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Mmm, I isolated the bedroom circuit, via the breaker, changed 4 sockets and got electrocuted 3 times! I don't think this is going to be as easy as I thought, will need to test every socket now, before I switch that breaker from the 120v to 240v, to make sure I don't fry any appliances. And to...

Thank you all for your congrats, doesn't seem enough hours in the day to complete the conversion to 240VAC, but managed to 'plumb in' the transformer, and just run a live feed to the 110v panel, so we celebrated with a drink and a dvd and spent the first night in it last night -4c but very...

Thanks John, we're looking forward to doing just that, starting tomorrow, bright and early! :)

IT'S HERE! The Big Horn has landed in the UK and is now secure and awaiting the conversion tomorrow. A slight worry when our importer called to say the measurements supplied by Heartland for shipping were under, and there would be more to pay before it would be released, as the shipping is...

I don't know if your Tom Tom systems are the same in the States, as they are over here (Europe) but we can download various things, like POI's, including road weight limits, low bridges, tunnels etc by using Tom Tom Home on the PC or Laptop! I don't know if you can set the device to avoid them...

Re: Hiya from London Hello and greetings Debbie & Duane, Not sure where or when we will be touring, we like to be spontaneous! By all means give us a shout when your heading this way, I'm sure we could organise a meet. We will be posting photo's, so make sure you check my profile for all the...

Congratulations, we are taking delivery of our 3585 RL on Dec 15, Being shipped to UK. I've picked up some great tips and advice in these forums, so don't be a stranger and look forward to hearing how it's going!

Hi Mike and Connie, there are many hotels within central London and can suit any budget, from about £50 per night. being based in London and travelling out from there is probably better than staying outside the City and travelling in! and to be honest it's not much cheaper than in the City. But...

If anyone is thinking of a vacation to the UK in the future and need some advice or information relating to anything 'British', please let me know, and perhaps I could do some 'local' research, and offer friendly advice to make your trip more pleasurable. I don't like the way many in this...

Can anyone help? I'm in the UK and have had no joy from Heartland, Not really practical to call Heartland from UK, so if anyone can help, it would be appreciated. Thanks Kev

Thanks Larry, Camtons were the first call I made, and unless I got a trainee on the line who didn't understand what I was talking about, they couldn't give me cover for a trailer if I was living in it! But will try them again tomorrow!

Thanks Dave, just as I had planned to do! lol. probably took me longer to figure it out though ;)

Unfortunately John, the US blade type plug and the round pin is not compatible with either of the the UK type sockets (domestic 12v & commercial 24v) Fortunately our specialist rigs have both types of sockets running both 12v & 24v. Our commercial 12v sockets run the electric brakes though the...

Awww come on Sunflower, that's not a challenge is it!?? lol. An easier and cheaper solution would be to fit a trailer board (and I will be taking one). But I like to do things the hard way, then if at first you don't succeed, give up!! :)

A little problems solving for any budding auto electricians out there. I am due to import a 2011 HL BH3585RL. when it arrives at the port I will be collecting it, and towing back to home, on a British truck (rig). Our rigs are fitted with 12v Sockets, so voltage not an issue, the US tow...

Very many thanks John, the breaker pics are great, at least I can make a start on my own wiring diagram and the relevant ampage for breakers I will need for the 240v panel. As you said I will still need trace a couple of circuits, but I enjoy a bit of problem solving!! lol I will try HL again...

Re: full timers Insurance & Rental property Insurance Thank you SouthernNights, I have emailed SKP and will see what develops, and will keep you informed of the outcome via this thread

I have just started my first ever blog, in which I will tell the day to day story of my new Big Horn coming from the USA. I'm no writer, so any suggestions or ideas to be included, please feel free to contact me Thanks :)

In the UK and Europe I use a Snooper Truckmate S7000, unfortunately I don't think they do a US map, but take a look anyway, maybe if there's enough interest they would expand map coverage. http://www.snooper.co.uk/snooper-s7000-truckmate.htm

I use a sticky backed 'hook & eye' tape otherwise known as 'velcro' Then I can position the remotes anywhere, and they stay put during transit

Re: UK Insurance Companies....Mmmm What's the trucks weight?? Over here a commercial policy would probably be cheaper!

Slang UK - US bonnet - Hood Boot - Trunk Bumper - Fender Squirt - Diesel Artic - Semi rig Locals in UK from Liverpool - Scousers Newcastle - Jordies Scotland - Jocks or sweaty socks Ireland - Paddy's or Mick's Wales - Taffy's London - Cockneys Bristol - Bristolians Sunderland - Mackems...

Thought it might be fun to start a translation list for those not in the know, I'll start with a few simple ones I know, please feel free to add your own, and if possible I'll translate! US - UK Thumb tack- Drawing pin Elevator - Lift Side walk -...

If anyone is speaking to Insurance companies in the US in the near future, would you mind asking if they would cover a full timer in the UK....Getting absolutely nowhere over here. Thanks

Having spent considerable time on the phone to Insurance companies and brokers in this country, trying to get a comprehensive cover for my new BH3585RL. I have come to the conclusion that they are definitely not interested in covering full timers! Everyone I have contacted has said they can't...

That's the idea John, so breaker panel info would be good, and can I assume all the later Bighorns would be wired roughly the same way (give or take a socket or two)?

that's good news, as we run at 13amp, so no safety issues there! :)

No we haven't got dual voltage appliances JonDar, wish we did! but everthing in this country is 240v, but it would save a lot of hassle!

Did think of that Sunflower, but would have to replace all our existing 240v appliances and equipment! and then living with a constant generator running, when there's a perfectly good mains supply just feet away just doesn't make sense.

The easiest way is to run 240v 'shoreline' into 240v retro fit panel, then take a feed from that into a 240v to 110v transformer which feeds the 110v panel and the 110v sockets and fitted appliances. Then by removing an existing ring main wiring from the 110v panel, and connecting that to the...

Your right about the Euro caravans, and it amazes me to find that people manage to live in them! On my last site, there was a couple full timing in a VW Camper, now that is tight!! There are some narrow and twisty roads over here, but actually it's not that bad, I regularly take large rigs in...

Having just viewed it myself, for the first time, I think I may have to 're-size' the next lot!! lol

And I thought I was the newbie?? lol go to my 'reyllock' profile and scroll down on the left you will see 'my album' click on that and there they are! :)

Sitting in my old (2002) Fleetwood Prowler 270FQS (Just outside London UK) waiting on my 2011 BH3585RL arriving in Liverpool Dec 15. then 9 days later off to Egypt for 2 weeks! Loving Life :) And no sightings of a Heartland anywhere here.....YET :cool:

That's just one of many trailers we move around! That particular one is a canteen/diner :)

Thank you all, I work in the TV and Film Industry here in the UK, and we use a variety of US trailers, we have both 110v equipment ie TV's DVD, audio equipment and change some power sockets to UK type for additional domestic equipment such as kettles, coffee machines etc. Modern TV's are dual...

I am importing a 2011 BH3585RL to the UK, and will have to buy a tranformer to drop from our 240VAC to 110VAC, Does anyone know what sort of VA the coach will draw with all the factory fitted 110VAC equipment running? I figured about 4kva but might be under estimating! I will also have to...

I don't know if you guys can get it in the US, but Avon Skin So Soft is the best I have ever found. In my travel experiences, from the north of Scotland, (where they breed the nasty little things for export the Canada!) to Mid and East Africa, they definitely don't like it! So give it a try...

I found it very easy thanks to an ex wife from ****, and don't think I was ever really comfortable being tied to solid house, and as I was already spending most of my working week a way in my 'tiny' 02 Fleetwheel Prowler 270FQS. (still in it till 15 Dec) And finally got my life sorted, and am...

A few random pics uploaded to my profile album, just so I know how it's done.:)