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Bill and Kathy I would suggest to obtain several quotes for that same model/options from some of the "discount" RV dealers such as www.rvpricebusters.com, www.rvwholesalers.com and www.rvs4less.net . This will give you an idea of what some of the best prices would be. Armed with this...

On only my second trip last week, my water heater door also came flying open while going down the interstate. Luckily I saw it, stopped and closed it before it broke. Is it just me, or does that little folding spring clip seem like an insufficient way to keep that door closed while traveling...

Thanks everybody for the info! Sorry to be dense, but does the Camping World item (recommended in above posts) stay permanently affixed to the sewer pipe? Otherwise, wouldn't I get the same result whenever I unscrewed the cap (at end of the pipe) to install this gadget? We just got back from...

Hi Folks, I'm on my second trip. When connecting upon arrival at the CG, I removed the cap at the end of the sewer pipe (valve was closed and sewer hose not yet connected). About a pint of disgusting "stuff" came pouring out on my hands :( Do most people have this issue? Is it just...

Question - in an '09 3055RL, can I simply remove a fuse to accomplish the same purpose as a battery cutoff switch? Alternately, do the battery cables have a wing nut that makes it simple to just remove the negative cable after each trip? I'll be picking up my 3055RL on Wednesday and prefer to...

If my memory serves me correctly, MSRPs for the models & options were on the order checksheet that my dealer gave to me when I ordered my 2009 3055RL in February. If you email or PM me with the model and options you want MSRPs for, I will reply with them. Note that the MSRPs don't seem to...

Congratulations on your 3055RL! I am picking up my 3055RL next Wednesday. It'll be my first ever RV, and so I'm excited and apprehensive at the same time. I really wish Heartland would look into this vacuum breaker valve issue. It seems too many people on this forum have reported a problem...

John, Any idea where the water is entering the belly? Would it be prevented by caulking around any pipe cutouts, etc.? I'm picking up my 3055RL next week and would rather not have to deal with any type of water intrusion. Thanks Gary

After reading this thread, I became curious myself and emailed Coley Brady to ask. He forwarded my question to Scott Lytle (Heartland), and I just rec'v the following reply: The windows have a gasket seal between the window frame and the side wall it just isn’t that visible from the outside...

Thanks so much for the info! I'll probably get some euro-style recliners (since we'll be using the sofa bed and don't want to move big recliners back/forth every day). I found this place http://www.discountleatherchairs.com/ They seem to have some pretty nice Benchmaster-brand euro chairs...

Thanks everybody for the info! I ended up opting to delete the recliners totally for $450 credit. Now I'm looking to buy comfortable recliners that are easy to move on my own. That's why I started another thread about the rear living area depth dimension. It seems like the questions never...

Hi: Can anybody tell me the depth dimension of the rear living area of the '09 Big Horn 3055RL (from rear wall to slideout fascia)? My 3055RL is on order. I decided to buy my own recliner chairs and want to make sure they will fit back there while the slideout is closed. There's no BH dealers...

One tip in case you find out that Blue Ox doesn't have a BedSaver or pin lock for your hitch. Call them up and ask for Doug Prokop. He offered to make a BedSaver for me for free, and to pay to/from shipping if I sent him my Curt Q5 20k hitch. They will use my hitch as a pattern so they can...

I don't mean to hijack this thread, but it appears to have settled down. Since Jim brought up the "Letterboxing" issue, I have a related question about "Pan & Scan". While ordering some DVDs tonight to keep us entertained when without cable, I noticed one DVD is stated to come in "Pan & Scan"...

This may be a good question to post in ATF. It would be re-assuring to hear there is some seal along the side/bottom of the window channel to prevent blowing rain from entering. Then again, if that case, why the caulking on the top?

Thanks JimB! If that's the case, he must have replaced it with a "California King" mattress. To my knowledge, that's the only mattress longer than 80 inches (which is the length of standard "king size", either RV or household). The WIDTH dimension (70" versus 76") is what distinguishes an "RV...

Great photo, Jim! Is there any danger of the vanity door breaking or damaging something next to it (e.g. dresser, wall) while traveling? Seems like flapping around like that while in transit would not be a desirable situation. Jim B.: Was this an intentional design objective, or an...

I have a 3055RL BH on order with these recliners. I've read some posts about how big/comfortable they are, but also about how heavy they are. To folks who own these recliners: 1) Are they REALLY that much more difficult to move around (as when needing to close the slideout)? If I'm going...

Hi: My BH is on order, and we're trying to plan our sleeping arrangements. We have a toddler who still wants to sleep with Mom (I know..:rolleyes:)! Plus they often go to bed much earlier than I do. To avoid awakening them and fighting for space, pooch and I may just sleep on the Hide-A-Bed...

The following place sells sheets, pads, etc. to fit an RV size King bed. They also sell their stuff on EBay. Gary http://www.ablifestyles.net/servlet/StoreFront

So is Jensen now the standard brand of TV in newly built Big Horns? I have one being built just about now (3055RL), and so I was wondering what brand/model I will end up with. Is Jensen considered better than the Olevia? Thanks! Gary

Thanks everybody for the info! I just bought chairs, a patio mat and a few other small things. After researching, I found RVWholesalers.com had really good prices on such things, even somewhat better than Tweetys (just an FYI). Gary

I am guessing it was Gary Schellenberg. I believe he's in the Warranty/Service Dept. His email is gary@heartlandrvs.com I spoke to him re: warranty repair procedures just before ordering my BH. He was very helpful and spent a tremendous amount of time giving me advice on options, warranty...

Bill When I looked at a BH a few months ago and lifted up the mattress, I saw the same thing -- unfinished particle board. So that must be typical. Not sure what other manufacturers use there. I read here that some folks install a remnant of vinyl flooring, linelium (sp?), etc. there to...

I don't wish to step in the middle of a dispute without knowing what has transpired. But as a future HL owner, I wish such threads would not be deleted unless they are profane or otherwise inflammatory without any good value to add. Although I don't know the content of the post in question, I...

Are you referring to the standard recliners, or upgraded recliners (called Ultra Leather Recliners)? I have a BH on order with those upgraded chairs, and was wondering if they are much heavier than the standard recliners. Thanks! Gary

Thanks for helping to step me thru this! I'll just get the mat from Tweetys. Gary

Now I have another question :confused: Is the problem with John's mat not drying out quickly because it is indoor/outdoor carpet, or because it is polypropylene? The reason I ask is because the 9x12 mat I'm eyeing at Tweetys is polypropylene also (here's the mat...

Thanks for the advice, all! John - I like the idea about indoor/outdoor carpet. Is that material anything like the polypropelene mats that are commonly sold at Tweetys, Camping World, etc.? Gary

Thanks for the replies thus far! So it sounds like it's not customary to get a mat that the same size as the awning footprint?

Hi: We have a camping trip scheduled the day after delivery (May 14), so I'd like to buy a patio/awning mat in advance. Anybody know what size I should get for the 3055RL? Or does anybody know the width x depth dimensions for the 3055RL electric awning? There are no BH's around here. BTW...

Chairs and Patio Mats Thanks all! I was just wondering since I may buy some "plus size" chairs (30" wide, instead of 24"). Long story, but it has to do with too many Coors, too much pizza and too few exercise reps :( So I didn't want to get stuck with something that won't fit (the trailer...

Hi All: I'm trying to buy some items in advance of delivery of my 3055RL in May. Will standard-sized folding camping chairs/recliners fit easily within the basement compartment and/or front compartment? Or is there some limitation in width/depth that I should know about? Thanks! Gary

Stevie, Do you own one of these? I'm debating between this open frame model (rated 60-67db) and a Yamaha EF2400is (closed frame model rated 53-59db). I was wondering how much louder the EF2800is? Can it run a 15000 btu AC unit? Thanks! Gary

Clark: I have a new 09 3055RL on order and asked the factory to withhold the stock mattress (for $150 credit). I have two questions: 1) I was told the inner bedroom slide width is 71 inches. How do you fit a 72 inch wide mattress in it? Do you compress/bunch up the mattress, or is the 71...

Yes, that is my impression also. Otherwise, I would have liked to order the water purifier from the factory. Please let me know if I am wrong, since my unit has not yet been built, and I would add the water purifier to my options list. Thanks Gary

Thank you, Jim! 60 x 80 is standard queen size. I didn't know they were that big. This sure will be nice to have as extra sleeping space. Gary

Thanks! As I understand, full size sheets are 53" wide x 75" long. Hopefully that's close enough for a decent fit. But if anybody has actually measured the air mattress, I would still be curious to hear those dimensions. Gary

Hi All: We're trying to buy in advance some items, pending our mid-May delivery of our '09 3055RL BigHorn. Does anybody know what size (width x length x thickness also) the hide-a-bed air mattress is in the 3055RL? We're trying to order sheets for it. There's no Big Horns within 120 miles of...

Uncle Rog, I'm not sure if this is what you're asking in regards to, but I contacted SWC last week to ask if they sell blackout shades for the Big Horn. They said yes. I had hoped that Heartland would let me upgrade the shades while the unit was being built. No such luck. Coley Brady said...