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From experience Fords ride rougher than GM trucks. Long wheel base vehicles ride better than short ones. Long wheel base vehicles are easier to drive on open roads, they just need more room to turn in. Our Chev 2500 4x4 Z71 handles great and the gives a very smooth ride. John

I am in the process of having my repair work done by an independent mobile repairman who has 30 years experience as a repair tech and service mgr.. We use the 5er a few days every week, so I did not want it in the shop waiting for J-wrap etc. so he ordered whats needed and we still have use of...

On Oct 15th when returning to Houston from Kerrville, TX, following Steviewonder's Sundance. My Unicorn China bomb gave way and took out J wrap (skirting), sewer hose storage compartment, and scrapped up two wheels. Good Sam to the rescue (20 minutes). We took the trailer back to the lake and...

Motosat HD sat on roof..No problems...Just push a button...If trees are gonna be a problem it may not be for you John

Whats kind of speed do you get. John

We have had our 5er there for two years, it is like a vacation everytime we go to the lake. Get to spend about 50% of our time there. The sunsets are awesome. Stop by and visit sometime. John

Oh I forgot....Thanks Tammi John

To everyone who thinks you cannot get things taken care of in a timely manner, you could be wrong. My DW and I just returned home (less than an hour ago) from a week at the lake where our Bighorn resides. Saturday ur Apollo's turntable quit turning. I was catching up on the forum and saw the...

Tar, oil, grease, asphalt, and bugs are easily removed with Naptha/varsol which can be obtained at your local Lowe's, or Home Depot......You will need to re-wax, as these products remove it all.....Just apply to a rag or sponge.

I am glad I am grandfathered in on an unlimited plan

djg57, We also have a 3100RL, and there is a 12v outlet in the basement on the wall next to the vac, I had one installed on the front wall also for refer/freezer. There is also one on the underside of the cabinet above and to the right of the stove. Good luck, John

$1.93 less a $.10 discount @ Kroger in Tomball, TX (north of Houston).

Try this web site I have had great luck with them...I use GEL-COAT LABS. Click on properrvcare at the top. The Porter Cable orbital buffer is excellent with the orange pads, and microfibre buffing pads. Fast and professional. John http://properautocare.com/

We have the Truxedo Deuce which allows me to get into the tool box behind the cab. Have had it since new and would do it again. Note: I have the factory toolbox on sliding rails,which fits perfectly with the slider hitch (which I did not need). You would have thought the factory had designed...

If you like doing it yourself, you may want to try http://classic-motoring.stores.yahoo.net/index.html. I have found them very helpful and extremely knowledgeable. I use the GEL-COAT One Step, and the KLASSE All-In One. with a Porter Cable model 7424 Orbital buffer/polisher. I spent $300.00...

Well Steve, since we are supposed to meet early in the am, get a supply of dry ice, then fill refer, we will put DW's in the 5er so as the open an close refer door to regulate temp. Besides we would not have to stop for their incessant potty breaks. John See ya in the morning, and yes I am...

Creeper, Contact Camping World in Houston...They should have enough left over from my bighorn....Get hold of Joe French. John

Creeper, We have already been through the same situation that you are going through....The material is called "J-Wrap". It comes in the proper color with a protective plastic film on the painted side. It will be cheaper to buy than ship. If you have any other questions, you can contact me...

I believe the tale should stay screwed to the floor as it will tend to move and possibly rub up against the wall/window etc. As for the speakers, there are a pair of switches in the bedroom next to the light switch that turn on/off the speakers in our Bighorn. Good Luck, John

Leftyf, I have the same truck with the Z71 package, and pull a 3100rl. We have drive from texas to Calif with no problems and believe the suspension to be almost perfect for this size trailer. Seems to ride just right, without the suspension ever bottoming out. Check your headlights at night...

Does cold tap water have an odor? If the unheated water has no odor, try putting cold water in a pan and heat it on the stove, check for odor. Water can aquire an odor when whatever is in it cooks. How do you like your 3100RL...We love our....Great Floor Plan John

The gimmick works doesn't it? John

Mine is still in the bag also.... John

Do those of us in the first 20 or so get special low numbers. lol John

Be careful using a naik insteal of a roll pin as it will not shear when it should. It acts as a fuse so you do no bend anything or damage your motor. Be very careful.

There is a shear pin....There is a motor shaft and a mechanism shaft, and a coupling sleeve there will be a shear pin (roll pin) that goes through the coupling and the shaft. You will need a drift to drive out the old broken pin. Also a nail of a similar size will work if a drift pin is...

You could get a roll of wrapping/shipping strech wrap and wrap the pinbox. A roll would last a long time and protect the pinbox. Besides it would be like Christmas unwrapping it each time. John

DW uses soft gel w/ bleach. does not take much. John

Rick, The dolly is a 2 piece unit...swing type lock attached to door and pin/cam on track...I had the same problem; but my pin/cam stayed on the track and with a coat hange and flashlight was able to retrieve it and reconnect. You may want too safety wire the swing lock closed. Goos luck, John

Nice touch....

Good news, The Big Horn is pre-wired for a second a/c unit. John

The Coby sub is an unpowered on and your new unit may require a powered one that needs to be plugged in. Good luck. John

We had the same thing happen; but the rear roller assembly stayed on the track. Slide the door closed as far as possible. Use a coat hanger to retrieve the roller assembly if still on the track and re-attach to the door. Find some thin wire (safety wire and wrap that littl bugger up. Cured...

I don't see any problems, as our 3100RL is a little bigger and a little heavier. We have no issues at all. John

I am getting ready to replace the fan in the toilet area with a fantastic fan...Question being: What is the proper wat to remove to caulking that is slathered on the old fan on the roof? Do I use a putty knife/scraper, or will it damage the rubber roof. John

If you are connected to the sewer and have the grey water valves open, it is a diect vent to the sewer via every drain in the 5'er. John

We have the Dish Network dual tuner in the bedroom and it only requires a single coax input..we use the #2 for the basement TV...The livingroom has a single tuner. Dish only uses 3LNB's John

Nice touch Forrest.

Buy lots Exxon/Mobil, Shell, Conoco stocks and get rich with them. Why fight it.lol I learned that a long time ago. They were my best customers, in good times and bad. We were both loyal. John

Stevie, You are just dressing up that Sundance "Garage Queen". Bring her out!!! lol John