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I had cracking popping noise in mine and one of the shears pins on the crank handle break in two. then last year it couldn't raise the fiver all the way of the hitch, had a trailer dealer come and look at it said the gears had stripped. Ordered some new ones then it started raising never...

Just do it the same way nothing different, after I winterize my coach I open the bypass valves and then I'm ready for water in the spring. For some reason I get antifreeze back in my water heater (Think it come back through my holding tank hose). And I re-drained it while antifrezing. Run the...

A bit of information: we picked up our Big Horn 3055RL we had the slider Hitch installed and wiring Installed by the dealer. When I was ready to leave the slider was in the rear position so I applied the manual brake in the system and tried to slide it to the traveling position the trailer...

When I purchased our unit I wanted the gel coat but the unit in stock didn’t have it so I didn’t want to wait and order it from the factory, so I finally decided to take the one in stock. The first winter out I waxed it too try to seal it because it is porous and the Class A I had prior was...

We rearrange ours 3055 almost every time we stay for a longer period of time, haven’t noticed any sagging or warping in the slide. The sales person said we could swap them and still close the slide but our unit wont close with couch in the rear. Good luck and enjoy!:)

contacted Lippert on Monday they have a repair kit P/N 146059 went to a dealer in St George they didn't have one so I ordered it direct from lippert. Haven't tryed the handcrank, think I'll try it and see if it will extend? Lavadg when you installed the second motor did it have a seperate...

Landing gear Everyone thanks for the information I think I have found what I needed, I went back out with a flash light and was looking at the Motor and gearbox it had Venture Man Co. Stamped on it. So pull tab I think your link gives the item number they call it 3 to 1 reduction box. Last...

I’m having landing gear problems! My landing gear is working when not under load and as soon I put it under load it makes a ratcheting noise and the bar doesn’t move like it’s stripped or the gears aren’t engaging? Yesterday I took my 5er to a RV service dealer down the road and he thought there...

49 CFR codes I was trying to find the regulation on this subject.. this is what I found so far, this is a interesting subject! CFR Title 49--Transportation § 585.1 Definitions. (a) All terms defined in 49 U.S.C. 30102 are used in accordance with their statutory meaning. (b) The terms bus...

Were at Emarld cove as I speak, are you a Colorado River Adventure member? We are and we come down this way during the winter. Might have a chance to hook up. Were going to be hear for another week, then heading to Neveda on our way north.

Parker area We are in Emerald Cove on the Colorado river, we ran into a Big horn here also, They were from Cal. Chatted with them for a while and compared Models theirs is a 2007 both of us had Model RL 3055. across the river from La Paz.

Ford 05 weights My set up, 05 F250 4x4 SWR front GWR at 5200lbs and rear at 6100 lbs for a total 11,3000 weights are under by 760 lbs front and over 100 rear With 3055 RL Bighorn rated at 14,000 GWR and at 10,700lbs I am under 3300 lbs for combine 21,440 lb GCWR less water about 640 lbs if...

Last year we spent two weeks St George and Mesquite with temperatures around 32 to 37 deg. at night and we used three tanks 7.5 gal, In Jan we headed south for the winter Nev, Az, and Ca. our first ten days in Nev. I used a couple of tanks 7.5 gal .We had an electric space heater, Fireplace and...

We are presently in Cheyenne Wyo. The temperature has been around 20 degrees plus wind chill. Our coach keeps us warm; with plenty air flow all around. We also have a wave 8 propane heater and with the added heat the heater doesn’t run a lot. I have to get propane about every three day the wave...

Chopperbill You should have found two loose hoses apparently one to the black tank flush and another hose that is used to winterize your unit. You have to really reach back but its has a valve you turn and the pump will suck the antifreeze through the water system. I originally had to change...

A bit of information: we picked up our Big Horn 3055RL we had the slider Hitch installed and wiring Installed by the dealer. When I was ready to leave the slider was in the rear position so I applied the manual brake in the system and tried to slide it to the traveling position the trailer...

After reading these posts it brings up a couple concerns in my unit? My gauges on the black water tank always read 1/3 full. I usually drain them every 3 or 4 day and when I do my gauges always read full, I will run the Tank Flush System about 4 or 5 flushes then the gauges return to 1/3 full...

Jpmorgan I wasn’t implying the use of breaker bars changes the torque value, and I can’t remember the formula either but the torque does change on a 90 deg. Angle. I was implying that using a torque wrench with a braked would be my concern! Ken Washington Quote: Boys, You all have too much...

Found this on the Doran website not sure what the difference in the sensor safe locks and the sensors besides 45.00 found out:These devices provide an extra layer of security for your Pressure Pro sensors. Once these locks are installed, an allen wrench (included) is required to remove the...

Jim, I was just curious about the torque in all the literature I have seen I don’t remember a torque value mentioned, in my experience with torque wrench we bought three new snap on in one area I worked, and in the first 90-day we sent it to PMEL for recertification we had to throw one away...

That kind of funny! After Cooper I went to Bridgestone tires and didn’t have very good luck .I had a flat while hunting had a gash in the side wall didn’t fill hitting anything, but tire went flat. The second tires had a tread separation They were both replace by sears then after about 30,000...

Jp Morgan37: Real good information: Never heard of pulling verse towing tread alignment! I work in transportation and our maintenance branch changed the tires on our tractor/trailers and as driver we thought they were wrong so we reqested a DOT specialist come in and explain the difference. He...

I can’t understand why this is such a touchy subject for everyone I fill if the shoe fits wear it! If it doesn’t apply forget it. I did the research with all the formula, questioned the dealers and they said don’t worry it will pull anything they got!!! We've had RV dealers tell us that a...

ChopperBill, Sorry to here about your damages! These tires seem to be causing a lot of damage to your truck, and the Mission tires that blow out and damaged the under carriage on the 5er’s. I have had two sets of Cooper tires and had extended miles on them with no problems, I got about and extra...

Ouch after seeing that kind of damage to the undercarriage and the tire exploding ! It sure makes me take a second look at what tires are on my coach. I did some researches on googles and etc, on Mission tires and this is what I found from different forum for everyone’s info Mission Tires any...

We went through the mice issue also. We tried the bounce sheets and used D-con in our Park model and 5er and we haven’t had any droppings.So far... Sonny

Everyone: Here I found this diagram in an old Thread it was posted by Jim in Nov 05 Attached is the Audio/Video diagram for the Bighorn. The factory said they'll have it on their website soon as well. I am not sure if there are any variances in the schematic between Bighorn floor plans. Jim...

A bit More info! I was look on the web for some information on LGP and fuel consumption in generator I found this on the Yamaha web site. It talks about the volume in different size cylinders, BTU consumption of Hp engines and ambient temperature, Talks about why a LPG cylinder will freeze/Ice...

My start point is 6 “ clicks down on the outer sleeve and about 13 “ clicks on the inner sleeve, and usually I have to raise 3 or 4 inches to road height to unload 5er. It gives me about 13 clearances when driving over the road and hasn’t hit the pads in dips or access roads. I do the same thing...

We are using the Dish satellite system with the dual receiver. The first time we used it we could get the entertainment center TV to work but not the bedroom TV So we by passed the switch box and splitter and ran it straight from the receiver to the bedroom TV and ran tho’s audio (Color coded...

Generator problems I had an Onan 5500KW LPG installed by the dealer when purchased so we could use it dry camping. The first time we used it started tripping the 20-amp breaker on the Generator, and then it started shouting down the generator all together, the propane bottle was iced up and the...

When I used my 5er for the trial run in Nov then re-anti freeze till we left for the winter months my ice maker valve (solenoid) froze and cracked had to run to a heartland dealer in Las Vegas to get a replacement it was 36 or 39 dollars to replace. They gave me the alum. Tape to replace the...

Ken The wave 8 is LPG and can be installed permanent, right know I'm using it as a portable w/ LPG tank. It is safe to run all night! we dont use it all night it gets to warm, Maybe leave open a small craked window it does creates some window moisture. They have 4, 6, 8 and 10 all different BTU...

We purchased our 3055 RL in Nov and are using it as I speak. Our experience with Heartland has been great. We have had to contact customer service a couple of times once we had a problem resolved from this forum. A “real live human being” has handled each issue and that’s important. I see where...

We spent out two weeks out on our trial run in St George and Mesquite with temperatures around 32 to 37 deg. at night and we used three tanks 7.5 gal, In Jan we headed south for the winter Nev, Az, and Ca. our first ten days in Nev. I used a couple of tanks 7.5 gal .We had an electric space...

Tom of ypsi, Thanks for your suggestion, tried that! didn't work talked to manufacture their are shipping a new one to us. Sonny

When we were looking for coaches we went to heartland web site and we saw the forum there and have used it since. Then I have noticed reference from RV .net to this site... Keep up the good work!!! Sonny

Hi I'm sure you will enjoy your unit as much as we do! and are using ours as we speak. We bought our in Nov,05 and have been out since Jan. We are traveling Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and California. Haven't seen only about two coaches in our travels so far! our is a 3055 RL and its very homey, We...

Having a problem with microwave any suggestions! The microwave worked fine for a couple of months. Yesterday went to heat something up the unit turn on and seemed to be working OK, but it wasn’t heating! Checked the power supply and the only option was high temperature! that is the only option...

I have some question about our Dometic 12 Cu. Ft. unit. After about 6 weeks use on our trip the temperature stated to get warmer and warmer! then food started to spoil. I was just north of Palm Springs, Cal, and I contacted a RV maintenance outlet they told me they couldn’t look at it that day...