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If it were me, I would buy some of that eternabond roof tape, and just repair, re-enforce that seam all the way around. Clean it first with some alcohol, and tape away. It comes in some smaller widths, and is almost indestructible after it is applied. I always carry some with me, for repairs...

Under the how to there is info on the BAL cable system. It is not something just heartland used, everyone used this system. The adjustments are usually under the bedroom slide, man they are a bear to get to. Have to remove all bedding including the mattress to get to the turn buckles for...

The two pivot points have torsion rubber springs in them to dampen any movement.

Heres another solution, I have installed on my big country. Cut down road jarring for quite well.

Photos are worth a thousand words. But the membrane is supposed to be glued down over the built up roof system. But I have seen several instances where this wasnt done properly in areas. At speeds going down the road, there will actually be a low pressure(vacum) area above that roof, causing...

Back about your time period, heartland had issues with the ends on the lines not being crimped enough. Heartland made their own lines back then. My rig is older than yours, and I had to replace all of the lines to the cylinders, as they had broken down and were sweating fluid thru the lines...

The electric jacks are super slow, because they use a small motor that is really geared down. I had several RVs with the hydraulics, and compared to that set up...... these electrics are super slow!

Same roofing material thats on your roof.

Are you plugged into shore power? Do you have a DVM, to actually check the +12volts? You could easily check the voltage at the battery. If your converter is working, it shouldnt be popping anything.

As a former landmark owner, it sure looks as if they have quit making them. The website states they are all dealer stock only. Honestly though, the MSRPs of the last few years ,was pushing almost $200k for these units. That pricing was just insane. There is a lot of competition in that...

Heartlands way of saying its no longer made....is dealer stock only.

Holy cow! I have never seen anything like that ever. That looks like it could be dangerous to continue to use without repair.

I guess in the long run it depends on what you are going to try and hang on that receiver. Our 3260EL came with the lippert 1.25 class 2 receiver on it from the factory, and we had nothing but trouble with the hitch being a bolt on type similar to the one your looking at. It started shaking...

I think the manufactures can manipulate the brochure information to just about anything they want for marketing hype. Fact is pretty much all of the higher end fifth wheels Rvs are built with laminated type walls, floors , roofs etc. All use block foam in the walls for insulation. Some...

If you are talking about the fridge drian, that drain should exit the exterior of the coach to drain thru the vent area. Mine over a short time got brittle and just snapped inside.

Recently had to have my duct work replaced as mice had moved into them, and ate them!. The runs are accessed via the basement wall being removed, thats where they attach to the furnace. The rest of the flexible duct work is accessed by removing the coroplast covering on the belly. Even with...

This isnt a new issue at all. My big horn, and eventually my landmark both had this same issue after about a year. I bought a 80 amp breaker, and wired the circuit for the hydraulic pump separate from all others (even the ground wire). Never had a problem since. But yes, a drop in voltage...

Do you have a fridge with an ice maker, or in door water spigot? Thats what that valve was for on my landmark, was the fridges ice maker supply line.

Unlike a car or motorcycle where you can look up a parts in a specific catalog. These Rvs are are all built pretty much from the same parts regardless which brand builds them. Glad you found your valve, but you are empowered now to take care of it on your own.

If you type in year and model number into google, like 2012 big country 3690 specs. They should be easy to find.

I went on the heartland factory tours a lot back in the day before I bought our elkridge, a 2011 model. The side walls are the laminated type construction. The rear wall is definitely built up with 2x2s and plywood. As for where you would get some fiberglass repair panels, I havent a clue, sorry.

First off all the walls, roof, and floor are laminated pieces. Its a combo of aluminum structure insulated with block foam, laminated with glue under heat and pressure with fiberglass outer and luan ply on the inside. They arent built up out of 2x2s and screws. The back wall and any interior...

If they are electric, the motors and drive gear in in the belly attached to the slide.

I agree with everything you have said. But its not just heartland that treats consumers in this manner after the sale. I have looked at other brands, and the first thing I do usually is look at their blogs and forums. Even the DRVs which are like 5 times the cost of my RV, have a list of...

On all three of the new heartland fivers I owned the ASV either completely failed or leaked. So I eliminated it all together. I now use a manual ball valve in the blank tank flush input line. This line now goes directly from the UDC, to the black tank. When in use I reach in, and turn it to...

Be aware that the sub floor is a laminated structure of aluminum beams and foam and luan plywood.

The lights were dimming cause the heater was drawing down the +12 volts. I hope your handy, because thats what owning any RV calls for. I would be very hesitant to take possession if this is still flaky. Any electrical issues could be very dangerous.

That is true. The warranty is for the original owner only, no matter how old the unit is. It is unfortunately what all RV manufacturers do. So it is not just heartland that has this policy. Heck if the units brand new on a lot and has some defect causing water damage, good luck trying to get...

I personally wouldnt take a dead dog to camping world, in order to avoid the lying, deception, and the smoke and mirror approach to service after the sale.

Good call on the tires, it may have saved you tons of grief.

On my landmark, those were the connections to the inverter for the fridge. I never used the inverter, so I never messed with them.

Welcome to the world of do it your selfer type things on an RV. Your just getting started.

Pulling an RV is like attaching a sail to the back of your truck. In most cases its not the weight, its the wind resistance that gets you at highway speeds. Your going to see single digits for MPGs.

When not using the water, does your pump run occasionally? Cause it really shouldnt.

Once you located the row of those small 50 amp breakers, you should replace the one that runs your hydraulic pump with a 80 amp. This isnt something new, there are tons of threads on here about this same issue. I have experienced it on every one the four heartland fivers I have owned. You...

Nothing new on this issue. The brass versions need to be taken apart occasionally and re-lubed with the human safe plumbers grease. I used to exercise mine several times a year, just to keep it from seizing up. I also carried with me a spare repair part for it.

Ya if it was a fifth wheel all of the plumbing runs are accessible via the under neath storage area. With a TT, it is totally different. Honestly you need to find that leak, because water kills RVs.

Just so you know, you need to keep about 1/3 of those tanks full with the tank heaters on or you run the risk of melting the tanks. I had a yeti equipped big horn, and landmark and found it to be really of no use for me. Again only the fresh water line from the tank to the camper is protected...

I have an older big country, and mine looks like there are areas where it also looks like delam is, but I pretty sure the glue in a couple a spots is failing in the wall but not from water intrusion.

I saw your photos, but I am still not sure what you are saying. You really dont mean the exterior roof, correct? I have the same model big country as you. I know inside the rear wall of this coach the fridge is mounted on a OSB base and 2 x 2 studs, and if your condensation drain tube has...