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  1. W

    Replacement red brake lens - buy online?

    I'm the new owner of a Heartland Trail Runner 27RKS. On our most recent trip, the red lens came off the back right tail light. Of course, the dealer says you have to bring the whole thing or the other lens in to replace it, but the dealership is far and that is silly. Can someone tell me a...
  2. Hastey

    New tires today.

    Well it's that time again (WooooHoooo!) to de-winterize the BH. New tires this morning and the china bombs are gone. Towed it with the new TV to the tire shop this morning and everything was great. Now I have to get everything up and going, check for leaks, install the new fender, treat the...
  3. Invizatu

    connecting wiring harness for brake controller

    I have a 2003 Dodge ram 1500 with tow package. The male connector is located (mounted) in such a manner (behind a very tight bundle of wires) that you cannot slip in the female connector, not enough room between the wires and front of male connector. The male connector appears to be mounted in...
  4. Invizatu

    Electric Brake Controller

    Is there a recommended brand and model ? I will be towing a North Trail 21fbs with a 2003 Dodge 1500 quad cab with hemi and factory tow package (4 wheel ABS brakes). Thanks
  5. F

    Break Away Safety Wire

    On my new 2010 Cyclone I was looping the break away brake safety wire around the handle lock and realease handle of the Reese 24K hitch. Worked fine for several trips, but got a surprise this weekend when pulling in to a parking lot. In the turn, the cable managed to catch itself under the...
  6. N

    Brake issues

    Hi All, Was pulling into the campgroung this weekend when I noticed my ABS and parking brake lights(Seperate lights of course)were stuck on in the dash. I then noticed that I had no electric brakes on the camper. The light on the brakecontroller did not come on when I pressed the truck brakes...
  7. Matt-Paula-NT21

    Brake controller

    Having a few issues with a an older model brake controller that I'm presently using. First, I can't see the little LED light changing colors when braking because I'm color blind. I can see it getting brighter if I watch it but that's not cool when driving. Second, I have to keep adjusting the...
  8. Jim-and-Carolyn

    PAC brake on diesel versus brake controller

    None Hey everyone, We're back with another question. We just traded up on our tow vehicle - went from a 2008 1500 Dodge Big Horn Ram (4.7L V-8) to a 2009 2500 Dodge Ram (Heavy Duty) Quad Cab with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel pulling the load. We hauling a 2010 North Trail (32RED) - loaded weight is...
  9. D

    Disc Brake Questions

    We will be picking up our 2010 Landmark Augusta on Thursday, and are going to be adding disc brakes and had a few questions. We'll be ordering a disc brake kit to install ourselves - does anyone know what the bolt circle and bolt size is for the 8 stud wheels on the Augusta? Also - does...
  10. F

    hitch/trailer brake question

    I am getting a 32qbss and would like opinions of hitch and brake contollers. Currently the dealer is recommending we get the Equilizer 4 point swap control hitch. From what I have read I would agree this is a good one. They are asking $575 for product/instal/setup. I do not know about the...
  11. Ldavisjr

    Brake lockup on one wheel

    I have a 3410RL Bighorn. Just got back from a long trip in which I noticed that when I started to stop, especially when starting off in the morning, One of the brakes on the front of my fifth wheel would lock up. Did not notice this until it was too late and had flattened a place on one of my...
  12. dbarnard

    Brake Adjustment

    Could someone tell me which direction to adjust the star wheel on the brakes? Does it adjust out from top to bottom or from bottom to top? Or can it be diff. on each wheel? My brakes don't have the stopping power they used to have. I was going to pull a hub and see but I would have to pull the...
  13. R

    Setting up brake controller

    Since I will not have room to sit up my Tekonsha P3 brake controller what do those of you have this controller and are towing one of the 16000 pound Heartland have yours set at?
  14. R

    Trailer brake controller plugin

    You guys are great. I am new at fifth wheel towing and I am learning a lot. Could someone with a 2007/2009 Dodge tell me where I can find the plugin to plug in a Tekonsha P3 brake controller. I have looked under the dash and can not find it. I did however find the OBDII plug so is it...
  15. C

    Brake adjustment

    We are wanting to check and see how often the brakes should be adjusted on our 09 BH 3400RE. It currently has around 6000 miles and in June we will be making a trip from Alaska to Missouri. Thanks for your help.
  16. S

    SOLD - BrakeSmart Trailer Brake Controller

    I have a BrakeSmart trailer brake controller for sale. It has been used for 2 summer seasons, and includes all hardware necessary for a 1999-2006 Ford truck. I bought a new F-450 with built in brake controller, and no longer need this one. This is by far the best controller I have ever owned...
  17. T

    Brake Controller

    I have a Chevy 3500 dually and tow a Big Country 3250TS. On a recent trip the brakes were grabbing and it appeared the rear axle brakes were not working. I took it to the dealer and they are checking them. So far it appears one brake is not activating. I have a Prodigy controller, the model...
  18. wagenman

    Brake Control

    OK... So with my new coach the weight is almost 2,000 pounds diferencein dry weight alone. The brake control that I have in there was set to the old trailer from the dealership, and when I picked up my new one the dealership made no adjustments on it. I noticed when I towed it home that my...
  19. P

    Brake light bulb ????

    Im on my 3rd bulb, for the right side brake, tail light. first my brother in law was following me and told me the light was out, went and got a 2 pack and replaced it, this past weekend when camping, a guy helping me back in said you have a tail light out. same one. the first one from...
  20. B

    led brake lights

    A little while ago I viewed a post about switching out brake lights for led ones. Now I can't find it despite trying many searches. Does anyone recall the post?
  21. newbie

    Factory Brake controller on GMC 2500HD

    I will be picking up our new Landmark Augusta sometime later this week (yea!). I am new to 5th wheeling and need help determining the proper trailer gain setting on my factory trailer brake. My 2008 GMC 2500HD Duramax owners manual states that I need to drive about 20 mph while towing and...
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