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Call the manufacturer. Anything you get off of this forum is just an opinion. When it comes to electrical, talk to the people who designed it.

Agreed. My feelings on this are simple: There is no such thing as too much truck but there is such a thing as not enough truck. There's also another consideration here. If you have a severe accident due to component failure and you have exceeded the specifications of the vehicle and related...

Well, because this thread is really getting old, I'm just gonna unsubscribe from it. Perhaps I have lacked clarity in previous posts, so let me leave you with a short quiz that may put this in perspective: 1 - Your fuel gauge reads about 1/4 full. 2 - You fill the tank up and it takes about 20...

It is unfortunate that you are both wrong. Mine was off the lot - crew cab long bed. Also, before I bought it I ordered a new one and the larger tank was an option. Just to see if I was crazy, I talked to another camper who has the same truck - with a 27 gallon tank. Now, I was ordering later...

This just came across my email - you may find it useful. https://www.etrailer.com/faq-fifth-wheel-truck.aspx?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=etrailer&utm_content=180302-FifW-TruckGuide-edu

That, of course, is personal preference. I just use rest stops or my coach, because towing a large rig means its not always easy to find an appropriate fueling station, especially if you are not on an interstate. I also don't like getting tied up at truck stops while the driver in front of...

Actually, wrong twice. I have a 2016 crew cab, dually, long bed, Standard is 27 gallons (or whatever fraction thereof - you pick), The larger one is optional. I should know this pretty well as I am the one who had to fill t up every 200 miles, took it out and spent a grand to replace it...

Nope. 27 was standard with the truck. 36 was optional and I bought my truck off the lot. I know this because I was going to order one but found this one.

OK - you'll get vociferous arguments on both sides of this coin BUT ... here's my tale and opinion (I've owned both). Right now, I have a Bighorn 3010RE and I certainly did not need an F350 diesel dually to pull it. However, that is exactly what I bought. Why? Well, I know me so I knew I'd...

Thanks for the tips. The truck is comfortably within the specs. With the axles, they are 7K Dexters - and should be OK, but like you, I like a safety margin. I'll likely swap them out when I install the disc brakes. Might also go with MorRyde IS but that may be a little pricey for my blood...

I just pulled the trigger and ordered a new Grand Design 374TH-R Solitude toy hauler. I've been very happy with my Heartland Bighorn, but the Solitude's "under bed" garage, front salon design won me over. Heartland didn't offer anything close to the living space that this unit has and we just...

I understand about slow hydraulics in cold weather. Cold or not, manual retraction would likely result in no problem. That said, why would anyone offer a feature that could so easily endanger people and/or the rig? Simply disable the automatic feature (in my opinion it isn't all that reliable...

So, essentially they are selling a product feature that could be potentially dangerous, they know about it and rather than fix it or remove the feature, the solution is to paste a sticker on the door? Brilliant ... :p

I have never used the "auto" feature. Why bother? Is there some sort of huge time savings?It's kind of like the new "driverless" cars that keep crashing into things. If the car crashes and the driver is in it, whose to blame? The driver, the manufacturer or "the car"? Here's my opinion -...

Sadly, common sense that shouldn’t have to be repeated. This is just intuitive - always check your vehicle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Can’t see why it would matter. It’s just a bunch of relays and circuit boards. More importantly, there’s nothing in the directions that mentions orientation.

After leaving two too many Dog Bones on RV park power pedestals, I decided to install a permanent circuit protector. I chose Progressive Industries EMS-HW50C with remote digital readout. The attached pictures are of my 2017 Bighorn 3010RE. I located it behind the basement concealment panels...

Be careful - the LS designation means it’s a low side switch. This wouldn’t work in my Bighorn. Talk to their tech first. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Just run the test I mentioned above and if you get the result I described, you need a high side switch (the one I linked to). I don't know all the tech stuff either - I just relied on the tech I talked to on the phone. Call American Technology and they'll 'splain it and point you in the right...

Personally, I don't think the diameter of the tire will make any significant difference. Maybe you've got issues with inflation, alignment or just cheap skins from the factory. Here is what came on my 2016 F350 dually diesel. These tires have 26,000 MILES on them and look very good - my guess...

If you have a late model Bighorn (and probably other models) that has LED interior lighting and you want to be able to dim them (especially the extremely annoying ultra-bright one that shines in your face over the bed), here is the switch to order...

You’re a very nice guy. Me? I’d be looking for a new coach. As long as you’ve been at this, I’m thinking drastic solutions for a huge problem. Good luck. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

My coach is stored GA and I'll be picking it up in January to take it to our winter camp in AL. I want to order a Lippert Solid Step, take it down there with me and install it when I get the coach road ready. Can someone with a Bighorn measure the width of their step and let me know what that...

I don't disagree with your analysis. However, in my mind, Heartland should have caught this - new floor plan or not. How do you build multiple copies of a new coach without knowing that something is wrong? A part that is misaligned by 3 FEET isn't just off by an unnoticeable tad. After all...

Exactly what I was thinking. They made it incorrectly. You brought it to their attention within warranty. They repaired it within warranty. Their repair was faulty. I'm probably wrong somehow, but in my book, that makes them responsible for repairs if the warranty repair failed...

This may or may not help. When I tried to install the factory hitch receiver (for the bike rack) on the back of my Bighorn, it wouldn't fit the factory brackets that were welded to the frame. I took it to the dealer and they were required by Lippert to make a lot of measurements. I asked the...

I wrote a reply that basically says check the alignment and have a professional look at it. Then I revisited this thread and it occurred to me (I’m a bit dense) that 125 of these things left the factory with axles 3 FEET too far forward! Without stating the obvious problem, what did Heartland...

A proper weld should hold that bracket without problems. How likely is it that it was incorrectly welded twice? It may seem like an obvious question, but are the axles square in relationship to the frame? Has anyone checked the alignment? Something may be putting some twisting stress on that...

I have never had a problem with Centramatics, use them on all of my vehicles (excpet the 'vette - to much technology and tight spaces to fool with). They are simple to use - remove the wheel, pull the weights, put the Centramatic on the wheel (just fits over the studs), reinstall the wheel and...

You can order direct from Centramatic - call them and they can help you select the correct one. Installation just involves removing the wheel, putting the Centramatic balancer on the hub and reinstalling the wheel. I think you'll like the performance of this product.

I have used Balance Beads - they do a good job. They have two problems: they clog TPMS sensors if you have the type where the sensor is inside the wheel. Not usually a problem on a trailer unless you have one of the new Ford's that gives you trailer TPMS on the dash monitor if you use their...

The campsite I stay at in Alabama during the winter seems to have caught on to electric heater use. During the winter months, they now read the meter monthly and charge for actual electric use. I wonder if anyone has done the $$$ comparison between a propane furnace and a couple of electric...

I've owned a TT, a Class A and now a fiver. This was news to me. In the October 2017 Iissue of Trailer Life (p61), a reader asks a question about information provided by his dealer. He was told by the service manager that trailer tires are NOT balanced. The answer from Trailer Life staff was...

After looking at these answers, it must have them. Coach is in GA and I'm not so I assumed non-LED to reduce production costs. Thought I'd upgrade - looks like I don't have to! Thanks all.

Quick questions (I hope). My Bighorn is in Georgia and I'm in NY, so I can't just walk outside and look. I want to replace all of the ceiling lights with LED's. For those of you who have done this in a late model (2017) Bighorn: what base configuration? what color temp? how many lumens...

just as a comparison, I’ve got a 2016 Ford diesel dually pulling a 15,000 lb Bighorn. I average about 8.2 over a variety of terrain. This is all with trailer.

Petroleum based. Depending on the type of plastic it could melt it. Try this: https://www.amazon.com/Weiman-GG44-Goo-Gone-Original/dp/B001BDGDWO/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1510110990&sr=8-15&keywords=googone Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Something changed somewhere because mine had only two small pieces of tape on it to hold the cover on. It was a little sticky but it came off ok. Did you try Goo Gone? The box did a great job and I had lots of room to work in. Regarding eTtailer, they have never been my favorite. I’d tell you...

May a short site be your biggest RV park problem. We ALWAYS call ahead _ that way fewer surprises. Also, I prefer pull throughs. Less hassle. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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