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    Blank tank valve very hard to open/close

    Does anyone have any ideas or experience with the tank valves becoming extemely hard to open and or close, I am afraid that it is getting ready to break and I want to try to avoid it breaking with a tank full of trouble. Where, how would I gain access to the point where the valve opens and...
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    Spacing between tires

    I was looking at putting maxxis tire on my trailer and noticed that the maxxis tires are slightly larger diameter than the china bombs. I think it would make my bal chocks useless. How close between the wheels is two close. Is anyone running maxxis tires and if so what kind of clearance to...
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    Battery gauge flatlines

    I've got a 2004 Dogdge 2500 quad cab. Once on each of the last two days the battery gauge flatlined on me. It stayed flat lined for about 20 seconds during which the check gauges lite comes on. Then the gauge comes back to life with full power and the check gauges lite goes off. Anyone...
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    Overhang sagging

    Has anyone had the overhang (area underneath the bedroom) begin to sag. Seems like the panel (fiberglass, plastic, or whatever it's made of ) is coming lose. Does anyone know how it is fixed on to the frame.
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    ? My freshwater tank is draining/ It was never filled?

    I have an 07' 3400 RL. As I understand the layout of the tanks, I have a drain on the freshwater tank (at least I thought it was the drain for only the freshwater tank) and a couple of valves on the docking station for emptying the lines. I am getting ready for winterizing my unit and opened...
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    Low point drains?

    Silly question but, how many low point drains are on an 07' 3400RL. I no there is one. But someone told me there are two one for hot water and one for cold. If there is more than one, any idea where they are.
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    Ducting out of the furnace

    I was looking at my furnace this morning and noticed that there is three ducting hoses out of it. One goes (4")to the vent in the bedroom, one goes (4") to the vent in the bathroom, one goes (2") goes to the space under the bedroom for heating the underbelly. I have a couple of questions...
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    Heat to the underbelly

    I have an 07' 3400 RL. I was in the basement and pulled off the wall to look around and see how well insulated and heated it was underneath. I noticed that there is a 2" hose loose behind the wall and around the docking station. I also see there is a 4" hose to the bathroom heat register. I...
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    delaminating basement door?

    I just noticed the basement door on the docking station side of my 07' 3400 RL is delaminating. Is this covered under warranty. Can Heartland replace or repair this. I checked the rest of the trailer and this one door is the only one have the problem.
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    schematic of the the underbelly?

    Is there a schematic showing the position of the tanks (all tanks) and the plumbing (pipes) . I am going to put the electric heating pads on my tanks and the pipes and elbows. If I have the plumbing layout then I can order what I need (not what I hope I need). I don't want to have to remove...
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    Getting ready for winter

    I was wondering if some of you will be using you trailer this winter in areas where you will have temps in the 20's. and if so what will you be doing to get your trailer ready for this. Maybe skirting, adding heat tape, etc. I am going to be using my trailer in Southern Arkansas for a...
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    2" hose in the crawl space

    I have an 07' 3400 RL, I was looking under the shower (tracking a leak) behind the basement wall and noticed a 2" hose, looked like the same 4" hose that goes to my heat duct. It was not connected to anything and I couldn't see what it might go to. It would have been a chore to get back in...
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    Awning for back window?

    I have a 3400 RL and am wanting to do something to decrease the amount of sunlight coming in the back window. It certainly lets a lot of heat in the unit. Has anyone added an awning or anything to shade the back picture window.
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    Digital thermostats

    I just added the hunter digital T-stat to my trailer. WOW what a difference that makes. Many people have made that change and I now know why. That analog T-stat that comes with it is a joke. Way to much temp range. Your to hot one minute then two cold. The digital really tightens up the...
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    Phone number I can call?

    Does anyone know number at Heartland I can call to get some info on adding a 2nd A/C. I have to get some info together today so I can either commit or not. My dealer is can only hold me a spot til tommorrow morning. If I don't get some info today I'll have to wait for a month for slot.
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    2nd A/C wired?

    I have a 07' 3400 bighorn RL It came with a fantastic fan in the bedroom. How do I determine if my unit is prewired for 2nd A/C. If it is prewired do I need to do anything besides buy the A/C unit and install (for example is the additional framing or anything I need for this. If it isn't...
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    Want to add bedroom A/C

    I want to add a duo therm low profile in the bedroom. To do this I would need remove the fantastic fan. Should I and or can I make the second unit ducted into the current ducting. Is this a good idea or should I just skip it. If I don't add it into the current ducting. Should I shut...
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    Second A/C heighth

    Does anyone know how much overall heigth is added when you add the second A/C to your unit. I'm thinking about adding the duo-therm low profile. I have a low bridge in my area and only have about 5" clearance the way my trailer sits right now.
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    how to adjust brakes and grease bearings.

    I didn't get any info on adjusting brakes and greasing the bearing on my 07' bighorn (not the only literature I didn't get) (my fault for not making sure I got all the manuals etc.) I would appreaciate finding out how I can go about getting this info. Looked on the lippert website but couldn't...
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    How to properly change a tire.

    With the suspension system that is on the bighorn won't the axle move down when you take off a tire if you jack the trailer up using the frame. I was told not to jack up the trailer using the axle (especially after having the axle problem that was on the Lippert recall).
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    Adding a cargo carrier

    I'am interested in adding a cargo carrier to the back of my 3400 RL bighorn. I want to use it carrying my 110 lb generator. Can this be done without damaging my unit. If so, what is the best way to mount this, what type of hitch and or carrier, can or should I use.
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    Mounting cargo carrier on traierl

    Has anyone mounted a cargo carrier on the back of their trailer. I would like to haul my 110 lb generator on a cargo carrier on back of my 3400 RL Bighorn. Can I or should I do this. Am I asking for big trouble.
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    King size bed?

    What is the actual size of the king bed in the 07 bighorn 3400RL . I just took delivery and my regular king sheets are to big.
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    new owner with a stupid question

    I just picked up my new 2007 bighorn 3400RL. When I did the walk thru the dealer was showing me the switches by the door in the closet. They could not tell me what one of the switches was for. These were the three residental style switches one of which is red. the one in the middle was...
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