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We are preparing for a few winter trips with the Viking Ship and I noticed that the water lines for the factory installed washer/dryer combo goes through the propane compartment which is exposed to the elements. Seem like a bad idea in zero temperature to have water lines exposed in non-heated...

Hello! My husband and I will be moving into our new home our 2012 Big Country 3690SL with our 7 month old son and our dog and I have a few questions so far that I'm hoping to find help with! 1. What high chair options have been successful for you? 2. Have baby gates been helpful in such a...

Hello All, I am brand new to the idea of full timing and have some questions concerning all of the possible RV's out there. First off, you should know that I will be full-timing with me and a dog (no big family yet). However, that being said, I will not be traveling very far, at least in the...

Hi All I purchased a new 3850 cyclone a while back but have not picked it up yet. When I pick it up in 3 weeks I plan on purchasing a Harley close by where I pick up the trailer. The trailer will not have wheel chocks installed nor do I wish to bolt them to the floor as carrying the Harley...

I have read on these forums that the slideout in the 3410RE where the recliners are situated is too tight to be able to turn the recliners. We are considering purchasing one of these (actually we're looking at 3 different models). Anyhow, I wondered if it would be possible for me (after...

We bought a 32 inch tv for our 2011 Sundance 2900Mk living area. I understand that the wall is braced for mounting. How wide is the mounting brace and is there one or two? In other words, what is the configuration of said mounting brace? We have the mounting arm that we plan to install...

We've never had an electric awning and wondered what you do to drain off rain? Can it be sloped? Thanks Diane

When looking at the MSRP sheet (sticky) I noticed the hi-gloss sides and the hydraulic front jacks are forced options for 2011. I also noticed that the Cyclone Package was $7800, and that the MSRP sheet showed the total options price (near the bottom of the sheet) was $7800. Does this mean...

We have a SuperGlide 18k with the quick connect plate. We have lost the nylon block for the connect plate and are having problems make hitching the 5th wheeler. Our options are to order another nylon block, weld the connect plate on or bolt the connect plate to the 5th wheeler. My husband...

In the photos, the small cable running from the dump handle connects via the big coupling with the set screw on it to the valve shaft. When the handle is pulled, the shaft slides out, opening the gate valve...etc... Question for those of you with this experience...Is there any way that the...

I recently purchased a NorthTrail 31QBS (first TT) and have a few questions regarding the Hot Water Heater. Can't remember everything that the dealer showed me during the walk-through. How do you get water into the hot water heater tank? Should the bypass WH be on or off if using...

With the discussions about not being able to utilize all the water in the fresh water tanks, and not being able to fully drain them, why is it that black and gray tanks are molded with a bottom that slopes to the outlet and fresh water tanks are rectangular boxes with no sloping floor? Looking...

We just picked up our 2011 Grand Canyon (yay, us!) from Great Lakes RV in Elkhart, IN (yay, Rob!) and after five days of using the furnace to heat our rig while we switched over our belongings and got everything fixed we're wondering how to tell if our propane tanks go empty. Other than the...

Hey all, I've been reading the posts and articles about diesel vs. gas TV's. I need to come up with one in the near future. Not trying to step on anyone's toes, but let me share my diesel thoughts, and get your opinions: Diesel - pro - 25-30% more mpg con - Diesel is consistently 25-30%...

Anyone have a recommendation for water pressure regulator? Any and all input appreciated.

We have been fulltimers for about 3 months. We are currently in Gulfport MS. We tried to fill a Class 3 prescription at a local Walgreens and was told that Mississippi law does not allow them to fill a out of state Class 3 prescription. Since we are traveling all over the US we are wondering if...

We used the inflatable bed for the first time this past weekend and it was ok but there is a problem that I hope you can help me with. What do you do to keep the pillows in place at the head of the bed? We used 8 pillows from the house to fill the canyon. Pats wife

We just took delivery on a 2011 Road Warrior 305. I have read the owners manual but could not find an explanation for the lighted (when on) red light switch that is located in the control panel area. I think it energizes the holding tank anti-freeze system. Can anyone confirm this? I'm sure...

I have a 310QB and when I turned on my furnace I noticed it blew hard from the vent on the side of the dinette. It had a 3" or so duct running to it. The vent on the back of the other dinette seat barely blew. It had a smaller 2" - 2 1/2" duct. The bathroom had the bigger duct and blew so much...

I recently toured a Cyclone 3010 in Central Fl noticed that the cabinet doors in this brand new unit were separating and the joints not just one or 2 of the cabinet doors but like 10 or 12 throughout the coach at the stile and rail joints. Having a little background on cabinetry I noticed that...

We picked up our 2010 NT 26RKS last week and look forward to our maiden trip over the Thanksgiving weekend. We recieved all the manuals/guides for the appliances from the dealer in a nice portfolio except for the Air Conditioner. Which model A/C do is on my unit and how do I get a manual for it...

Winterized my Sundance and as usual, when finished I unscrewed the shower head hose from the shower mixer handle plate. I laid the rubber washer in shower pan. As it iturned out, I reactivated the Rv and went to use the shower - when re-attached with the rubber washer water sprayed from the...

We have a great 2004 Dodge 2500; 5.9L diesel,automatic and love it! We are contemplating the purchase of a 3670RL Bighorn. Will this combination work? And anyone have any pros or cons of the 3670RL...say 2008 or newer? We currently pull an older HR AlumiLite 30' @ 10K lbs with no problems. Thanks

The Dometic fridge has a small electric wire with what appears to be a sensor. What is it for and is it to be attached to something?

I'm using a Verison USB 760 air card. The signal comes and goes. I have connected it to a WIlson Trucker anntenna. I don't see any improvement is signal when connected to the antenna. in fact I see the bars drop down. I have the correct adapter. I did leave the plastic tube on the top of the...

This may be a dumb question but I'm wondering can you make a u turn with a fifth wheel? I'm coming from a travel trailer where it was no problem and have not been able to get to an empty parking lot to test for closeness. I have a Cyclone 3010 with short bed truck. I did read on another forum...

Hello All, I am new here and really like this forum. Hubby and I will be purchasing a 2010 North Trail 26 RKS soon. We will be towing it with a 2005 Ford F-350 4 x 4 (I know it's overkill but I use the truck to pull my gooseneck horse trailer). My question is for those that own this...

This is on a 2009 Sundance ..last trip I noticed when using house water & leaving pump switch on ..if you use no water after 2 or 3 or so hours the pumps will kick on for just a couple of seconds. I do not recall this on previous trips. Air in lines moving arround from prevous draining ? or...

Is my thought process correct on this one..........having ordered the landmark agusta, with the standard 7,000 lb axles, does that mean I can only load it up including trailer dry weight to 14,000 lbs ? It would make sense to me but ?......... according to the brochure its gvwr is 16,200 thanks...

Winterizing: Is it really so simple? Do I understand this correctly? Drain all tanks, and fill with anti-freeze? Well, I guess not "fill", but pour anti-freeze down the sink and toilet enough to fill the P-traps, and drain from there? Thanks ahead of time. You guys are the best, and I...

Customer service just send me a replacement thermostat and while disconnecting the wires from the original one I noticed a orange wire that was not connected to anything. Does anyone know what that orange wire is for ?? or was it supposed to be connected to something ?? There was no other...

Headed out tomorrow for a short trip to Ute Lake NM and i'm checking things out to find: I have my shore power 120 ac connected and everything works, but when I disconnect my battery (disconnect switch) I have no 120ac power or 12 volt power. Basically nothing works with the AC plugged in and...

I'm sure someone can answer this. I pull with a 2002 F250 7.3 PS. The tow charts tell me it's rated at 13000 lbs fifthwheel towing. About 2005 the rating went up to over 15000. I see no difference in the trucks. Did Ford change their rating to match Chevy or did they actually make a change...

I crawled under the Bighorn today doing a little routine inspection of the axles/suspension/tires. Noticed a little uneven wear on the tires. It only has about 5K miles and the little rubber tips on the outer edge of the tires are not wearing exactly even - no big deal. I have not had any...

I have a question that I’m sure most of you have dealt with. My wife and I are looking at getting a new or used fifth wheel. What are the average loan terms, amount of years financed, between a new or used fifth wheels? Is it similar to auto loans, new usually equals longer terms at lower rates...

Wondering if the 2010 Cyclone 3010 comes with an inverter as well as a converter. We went camping with a friend last weekend who has a Weekend Warrior that came from the factory with a Xantrex inverter. My friend said your new Heartland has to have an inverter if mine does. I don't think this is...

Have been considering staying several months to a year in an RV park and moving the RV only perhaps a month or two each year to another static location and then back again for another lengthly stay at the RV park. Wondering if there are any "rules of thumb" or recommendations from the factory...

My question is, does the fifth wheel on the semi, and king pin on fiver work OK together. ( as in, king pin on fiver same size as semi trailer king pin ) Hopefully my new to me HDT:D will be here this week, just was wondering what will need to be done in order to tow the BH with it. I imagine...

After playing with several routes I've come up with a plan. We've been on I35 south several times and this year we are going west so my plan is to pick up 54 out of Wichita and follow that to Tucumcari, NM and from there, take I40 West to Kingman AZ. How about some thoughts from you seasoned...

Jim, are you able to provide the 2009 MRSP sheet for the Bighorns? If so, could you attach it or e-mail it to me? I would be most grateful!!:D Cheryl