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  1. Georgia_Biker

    What is your choice of tow truck tires?

    this has propbly been discussed before but, I am ready to change tires on my tow truck. I have a 2018 RAM 3500 Dually. I am currently running Firestone Transforce HT 235-70R-17 tires and not real happy with wear. The only other 2 I would consider would be Good Year, Michilen, or stay with...
  2. Georgia_Biker

    Advice on the Calgary Stampede

    OK like lots of stuck at home folks we have just finished the Heartland series on Netflix and are anxious to go to the Calgary Stampede. We have never seen a real Rodeo. We are looking to book the 2022 show. Has anyone been? Can you advise on full hook up campgrounds? How do you do the...
  3. Georgia_Biker

    2016 Big Horn Model 3875FB for sale - $53,000

    We are selling our wonderful Heartland Big Horn 3875FB - It can be seen in full at RV Trader: https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2016-Heartland-BIGHORN-3875FB-5015716901 Feel free to e-mail me for any questions or photos This was a factory order from McGeorge's Rolling Hills RV in Ashland, VA...
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    Broke the door to my power reel

    I have a 2016 Big Horn 3875FB with a powered power reel. I broke the plastic hinge for the cover door and it looks pretty universal but, I have not been able to find a replacement. Has anyone ever seen these? I am sure I will have to buy the door and frame but, that's OK
  5. Georgia_Biker

    Slides in or out for storage

    I was doing some reading about slides and I ran across a statement in the owners manual that the slides should be in for extended storage. I had never noticed this because when we are off the road my are extended, with jacks down of course, and on full power for heat or cool. What is everyone's...
  6. Georgia_Biker

    Camping in the Poconos

    Already planning and booking 2021 - you better. Can anyone recomend any good campgrounds in the Poconos area. We have a 41' Big Horn FB3875 and like full hook ups. Looking to stay at least a week and explore the area. Don't need all the kiddie stuff just good, safe, and easy campground. Thanks
  7. Georgia_Biker

    Broken Main Slide

    We have a 2016 Big Horn 3875FB which has been trouble free from day one other than several little things. On a camping trip last week Sharon was letting the slides out and there was a very loud metalic bang and the main slide kind of cocked sideways top to bottom at about 3 feet out. I crawled...
  8. Georgia_Biker

    Blackstone Griddle Question - re-seasoning

    I have just purchased my third Blackstone Griddle (tail gater) and am falling in love with it. I have a 36” unit that has been sitting idle for about a year so I figured I needed to “re-season” it. The first thing I did was scrub it with a scrubber and water to clean it and wiped it down...
  9. Georgia_Biker

    Fresh water fitting seized up

    Well we are getting things ready for a trip and I decided to replace all of my Home Depot cheap quick disconnects with heavy duty brass ones. When I tried to remove the fitting on the fresh water line it was seized tight. I tried penetrating oil and a host of channel locks and vice grips and...
  10. Georgia_Biker

    What kind of material is my roof

    I am wanting to do a good job of cleaning my roof and taking care of it. As I was researching cleaning products several mentioned you need to know what your roof is made of. I have looked everywhere but, have not been able to find the actual term. I have a 2016 3875FB Big Horn - I know the roof...
  11. Georgia_Biker

    How do you clean the fireplace

    We have had our rig a few years and my wife has detected some cobwebs inside the fireplace behind the glass. I got the owners manual out and it says how to remove the unit from the wall but, nothing about taking off the glass. The wonderful thing about the Heartland Owners Group is this has...
  12. Georgia_Biker

    Thermostat on A/C went dark

    Today out of the clear blue my bedroom A/C went off and the panel is dark. I looked at the breaker panel and nothing has flipped. Are the A/C units breakers somewhere else? I have a Big Horn 3875FB with twin Dometics and both have been replaced since new in 2016 (under warranty) - have been...
  13. Georgia_Biker

    MCD Replacement Shade Policy

    Hey Folks- I am sure I am not the first person this has happened to but, just wanted to give you a "Heads Up". While we were away one day our Mini Schnauizer missed us so bad she chewed on one of our MCD shades. I contacted MCD for a replacement and Lori Wright quoted me a full replcaement...
  14. Georgia_Biker

    How to Remove Valances

    We have a 2016 3875FB. We would like to remove the window valances but, before I tear something up does anyone know how to remove these? Do you remove the shades first? How do you do that? I know window treatments in all units are not the same but here is one of mine. Thanks
  15. Georgia_Biker

    Molding coming loose

    It's always something - thank goodness for the Heartland Member's Forum In the past few months I have noticed some of my trim mold is working loose near the front under the curve up to the hitch. Has anyone seen this? I certainly can't be the only one. What is the easy fix?
  16. Georgia_Biker

    Sanitizing the fresh water tank and system

    OK - with all of the free time we have while "hibernating" my wife runs across and article about sanitizing the fresh water tank on a yearly basis. I read the article and I guess it sounds resonable and I thought easy to do until I figured out there is not an easy way to get a cleaning mixture...
  17. Georgia_Biker

    Monument Valley Advice

    OK - starting to plan an early fall run out West and was looking at Monument Valley, UT. It seems like a few years ago there were a few places to camp around there but, it seems to have dried up. I already have Moab locked down for a week. Does anyone have any suggestions?
  18. Georgia_Biker

    Where are the Landmarks?

    OK - Yesterday out of the clear Blue my wife suggested we start looking at upgrading to a Landmark - specifically a Newport or LaFayette. It has been awhile since I have been on the Heartland Website but, as I reviewed the 2 models and then searched for a dealer I discovered from the Website...
  19. Georgia_Biker

    NO LNB VOLTAGE on Direct TV Dish

    Just arrived at our campground in Fletcher, NC. We haven't been out on the road since March. I turned on my Satellite Dish which is a Direct TV Winegard mounted on top of my Big Horn FB3875. I got a message that said NO LNB VOLTAGE. The dish raised up and then stowed. I called Direct TV and...
  20. Georgia_Biker

    Replace Frigidaire Residential Refridgerator source

    Hey Fellow Heartland RV'ers! We are on the road in Carrabelle, FL and our Residential Fridge has quit working. It is a Frigidaire in a Model 3875FB Big Horn. During the night there was a loud nose coming from the fan behind the ice maker. I turned the ice maker off and cut off the water but it...
  21. Georgia_Biker

    LCI Level Up Read Out Screen Blank

    I have a 3875FB and it's about three years old. We are on a 4 month run and when I went to move campgrounds yesterday the read out screen on my Basement control was blank. The system worked OK and I was able to retract my legs and move to the next site. When I got to the next site there still...
  22. Georgia_Biker

    Best route from Durango to Colorado Springs

    In June after riding the train etc. we will be heading up to Colorado Springs from Durango. MapQuest and some others show two different routes - one takes Hwy 160 over the mountains to Alpine to Alamosa and over to I-25. The other route takes Hwy 285 on a southerly direction to Alamosa and then...
  23. Georgia_Biker

    Little Perplexed with my new IS system

    We had the Mor Ryde Independent Suspension and Disc Brakes installed while at the National Rally - Trip home was uneventful. We just completed our first pull with a New Ram 3500 Dually for about 3 hours above Atlanta to Desoto State Park in Ft. Payne AL. We were both pleased with how smooth and...
  24. Georgia_Biker

    plug in for Sleep Number mattress

    we are. considering a RV special sleep number mattress. it has great reviews but, in looking at the slide area for my bed there is no place to plug the control in. Anyone have any comments on this?
  25. Georgia_Biker

    PULLRITE SUPERGLIDE 5th Wheel Hitch (Sold)

    Downsizing for full time camping - I have a used 18K Pullrite Superglide 5th Wheel Hitch with an Adapter Plate for a Mor Ryde Pin Box - used about 90days - have full size Dually on order - came out of a 2015 RAM3500 SRW - $800. I am East of Atlanta
  26. Georgia_Biker

    22K REESE 5th Wheel Hitch SOLD

    Downsizing for full time camping - I have a used 22K REESE 5th Wheel Hitch model 30033 - came out of a 2015 RAM3500 SRW - $200. I am East of Atlanta
  27. Georgia_Biker

    Charging Batteries??

    I hope this is the right area for this topic- This past couple of weeks were our first National Rally & Pre Rally – we really enjoyed it! As we were getting ready to leave Sunday morning I noticed my slides and level ups were sluggish like a low battery. I figured the trailer connection would...
  28. Georgia_Biker

    Moving the LCI Level Up Control Panel

    I have a 2016 Big Horn 3875FB. The LCI Level Up Control Panel is located in the R/H corner of my basement and to be honest it blocks a lot of space that could be utilized for storage. Has anyone ever relocated this panel ad how difficult can it be? My desire is to install a small compartment...
  29. Georgia_Biker

    I have a water leak and don't know what it is

    Today I noticed some water dripping from my 2016 3875FB Big Horn. It is two years old and I have never seen this occur. On the left hand side just past the rear axles to the rear there is a blue line sticking out above the frame with a 90 degree white plastic elbow and water is dripping from it...
  30. Georgia_Biker

    What is a Brand for a good Weather Radio?

    I am not sure where this topic should be. We recently had a Thunderstorm sneak up on us with a Tornado attached to it. We were OK but, my wife says we need a weather radio. What does everyone use? Thanks
  31. Georgia_Biker

    6-Point Auto Level Not Working

    I have a 2016 Big Horn 3875FB. I have the Lippert 6-point Auto Level system. I have disconnected my rig from my truck. When I start Auto Level the system tries to run but, shuts off with a timeout error message. I have checked fluid level- OK, looked for leaks none. I was able to go to Manual...
  32. Georgia_Biker

    Winegard Dish will not fininsh stowing -

    I have a BH model 3875FB with a Direct TV Winegard HD Traveler Satellite Dish. I selected to stow my dish and it stopped in mid stowing. The winegard control box is saying "EL Motor Home Failure". I am assuming this is bad! Winegard support is only available Monday thru Friday. Can I manually...
  33. Georgia_Biker

    How do you replace floodlight bulb?

    I have a 2016 Big Horn 3875FB. The bulb in the left side floodlight has blown. I have lugged my handy 25' ladder up to the side of the RV and when I get up there is no way to get the lens off I can see. The are no screws or tabs or anything and it appears the factory has caulked the top side of...
  34. Georgia_Biker

    Adjust flame on Atwood Gas Stove

    I have an Atwood LP Gas stove in my BH 3875FB. The flame has yellow tips and will not get real hot. I looked at the 3 page manual that came with it and there is nothing about adjustment, I took the grill off and tried to see any adjustment around the burner base but nothing. Does anyone have...
  35. Georgia_Biker

    Direct TV - Wireless Reciever "Genie"

    Direct TV has just come out with a Wireless Reciever System named "GENIE". You can have service on multiple TV's without having to deal with cables. The Genie also has DVR capability. To me this would be a "Godsend" for us RVr's trying to run cables to the basement, other rooms, etc. I...
  36. Georgia_Biker

    Who really turns the water faucet off after every wash - Ariston Washer

    Hey folks! I am in the middle of a washer install in my Big Horn. The directions for the Ariston washer recommends to turn the faucet off between washes. My wife says I am crazy - who really does that? Help ya'll
  37. Georgia_Biker

    Where to install a safe?

    We will be going full time within the next few months so we are doing many mods and making changes. We did not order a safe with our BH3875 but, feel a need to mount one somewhere secure. Just a small safe for some documents and personal items is all we need. Doe anyone have any ideas or...
  38. Georgia_Biker

    Base width for a Queen size bed?

    What is the base width and length for a queen size bed? We have a BH 3875FB with a King size bed. It is a "major pain" for my wife to change sheets because of the tight space. We recently visited some friends that have a 3875FB but, has a queen bed. The difference in space is amazing. So - if...
  39. Georgia_Biker

    Where to run drain pan line on a 3875FB

    I have just purchased an Ariiston Stackable Washer & Dryer. As I am looking inside the closet it seems the only place to run the drain line from the pan is directly through the floor. Has anyone done and install on a 3875FB? The rest looks pretty simple - I hope! Any comments?
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    Has anyone ever added additional stoarge bays to the outside of your Heartland?

    We are preparing to go Fulltime within the next year (got to get the house sold and get rid of all the "stuff"). I want more storage space. I know you can buy ready made doors but I am trying to come up with a method to build the compartments and mount them. I am not looking for huge storage...
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