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Probably the smartest thing to do to prevent middle of the night empties is to turn off the tanks before you go to bed. :angel:

Jim, Erika, thanks. That's some real world data to digest and will influence my planning depending on our destination. I went out and measured my clearances for going with 40# tanks, but when I lifted the 30# tank into place I just had filled, that cooled me off. I think I will get a spare...

There is quite a spread in the numbers. From a low of 3 to a high of 14 days per tank. I would understand some difference due to variables in owner usage, but 3 - 14 is huge. Are all the tanks likely to be 30# tanks, or are there larger/smaller tanks on various models here that might be...

I have been thinking about an extra tank. No a bad idea.

The new batteries are (2) 6 volt Interstate GC2-XHD-UT with 475 amps reserve capacity. THat should easily handle an overnight demand.

I do have a sight indicator on the regulator I will keep an eye on. 10 - 14 days? Wow, I would love to see that, but staying up late at night kills that possibility for us I would think. The batteries are fortunately new. And as I said, we stay up late at night watching TV. With satellite...

Well, that's better than I expected. Thanks guys.

We are new to this 5th wheel and are wanting some winter adventure. With outside winter temps running around 40-45 degrees days, 20-25 degrees nights, and having 30# propane bottles, how long will we likely go on these two tanks if we do some winter camping without hookups? We would try to be...

I forgot to come back with the results in my getting that chucking under control. I installed a Dethmers Glide Ride which I got from Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OAQDFA/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00). The improvement was immediate, and definitely worth the $700. I installed it...

Re: Dah Questions I want to wrap up this thread, share some things I did, and thank everyone for their help. The rear jack motor was all rusty inside and I ordered a new motor from Klauber Machine and Gear, the manufacturer. $126 plus shipping. 2000 watt inverter is in with new batteries and...

Re: Dah Questions The Progressive Industries threw me. I thought it was the same company and was displaying charge amperage.

Re: Dah Questions Hey John, I found and ordered the Pendant, but I connot seem to find that digital display. Do you know what the model or part number is?

Re: Dah Questions I just looked in and the post I thought I made this afternoon to you didn't post. Let's try again. The owners manual indicates it is a three stage smart charger so I can use it instead of the inverter's charger and double the charging. That's great. And I like that remote...

Re: Dah Questions More good information to work with. The converter is working normally, but if it is not a smart charger, I will eliminate it and go with the inverter/charger I am installing which does have a smart charger. I was interested in the existing converter because if it is a smart...

Re: Dah Questions Does anyone happen to know if Heartland installs 3 stage smart charges or just puts in cheap whatevers. It is a 60 amp according to the 2008 brochure, the inverter I am installing is 3000W, but the charger is only 30 amps. 60w would obviously be better.

Re: Dah Questions You guys are telling me it's in that snake nest I have been afraid to venture into? Oh great! I go'na be packin if I have to go in there!

Re: Dah Questions Got waylaid by a bad battery for a while today. They were mismatched and one was boiling it's little heart out. I pulled the weaker for now and will replace them both this week. I have an inverter/charger to install so I want some new ones anyway. I did finally find the...

Re: Dah Questions Bob, Bill, I got it straight now and thanks for the posts. The CB panel was at the floor just inside the door. Just didn't expect to find it so low to the ground. While I have you guys, one other thing I forgot to ask is I am unable to get the rear jacks to come down. I...

Thanks Bob. Information I need to know. I am gong to get right on this if that is the solution. I did not like the "chucking" and the "bucking" :-).

Re: Dah Questions Okay thanks, I found the circuit breaker panel next to the floor. Was expecting it up higher on a wall somewhere. On the "heater" switch, I have a seperate illuminated wall switch near the monitor panel that says "Electric W/H". I wouldn't think there would be two?

Fortunately the 2007 Classic 3500 side rails cleared nicely. When I hooked up the Bighorn, I found I had more clearance than I needed and will move the uprights forward 6" to get it just right. I did notice some forward/rearward jerking on some sections of bad highway (not the hitches fault)...

I am a spanking new 2008 Bighorn 3055RL owner. Just brought it home yesterday and am stumped over a couple things. 1. On the Monitor Panel, what is the switch labeled "Heater" for? 2. There is another set of switches close by labeled O/D/S Security, D/S Security, and Porch. I get Porch, what...

After I posted my question, I thought it would be helpful to call the dealer who has the Bighorn and have him measure the center of kingpin to the outside corners for me. With that I started the install and realized that I was not thinking about the fact that I have a roll bar/louvered shade...

Hello folks. New to the forum and I have purchased a 2008 Bighorn 3055RL. Now I have to drive 425 miles to go pick it up. I have a B&W gooseneck in my 2007 1 ton Chevy diesel dually and I just recieved the B&W Campanion 5th wheel hitch. I would like to installed it before I leave for Albuquerque...