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    would not buy again

    We have a 2008 Bighorn with frame problems. We Called Heartland and they are giving us the run around. We had a crack in the 5th overhang, talked to Heartland in December and they said it is water damage. We took it to an independent RV facility, they removed the skin from the underside of...
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    Replacing factory TV

    My concern is that I'm going from a 27" - 26 lb tv to a 37" - 29 lb tv. As it will not fit in the cabinet I was looking for suggestions on how to secure it. I am also considering mounting directly to desk top. If anyone has attempted any of these I would appreciate knowing what you did to...
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    Replacing factory TV

    Hi, We have a '08 Bighorn 3055. We want to replace the 27" TV with a 32 or 37" Vizio. Has anyone replaced their factory TV? Any input would be very helpful. Thanks, D & J
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    Trailer Hitch Question....

    We have '08 3055 with '07 GMC Durmax Short/Reg. box. I had the manual slider hitch installed but never have had to use it. We have logged over 15,000 miles without incident. D & J 2008 Bighorn 3055 2007 GMC Durmax short bed
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    GVW vs. axels

    Thanks for all the input. I appriciate all the advice.
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    Axle & disc brakes

    I have an '07 3055 Bighorn. I wrote to Heartland on the forum but so far no reply. I have been having tire problems, blowouts, bubbles, sidewall breakdowns but always on the same tire. I am thinking maybe the axel. I have 235/80/16 load range E tires now and I was thinking of going to...
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    Motorcycle Lift

    Hi Linda, Did you get an answer to your question? I would like to know as well. If you have any further info please let me know. Thanks, D
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    Axles for 2006 Bighorn 3400RL

    Hi Jim We have a 2008 3055 and would like to change the axels. Can you tell me wher you had your work done? Thanks D
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    Check your springs...

    Hi, Can you tell us where you had this work done? We are having a lot of tire problems and think it may be our axels. thanks D
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    Hydraulic lift added to frame?

    Hi Fred. I would also like to add a lift kit for a scooter. Can you tell me where you went to get the work done and do you know how they figured how much weight the frame could handle. Thanks D
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    Hydraulic lift added to frame?

    Does anyone know why adding anything on the back of the trailer voids the warrenty? I know of many other 5th manufactures that put a hitch on the trailer at the factory. What is so different with our frame that we cannot do it without voiding the warrenty?
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    squeaky floors

    2008 3055 Bighorn the floors in the bedroom (at foot of bed) and floor in kitchen (right down the middle) sequeak when you walk on them. You can stand there a just step on/off the area to make it squeak. Any thoughts?
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    GVW vs. axels

    We have a 3/4 ton .. 2500 GMC Durmax. I thought our max carrying cap. of truck was around 1600 lbs. Sounds like we would have to much weight in the bed of truck. We were considering air-bags but don't know if that would help with the weight carrying cap. of the truck.... any thoughts....
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    GVW vs. axels

    my floor plan is 3055.
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    GVW vs. axels

    My GVW states 14000 lbs but my axels say 6000 lbs each which equals only 12000 lbs. Are these axels up to the 14000 lbs weight? What is the actual carrying capacity of the frame?
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    New tires for the Bighorn

    Hello, We want to replace our China Bombs and are trying to understand what tire we can replace them with. The tire now on the trailer are ST235/80R16. I looked up the Goodyear G 614 and see that they are 235/85R16. I talked to Heartland and a couple of tire company's and they did not...
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    New tires for the Bighorn

    Hello, Put us on the list for tire problems and damage. I am also looking to purchase different tires. I noticed that you bought 235/85R16, is that the orginal size that was on your trailer? We have ST235/80R16 on our 2008 3055 RL Bighorn and have had nothing but problems. We would love...
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    Trouble with Half-Time Oven

    Hi, We are also having problems with our Appollo 1/2 time oven. But with ours, the M/W does not work. It runs, you can hear the fan but it does not cook. Of course we are out of warrenty. Does anyone have any idea if there is another unit out there that will fit in the same space? D&J 2008...
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    Escapees

    Hi John, We've been members (lifetime now) for over 25 years. The main theme of the club is sharing and it really doesn't matter whether you're fulltime or not when it comes to RVing information. Of course the other many benefits which are well defined in the above threads are wonderful as well...
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