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We've got a 2013 Bighorn 3585 RL Bruought trailer home today to prep for firs trip this year. Went to leave and jacks won't go up or down. Repair tech says check circuit breaker near pump. Do you see a circuit breaker in this picture?

I like that idea - now to find the right parking lot. I did just find the following calculation for the turn (the diameter of the cul-de-sac is 90+ feet so I think it's doable). His example indicates a 53' trailer with a 45 degree cab angle requires a 94 foot diameter. Since both my truck and...

We have a 3585RL 39'+. Vehicle is F350 with Reese hitch in shorter truck bed - so can't turn as tightly as others. Want to bring it home but exit would require using the circle at the end of the cul-de-sac. Assuming no vehicles parked in the cul-de-sac does anyone know the diameter the circle...

What you say makes sense. I had the Anderson valve replaced last year when the original broke at the handle (that was a real wet mess) and now I'm wondering if it was installed correctly. I got water to the fixtures and to the HW heater with the pump off. At the end of the trip I winterized...

What happens if you forget to turn the Anderson valve from Sanitize/Winterize to Normal and start using city water from hose? We have a 2013 Bighorn 3585RL. Only used trailer once this year and I forgot to change the Anderson valve position. I ran water through the lines to remove antifreeze...

Thanks again Dave, that sounds like it could be the problem. We're packing up tomorrow so I'll check that out. Regards, Jeff

Thanks Dave. Rollers look OK to me. Picture is of the end unit closest to where closet is pulling out - the others look the same.

We own a 2013 Bighorn 3585RL. The LR slide out is large with a double storage closet just before the BR door. We noticed that the cabinet is separating from the wall (see picture). The bottom of the cabinet is pulled out about one inch while the top is still flush to the wall. This seems to...

Didn't see how to get on the wait list. But we're ready to go!!

We've had this unit for 3 years. In the past year there has been condensation on the plastic panel between the door (dripping on to the wood below) and the left freezer gets to 0 degrees while the right only 20 degrees. Refrigerator section cools OK. I checked all the doors using the dollar...

We live in Naperville and our current storage yard in Bolingbrook is eliminating outdoor storage next spring. It's a bummer since it's only three miles from home. I've done the Google search looking as far west as Rochelle and as far south as Joliet. I thought about renting a space at a...

Our trailer was broken into and I need to replace the door. It seems like it would be easy (three hinges and I believe three bolts per hinge). I'll want a new lock too, since although it still works it was damaged. I will call Heartland tomorrow to order the door. Potential issues - do the...

A final update - the new long block was installed and the truck returned to us on June 13th. Only 100 miles of break-in but towed gently to Natural Bridge VA on 6/14. Everything seems fine, although I admit to waiting for something else to happen. I'll get over that. While we're here driving...

Out 2 year old WVOS511 Voyager, which I use all the time while driving, has moisture inside the waterproof camera (LOL). I'm going to call ASA Electronics tomorrow but wonder if anyone else has had this experience and the out-of-warranty resolution. Thanks!

They towed the truck and trailer together with one of the very large wreckers. It went fine. Jeff

Thanks for all the responses. Here's the update - the dealer says it was a main bearing failure. I don't know whether he checked the exhaust system and turbo but believe that's normal practice. A long block is on order and they plan to have us on the road again by 6/13. I have two questions...

Ford is the only one who has serviced the vehicle, so using the standard Ford 10W30 oil (not synthetic because I change oil/filter every 5,000 miles like clockwork). If anything I baby the truck.

I am using the Ford prep for the hitch but dealer had no rental option nor did Enterprise (who actually provided the Chevy Malibu - irony). Mine was made May 2012 so it shouldn't have an early engine version.

That's the plan!!! Thanks. Jeff

Our first post-retirement trip is a bust. Made it from northern IL to Louisville KY, then Nashville TN. On way to Asheville NC, had to hard downshift up a hill to pass a truck doing 30mph. Soon after the engine started to knock and the low oil pressure warning appeared. I've read about this...

The hose connection at the pump was loose by 1/2 turn but I'm not sure if that was enough to cause an air leak. I cleaned out the filter screen as suggested - nothing large and only a portion of the screen has some very small blockage. But after those two 'fixes' the pump works fine and I...

SOLVED: Water pump stopped intake of anti-freeze Winterizing a couple days ago. Anderson switch on winterize, HWH bypassed. Got the washing machine, bathroom and kitchen sink done then went outside to the shower (forgot the toilet...). The pump makes noise but no longer sucks up the...

When we got our insurance from National Interstate we paid $9.00 extra for "awning" coverage. Recently when pulling into a campsite a tree jumped out and took a nibble on one of our slide-out toppers. A number of pinholes along the topper and some of the plastic components on one end were...

We are looking to purchase a counter-top convection over (for use at home and the trailer). Breville seems to make a good unit by 1800 watts requires a 20-amp circuit and they don't recommend it for RV use. I believe Bighorn limits us to 15-amp service at the outlets. Any recommendations on...

NI quoted $780, Progressive $960, and Foremost $1,037 all for full replacement coverage. State Farm, using ACV, quoting $400. GMAC much more expensive if you can get an Illinois quote from them. I'm told Illinois has had the largest annual insurance rate increases of any state. Figures....:(...

When putting on tire covers noticed that the axle equalizer have grease fittings. Nothing in any manual I was provided mentions lubing this component. How often does this need lubrication? Regular auto grease? One shot from lube gun? Click on photo to enlarge. Thanks!

Our renewal with Progressive is now due and they're asking $975 (up about $80 from the first year). GoodSam/GMAC quoted $1,300 for the same coverage. My State Farm agent is putting together a quote which should come in about $400. I'm expecting that State Farm will not provide full...

Shower head is not quick disconnect - the shower head unscrews leaving a female end attached to the hose. So I'd need to cut off the end and either add a quick disconnect or just the male hose end. But as has been mentioned the hoses are smaller (I just measured and believe OD is 5/8" and ID...

I can’t bring our trailer home so have no easy way to wash it except with a handheld water sprayer. While that works, I’m thinking of cutting off the outside shower head and adding a garden hose male adapter. Then I could attach a 50 foot ½” garden hose to wash the trailer when it's in the...

We have the Voyager Digital Wireless system on our 38' 5ver and love it. Model WVOS511. It comes with a color monitor. I believe cost is $700 plus installation (should be about 1 hour) if you have it done. The camera also picks up sound when someone is giving backup instructions (volume is...

Looking forward to this rally. I see a couple other names that are also signed up for the Wisconsin Dells rally in August. Regards, Jeff & Nanci

We've got the Voyager WAOM562 Wireless Camera and love it. Keep it on all the time for a great rear view which makes lane changes much easier then just mirrors. Also helps for backing up into sites but ground shadows can make it confusing so it's still best to have your navigator back there...

We had a Carter cover for our travel trailer (5-yr warranty) for the three years we owned it. We're in the Chicago suburbs and it protected the TT well with no damage to the TT. Had to send the cover in for warranty repair due to zipper failure in one panel. After three seasons the cover...

Leaving last campground I noticed what must have been a couple gallons of water on the road behind me and found clear water dripping from around a drain pipe. The dealer confirmed water in the underbelly. After 4 hours (happily under warranty) they believe water was dripping from the city...

Follow-up question - I asked Heartland but they weren't able to help - do you know how the water lines run to the washing machine? My objective is to find a T-valve in the path just to the machine. I want to be able to winterize the washing machine and then isolate it from the rest of the water...

Another owner told me he bought a couple of used car scissor jacks and puts them under the suspension equalizer - raises the jacks enough to apply some pressure on the equalizers and reduce the bounce insider the trailer. Anyone every hear of this? Does it work? Is it safe? Thanks!

We got our 2013 3585RL at the beginning of June - just called the DW who was shocked since the combination of the L-shape and being able to see the TV when in the kitchen were factors for us too. I'd have to measure to see if we can switch our couch and chairs as that's an interesting idea, but...

If it's what I think, then it's the tool you need to retract/extend the electric cable bedroom slide with your drill and has nothing to do with the hydraulic pump. As I recall in the center of the slide above the bed there's a place to insert the tool. I'd have to check my PDI video for manual...

We ordered the hitch assembly with the truck and then purchased a Reese Elite 18K. Like the B&W Companion mentioned by scottyb this leaves the bed clear when the hitch is removed. I also believe with this setup the hitch takes up less room in the bed. We have same trailer and haven't had any...

Thanks for the replies! To respond to some of the comment: - We have the pan under the washing machine and it does drain out of the trailer. - The hose connections are in the back of the washer, so raising the dryer (if there is even room) is not practical. - I can't remove the entire wall...