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  1. lduguay

    FIXED: Compressor Thermal Overload Protector for Penguin II is now OBSOLETE??!!

    We have the Penguin II 15,000BTU Heat Pump/AC as our rear unit. It quit cooling last weekend and after LOTS of YouTube videos I ventured onto the roof to diagnose the issue. Turns out the Thermal Overload Protector sensor connection (on top of compressor) was "crispy" (see photos). So I began...
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    2016 Southeast Region Rally and SC Chapter Rally Videos

    Thought I would post for all to see....ENJOY!!! 2016 Southeast Region Rally 2016 South Carolina Chapter Rally
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    Uh Oh....whats going on with my Levelup? HELP

    Take a look at my video and let me know whats up with my Levelup!!! Thank you Forum EXPERTS in advance!!!!! Levelup Issue Video Link
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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: NC, Waxhaw - 10/31/2014 to 11/2/2014

    N5572 H B Starnes Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173 Venue: ------------------------------ Cane Creek Park Campground 5572 H B Starnes Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 Deb Foy 704-843-3919 http://www.co.union.nc.us/Divisions/ParksRecreation.aspx Pets ok?: Yes Pet Fee: No WiFi available: No WiFi Fee: N/A Details...
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    2013 North Carolina Fall Rally Video Scrapbook

    Here is the Link to the North Carolina Fall Rally Scrapbook. Teresa Pannell, of the NC Chapter, selflessly gave her time to create an AWESOME video!! THANK YOU THERESA!!!!! GREAT MEMORIES, GREAT TIME and GREAT PEOPLE!!!!! Enjoy! NC Rally Video Scrapbook
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    Pick up our NEW Big Country 3650RL yesterday!

    We have enjoyed our 2011 Big Country 3250 for the last 2 years. A huge "step up" for us from our 30+ years of tent camping!! We really do not know how folks enter into the RV world without HELP!! This forum and all the new friends we have met at the Rallies made our first 2 years a wonderful...
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    YES: Are the new awning LED's standard?

    Hey Factory, Brian C & Bryan W, Today we place our order for a new 3650RL. In Tampa, the new Big Country, had LED's in the awning......is that standard or do I need to add to order? We are also adding a 2nd awning off the dining/door side slide, would that have the LED's too? We have LOVED...
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    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: NC, Waxhaw - 11/1/2013 to 11/3/2013

    5572 H B Starnes Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173 Venue: ------------------------------ Cane Creek Park Campground 5572 H B Starnes Road Waxhaw, NC 28173 David Paschal ext 24 or Jim Chaffin ext 22 704-843-3919 Park Website Pets ok?: Yes Pet Fee: $ WiFi available: No WiFi Fee: $ Details...
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    SOLD - Tailgater Automatic Satellite Dish & ViP211k Receiver FOR SALE

    This Dish Network Tailgater is in like new condition and works great. I am selling because we just switched to DirecTV......they made me an offer I couldn't refuse!!! (at least for the next 2 years) This retails on Amazon for $499 plus shipping. My price, $400, and includes shipping in...
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    Is the Mini Mega bath a future 3650 option?

    Maybe this should be in "Ask the Factory", but since it is "design" I thought I would ask here.:) The current model BC 3650 has the Mega shower.....will the Mini Mega be an option on future 3650s or other models that currently have Megas? Thanks!
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    Programing a new remote for BC3250

    I am going to be programing a new remote for my BC 3250. After talking with Ryan at HL, to access the "brain" (behind the control panel) it seems I have to remove the cabinet facing to get to screws that hold the control panel in place:confused: Any BC3250 owners out there that have done the...
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    ATF: Big Country - Lost 3250TS Remote (Need location of "Brain")

    Hey Favorite Factory, I am STILL searching for our missing remote for our 2011 3250TS. IF I do NOT find the remote, I will be purchasing a new remote which leads to the question of: Where is the remotes "brain" in the 3250TS. Thanks! Lance PS. Yes, I have SEARCH everywhere.......except...
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    RV Service at RVsforLess?.......not exactly :-)

    Let me set this up..... Sooooooo, I am on a job with my company in Nashville at the Opryland Hotel all week. We have been shooting and editing video all week at a trade show. We hit the road and about an hour out another client calls and needs a video we produced sent ASAP!! A critical...
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    50 AMP Progressive SSP-50, Portable Smart Surge Protector

    My "budget" (DW) just allowed me to upgrade to the $$$ EMS system. In the 6 months we owned the SSP-50, it kept me from plugging into an open neutral.....and who knows what that saved me??!! Note: This is only a surge protector not the EMS power management system. The SSP-50 sells new for...
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    "UnOfficial" June campout near Charlotte NC

    A few of us are planning an, "unofficial", Heartland or anyone who wants to join in, mid June camping trip the weekend of the 22nd. The CG is a beautiful county park in Union county NC, near Waxhaw/Charlotte. Beautiful lake, beach, swimming, boat rentals and hiking/biking trails......a GREAT...
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    First Time Satellite setup......will this dish work??

    Hello To My Favorite Forum!! When we built our home 9 years ago, we had Dish Network installed.....after a couple years we switched to Time Warner and a few years later, back to Dish. I found the from the first Sat Dish in our attic......will this work for the RV?? If so, what do I...
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    Innovation? Or is this how a Gooseneck REALLY works???

    This was too good not to share!! How would you like to meet this rig on a two lane road, coming down the mountain in your direction? Check out the hills in the background. The power steering works real good now. She's hitched up and ready to roll! It's amazing how the extra weight...
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    Pray for Butch at RV'sforLess in Knoxville TN.....

    We do not have all details on Butch's current condition or what happened, but regardless, there is power in prayer. We have friends that went to pick up their new Big Country at RVsforless today and they sent this message tonight: "We are in TN picking up our camper and the owner, Butch, of...
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    Bike Hitch Option.....with pictures!!

    I too, have been on the quest to find the PERFECT bike rake!! I don't want a rack on the front of truck, don't want to lift bikes to top of truck or hitch.....and DW is tired of me loading the bikes into the BC.....go figure:confused:. Here is a bike option that a new member to the forum has...
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    This is a Non-Solicited & Not-Paid-For NC Rally announcement.....

    Hey Southeastern/Carolina's HL Owners Club Members, Other Region HOC Members AND any who SHOULD or WANNA be HOC members :) The NC Rally October 7th-9th is approaching quickly and attendance seems to be down:(.......we will have fun even IF you do not join in, HOWEVER, it will be great to have a...
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    ATF: Big Country - Landing gear replacement rocker switch wiring question....

    Hey Heartland, I am on my 3rd landing gear rocker switch for my 2011 BC 3250TS. The switch I just received to replace the 2nd defective switch seems to be a better quality switch, however the wire color codes are different. The original switch has 2 black, 1 pink and 1 red.......the new has 1...
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    Sand Blasting Fuel lines when installing new injectors?????

    My 2003 Chevy Duramax/Allison is getting a new set of injectors installed. The Service "advisor" calls me and says the tech recommends "Sandblasting the fuel lines".......... Anyone heard of this?? I am getting employee pricing on the injector job at this dealer and they would charge $85...
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    Cyclone Black Water Tank vent cover.......a "Newbie" lesson

    Sooooooo, I get the Cyclone Black Water Tank vent "cap" that swivels, promotes good airflow and looks very cool, (I am a newbie). I climb onto the roof of our 2011 BC 3250TS.....and BEHOLD, there are 4 vent pipes!!! Thus my dilema began......how to figure out which pipe!! Call Heartland for...
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    "Backin up" Signals........PLEASE HELP MY BLOOD PRESSURE!!!!!

    We have been out 2x's in our new fiver. Each an "experience" all its own!! I've read lots of post on backing up......"hold the wheel at bottom...", "use mirrors", "survey the site", "arrive while still light outside".....etc.........All GREAT suggestions!! My BP issue is this one....."have...
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    WHO WOULD YOU SEND YOUR DAUGHTER TOO?? PROBLEM: Smoking Diesel while at idle...QUESTION: Who can you RECOMMEND?

    Hey Most Favorite HL Forum..... I need a recommendation for a TRUSTED mechanic to replace injectors in my 2003 6.6 Duramax in the Charlotte NC area........someone you would send YOUR mother/sister/child too, (the ones you like!!), that you KNOW would take good care of them!! My 2500HD Duramax...
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    Just picked up our 3250TS in February.......late 2011 Changes/Upgrades??

    We picked up our 2011 3250TS in February and upon walking into the unit for the first time we saw changes in several features that are different from the brochure!! 1. Floors not the wood panel look, now a dark "slate" and carpet possibly a darker shade. (see pic) 2. Counter tops no longer have...
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    New Thousand Trails......deal???

    We are considering signing up for a TT membership. I have read some pretty bad stories about large up front (lifetime) membership fees that are in the thousands of $$$'s and TT changing the "rules". The "new" deal, is $499 for 1 zone with no "enrollment" fee. This "deal" looks pretty good...
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    FIXED - HELP, slides are locked!!??

    We picked up our 3250 2 weeks ago in Michigan. We are BRAND NEW to fifth wheels after 40 years of tenting. We open and closed slides multiple times with no issue. We are now on our FIRST fiver camping trip to beach and after extending slides we noticed that the bottom corner of the living room...
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    Where did you mount your dual canister water filter?

    We are picking up our BC3250TS this WEEK!! The question: I bought a dual canister system from the RV water filter store.....I was thinking (dangerous) that I would mount in a tote with quick connects like several others I have seen.....but that adds another large tote to storage when...
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    Prodigy P3.....flashing RED.....

    We pick up our BC 3250TS next week in Michigan, weather permitting. The P3 was installed about 2 weeks ago. It has rained 2 times since the install and both x's the P3 flashed RED, "BRAKE SHORT NO BRAKES".......the installer said it shouldn't do that once we are hooked up. I am NOT...
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    Our ordered 3250TS arrived at dealer yesterday.........

    Yep, our ordered 3250TS arrived at National RV in Milan Michigan yesterday.........an it looks like a little BLIZZARD is headed its way. Probably will not be picking it up this weekend!! Guess it will be "snow-broke-in" when we pick up next week!!!......I hope :eek:
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    What are your favorite SMART PHONE apps? (iPhone, Droid etc.)

    What are your favorite SMART PHONE apps? (iPhone, Droid etc.) Being a "newbie" I have not used these apps on the road yet. We would love to gather the "sage" wisdom of you experienced RVers! Here are a few apps I found for iPhones: PassportAmerica Campgrounds iRV2Forum Camp & RV iCamp Find a...
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    HELP!!! Installed the RDS tank....went OK.....cut the filler line.....not so good!!

    OK, I have posted a couple threads about the purchase and installation of an RDS auxiliary tank.......installed the tank....when I cut the filler line there was ANOTHER plastic tube inside??....of course I cut that to!!.......NOW WHAT?? :o What is the purpose of the plastic tube in the...
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    Auxiliary Fuel Tank Installation questions.....

    I purchased an RDS 60gal Combo (tank/toolbox) with gravity feed kit and have 2 questions: #1. How did you attach your tank to truck bed? Tank has 3 "non pre drilled" tabs.....I read somewhere to use "self tapping" screws.....not really comfortable with that. #2. The gravity kit looks like a...
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    Anyone using the Northern Hydraulics Auxiliary Fuel Tank and RDS install kit?

    We are preparing for our new "baby".....a BC 3250TS that is currently in the "build" lineup at Heartland. We have a 2003 Chev 2500HD CC SRW 6.6 D/A.......being new to towing, the frequents stops in unfamiliar territory is something I want to avoid. I am reading very positive reviews on the...
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    Three years of "lookin"....order is placed.....build to start mid January......HOW LONG?????

    My very first post......we placed our order for our BC 3250TS in December after YEARS of shopping and researching!! S/M said production to start mid January. Not that were in a hurry......BUT HOW LONG DO WE WAIT NOW!?!?!?!? :D Been tent campers for years and cannot wait to begin pulling our 5...
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