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    leather captains chair repair

    We didn’t. We just put cloth covers on the chairs and we are currently trying to sell the fifth wheel.
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    winterize 5th wheel when NOT using it for 9 months

    I put my 2016 big horn 3160 on a consignment lot here in Tacoma WA last month for sale. Concerned about winter damage if we are not using the rig at all and they are not doing anything in terms of humidifiers, etc to prevent moisture and warpage inside the 5th wheel. I drained all water out of...
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    2016 Big Horn 3160EL for sale in Tacoma, WA for $42,000

    Scott Knight <scottdknight1@gmail.com> Jul 9, 2023, 8:19 PM (9 days ago) 2017 Heartland Big Horn 3160EL 35' 5th wheel - $42,000 Excellent condition New roof Generator 8' rolling rack that rolls out of the storage area New mattress fully equipped with cooking items and...
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    2017 big horn 3160 Furn fan is noisy at start up

    Thx for the tip. Do I put the lube in from the opening at the top of the furnace fan?
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    2017 big horn 3160 Furn fan is noisy at start up

    Any suggestions ? My furn fan sounds rickety when starting up and gets quiet as it starts pushing propane and heat. Is that normal ? I assume not Should I spray the fan bushing with Teflon or lithium?
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    recommendations fulltime insurance?

    I called Progressive today and they said they can't insure my 5th wheel rig in Tacoma WA that I live in full time on wheels vs on a platform... not sure why they said no... I own it and it is on my son's property on his driveway. 2017 big horn 3160. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!
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    2 issues with macerator and black water density - 2017 Big Horn 3160

    Yep, my holding tanks is vented. Thx for the tip!
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    2 issues with macerator and black water density - 2017 Big Horn 3160

    I will try more water at each time we use toilet. I have black valve closed until tank 2/4 full. Then I attach macerator and pump black water into tank.
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    2 issues with macerator and black water density - 2017 Big Horn 3160

    thanks for the tips!!!! probably good to drain every two weeks too!!!! will use more water!!!
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    2 issues with macerator and black water density - 2017 Big Horn 3160

    We're living in the 5tth wheel... I keep having 2 issues: 1. the black water is too thick like oatmeal consistency - tried Unique and Happy Camper. Happy Camper is better at keeping the smell down. Both are not breaking down the black water.. I drain about every 3 weeks into a 300 gallon...
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    City water going into fresh water tank no matter where the wet bay valve is set to on 2017 big horn 3160el

    I added a check valve from Amazon in front of the water pump and that has solved the fresh water overflowing from the city water ! Thx everyone for the tip!
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    back flushed big horn 3160 any nothing came out

    sorry for the confusion... I wasn't getting any water at all filling up the clear glass 3" pipe that is before my valterra valve.....
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    back flushed big horn 3160 any nothing came out

    I flushed the black water tank with my macerator. Then poured water through back flush valve but didn’t get more black water out of the 3” pipe. I wouldn’t think I need to add 30-40 gallons. Any tips ? Thx
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    City water going into fresh water tank no matter where the wet bay valve is set to on 2017 big horn 3160el

    ok. Will try it. Does it matter if I’m turning it clockwise to get to city and go beyond ? Or counter clockwise. In the past I just turned the arrow to city or tank or normal. I never went 360 degrees in with direction. So maybe only going from 600 to 1200 o clock had caused this problem.
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    City water going into fresh water tank no matter where the wet bay valve is set to on 2017 big horn 3160el

    Last two days for first time - with city water press on the water is overflowing the fresh water tank. No matter where I set the valve - city or normal - it over flows Can it be the valve in the wet bay or the water pump? Any advice would be appreciated. Thx
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    Black water tank not draining - 2017 big horn 3160

    Thx guys. I have one of these. And a back flush on the big horn 6160 5th wheel. I’ll try both to see if it will start to drain. I’m assume the valve on the tank is stuck closed no matter how many times I open and close the cable to the valve.
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    Black water tank not draining - 2017 big horn 3160

    It’s very hard to pull The handle out and in. I use a macerator, but. Nothing is coming out of the 3” pipe. I assume the valve is shut closed. Am thinking I might back flush it and see if I need more fluids in the tank. I can never tell if it’s full. Always have 4 lights on so the meters are...
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    Black water valve slow leak

    could you do me a favor? can you take photos of where you put your switch? where your cut out is located? do you have 2017 big horn 3160? can you describe where you cut into a 12v line? I assume it is not accessible to take a photo? I think I am going to buy a Valterra EZ Valve 3" Electric...
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    Valterra EZ Valve 3" Electric Waste Valve System

    has anyone installed a Valterra EZ Valve 3" Electric Waste Valve System on their heartland big horn 5th wheel? Have a slow leak in the black tank valve..... any tips would be appreciated. thx, \
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    Using a macerator on a 5th wheel - need to wait 2; hours after #2???

    Do I need to wait 24 hours after going #2 for the unique digest enzymes to break things down before draining with macerator ?
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    Black water valve slow leak

    Ok. Thx!!! Appreciate the quick response !!
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    Black water valve slow leak

    Wow! sounds like quite a job.... so I need to drop the belly pan and then get up to the side of the black tank to do so?
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    Black water valve slow leak

    John, thx for the tips.... do you recommend a certain tank treatment that might dissolve the debris? is Unique Di-gest It an example? thx
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    Black water valve slow leak

    thx for the tip.... mine valterra is not able to come apart, so I bought a stand-alone valterra to put in front of clear tube.. my fear is I live in WA and I'm afraid the 3" pipe behind the new valterra valve may crack if the temps get in the 20s like they have with the 3" black pipe completely...
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    Black water valve slow leak

    I have a 2017 big horn 3160
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    Black water valve slow leak

    every day now, I have a pint or so of brown water in my valterra clear pipe. any tips on how to check and or repair the seals on I assume my black water tank? Thx
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    Black water tank full?

    thx everyone for the tips!!! will do these steps next time I drain the black water!!!
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    Black water tank full?

    thx... I have the flush king, but haven't back flushed with it much... any tips on how to much water to throw up line would be appreciated.... It didn't seem to bring forth much after I drained the black water.... thx again for the tip
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    Black water tank full?

    Ok. Thx ! Havent heard that before. Will look into it! Great tips ! Will get a quote.
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    Black water tank full?

    Ok. Thx ! Havent heard that before. Will look into it!
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    Black water tank full?

    I try the rv hose with the sprinkler on the end today after I drain the tank to see if I can remove either of the things you mentioned. Thx
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    Black water tank full?

    Bought a used big horn 3160. Sensors have never worked. Tried the rv hose with the sprinkler. The that didn’t help. Tried commander for 36 hours. Didn’t help. We’re in the rig full time. I have a 300 gallon holding tank under the rig. I leave all the valve closed. Then drain box then gray...
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    Black water tank full?

    My tank shows full even after it’s been emptied When we flush now it spits up a little. Does this mean it’s really full?
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    2017 big horn 3160el - circuit keeps flipping off and on

    will switch heater to another outlet.. again... is there a way to see if my shore power is dirty power and turning off and on? thx for the tip!
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    2017 big horn 3160el - circuit keeps flipping off and on

    Circuit shuts off and back on often We have a space heater in the bedroom, and we use the fireplace often. We also have a space heater we plug into the island. Today, again had all 3 going for about a hour and then the circuit flipped off and then right back on and it turned the micro off...
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    City water hose freezing at night.

    not sure I am doing the right thing... 18 degrees tonight..... 27 -30 all day today. it's been in the high 20s at night until tonight..... my 100' city water hose has frozen water in it tonight at 700PM.... rats.... unhooked the hose at both ends.... ice at both ends.... tried to run 3...
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    City water hose freezing at night.

    thx for the tip!!!! ditto to ya!!! say warm! happy holidays!!!
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