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The idea that something could fall into the black tank has terrified me on occasion when I think about it happening. I've asked DW not buy two-piece brushes for this very reason. I am genuinely interested in the outcome of this situation, and I'm sorry this has happened to you! For what its...

Nice work! Can't wait to see it. For what its worth, I always used the 9th link as well. I liked how it moved the weight from back to front in the truck at that link so I just adjusted the nose of the trailer by moving the ball up when I was nose low to start with. Loved that hitch for many...

Mind if I ask how fast you drive on the highway? Thanks! Ken

Sure, there are several other differences depending on which brand you're talking about. Suspension components can be beefier/heavier, engine/transmission tuning can be different and the front wheels will literally be mounted with a wider stance to allow the greater wheel cut and sharper...

Are you saying there is no benefit to the Weight-distribution part of the weight-distributing hitch if you have air bags? I think such a message is a bit misleading. Having bags will increase the lever's distance from the fulcrum - which makes it a little harder for the trailer tongue to lift...

Wow, nice. Sounds like a blast! For the suspension thing, maybe get some rear air installed. It won't soften the ride,but you could bring the truck back to level and not be riding right over your overload springs. I have the self-leveling rear air on my RAM and it keeps me level. When I...

Just to throw in with the "Cummins have no problems" sentiment, I'd like to add that I have had three of the post-2007.5 6.7L cummins motors. The motors themselves have NEVER had an issue for me. I have replaced one water pump, and various LED lights in the cabin or switches or what-have-you...

Yes. The RAM 3500 with appropriate cab and drive configuration with the HO 6.7 Cummins and Aisin tranny combo in 4.10 rear axle ratio has the highest advertised/spec'd fifth wheel towing as of now. For my 2 cents, I'm not a Ford guy, but boy do they look good. My RAM does the job and I can't...

I just looked up the unit you're getting. Looks great! And yes, I agree with you that the standard hitch head is the one you need. I think with the work you've done and the concerns you've had, you're on the right path and will be just fine. Great hitch, great trailer...and great fun! Let...

Hmm, that's weird, I'm pretty sure they told me I shouldn't have to grease anything for quite a while. In any case, it was all pretty quiet for about 15000 miles of towing. It got a little loud after that. Say, did you pay attention to what kind of hitch head you need? They make a normal one...

If you have a section of pipe to slide over the breaker bar then you should be able to get the nuts tightened well enough. And if you aren't confident that you hit the right torque then just check them every few hundred miles. If they aren't coming loose at all after a couple thousand miles...

Wow, so many things I want to comment on... I'll stick to three. Oil change intervals, DEF/Diesel fuel at truck stops and DEF tank gauges in pickups: So I read one of you changes oil at 5k miles...holy crap! I've driven three different 6.7 Cummins motors approx 300,000 miles in the last 7...

I know this is a bit late, but in case you or someone else is still struggling with this... Your hitch maker should sell different weight distribution hitch shanks that will allow you to raise or drop the head as needed. For example, BlueOx has a huge selection of shanks for their hitch...

Hello! And congrats on the new unit. I used a Swaypro for nearly two years on my gigantic Jayco Eagle travel trailer. That hitch is awesome! But yeah, you need to try to get the ball height right. Mine was trial and error. I ran a while with the nose low and then finally cranked off those...

I have a 2018 RAM 3500 CCLB DRW and its towed two different trailers so far. On the 11000lb trailer it felt pretty good set to 7-7.5. On the 16250lb trailer I feel like 8.5-9 gets the job done. Try turning it up a notch or three and see how it feels. I was concerned initially about setting...

So I got a reply back from someone at Heartland. They looked up my VIN and say that its recorded as having a 18k pin box but suggested I contact Lippert about it. I took that message and forwarded it over to Lippert at the email address supplied by the nice person at Heartland and I attached...

When I bought my Bighorn a few weeks ago one of the service guys said he was the only hydraulic level system guy for quite a distance. He said how people love to say you shouldn't let the jacks take all of the weight but that they are rated for exactly that. He described the tire change...

Oh yeah, I'm with ya there. I leveled my TT with blocks, but I know a lot of folks used a cordless drill and scissor jacks to dial it in. There's also the tactic of putting a block under only one of your two axles to raise it just a little vs putting a block under both axles. Ken

Sorry, I'm a little brain-dead today. Do you mean Heartland could provide the Morryde Rubber Pin Box for an upgrade fee as part of the trade to a big enough part? I've been looking at them. Apparently they work well with my Hensley TS3. If they try some bull about "well, that part will haul...

These levels that tell you how far to raise or lower one side sound really cool. I wonder why I never saw this when I had a travel trailer! Anyway, I'm curious...do they assume a certain trailer width and level placement, or do you set that info somehow? 2 inches up or down is very different...

I have a message submitted to them on their support website. I'll see what they say. Does anyone know if the rating is stamped/etched in the pin box itself somewhere? My rig is up the road in storage for a few days or I could go look myself. Thanks! Ken

Ok, do you know what its rated for? As I mentioned, 1621 seems to just be a width, not a model number that would uniquely identify the part. For instance, if you search for Lippert 1621, you get pin boxes of all different ratings from all different manufacturers. And just as an FYI, 1621...

Hey everyone! So I'm loving my new fifth wheel, despite the mistakes I've made so far. But I'm really not sure what to make of the sticker on my pin box. I'll post a pic, but long story short, my trailer is gross 16250lbs and my pin box states 15500lbs max. It is the Lippert LIPP1621 (this...

Recharging them wouldn't be an issue. Since I generally travel the two weekend days and then I'm on full hookups the whole week, I wouldn't be concerned with a lengthy recharge. In any case, this choice kind of stinks. I could get a 290lb Onan 6500 LP generator at ~$5500 plus have to pay for...

Hello everyone! I use my Bighorn as my hotel room for business travel and I live pretty centrally in the country - Texas! - to make sure I can get to most of my usual work cities on a weekend. I tend to be no more than 15-18 hours away from work and usually just find a campground for the night...

Interesting thread. I wrestled with this a few days ago. I use my new Bighorn a lot - I use it for work and stay out for weeks at a time - but it will stay stored for a couple weeks at a time here and there near our home in Texas. Any idea what the power draw is for the residential reefer? I...

Yeah, I was surprised to find it leaking. Maybe one of the folks in Indiana was new and really cranked it on there. Anyway, after moving the RV the pump was somewhat slow again to pickup a prime, but we could hear it trying this time, at least. Thanks! Bingo! I think it was just so quiet...

Ok, so I got in there yesterday and did some troubleshooting. Here's what happened... Nothing was leaking upon initial inspection so I went about doing some of the normal things to try and make it leak. Remember, I noticed some water in the basement a couple days ago. Anyway, I had some help...

On my new 3970rd I just had to select "Optical" on the Jensen to get the TV sound through the surround system. I then turned off sound on the TV speakers, in the TVs menu, once I confirmed I had TV sound through the Jensen. Good luck!! Ken

Hi! Thanks for the reply. Yes, I understand the pump only runs to keep pressure in the lines, so I have opened faucets with the switch on until there is no more water coming out of the faucet (no more pressure!). 5-10 minutes later, the pump starts working finally and all is well. Its the...

Hey, thanks for the response. Looks like I need a multimeter of my own now. Great excuse to go to the hardware store. :) As for troubleshooting this issue, I guess I'll have to simulate moving the rig by turning off shore power and turning it back on. I should be able to give it a try Thursday...

Hello! I'm new to the forum and new to Heartland. My name is Ken and I just upgraded our 40' jayco travel trailer to a Bighorn 3970rd. So far, it's awesome. However, we're experiencing one inconvenience with regards to our water pump. The few times it's been turned on while towing to allow...