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I didn't even get involved with the wiring mess at the king pin. The blue wire came to the OD side front axle first and then split to the other axles and brakes. I soldiered a new the same size to it and ran it along with the hydraulic line to the actuator. I ended putting the actuator in...

The parts came today from Etrailer. Sure enough the wheel studs in the hub/rotors were 1/2" and the lug nuts are 9/16 as mlpeloquin stated. Contacted etrailer and explained that their customer service representative that took the order messed up. They were excellent to work with and are...

I called their technical services department before ordering. I gave them all the info including the tire size which is 16". I also just measured the studs and across the outside of the threads it measures 1/2". The kit is coming later today or tomorrow and I will see if the lug nuts fit. If...

Thanks! I didn't think of that. - - - Updated - - - Thanks! I'll get the parts tomorrow and be able to see if it fits in there.

Thanks for the reply. I put up with the electric brakes for 3 years because I wanted to get the most use from the brakes that came with the fifth wheel. All the time I thought to myself, there has to be a better way. I have it all torn apart waiting for the parts to come in. - - - Updated -...

Another question for anyone who has disk brakes: Where did you have the reservoir and pump installed in your fifth wheel? I added a lot of battery in my front basement so I'm looking for an alternative location.

Is the application variable? Meaning the harder you press the truck brake pedal, the harder the trailer brakes apply. Put another way: Does the truck and trailer stop more as a unit rather then as the electric trailer brake magnet grabs the drum and the lever applies the brakes the trailer...

My Ford Diesel has an excellent exhaust brake that controls the rig very well. What I always hated was the lag in trailer brake activation and the constant adjustment of the controller depending on slow speed, Highway speed, wet roads, etc. I'm hoping the OE Controller in the Ford, which has a...

Searched the forum and found Monroe 555001. Good reviews and bad, but the price is decent. Ill give it a shot.

I noticed the last trip I had to increase the setting on the brake controller to stop as I was used to. I lost 25% of my braking power when the lining cracked and the metal to metal started. Of course I couldn't hear it when braking as the wheel is pretty far back. In Pennsylvania we have...

Anyone find an aftermarket source for a decent shock absorber. I am switching my brakes to disk's (see above post) and figure to replace the shocks. I have the Moreryde suspension with 4 shocks. 2 on each side, one forward and reward. The shocks have numbers on them: 052 003 00. Also...

Getting ready for inspection and discovered this. Only on the drivers side front brake. Looks like the self adjusting mechanism failed. Lining cracked and metal brake shoe against the drum. Didn’t turn out to well. I ordered the kit from Etrailer and will self quarantine in my garage until...

I moved the wire from the converter on the mini breaker heartland installed on the buss bar. This is essentially is the feed to the buss bar when plugged in to shore power. I installed it to the input of the 80 amp breaker I installed. Then I made a 16" cable that installs on the same input...

UPDATE FOR ALL INTERESTED https://www.amazon.com/Automotive-Replacement-Circuit-Breaker-Switches/b/ref=dp_bc_aui_C_5?ie=UTF8&node=15734151 I added a different 6 gauge wire charge line directly from the converter to the circuit breaker circled in the picture and then to the batteries. The...

This is what I am proposing to replace the mini automotive circuit breaker Heartland installed. I am going to replace the 50 amp heartland installed with the 80 amp version of this to be able to utilize the capacity of the converter. My concern is the wiring heartland installed from the...

The converter will output 80 amps. Im pretty sure the batteries are taking all 80 when discharged. The choke point is the 50 amp circuit breaker Heartland has placed on the line that goes to the battery from the disconnect. It gets really hot and keeps tripping and resetting. My concern was...

The wire got warm where it was attached to the 50 amp circuit breaker. Heartland installed the automotive type with the 1/8" studs. It was not warm away from the breaker. The Circuit Breaker was that hot I could not touch it. The AGM Batteries are taking all the power the converter produces.

3160EL Bighorn with an Intelli-Power 9200 Power Converter 80amp output. 2 Replacement Batteries: Duralast 31-AGM 100amp hour. Converter to Battery wire size 6awg Automatic circuit breaker 50 amp Problem: When the batteries are discharged to 50% and recharge starts the wire gets warm and the...

Install AGM's and you don't have to worry about the vent tube. 2-100 amp hour AGM 2- Flipped it!

Congrats to you. We love our 3160EL. Great floor plan backed by a great company. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

After installing the Washer/Dryer I reused the lower shelf at the top. Then added a full sized shelf on top of the WD that I made. Also some smaller shelves on the wall. Wife wanted the hanging bar to stay. She hangs clothes there to finish drying.

You will have room to go bigger and heavier with the Ford Diesel. I have the truck you listed and it pulls The Bighorn 3160EL effortlessly. It will play with the trailer you have now.

For everyone who has an inoperable black tank flush: The most likely culprit is a kink in the line where it enters the side of the tank. You will have to remove the bulkhead in the basement and trace the line from the wet bay. On my 3160EL it goes up to the antibackflow valve behind the round...

I moved my sub from behind the false wall into the cabinet on the left side of the fireplace. I removed the center panel in the existing door for that cabinet and replaced it with fabric. Now when you crank up the sub the wooden partition doesn't vibrate and the sound can easily escape through...

My wine rack is gathering dust in my garage. I use that space after I took out the rack and installed a door for storing my induction cooktop and cloth grocery bags. Much more useful.

I didn't add a linen closet in the bathroom due to space constraints but did add a shelf in the wall cabinet above the toilet. About doubles the storage. We keep extra towels and bedding in one of the many bedroom closets that we still have not filled.

They make two different configurations of this generator. One comes with 2 30 amp breakers and the other comes with 1 30amp and 1 20 amp HACR breaker. Not sure why. Thanks for your response.

Is you Onan propane or gas? Which Breakers did you replace with 30's?

My closet door was damaged. It took 4 shipments of a new replacement to finally get it correct. Told me the coding was wrong. I sent pictures and 2 times they sent a door with the cutout for the finger pull on the wrong side. The other time the door was too tall. How much did it cost them...

I have our 3160EL since October of last year. Within the last month, after returning from a trip, I had no new problems. More than 6 months of dealing with many problems. I returned the trailer to the dealer 2 times but did the other repairs myself with the help of Ron Scarberry at...

We have our 3160EL since October 2016. It is a 2017. It is a great floorplan that balances maneuverability with functionality. Our 2017 F250 Diesel pulls it with no problem. The shower is the largest and easiest to get around in of any we have had. The queen bed is not a problem and has...

Hi Curtis: My 2017 3160EL has all stapled drawers. They are pretty solid though. Did you look at the 3160EL you mentioned? We really like the floorplan. The laundry/Pantry closet in the kitchen is a feature we like a lot.

It takes about an hour to dry a large load which would be 2 bath towels, 2 wash cloths, 1 hand towel, a couple pair if socks and underwear. I like that you load it, put detergent and fabric softener in, start it and leave. It's done when you get back with no transfer half way through. You have...

It does the nonvented ones don't work very good and I believe take more water. There was a sticker on the wall where Heartland recommended you drill. I ordered the washer from PPL Motorhome in Houston and all the other stuff on Amazon. That includes the drain pan, chrome vent, and the...

Removed to work on it easier and took the picture before reinstalling.

Thanks Howard. Since I completed this and my wife had a chance to process the potential she has taken over the countertop over the washer. Her Keurig coffee maker, paper towel dispenser, pocketbook, and shopping trip purchases have ended up in there. Shes a happy camper.

Just testing Jims solution for the orientation of pictures. - - - Updated - - - Now experimenting with inserting image in the body. Can you tell its a slow day?

Looks good. You do have to utilize every inch of space in these rigs. I see you moved your combo unit to one side so as to maximize the open space to one side like I did. I'll find something to put there.

Splendid 2100XC Combo unit. PPL Motorhome in Houston. Texas sells them for $990 plus $99 shipping. Throw the clothes in set the controls and forget about it.

Thanks for the compliments. That closet was one of the features of the 3160 floor plan that sold us. I didn't like the washer in the bedroom. I'm an organization nut so the closet helped my phobia immensely. A friend of mine gave me the Cypress wood a while ago. The stain is minwax red...