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We have a 3812, hope that counts. I think our 2011 is pretty close to yours except the garage is 2 feet shorter. Our ownership experience has been excellent. This is our first 5th wheel and maybe we should have started with something smaller but thinking back we would make the same choices again...

We've been off line for a long time, noticed my old post is still alive. We ultimately discovered several faulty connections and assembly problems. After talking to our Heartland service rep, they came good on paying the bill for the repairs & corrections. We never did find a completely correct...

We bought our 3812 in early 2011. When I noticed the spacing miss-match I started looking closely at the spacing on every triple axle Cyclone I could find. They may be out there but I have yet to see one where the axles are symettrically spaced. This includes looking at several brand new units...

I had the ramp door on my 2011 replaced by Lippert, working through Heartland. The door was warped such that you could see daylight in one upper corner. This kit wouldn't have helped my problem, but sounds interesting.

To the OP, If your tires are spaced like my 2011 3812, I don't see how these tires will fit. The difference in diameter is .69 inches. It doesn't sound like much, but for me the spacing between axles 2 & 3 is presently about 1". I bought an LT235/85r16 as a spare while on the road with no...

Confirmed our 3812 frame has 12" I-beams.

I love your taste in trailers. That's ours including color combo. I hope you're enjoying it as much as we are!!

We weighed our 2011 3812 at the Gillette rally. Pin weight was 4200 lbs fully loaded. We carry no water apart from maybe 10 gallons in the black tank. We had a Road King in the back. When it's not there the pin weight goes up based on truck squat but I don't know how much. In addition to pin...

I'd love to have the adjustable pitch arms. A few months back I called Carefree and they said the parts are available but only through a dealer. I called PPL in Houston and it turns out you have to buy two complete arms including electric motor. The price was north of $800 as I recall. Like...

I wonder if the 'sideways back to back' couches can be replaced or converted to the 'longways' couches somehow. When we were shopping we saw models with both arrangements. We got the 'longways' couches which we really like. Besides setting up a dinner or games table, we often keep one side as a...

We've seen several different brands that we'd never heard of this season. One was an Alfa 5th wheel TH. I didn't realize they made one. We also saw a gas motorhome toy hauler, about 36 ft or so, can't remember the brand name. Coming back on topic, Cyclones seem to hold onto their looks for a...

We're pulling a 2011 3812 with a 2011 F350 duallie. We got it weighed at the Gillette rally and the truck is very close to its limits. The trailer came in at 18,275 lbs, a bit over the GVWR but close. We had an 800 lb motorcycle in the garage. The rig pulls and handles great, including high wind...

Your safest bet is to actually measure your rig. You can use a 2x6 plank or similar with a long carpenter's level taped on to it. Also tape on the dumb end of a tape measure so the smart end can be dropped to the ground from your roof. Have a friend take the measurement while you have the plank...

Reading on other forums, it appears lots of folks suffer converter & charging problems. I haven't even looked at my converter and didn't know where it was. Yesterday's water check showed I was down a small amount after 6 months. Heartland appears to have provided an excellent converter from a...

I just read the 'refer on' thread and again noted several people monitoring and adding distilled water to their batteries. We've had our rig nearly continuously plugged in since May of 2011 (and in near constant use). I finally added a small amount of water in December of 2011 and am just...

10-4, Thanks!

Will any photos be published on the HOC site?

x2 on the rear door ramp checks; make a close inspection. Ours was replaced under warranty due to a warped corner that let the sunlight in. You could also check the fueling system and confirm you can pump gasoline. After that, it's pretty much like other trailers. I would get a really good look...

The point of my question wasn't whether I, or anyone should or should not live full time in a unit. There are all kinds of people quite happily living full time in Cyclones and other toy haulers. In fact I'm one of them. Having the second room may not be for everyone, but with the carpet rolled...

We're one of the 5 Cyclones here at the National Rally, surrounded by BigHorns & Landmarks. There are few, if any, differences in materials or construction details between our Cyclone and the units that are rated for full time use. It seems possible that Cyclones could be readily approved for...

Re: Gillette to Cody Map Well, HappyKraut's Geocache presentation was a winner for us. After learning from him, and a detailed follow-up session with Roy Evans, we and our grandchildren were able to find our first cache. With any luck this is the beginning of a great hobby for us and the...

Congratulations Steiny! I agree with your observations. If your unit is like ours, the reason for the gas struts on the driver's side storage hatch is to avoid a collision if you had it latched up and then were to open the bedroom slide. With the struts, the hatch can be open and it is gently...

We're booked to arrive on Saturday but looks like we'll be coming in today. We left Houston without a plan, which was fun. We're hoping to catch the demo derby tonight. Our kids were active participants over the years and we have a daughter in law who won a derby once. We have 2 Texan grandkids...

From my limited records and even more limited memory, the sliding pantry shelf design & construction was done by TMax. He's the one that sent me the details that I've now forwarded to the OP. I'm about ready to hide my own Easter eggs.....

97f when approaching Oklahoma City last night; and saw 101f while getting through Dallas. Wouldn't mind it being a bit cooler when we get to Gillette.

Well that's embarrassing! My apologies to you and also GPSHemi. We're packing to move this morning so I need to cut short my search. If you will send me an e-mail to marrickoh@gmail.com I will forward the Adobe doc to you. It's got photos & description and will be helpful. We'll be on the move...

I put a photo out on Picasa's web service. Here's an attempted link. https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/SPQxuEaB164wynrnsRvK3hAeFirnrovu_b-vmzQWpPs?feat=directlink He sent me a 15 Mb Adobe doc with a write-up on construction details. I'm sure he wouldn't mind me sharing it so if interested...

GPSHemi made his own. He sent me some info a while back, but I haven't tackled making mine yet. It seems that the less I have to do the busier I am. Maybe he'll chime in. In the meantime I'll hang a photo or two on the web and come back with another post.

Actual gas cans in good shape should not be a problem, i.e. no bleach jugs or other crap. I used to put two or three in my pickup when I went over the border to fill up and nothing was ever said.

How many faux's must give their lives for our comfort? We should all switch to dogahyde.... ok, not constructive, sorry!

We haven't boondocked, can't help you beyond the good answers you've already received. We used to be Canadians and have lots of family up there. Fuel is substantially more expensive across the border. Fill everything before you cross. Recently gasoline was about $1.30 CDN per liter. A US gallon...

We spent 3 months last summer with 2-5 grandkids in our 3812. Most of the time it was 4. Two girls slept up in the loft, ages 10 & 12. Two or three boys slept in the garage, ages 11 & 16 with a temporary visit from a 19 year old. We have no half bath and it was quite workable. We made heavy use...

A little more info fwiw; we bought our sunscreen from PPL. I believe other folks are finding/making alternatives via Lowe's or Home Depot for some savings. Ours did come with grommet holes and some pegs for hold-down lines. I went to install it and it has an embedded piece of rubber you are...

I've looked into this. You likely have a Carefree electric awning out of Colorado. Ours goes in and out horizontally, i.e. no pitch whatsoever. This awning may have been selected because we have a slide-out on that side that the awning must clear. However, it looks like there is room for some...

I'm not a metallurgist, but is it possible the Grade 8's would be too stiff, i.e. at risk of a brittle fracture? I like the idea and would do it myself rather than going back to nose high, just worth asking the question before deciding. Are there any smart guys who can comment?

We were on the road and out of state for at least 9 months of our first year of ownership. With any problem, we never started by contacting a dealer or repair facility. We started by contacting our Heartland service rep. The rep then made the recommendation as to who we should use for the...

I don't know for sure if this will help, but I bought this: PN: 24-0103 (TV2-8-PMH) Full Motion Flat Screen Wall Mount with 8" Extension It's made by Mor-Ryde. Go to PPL Motorhomes and look at their parts index. Search for 'TV Wall Mount' and you should be able to see a picture. The plate at...

Yours has some pitch, so it can be reached to put the screen into the roller slot. I'm going to try some clips to attach our screen to the fringe piece that's hanging down. With my 6' step ladder even this is a 'high altitude' adventure....

Hey Rick & Debbie, thanks for the tip on Wiki. After all this time I had never taken note of it. Also, I've not inspected my hydraulics for individual slide valves; will have to that later today.

I've done a bit of work on the 'high awning' question. Our 2011 3812 has a 20 ft awning that runs over & above the front door & kitchen slide. It is a Carefree power awning and runs out horizontally; very high. It's short on shade and awkward to add/remove lights or auxiliary screening. I found...