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Not leaking, don't see any untoward bulges over the axels, although that cardboard-ey stuff is pretty uneven, under there. I have to go to service anyway to address the six other things that need to be addressed - brakes, mostly. Thanks for input.

Ok, I put a hose in the water tank and wandered away, and forgot about it. While in the trailer talking on the phone I heard a pretty solid 'kunk' and realized the water tank had been filling away, unattended. Returned to find water gushing out of the vent. So, I obviously pressure filled it...

Ok, thanks for the info. I got another recommendation for RV Capital. I won't be coming back to the US until mid-June, so I don't think it's reasonable to expect them to hold it that long. Probably start a dialog in May and see if I can get an appointment set up. Thanks, rickb

Really? I was under the impression that the factory welcomed folks coming back with their units and problems therein. Part of this is an out-of-square cabinet that I suspect will require replacement - at least re-alignment. Seems like that would be an easy thing to do at the factory, less...

Hi - So, I'd like to get a couple of issues looked at w/ my new 3670RL and I figure the factory is the best way to go. Coincidentally, I'm going to be flying out of Chicago for a couple of month trip to Europe. So, a couple of questions: 1) Do I need to make an appointment to be seen? 2)...

I used two adjustable wire racks from Wal-Mart in my 3670RL - a big one in the cabinet between the stove and the reefer (big, cavernous space), and a small one in the top thin cabinet to the right of the reefer, above the pantry rack pullout. They worked great - I put them in lengthwise, front...

Yeah, I've considered that, and have watched for it. I put my hand on the truck and feel it begin to rise. I don't want to undo the jaws until the trailer is firmly on its feet, though. Always, after release, I still have to raise the trailer to get it up off the plate. It still creaks and...

Hi - new to fiver. I notice I get a lot of creaks and groans when I extend the front feet to lift my 3670RL off the truck. Is this normal, or is something strained? thanx, rickb.

Funny. I had to tighten the drain under the kitchen sinks, too. I've got a couple of issues with my new 3670RL, but no show stoppers. Annoyances, more than anything. I was at the RV show down in Quartzsite this last week and browsed through a few other units, including a couple of 'Big...

Hey, it suddenly started working. Must have just taken some time for it to figure out it was supposed to work. Will take the oversized knob flange into consideration, though, and other thoughts. Thanx, rickb

Hmm. I don't know how practical that is, given the tight quarters you have to maneuver to get the thing into a slot in a lot of (most) parks. Or to turnaround, for that matter. rickb

Roger. Thanx, rickb

Hanging out in the desert warm at Quartzsite for the winter. This is the high time, when the main show is on. I'm out at Scaddan Wash (a 14 day free BLM area), surrounded by campers, fifth wheels, trailers and tents of every size and price point. Seeing quite a few BHs - at least one other...

Was looking at the cabinets over the forward counter on my new 3650RL, and noticed they did not line up with the ceiling or the heater air intake above them - they're dropped significantly on the exterior wall side. That's kind of disappointing, as I look at it - cabinetry work was a big seller...

Title pretty much says it - I light it, it stays on for a bit, and then goes out. It stays on long enough that I've lit the oven, but after I turn off the oven, it goes out, again. (I'm leaving the dial on the 'pilot' setting.) So, I have a workaround - I can use the oven if I light it each...

Was backing into a site and was pushing at a pretty high angle and happened to look at the wheels - the front wheels were skewed way to the inside of the turn, and the back wheels were skewed in the opposite direction. Then I noticed they do the same thing when I'm pulling in a very tight (like...

Ford F350 SRW 4x4, built transmission, pulling a 3670RL. This has been a point of concern, for me - I've been watching my temps get into the 200 degree range pretty consistently when I'm pulling a hill. Takes a while to get there, takes a while to cool down, too. Driving around town, it went...

Funny, but it was off, before. Now it's dead on.

'Atsa one. Pulled in last night. I'm at Scaddan Wash, past the second row of bushes. :) Towed well. Couple of minor mishaps setting it up, but nothing serious. Learning experiences... Cheers, rickb

That makes sense - almost all of the inner wall/cabinet walls are hollow. rickb

Ah, ok. So these are the 'expanding sleeve' types. Once they're in the wall, they're in for good. So, you're using these on the outer walls? What happens to the foam insulation - the wings just push it aside? thanx, rickb

Fun. My first car was a '59 Buick Invicta station wagon (hand-me-down from my old man.) 455 Wildcat, big four barrel, and a Dyna-Flow transmission. The fins on that thing weighed more than an early Toyota. Took forever to get rolling with that Dyna-Flow, but it would jump from 40 to 70 in...

How about the stove in the counter?

Molly fasteners? Wazzat?

So, here I am, in Quartzsite. Nice and warm down here. Got here after dark, so I'll sleep in it folded up, tonight, and re-situate it in the AM.

I've got a few bits and pieces of things I want to mount on the wall - paper towel rack, knife block, pics, etc. What's the liability of screwing into the exterior walls? Work ok? Disaster? Use expanders? The cabinets must be screwed in, but I don't see where (a compliment to the finish...)...

Have a 3670RL and love all the counter space. And those big, deep stainless sinks are wonderful. However, as I'm working in it, I realize I'd be more overjoyed if the sink and the stove were swapped. I don't know what the design considerations would be - possibly a hood over the open stove...

New BigHorn 3670RL - On the Road!! I've held off posting in this section until I was officially underway - I've posted other places over the last two weeks with questions, tech issues, etc while the trailer was being worked on. That consisted of pulling a generator from an older unit and...

So, I didn't get off on Friday... waiting for a fuel tank and fittings to come in. :( Here's some good news, though - checking weights (which were my big concern), the Emerald III 6.5kw I put in there is 40 lbs lighter than the 5.5kw propane that is provided by HL. Leaves plenty for the fuel...

So, a little bit of bracket modification, and ... ... the old gen fit right in. Room to spare. It's a 6.5kw gen, not a 6.0kw. We found a 12gal polyprop tank that will fit in the compartment next door, and are adding a fill tube that will go where one of the battery vents are. Have to move...

Thanks for the quick response. I know, I'm going to have to get a gas tank fitted, but that's ok. I'd rather run it on gas. I'm thinking a largish boat tank with a bulb primer would be good - that way I can drain it easily and I won't get the dreaded carburetor gum-up issue (which seems to...

1. Less entertainment/comfort options, more serious work/desk options. I pulled the recliners and will be putting a large work-counter/desk and file cabinet in the rear. Probably be pulling the TV's, as well. Like to put in a projector/drop-down screen setup for movies (I guess the latter is...

The dealer would have installed mine. I opted for 2 6-volt batteries, which cost an extra $400 to purchase and install. I think I'd probably like to get 2 more - on my old Bounder 4 batteries with a 2000w Heart Interface inverter, I can run the microwave. Previous post may be technically...

Generator stress on frame? Hi - I'm getting a new 3670RL and have an Onan 6K generator I'm wanting to transfer from another unit. It's a good generator and can save me a $5K+ options expense for a new generator. I imagine it is a heavy thing - I'm wondering if it would stress the frame? Are...

Oui. QZ = Quartzite, AZ = sun = warmth. Lots of flea marketing, too.

So, as my DSW likes to say, "I drank the kool-aid." Put a big down on a 3670RL at a local dealer. Finalizing tomorrow. Done deal. The weather is miserable. Take care of a few things here, and head to QZ ASAP. Probably have lots of questions for you all, here. And, maybe a few things to...

So, as you will see in another post, I've dropped the big one - bought a 3670RL from a local dealer. I'm heading south as soon as I can take possession.

Solution to warranty problems: get an older truck and beef up to your heart's content. My '97 7.3 F350 4x4 has beefed suspension, Banks kit, Rickson wheels, and an overbuilt tranny. Runs great with 170K miles on it. I want the truck to go, not worry about whether turning a bolt will void my...

If you want to stay with an SRW, you might want to look into Rickson wheels. They'll boost your SRW ratings to 4500# each, with 19.5" commercial tires. I did this on my Ford F350 SRW carrying a heavy camper. Prior to the Rickson solution, the baddest E rated Michelins I could get always...

All really interesting ideas. I was thinking of aluminum insets that I'd put into place for the slides to run on, then take them out and replace them with a piece of matching laminate once the slides were extended. The grain would run crossways, I imagine, but it would be an acceptable...