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Need brown paint and white paint to cover two separate rock chips on front of our BH cap. We have a 2014 BH #3685RL manufactured end of March 2013. It has a brown front over the standard white. Where might I purchase a couple tubes of paint that matches my colors? Thanks. Lakeside

On our ordered new 2014 Bighorn 3685RL 5er, next to the TV booster/antenna/satellite plates in the front closet I have located a wire with a male 6 point plug on the end. The wire appears factory installed and ready for connection. Markings on the wire are as follows: #LL84201, CSA, AWM, 80...

After driving south 175 miles in heavy rain we stopped for lunch. I noticed clear water flowing out between the bottom membrane and the bottom of frame rails on both sides of the 5er directly over the wheels (New 2014 Bighorn #3685RL). The membrane was sagging down as if it had extra weight...

New 2014 Bighorn with 5000 miles on unit. Traveling over the South Carolina I-95 the trailer suspension went squeak, squeak every time there was a road seem or a bump that worked the RV suspension. Seems a little bit early for squeaks? I sprayed HD silicone and then later WD-40 on every moving...

Sorry this is long, but I feel I need to explain in detail. Packed for trip, hooked up, and filled FW tank for the first time for a 5 night dry camping trip. Heartland says FW capacity for Bighorn 3685RL is 72 gallons (12 in H2O heater and 60 in FW tank). H20 tank is full from a summer of...

New 2014 Bighorn 5er running a Norcold 1200 side by side refrigerator on AC, converter/charger for two 12V batteries, and the normal ghost draw on a LPG/CO2 sensor used 30KWs in a 72 hour period (3 full days), or 10 KWs per day. No other AC usage in the unit over this 3 day period. Does anyone...

We have a 2014 Bighorn 3685RL and I need to remove the tail light lenses cover to replace a bulb and can see NO visible screws or fasteners holding the lenses on. When I GENTLY try to pry off the chrome outer portion of the lenses, all I hear is a cracking / snapping sound. I do not wish to...

On another forum an owner of a 2014 Bighorn made thisstatement: “As part of the Yeti package, there is also supposed to be a12 volt heat tape on the line running from the fresh water tank to the waterpump. This heat tape is thermostatically controlled and does not have a switch.It will...

We have a new 2014 Bighorn 5er that has two 12V Excide deep cycle Marine type #27 batteries. This unit has been plugged into shore power since we took delivery in April either at home or at F/H campgrounds. This past weekend we did four nights of dry camping without any type of H/U. Night #1...

Greetings, I winterized my system, drained my H/W tank and flushed out the small amount of H2O remaining at the bottom of the H/W tank with a little pink stuff. Is a small amont of the pink antifreeze, left over the winter, harmful to the H/W tank? Thanks. Lakeside

I have a new 2014 Bighorn 3685RL, mfg. date 03/08/2013. I need to gain access to the dump valve on gray tank #1 due to a blockage inside the tank. Where do I find a diagram / picture showing specific tank and valve locations on my 5er? I don’t have the option of returning my unit to my...

My gray water tank #1(shower only) takes about one hour to empty out from first pulling lever, which releases a full pipe gush of water for 10 seconds, down to a slow trickle of water that takes one hour to completely stop running. (The water supply valve and water pump switch are in the off...

I have a new 2014 Bighorn 3685RL with the 12 cubic footdouble sided RV refrigerator (NORCOLD series 121X). The first trip out theambient temperature was about 70 degrees F. The frig worked perfectly. Second tripout the ambient temperature was 90 degrees F and the refrigerator was packedFULL for...

My bathroom sink drain stopper is only raised up out of the sink about ¼ inches. The sink drains extremely slowly. The gray water tank is empty. Is there an adjustment on the stopper level so that it will be raised up out of the sink bottom a little higher or do I have another issue. This is on...

This is a new 2013 Bighorn #3685RL that I just recently took delivery of. The LPG side of the hot water system is working fine and currently all shut off. I wanted to test the 120V side of the H/W system and see how long it would take to heat up a hot water tank that is full of cold water. I...

We bought a new Bighorn 5er with the auto levelfeature. At the campsite, hit the autolevel button and presto, the RV is perfectly level according to a 2’ levelplaced on the floor in front of the fridge. Slides were put out and we settled in for a nicecamping experience. After going to bed,I...

I have a new 2013 Bighorn and am considering changing out the generic baggage “slam” door lock cylinders. I don’t see an easy way of removing the lock cylinder due to the whole lock assembly being riveted to the door casing. Does the factory or any forum members have any ideas, instructions, or...

Greetings all, I just took delivery today of a Bighorn #3685RL. I have a question. I am hooked up to shore power, 110 AC, and there is a yellow marker light that remains on over the top of the entry steps at about feet level. I have looked everywhere for a switch, but cannot find one. Any...

Greetings all, We are picking up a new 2013 Bighorn #3685RL, 5er nextmonth. We have always used a class “C” to do our camping with. This will be our first 5er. Anyone have a good and complete “hitch up” and “unhitch” check list available that will walk us through the process and possibly keep us...

Greetings All, We recently ordered a new BH 3685RL. Does the factory or dealer provide any updates/progress reports on the manufacture process or built sheet as the model is being produced? If so, how do I acquire? Thanks. Lakeside

Greetings All, Planned on pulling the plug today, but dealer had to make some last minute calls to factory. The plan is tomorrow morning I write a check to the dealer to commit to a factory ordered Bighorn. I am excited, but cautions until I see the numbers on paper in the morning. I feel the...

Greetings All, I am within a few days of ordering a new Bighorn. Myquestion involves the 1 ½” Accessory Receiver that retails for $309. I haveread many posts that state this receiver is not worth the money and is mostlythere for decoration due to not being structurally sound enough to use...

Greetings, I plan to pick up a new 2013 BH 3855FL in the spring. I wish to purchase a set of JT Strong Arm stabilizers as a gift for this coming Christmas. The web site asks, “distance between landing gear legs= 58” or less or 59” and more”. Would someone who owns a BH 3855FL mind measuring the...

Greetings all, The wife and I have been to Alaska three times and rented RVs in Alaska each time. In the spring we pick up our new Bighorn 5er and plan to go to Great Falls Montana from our home in Maine and then north to Dawson to pick up the Alcan onto Alaska. What are the campgrounds like on...

Greetings Heartland, The wife and I are soon to purchase a Bighorn 5th wheel #3685RL. My questions are: A. Is the rear bumper / hitch / frame strong enough to hold my generator and a generator rack that weighs about 300 pounds? B. Does Heartland recommend adding this much weight to the rear of...

We have “just about” decided on purchasing a Bighorn 3650RL fifth wheel. That is until my wife’s brother shows up in our yard with a Montana fifth wheel. My wife took the tour and loved it. Help!!! How can I convince her that a Bighorn is better then a Montana, etc. construction, warranty...

Hi Folks, I have a new 2011 Ford F-350 SWD and am wondering if I will need to add ride-rite air bags to the rear suspension to make the Bighorn 3650RL model I am looking at be level when connected. Thanks in advance for your input. Lakeside

Greetings and thanks in advance for your knowledgeable advice. I really want to purchase a BIGHORN, but I like the Big County model 3650RL floor plan better than the compatible Bighorn model 3685RL. Does BIGHORN offer a floor plan like the Big County model 3650RL? The wife likes the...

Are the king size beds in Bighorns smaller then a regular kingsized bed you might purchase for your home? Also does Bighorn model 3455RL have an option to put leather on the couch and recliners rather then cloth? Thanks. Jerry

I plan on purchasing Bighorn 3455RL. Bighorn dealership here in central Maine says 6 1/2 foot box on my new F-350 SRW 4x4 Super cab will require a sliding fifth wheel reciever. Heartland brochure indicates a slider is not required for 6 1/2 foot box. Which is the truth, unadvised dealer or...