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Good idea... another idea that a friend gave me is - buy a bubble level from camping world that has an adjustable slider on the bubble ($6 or so).. then when you unhitch, just move the slider in the middle of the bubble and you now have the exact height for the hookup.. after you camp/have fun...

after yesterdays fiasco with yet another blown tire, im now in the market for a replacement rim for my 31RL Bighorn.. (16" with center chrome dome cover) I called the Heartland factory/parts and they will have to order one ($185) and it will take 2 weeks +.. My question is: are there any dealers...

my 31RL big horn has tireco rims..

hello, 2 days ago i blew a tire on my 31rl big horn.. the steel cords struck my tire pressure monitor sensor on the other tire and snapped it off.. result: 2 dead tires.. these tires are from Discount tire or American tires which ive used for years with great success until now.. i had to limp...

If you have a hand gun and no shotgun tho, buy yourself ammo called "shotshells" for your particular caliber.. typically shot shells will not go thru the house and possibly harm others.. its certainly good to be protected as there are far too many crazies out there.. thanks for the shotgun...

Good info for us concerned carriers.. Please, everyone, checkout Alan Korwins books from Bloomfield press.. the 2 main ones are "gun laws in all 50 states" and I think the most important one is "after you shoot" this book has many important items that may help you from being a convicted felon...

thanks for the charger info and product manual.. I think my 2009 big horn has this but wiull check..' adios, jerry

Does anyone know what type of charger is installed on the 2009 big horn's??? im hoping its a smart type charger that will keep the batteries conditioned for long periods.. why heartland buries the chargers is beyond me im relocating it to the front storage compartment where its easily...

thanks for this great solution... a lot of us seem to be having the same problem with water.. I will be happy to do this fix myself and cure the problem.. thanks again jerry

inverter questions Hello. say does your 1750 watt inverter provide all the power you need for dry camping ?? particularly have you ever tried your coffee pot with it ??? typical coffee pot is 1000 watts and that would equate to about 80 amp DC draw from the batteries.. just curious as im...

Hi folks, just a quick note to explain a small problem I just found in my new 3100 RL.. in the process of figgerin out how im going to hook up 2 more 6 volt batteries and my 2000 watt inverter, i was poking and wiggling wires and I just happened to find the main red wire (that comes from the...

great info. where did you get the transfer sw or did you make it? I have a large one a the house for emergencies and have been designing one as a project for fun.. good Rv'ing jerry/k6fn

hello.. im having similar delimmas.. I want to install an inverter to power the tv and dvd player plus maybe make coffee in the early hours pre-generator run time, but dont want to always use extensive battery power when hooked up to shore power.. a main concern when depending to shut off...

1/3 tank remains I have the same problem of 1/3 of the fresh water remaining when the pump sucks air.. I tore into it after my last camp trip to ensure the vent and supply lines were not reversed and mine were not.. so since I cannot see the tanks or get to the hose outlets im stumped.. I did...

I just fixed my vac outlet in my BH.. it would not switch on the vac unit but the inside outlet works good.. after a short troubleshooting venture, I found that the 2 screws that holds the control wires on the back of the hose outlet were not tightened enough to make the little spring contacts...

Hello, im at Clearcreek lodge #332 in Mountainburg Ark. I used to belong to the shrine in Los Angeles, Scottish Rite in San Bernardino, Ca. and a blue lodge in Riverside, Ca. Be safe out there and God Bless America...

1/3 water left and pump sucks air im having the same problem with my 3100 RL.. the gauge shows 1/3 tank full but pump sucks air.. my hoses may be reversed also.. how do you get to the hoses to ensure proper connection ? thanks for the help... jerry:D

Inverter info Please be aware that inverters use a standby current drain even when your equipment is turned off so to ensure your battery life just turn off the inverter when not in use..

For those of you that use a CPAP machine for sleeping like I do, I needed a way to power my unit from 12 volt battery while dry camping.. in our 3100RL I removed the front closet light fixture and added a length of 2 conductor wire (# 16 gauge is good) taking notice of which wire was the plus...

More Ham Radio Hello everyone, im Jerry, k6fn and have been hamming for 46 plus years and a lot of it while camping.. I now use a Yaesu FT-100 Hf rig in my truck and a little Elecraft K-1 CW qrp rig for camping.. With the Hf bands so bad right now the antenna is a very important item.. I shoot...