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I wanted to post a follow-up on how my window repair progressed. I know this is a fairly old thread, but the subject comes up quite frequently and maybe someone checking achieves may someday find this useful. I talked with my dealer and they said the windows in my BH2985 were manufactured by...

Re: Pull-out bed won't stay flay Dylan- I went out and checked the bed on our unit, and guess what..................the bolts were loose. My loose bolts had their own nuts, not the nuts welded to the frame. Bighorn used a standard hex nuts on the bolts and the use of the bed caused the nuts...

Bill- I whole-heartedly vote for, and admire, your willingness to repair the damage yourself. There is no way I would pay $6,000, to either a dealer, or anyone else, to completely replace the roof. Heck, that's a decent down-payment on a brand new unit. I would definitely attempt this repair...

Wntrgrn1- I too have a window leaking water and removed it yesterday. My leaking Bighorn 2985RL window was on the side of one of the slides. I don't believe the location of the window matters, as they all mount and seal the same. Mine was leaking water which was soaking the carpet. I used a...

I vote for grinding off the rusting rivets and replacing them with a stainless bolts, washers, and lock nuts. May even be an easier and a better fix than the sand and paint (which would probably have to be done again shortly). Just a thought.

Re: ATF: Bighorn - Window lubricant Lizzy, The pizzaguy is right on in his recommendation. I was the one who "posted the original fix". Prior to my Bighorn, I built a motorhome out of a greyhound type bus. Part of the bus conversion process was the installation of the new windows. The...

Hi kwopper1- Welcome to the forum. As you probably know, most RVs are very similar with their construction, operation, and the means of troubleshooting problems. It's been a couple weeks since you posted your problem, but you haven't posted a solved problem thread, so I'll respond as though...

Ken- As Cookie said the drains have been deleted from current models, due to prior freezing problems. The "old" low drains had open/close valves sticking out the bottom of the enclosed cover, so owners could access the valves for operation. This allowed the outside cold air a place to easily...

I LIKE it and I WANT one !!!! The peep sight would be very valuable if switching to a magazine tube loaded with slugs (personally I would go with one magazine 00 buck, the other slugs). Thanks for the lead Dave, I picture one of these under the Christmas tree. Chris (Retired LE after 32 years...

DL- There are some who would argue the reason to "go dry camping" was to escape civilization, not to be fairly civilized while in the boonies. You may even find it quite pleasant to get away from some of the "civilized" options. Dry camping can be VERY relaxing and many enjoy the dry camp...

Re: keyless entry There is also some Owner's Manual documentation on this Owners Forum site. Go to to tab at the top of this Owners Forum labeled Tools............ Tools/Heatland Owner's Manuals/Exterior/Doors/Southco(s) The owner's manual give's some informatin you would not know without...

I used a very expensive & high tech chock. A piece of pressure treated 6x6 cut at a 45 degree angle, now it's 2 chocks. Have never had a trailer move in 20 years.

It pertains to any window that has a "slider" and the screws are on the inside. The frames are screwed down too tight and that pinches the track the window slides in. The track needs to me loosened so the window can slide.

Sue & Tom, Tight windows are a very common problem, especially when the problem is directly from the factory. The window is built in two 1/2 pieces, an outside half, and an inside half. When the windows are installed the trailer wall/opening is sandwitch'ed between the halfs and the screws on...

I requested, and just received, the Thermostat Operating Instructions booklet from Dometic. Per Alan's request I'll be sending him the .pdf file so he can post it on the Wiki for everyone's benefit. (Suggestion....also put it in the "Tools...HOM Heartland Owner's Manuals" section). This...

Alan and Dan, thanks so much for your responses. I have checked some of the other Heatland boards and it seems there are others who are a little confused about how to operate these thermostats. I'm going to take a picture this evening of the thermostats to help clarify which ones they are.

We picked up our new BH 2985RL a few weeks ago. The walk through was very fast as it was near closing time at the dealer and we could tell they wanted to close up. When they explained the two thermostats they quickly pointed to the wall, said these control the Fantastic Fan in the kitchen...

To expand-expand on the sail switch.... Sequence of operation This is generic and applies to most DSI model furnaces. Thermostat calls for heat. Thermostat relay or time delay relay is energized and allows power to the blower. Blower motor runs up to speed. Sail switch closes at 75% of...

Thanks to all the responders for the warm welcome. I felt comfortable with our truck after reviewing the specs and all of your responses confirm my beliefs on the truck. Thanks again and we look forward to maybe meeting some of your at rallies.

Chris & Cheryl from Eagle, Idaho. This last week we ordered our new Bighorn 2985RL, they say about 4-6 weeks for delivery from the factory. I will be towing with a 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel, unless I'm mistaken it will handle the job. If you disagree please let me know. (Also purchased a...