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There are a number of discussions on this throughout the forum. I have a Bighorn 3055 in the weight range you are interested in. On the road weight is about 12,700 lbs and I pull it with a Chevrolet 2500 diesel with a 3.73 rear. I usually pull around 60 mph and have varied from 8.5 mpg...

Marty, Bob, and Ray, thanks for the first hand information on that route. It takes a load off of my mind. We had stayed at Twentynine Palms in 2007 on another trip and found the area beautiful and very interesting. Amboy road near the town looked OK, but appreciate your assurances. Since we...

We are planning to travel to see the Joshua Tree NP and stay in Twentynine Palms, CA during the end of June then up to Las Vegas, NV. The TL Directory Campground Navigator (TLDCN) 2010 has us traveling north from Twentynine Palms over some non-numbered roads. Specifically from Twentynine Palms...

I ran my origional Mission "E" tires for two years, then at about 7000 miles one of the tires delaminated on my during a trip. I read up on the tires and listened to the forum members on line here, then decided to go with the Goodyear G614 for all five tires. They seemed to be the best of the...

After losing the tread on one of my origional tires, I followed the advise of several members here and bought a set of five Goodyear G614 tires. The rims are rated for G tire and they seem to come well recommended. Mine are working well so far.

We have many favorite places in the Northeast. In no particular order: A. Watkins Glen (walk the Glen, Wine trails, Corning glass museum); B. Acadia NP near Bar Harbor, ME. Beautiful scenery; C. Mystic, CT; D. Stowe, VT; E. Williamsburg, VA; F. St. Augustine, FL; G. Savannah, GA; H...

Our bracket sheared through near the top, simply stress of the weight of the shelf. I got a new one from Heartland for a reasonable cost, but am sure that it will do the same thing. The metal does not appear to be heavy enough to support the weight of the shelf during towing. Heartland should...

Well, I read all of the posts, but maybe I missed any description of Sea Pines OW resort. We were there last summer with three rigs, all 5W in the 32 - 36 foot length. Sea Pines was a nice CG, but did have the misfortune of having small narrow roads branching off of the two main lanes. Trees...

Just to add my two cents: The front bracket on my extension also broke through in such a way that it must be metal fatigue. Too much weight on the two brackets. I went to my dealer and he ordered one for me from Heartland. I think that it was about $15.00. Haven't installed it as yet as the...

We actually replaced our factory King bed with a California King (82"X72") rather that 80"X70". It is also much, much thicker than the origional so I stand and hold up on corner and place it on top of the sink while the wife brings the slide in. Works well so far. I had not realized that...

Just returned from our stay at Roamer's Retreat CG near Kinzer, PA. A Bighorn was parked when we first arrived, but pulled out a couple of days later. A Landmark Augusta and a Big Country 3250 pulledn toward the weekend. Both were brand new rigs. The Big Country was a 2011 model with jazzy...

Cheryl, Will be sorry to miss the PA rally in June, but our plans right now will have us in southern Utah in early June. Canyon de Chelly and Bryce, etc are calling and we feel the need to respond. Clak

Truknutt, thanks for the encouragement. ha I bought by BH from Reichart's RV, on PA 94 just south of Hanover, and thats a lot closer. Very good dealership. Got the propane tanks both topped off last week so we are ready for anything (not really, but sounds good). Clark

My wife and I plan to be at Roamers Retreat CG, Kinzer, PA (east of Lancaster in PA Dutch country) for Veterans Day weekend. We will be camping with our MD Good Sam Club, Foothill Campers and touring the country. Friday is Green Dragon (hughe Flea market) for browsing and wonderful fresh food...

John, this is new territory for most of us as LCD TV's in our RVs haven't been around too many years. This is my second year with an LCD. Unfortunately the first year found the BH in the RV dealers and the Television was stolen in January, so that one doesn't count. I found a number of...

We were up in that area back in the Spring of 2007. Here is a link to our blog that we kept as we traveled. Hope that it gives you some ideas. http://foldentrek.blogspot.com/2007/06/north-on-redwood-scenic-highway.html Clark

We took a trip around in 2007 and left in mid-April. Had to dodge south to Louisiana because of a major snowstorm in the midwest at that time. A blog of the trip and places to see can be found at: http://foldentrek.blogspot.com/2007_03_01_archive.html Am planning another trip to different...

In my view of life, there should always be a significant place for exploration. We, as a species, have always pushed our boundaries and cannot exist without continuing to do so. Granted we haven't always done so wisely, but it is our nature to explore none the less. Clark

Following a catastropic tread separation on my origional Mission tires I replaced them with GoodYear G614. Given the need for balance on all of my automobile and truck tires, I had the new GY all balanced. I'm too insulated from the trailer to feel the shake resulting from unbalanced tires so...

Stayed at the Lionshead back in 2007 during our trip to Yellowstone. It was a bit out of town, but didn't think it was too far. Nice CG and definitely big rig friendly. Clark

Very Big Thanks to all of you for your input on this. I copied your comments and emailed them to my brother for his decision. I had recently seen the VuCube in Camping World Myrtle Beach and thought that it might be a good alternative to a dish on a tripod (which could be subject to getting...

Cheryl, # 3 for Clark

My brother has a 32 foot 5er down in Arkansas and was asking me about the various good points and bad for different types of satellite dishes as he is thinking about getting one. I don't use satellite myself so would like to throw the question out to this group and get your...

Just after touching down at home, washing clothes and cutting grass, we headed for the Myrtle Beach Trav L Park. I recommend it as quieter than Lakewood or Ocean Lakes in South Myrtle Beach but they are great also if you like to rent golf carts and tool around the campground. Very few carts in...

Carolyn and I traveled from south/central PA to Mystic, CT Sept 9 - 15th. Mystic is a wonderful area to visit for those of you who haven't stopped in there as yet. The town itself (actually a local Indian name, having nothing to do with "mystical") is small and quaint with a drawbridge over...

Cheryl, You had asked us to stop by the Pocono Vacation Park near Stroudsburg, PA and check out the facilities with 2010 in mind. First, we ran into Duane and Debbie when we pulled in and had some nice talks. Wonderful folks. Duane mentioned that he took some pictures of the PVP and...

Thomasinnv (Dennis) has it exactly right. I have followed the same routine that he specified for fourteen years with no problems. I live in the Gettysburg area of PA and the temperatures in winter sometimes drop to near zero and are frequently in the teens or low twenties. Cold enough. I...

I'll throw my two cents in. I use cruise control and tow/haul mode in all exept Very hilly terraine or Very wet or poor road conditions when towing my 3055RL. If the transmission starts down shifting on steep hills, then I'll drop the cruise and go to foot control to save fuel. Clark

Thanks Steve. I'll look into getting that done after this month (Mystic, CT and Myrtle Beach, SC). Appreciate the tip. Clark

Well Jim, I seldom pull my BH at over 100 kph (62 mph) so does that mean that I don't have to worry? Outside of Porshe in Europe, I don't see us even approaching those speeds. It would definitely be an adrenaline rush though wouldn't it?

Steve, I had the same problem driving some roads in the Poconos in eastern Pennsylvania. I just put it back in the track and replaced the plastic cover. What did you do to lock it down?

Duane and Debbie, It is over by the intersection of I-80/US-33 (I80 exit 305). Here is a link to the website: http://poconovacationpark.com/index.html We will be there the night of the 8th on our way to Mystic,CT Clark

Re Freckles mention of the Delaware Water Gap. We recently stayed at the Outdoor World Timothy Lake South and thoroughly enjoyed the park, particularly Dingmans Falls. We are going for an overnight at the Pocono Vacation Park near Stroudsburg, PA next week. Listed as having 300 pull through...

Alan, That is truely incredible. Thanks for sharing. I have passed it on to a lot of friends of mine also. Clark

I'm not an electrician either, but if you have checked the GFI and circuit breaker the only other thing that comes to mind is that a wire worked loose in the outlet. Turn off electricity at the circuit breaker and unscrew the cover then loosen screws holding the outlet in place and pull it out...

Thanks for the pictures of Boy Scout Cave. We explored Craters of the Moon in 2007 on our long trip. It was one of our favorite sights and is unfortunately little known. Awesome thinking that it was a predecessor to Yellowstone and that the hot spot that created both traveled and melted the...

Alan and Sandy, we drove from through the Southwest and up to Washington and beyond in 2007. Did not follow the exact route that you propose, but if you are willing to keep an open mind, please go to the attached link to a blog that we wrote while on the road. I think that you'll enjoy and it...

Cheryl, I had talked to Jack previously and he had no interest in the internet at that time. I'll pass on about the PA Heartland Chapter when I see him in September. Sorry we couldn't make the Pine Grove Rally this year. Had a previous reservation with friends at the Outdoor World park at...

Spotted a Bighorn 3670 and talked with the owners. They live down near Littlestown, PA, near my Son-in-Law and Daughter. Talked about camping plans with them and discovered that we will also meet up at the TravL Park in Myrtle Beach, SC in September. Also saw a Big Country, but didnt get a...

We are based in Pennsylvania and, like you, don't plan to fulltime. We joined Outdoor World which has seventeen parks up and down the east coast. Have stayed in Williamsburg, VA, Cape May, NJ, Hershey, PA, and Gettysburg, PA so far this year and plan on the Pocono Moutains in August. We are...