDM and TPO roofs will have some bubbles/wrinkles, at least every rig I have had did and so do most of my friends rigs. Definitely keep and eye on it and if it begins to get larger, I would take it to the dealer. Sometimes after the gases from the adhesive dissipate they may even shrink or...

The metal trim that runs from the front of the cap back under the bedroom and curves down the front has a colored vinyl insert (usually white). It is used to dress up the molding and cover the screws. If you remove te insert (easy to do) you can access the srews that hold the molding in place...

It could be leaking from many different areas but I can tell you what the issue was with our Big Country. Our front cap leaked creating the waves and buckeling you speak of under the bulkhead and on the front of the storage area. I resealed every part of that cap, all the lights etc. It still...

How about a picture!

We seldom build a campfire but I do appreciate the ambience, usually the smell, and the solace a crackling campfire provides for many people (not to mention the hotdogs and smores). I do prefer camping neighbors with the propane fire pits but I can always close my windows and vents if a...

Email Brenda Brenda.Rock@heartlandrvs.com She was extremely helpful getting me some replacement graphics for our Big Country!

Nothing in the works yet but thanks for the reminder! That would be a great idea!

Very common problem! Be sure to get it taken care of immediately! I treated our cap with Rejex which delayed the fading process quite well for a couple of years...downside is I am now out of warranty and the cap finish is starting a quick self-distruct! Looking at a $2000+ job to restore.

Welcome to the forum! Just jump in! The program is pretty intuitive and easy to use. Once in a while it gets a hiccup but give it a shot...the best way to learn :) Best Wishes!

Please join us in welcoming Gene and Linda from Silverlake to the Heartland Owners Club. Gene and Linda are proud owners of a new Big Country :). Looking forward to meeting you both! Best Wishes, Steve and AnaLyn

:) Actually, we had a drop today...diesel is at a low of $4.59!

Re: Touch up paint PM sent

Thanks for the tip...good 5.25's are difficult to find. I replaced ours with the stock Jensen and they work great our needs. The Jensens I had to mailorder but it looks like you can get the Pyle Hydra's at Best Buys!

Congratulation on the new 3010. The Bighorns are awesome rigs! Best WIshes for many happy and safe camping adventures!

Congratulations on the new rig. Nothing like a new toy (hauler). Owners Manuals are somewhat "generic" and available HERE. Best Wishes for many happy and safe camping adventures! Consider joining a HOC Chapter near you! Lots of fun times!

Awesome is a great cleaner for a buck! Do be aware it will remove any wax you have on your rig!

Maguires makes very fine products! I remember back in the 70's I got hooked on the "Mirror Glaze" step process for my 510 BRE Datsun. Flagship is another great product. For those that have newer rigs and don't need a cleaner wax and not fighting oxidation, I am still a believer in Rejex. I have...

I am going to try a prodct called Fresh Cab. Although it has been around for years I just recently learned about it from a local dairy farmer. HERE is some additional information. I will let you know if it works!

I too use either Dawn or Blue Coral which ever I have handy. EPDM and/or TPO does not need protectant or other preparations per manufacturer. A simple cleaning is adequate. I have in the past used a 50/50 mix of Spic n Span and Murphys Oil Soap (vegetable based) with good results.

First...welcome to the forum! Regarding RV covers...there are many opinions about their use. We too debated for a long time when we purchased our Big Country. In the end, we knew of several people who had chaffing issues around the roof area and dulled gelcoat from covers rubbing in the wind...

You can also try one of THESE (Flush King) which may wash any obstruction out of the way.

Since I don't have anything better to say this morning, here is my local "fuel" report :( At the 76 station diesel is now $4.65 and Regular at $4.22. This is a station I pass every morning on the way to work...usually the highest but it seems others follow suit!

Congratulations on the new rig! The Big Countrys are awesome coaches. We hope you enjoy yours as much as we enjoy ours! Don't forget to check out the Heartland Owners Club and a Chapter near you! Lots of fun times! Best Wishes for many happy and safe camping adventures!

I have used it...great sealant! The only problem I had with it is in our area it must be mail-ordered and...it was expensive ($11.00 or so a tube plus shipping). 505UV is not recommended for EPDM or TPO.

Thats a great question and I have no answer! I simply tape the end of the tube. This works good for a week or so but any longer and I am digging out the tip with some wire! So far, I have been able to reuse all my tubes but it can get messy if I let them sit too long.

I have spent way too much time researching sealants...still don't have a definitive answer but I can share some thoughts. Not intending to be argumentative or demeaning to OSI Quad products, they work well and come in numerous colors, but their tech data sheet listed some limitations that kept...

That would also be my suggestion!

I certainly wouldn't worry about that...It's been almost three years since we purchased our Big Country and I have not seen one other Big Country on the road only at Rallies! I have seen lots of Bighorns and a few Elkridges. Best Wishes!

Again...I am not sure what color the Graystone is exactly but it is a great match for the very light gray (which Heartland calls Platinum) on our Big Country. I think the can was only $4.00 or so...buy one and try it on something else and see if it dries different than what the cap shows.

Hey...thanks for reviving this thread! I am always looking for new places here in WA State. Never heard of Sun Lakes until your post! The Dry Falls State Park looks equally inviting! Thanks for the tips!

Hello Jeff! Not sure what color you need or how close it is to our Big Country "Platinum" gray but I found a can of Krylon Indoor/Outdoor Pewter Gray that is an excellent match.

I think the pin weight will be closer to 3000. For a close "guestimate" use about 18% of the trailer GVWR for pin weight.

Funny you should say that...the local SOB dealer said they send all their alignments to Everett! I have a truck repair facility 1/2 mile from my home but none around here work on towable rv's. Still a few more to call!

Does anyone have a "ballpark" figure for the cost of axle alignment? Can't find a service center anywhere near us that will even do it! I am on a quest :)

Re: Can't wait Congratulations on the new rig! No doubt you will have happy camping adventures in the Elkridge. They are awesome coaches! Best Wishes!

WOW...pretty overwhelming poll results! AnaLyn and I will try to make it! Graduation is the 13th I believe (today was the first day back) We have a couple of free nights at a park near Coos Bay so it might be a nice "get-a-way" after school is out! Good Luck with your rally and we hope to see...

Either an auto body shop or a boat repair facility can make it good as new! We have a local guy "Capt'n Glass" that works wonders on fiberglass repairs. I am sure there is someone in your area too! Best Wishes!