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Hey there old Heartland Friends. I can't believe it's been over a year since my last visit to the forum. A lot has changed in our lives but I'll never regret our decisions. Since we've sold the Bighorn, we've bought a mobile home in Sebring, FL and had a great time this past winter. We were even...

Hey there fellow Heartland Forum Members. After giving it some serious thought, I've decided to step away from being a Forum Moderator. Those of you who have been here a while may have noticed a lack of activity from me for the last month or so. There is no specific reason, I just felt it was...

Lin & I have decided to stop traveling and will be leaving the Bighorn in FL during the summer. That said, the dually is up for sale. Here is a LINK to the Craigslist posting. The truck is in great shape and has been well maintained. Recent batteries and 2 new tires in front. Injectors replaced...

We had some hail come through last weekend and had a little damage. The shower skylight and front A/C shroud are on order. What I can't seem to find is a match for one of the vents. In the picture with the cover and diverter removed, I can't really tell the diameter of the pipe. I'm wondering if...

I know several of you folks have used Blue Beacon to clean up the RV after or during trips. I just called and got a price of $44 for a basic wash for truck & trailer and $65 for wash & wax. Great prices I think. My question, how much to tip?

We're leaving this morning for the trek back to Wisconsin. A week in Branson is planned just to make sure all of the snow has melted at the end of our driveway.;)

This is a question for those of you having exposure to inductive cook tops or ranges. How does it compare to LP or Natural Gas? Thanks!

Actually yesterday. Mike & Alice from the Nashville area pulled into Suncoast RV Park yesterday with their Bighorn 3670. They are exploring potential parks for next winter. There are now 4 Bighorns and 1 Landmark in the park.

Yesterday I washed the rig and noticed below the fridge access panel had a small bubble on the wall. I pulled the panel and determined the large area of silicone they used between the panel frame and the floor of the compartment looked a little damp. I was able to easily able to remove the...

Hey there Heartlanders, Lin & I just spent a couple of weeks visiting Family and old friends in Illinois before heading south. The first several days were in Lena, IL at Lake Le Aqua Na State park. Its a nice park but only electric at the sites. the road in the park to the sites is one of the...

For starters, I'm only working on one side of the trailer at a time due to not having enough equipment to properly support both sides elevated. I pulled one wheel initially to verify the bearing numbers. My intent is/was to replace all bearings, races, seals and the brakes. I have purchased the...

We knew this day would come and to be honest, we thought it would have been much sooner. Our Suzi almost made her 16th birthday. Her hearing was gone and her vision was very limited. I think this is the first pet we’ve ever lost to old age. Lin & I took her to the vet this morning and I held her...

I just received our renewal notice for the Bighorn. Two years ago our annual rate was $556, last year $612 and this coming year $751. All of these rates reflect a full year payment all at one time and are for a Full Timers Package with Disappearing Deductibles and Full Replacement Cost Coverage...

So how are things in your area? Here in central Wisconsin, it seems most shelves are bare when in comes to 38, 9mm, 40 and 45 calibers. Most rifle and shotgun ammo seems OK. One pawn shop has a few boxes of 9mm at $25/box of 50. Talk about gouging.

Well it's official. Lin & I have turned in our Illinois licenses and are now Wisconsin Residents once again. It's good to be back. Truck plates are due this month. There goes a few hundred to the state.:rolleyes:

Pictures later. Made it from Hilton Head as far as Exit 125 on I-26. Lost the tread on the right rear, put on the spare in a rest area. We got a few miles down the road and lost the 2nd tire on the same side. Currently waiting for the tire guy. Bringing out 2 Hercules LR-F @ $317 for both...

Well, not quite dead but a problem with the display. A shaded portion all the way across and up about 2 inches from the bottom of the screen. Hard to see through it. New HP with Windows 8. Not liking it so far. Downloaded Firefox and it's not working like it did with Vista. The screen...

Well we've finished all the PM's, waxed the rig and are ready to head to Williston in the morning. Our neighbor here in Port Richey was a Bighorn owner last year but when we arrived last fall, he was the new owner of a 2013 Cardinal. Nice rig but he was having several warranty issues. The...

My DirecTV receiver died Monday evening. Just went black. No lights on front panel no response to pushing buttons or reseting. I tried the unplug for 30 seconds trick too but to no avail. I called DTV and there's a new one on the way. Sadly, everything we had on the DVR is gone.:( I don't...

We just spent a long weekend with our Son & his Family in Dixon, IL. Starting to pack today and leave for FL in a few days. Hopefully all is well with the Bighorn when we arrive in Port Richey.

So after I had the injectors installed in the spring, the tech asked if I had checked my oil pressure often. Not sure where he was going with this, I said, sure, all the time. he then mentions the oil pressure gauge wasn't working. The scan showed everything was OK and there was in fact oil...

I'm looking for a little help for a friend. Tow vehicle is a 2004 2500 Suburban. 8.1 with 4.10 gearing. The problem is the rear brakes get extremely hot but ONLY while towing. He has had the brakes checked by a reputable mechanic and everything is good and there are no issues while not...

Has anyone had trouble opening images? Earlier today I wasn't having any trouble but this evening I can't get any attached images to open. Also, I can't "reply with quote". When I click on an image, the screen darkens as it normally does but the image doesn't come up. When trying to reply by...

We're leaving for Wisconsin this morning after breakfast. Leaving the Bighorn behind for the summer. We'll miss our adventures this summer but we'll enjoy a break too. We met a few fellow Heartlanders and some of their friends last night. Dinner at Cracker Barrel with Bobby A and Wesley67. A...

To all of our Heartland Family, We hope & pray that you are all safe after all of the damage from these early storms hitting the Midwest area.

I plan on taking it to a dealer but maybe somebody has had the same issue with their A/C. This started a couple months ago and the reason I didn't get it looked at sooner is cause I though the problem went away. When towing, my A/C does not work. Blows hot air no matter what I try. When not...

Well we're leaving the Orlando area today for the peaceful little community of Wauchula FL. We'll be in Little Charlie Creek RV Park just kickin back and relaxing for February. In March we'll move up to Port Richey waiting for the FL Rally in Seffner. While in Port R we'll probably do a few more...

Lin & I entered our 3rd Chili Cook-off today and won 1st prize. We have placed in the top 3 each time we've entered. I don't mean to brag but this is some really tasty Chili. CHILI 1 lb hot Italian sausage, removed from casings 1 lb lean ground beef 1 med chopped sweet onion 1 ¾ oz envelope...

Just a note to wish everyone the Merriest Christmas and Happiest New Year. I want to thank everyone on the Forum for making this the best Forum in the RV Community which in turn makes the task of being a Moderator a fun one. Since Lin & I have traveled east this winter we have been able to meet...

OK all you Duramax experts, I've already received one opinion from a friend so I need a couple more before taking BART to a shop. At idle, I'm getting a pretty excessive amount of exhaust smoke. It's blue in color and smells pretty rich. The idle is smooth and there seems to be no loss of power...

Lin & I returned from playing tourist today and noticed the arrival of a Big Country from New York. Trailer plate says RVGYPSY. They are also HOC members. We'll try to make contact tomorrow. A Sundance has been here for a few days but we never see anyone around. I have to drop off an HOC card...

Lin & I are leaving tomorrow. After a weekend visit with our Son & his family in Dixon, IL we'll be making our way to Charleston for the Rally at Oak Plantation and to deliver a package. After spending a month in Charleston we'll head into FL for the rest of the winter. Hope to meet some...

Lin & I are off to Whitehall WI to hang out with some of our ex riding friends. Fall colors are beginning to peak and it should be a great weekend here. Food, campfires and friends. It doesn't get any better. Leaving for the winter in 2 weeks. Whoopee!

I need a little advice from the Florida contingent. Here is WI and most other areas we've been, I have used a DTV Slimline dish with the single headed triple LNB. While down in the RGV of TX, we had to switch over to a 5 LNB. Something about the satellites needed for locals?? My question, what...

I'm going to do something today that may be excessive but I think it may lengthen my tire life. We've been reading posts about all four tires wearing on the outside edge and in some cases attribute this to alignment or the axle tube being curved or some other reason all which make perfect sense...

I knew there was an area under the WC where there is a lot of room and houses the converter and other goodies. It's always been something I've had on the back burner to do. While in Goshen at the last rally, I found the perfect door for $3.00. Yes, you heard right. I had to wait for a damp...

A few days ago this new feature was added but I can't determine how to use it. On occasion, I have either goofed up or lost a connection after typing a reply to a post. Is there a way to retrieve a post that has been "auto saved"? Thanks!

To all of our friends in Alabama and in the path of that horrific storm last night, we hope you are safe and sound.

Happy Easter to everyone. Don't eat too much. Do not, I repeat, do not shoot the Easter Bunny. Also when he's running across the road, don't run him over.:angel:

It appears my USB Modem is starting to fail. Inconsistent disconnecting for no apparent reason and calls to both Verizon and 3G confirms this. I have a replacement on order through 3G Matt. Very helpful guy. I may be absent for a few days.:( Or in and out as my modem allows.:rolleyes: