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    Removing original TV

    I have the original Toshiba analog tv that came with my 2006 Bighorn, I want to replace it with a flat screen digital but can't figure how to get the darn thing out. It seems to be fastened down somehow but cant find out how. Do I have to remove the bottom panel of the shelf that holds the...
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    cable hookup for antenna use.

    I have a 2006 Big Horn 3400, I have been hooked to sattelite for a couple of years, now I need to use the antenna again. Can't remember what cable to use for the input on the splitter. I have a black, green, blue and red marked coax coming out ot the wall and of course a black one going to the...
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    Air Conditioner remote

    I posted this in another area but maybe ask the factory is the best place to ask. Is there any way to get rid of the remote and put in a wall thermostat without having to replace the air conditioner as well?
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    Air conditioner with the remote controll

    I still have the early remote control air and heat system. The thing has never seemed to work correctly, no matter where i have the remote located. Has anyone figured out how to get rid of this little jewel and go to a wall thermostat without having to buy a new A/C unit?
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    three recessed lights over couch

    I don't if this is the right place to post this but here it is anyway. One of the three over couch lights no longer burns. I cannot for the life of me figure out how to change the bulb and/or light. Anyone help me on this? Thanks
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    Axles for 2006 Bighorn 3400RL

    I would like to know what axles were originally used in this rig and can they be changed to a heavier rated axle? I have one that seems to have absolutely no arc in it and I have broken a spring, shackle hanger and shock on that axle.
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    U.S. Hwy 2, Vermont

    Has anyone trailered across Hwy 2 through Vermont, New Hampshire and on to Maine? Is it ok for a Bighorn 5ver? Thanks Dusty
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    Towing the Blue Ridge Parkway

    Hi everyone, I am trying to plan a trip to the north east and would like to (I think) travel down the Blue Ridge Parkway. I notice the tunnel heights give a maximum and minimum heights. Has anyone actually towed down this road? Can I assume that the Maximum height would be like in a center...
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    Cyclone sighting

    Saw a Cyclone just east of Malvern Arkansas on IH30 this afternoon about 5:00pm, he was west bound while I was East bound toward Little Rock Ark. Nice looking rig. Dusty
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    Issues getting Lippert to return calls to dealer

    Jim, Scott, Coley or whoever can offer some help. My Bighorn 3500RL 2006 year model seems to have frame issue. I have taken it to my dealer (ExploreUSA, in Kyle Texas) and they have taken pictures, inside and out and sent emails and phoned Lippert but have recieved no response. We need some...
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    closet coming apart

    Has anyone had an issue with the closet separating down below the shoe rack. Mine has come apart, and the little storage cabinet shows its been moving up and down about 2 inches on the wall. I am afraid I may have a cracked frame or something. Dusty 2006 Bighorn 3500RL
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    Brake failures

    I have my Bighorn3500 at the dealers for wheel bearing packing after returning from a 10,000 mile trip. I am told my brakes are totally shot. I have the drum type on Al Ko axles. I adjusted the brakes right before I left on the trip, and at that time had about 4000 miles on the trailer. I...
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    what is it?

    I have an early 2006 BH 3500RL, I have the computer desk setup instead of the fireplace option. When I pull out the big drawers in the desk, back behind them I can see a box of some sort that has a couple of wires running into it. Anyone know what it might be? the wires i can see appear to be...
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    Aluminum wheel lugnut torque

    Does anyone know the specs on torquing the lug nuts on a Bighorn 3500RL with the aluminum wheels? Thanks Dusty
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    Adjusting Brakes

    Has anyone had to adjust the brackes on their trailer. If so, anyone got any good advice, my trailer just doesnt seem to stop well, impossible to lock up the wheels even with the brake-away activated Dusty
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    Exhausting your generator

    Hey folks, I have a Honda 3000is generator I would like to mount in the front storage area of my BigHorn 3500. It is not really set up for generator installation. My real question is, how does one handle the exhaust? Short of that, has anyone found a metal box big enough to hold the...
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    Camping clubs

    Hey Guys, or Gals as the case may be. Anyone have any experience, good or bad, with Resort Parks International? I am thinking about signing up with them, but have heard so many stories about clubs you cant get out of with out losing an arm and a leg. Thanks, Dusty&Linda
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    Gauges

    I finally broke down and had some gauges installed in my 2002 F250 diesel truck. the exhaust gas temp and the boost pressure gauges seem to work fine. I havent towed the trailer yet with the gauges installed, but in normal, no load driving, the temp hand doesnt even seem to move off the peg...
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    Remote doesn't work

    Scott, The remote for my AC/Furnace has suddenly stopped working. On the last outing, it forked fine. When I tried to turn the furnace on last night, nothing. I get no lights on the receiver either. I cant get anything by pushing the buttons on the receiver either. I checked the breakers and...
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    water heater

    I cant seem to get my hot water heater to work on propane. The instruction booklet is the next best thing to useless. I have a bighorn 3500RL and the water works fairly well on electric, although it sometimes doesnt seem to be hot enough. but I cannot get it to do anything on propane. anyone...
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    Exhaust brakes

    Hey ya'll, I have a 2002 F250 superduty extended cab diesel. I know I probably need an exhaust brake. The prices being what they are, can anyone reccomend a good one. Also, what light can you shed on exhaust brakes and engine warrenties? Thanks, Dusty
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    Care and cleaning of the sink BH3500

    Hey everyone, Does anyone have any suggestins on the care and cleaning of the kitchen sinks? Even though I am careful to rinse the sink out if i pour coffee down the drain, I noticed lately that it looks like it may have a stain of some sort. Looking through the papers I recieved with the...
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    Camping trip

    oops, gotta reschedule
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    We will try with pics now

    We will try this with the attachment now
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    Our Rig

    Hi everyone, This is our rig, a 2002 F250SD supercab with a 7.3L diesel, and of course our new Big Horn that we named the :Big'un" We love our new trailer. Hope to see some of you somewhere on the road. Dusty & Linda
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    Spray ports

    Hi everyone, Has anyone with a Big Horn besides me found that the street side spray port is functional but the curb side port has no water pressure at it? I ran into TerryH up in north Texas and his Big Horn was the same way. If anyone has any info please let us know,. Dusty
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    Maiden Voyage

    We returned earlier this week from our first camping trip in our new Bighorn 3500. We were a little nervous having 37 feet behind us but she (we have named her "the Big' un") did beautiful towing and backing into sites. We were just real comfy on our 10 day trip to Caprock Canyon and Palo Duro...
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    Heartland Bighorn

    Hi Jeff, My wife and I placed the order for our 2006 Big Horn 3500 today, 2-23-05. We saw one at the Austin Texas RV show and fell in love with it. We will be towing with a 2002 Ford F250 7.3 liter diesel with a 3.73? rear end and 4 speed automatic. It will put us up near the limit of the...
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    Tow Vehicle

    I am considering a new Bighorn, will I be able to tow it with a 2002 Ford F250 Diesel with single rear wheels? Thanks Dusty
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