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The other morning we woke up to find we have no power to the TV, DVD or anything else (120V) in the rear (3400RE) entertainment systems..The 12V cabinet lights all worked. This outage was only with the TV, DVD, and all things in the rear wall where our TV and all other things (120V) I...

I have exhausted all efforts to find a replacement crank for the rear electric scissor jacks on my 2008 Bighorn. You would think that Heartland would make the Landing Jacks and the rear stabilizer scissor jacks take the same crank, but the female end on the rear jacks is smaller. I've tried...

Planning a trip from Memphis, TN to the North Carolina line, via I40. Any suggestions on campgrounds along the way? We won't mind traveling about twenty or thirty miles off I40. Our destination is about 550 miles up I40 and we like the 250 mile 2:00 rule for traveling. Thanks for any...

We are experiencing a strong sulfur smell from our hot water. The smell dissipates if we let it run for about thirty seconds. We are not experiencing an odor from the cold water side. We have a filter incorporated in our shore water feed. At the beginning of this season I drained and...

My ODS living room slide has a significant gap at the right side top. Large enough to feel wing intrusion and you can see light. I would say the gap is about an inch at it's worst point. Left side of slide seals good. I know that slides can be adjusted but is this best left to an "expert"...

08' 3400RE 75 gallon fresh water tank. We don't use our fresh water tank very often but on our current trip we had to fill the fresh water tank. I extremely dislike the system for filling the tank. All previous 5R's have had a valve that allows you to fill fresh water tank while hooked up to...

I don't fill my fresh water system very often, only about three or four times since having the RV....This last time I filled fresh water holding tank a strange thing happened. After filling, all monitor values topped out to "full". I, like most RV'rs, don't put any confidence in the monitors...

I have a Dometic Mdl# NDM1062 I have had to replace the door latch/handle on the average of once a year. They have all broken in the same place. It appears to me it's a flex problem with the two small flexible tabs on the handle . While I appreciate that things wear out...this is too ofter...

I need to make a repair to one of my day/night shades. I have a string that has untied in the header. To get to the shade I need to take the valance off. I cannot figure out how to remove the valance. I can't seem to see how it's attached. If anyone has had experience removing the valance...

I have completed the process to obtain a Tennessee gun carry permit. Wondering if anyone from Tennessee has applied for a permit and how long it took to receive your permit. I've asked the powers to be and got answers anywhere from thirty days to ninety days???? If there is anyone out there...

I have some very small scratches on some of my wheels (2008 3400RE). I was wondering if I could clear-coat these scratches for some positive results? None of these scratches are into the metal...all seem to be surface scratches..any suggestion? Larry

Drained my Hot water tank for winterazation and my anode rod is fairly calcified up. It still has good thickness and I was wondering if I could clean it up and reuse it. I took a wire brush and got it looking pretty good. Are these rods just coated with the magnesium and over time does the...

I'm doing some mods. to my basement area and wanted to get some ideas on shelving...not anything heavy, wanted to get a few items that get in the way when on the floor and I don't want to go to my bins each time. I've already been using plastic bins. I've looked at some wire shelving and it...

I'm wanting to mount two 4' PVC pipes to my aluminum ceiling supports in the basement. These will allow storage for my long handle wash brush and fishing rods. I'll be using the same connectors electricians use to attach conduit to a wall, Etc. I think it will take three connectors per run of...

In my 3400RE BH the 12V accent rope light above the entertainment center has burned out. I have been able to find plenty of 120V rope lights but can't find any 12V. Does anyone know where I can find a 12V system? I contacted Heartland but didn't get a solution. Thanks, Larry

For health reasons I am unable to wax/clean my 5r and don't have a clue what would be the cost involved to hire it performed. The exterior is in reasonably good shape but needs some light oxidation removed and wax applied. I'm sure the cost would vary based on the expertise but need a "ball...

This is a first..The other night I was getting ready to do a little grilling on my gas Weber grill...hooked up my small portable tank, lit the grill up...everything seemed to be working fine..After about a ten-minute heat up, the grill went out. The grill regulator was very cold and damp. I...

Sorry if I posted in the wrong area. On my 08' 3400RE BH our BR and LR TV's have very poor local TV stations reception(only one station). When we first arrived at out site we were getting multiple stations...now nothing in the LR and only one station in the BR...I've checked all connection I...

I've not been able to find the exterior height of my 08' 3400RE Bighorn. The reason I ask is we are traveling through an area with limited tunnel/overpass heights. Short of climbing on the roof and measuring my rig I don't know how to find out. Thanks in advance for any information.. James

My Coby DVD/Radio player is now displaying "Wrong Disc".....Tried cleaning (compressed air) in the disc port...no help. From what I can tell in other post, the Coby system is just short of junk...So, what system for replacement do you guys suggest? Thanks for any suggestions.

Now that I have a Ford 6.7 that requires DEF. I am wondering where to store the 2.5 Gallon containers. I don't want to store it in the RV because it's caustic. Could carry it in the bed of the truck but I'm not crazy about that either. I am thinking of buying it as needed, but not being...

As stated above, I'm new to having a DRW truck...I'm just wondering if there is an easier way to add air/check PSI on the inside tire. I have heard, but can't substantiate it, that you should not use Valve extensions (possible leak problems). It looks like it's gonna be a bear to check/add air...

I discovered a chalky off gray substance on the left side of the rear (around black tubing) on my Dometic refrigerator. At first I thought a dirt dabber had visited me. The amount of the substance was substantial. It has no smell, I suspected a leak in the system (ammonia smell) . I cleaned...

Just curious, do those that have the above...do you take them off while in storage? I was thinking that might save sensor battery power. I have the 507 monitor. Thanks in advance for any help.

Has anyone replaced their RV absorption refrigerator with a residential unit? How's it work for you and what do you do when there is no shore power? Thanks in advance..

I read somewhere that you could connect your TV to the DVD player to utilize the speakers on Auxiliary via the DVD player for better sound and volume quality. Our volume on the TV only is lacking, particularly when the RAC is running...anyone done this and is it worth considering. I don't know...

I just noticed an inch on one side and a half inch gap at the bottom of the window on the other. It looks like perhaps the rubber molding has shrunk. I was thinking of using a little black silicon to fill the gaps...It may not be a problem, as the window is designed to allow water to drain out...

Here is a trick I read on another form which I tried and it works....Extend your awning and soap it up on the out side (upper material) and then roll it up...continue cleaning the rest of your trailer while leaving the awning rolled up for about thirty minutes...roll it back out and rinse with...

Is there an easy way to remove the window screens for cleaning?...They appear to be spring loaded. I've tried to compress the retainer springs to no avail...What's the secret? Thanks in advance for any help.

We're going to do some dry camping and I want to fill my fresh water tank to capacity. In the past my DW has watched the gauges and told me when it registered full. I have found this procedure does not give me a full tank and I'll need all the fresh water I can load. How do you guys fill...

While dumping and flushing the black tank we decided to fill our fresh water tank. I filled it to about 2/3 capacity. Now, here is the weird part...Now my gauges all register full and haven't moved in two days and I know for a fact the tanks are not anywhere near this reading. I'm puzzled...

While traveling through Santa Fe, NM we stayed at Trailer Ranch RV Park..We were charged a 15% Hotel/lodging tax on our RV site. Is this something new or just a Santa Fe thing? Since this was an upscale park the tax added over $6.00 per night...Did I say I hate taxes?

I was under my trailer just schmoozing around...I noticed how close the shocks were to the interior sidewall of the trailer tires...were talking less than an inch close..Is this normal? Looks to close too me. I'm just wondering with trailer bounce if the tires will come in contact with the...

I have replaced my OE bushing with the Never Fail bushings..My question is, how much torque for the spring shackle? Can't seem to find the specifications anywhere..and when I do they are all over the lot...anywhere from 35# to 114#...???? Larry

I just installed the above on my TV...I am experiencing an air loss and can't seem to find a leak. It's not a great deal of air, maybe 5# or so over 24 hours. Is this normal? What are you guys that have air bags experiencing? I've checked all fittings and can't see an obvious leak with soapy...

I'm having some problems getting use to my trailer length (3400RE 36' 9"). I had a 30' SOB and never really had a problem with trailer tracking and negotiating turns, backing, or overall handling. Well, the other day I hit a post on the DS negotiating a right turn. I've been pulling a 5r for...

Anyone else having trouble highlighting and clicking to the "Active Topics" link? It seems I can't highlight the tab and open the link...

Where did you guys mount your on board compressor for your air bags. The instruction state: "This location should provide ample air flow and be protected from airborne debris and MOISTURE". I have read where some have mounted on the frame rail..Others, in the engine compartment. Which...

I am thinking about adding air bags to my 05' F250. I've looked at Firestone's Ride Rite and Timberans...They both look like good products. Just wondering how much of a hassle it is to air up/down as I don't always have availability to an air supply. BTW, I have an approximate 1.75" to 2.00"...

I just heard from a friend about a horror story on his 2006 Heartland Bighorn..He had taken his unit back to Heartland for frame problems in the front cap area. Apparently he had the inherent Lippert Flex problem. Heartland took care of him and he was totally satisfied with their repair...NOW...