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I put my 2016 big horn 3160 on a consignment lot here in Tacoma WA last month for sale. Concerned about winter damage if we are not using the rig at all and they are not doing anything in terms of humidifiers, etc to prevent moisture and warpage inside the 5th wheel. I drained all water out of...

Scott Knight <scottdknight1@gmail.com> Jul 9, 2023, 8:19 PM (9 days ago) 2017 Heartland Big Horn 3160EL 35' 5th wheel - $42,000 Excellent condition New roof Generator 8' rolling rack that rolls out of the storage area New mattress fully equipped with cooking items and...

Any suggestions ? My furn fan sounds rickety when starting up and gets quiet as it starts pushing propane and heat. Is that normal ? I assume not Should I spray the fan bushing with Teflon or lithium?

I called Progressive today and they said they can't insure my 5th wheel rig in Tacoma WA that I live in full time on wheels vs on a platform... not sure why they said no... I own it and it is on my son's property on his driveway. 2017 big horn 3160. Any tips would be appreciated. Thanks!

We're living in the 5tth wheel... I keep having 2 issues: 1. the black water is too thick like oatmeal consistency - tried Unique and Happy Camper. Happy Camper is better at keeping the smell down. Both are not breaking down the black water.. I drain about every 3 weeks into a 300 gallon...

I flushed the black water tank with my macerator. Then poured water through back flush valve but didn’t get more black water out of the 3” pipe. I wouldn’t think I need to add 30-40 gallons. Any tips ? Thx

Last two days for first time - with city water press on the water is overflowing the fresh water tank. No matter where I set the valve - city or normal - it over flows Can it be the valve in the wet bay or the water pump? Any advice would be appreciated. Thx

It’s very hard to pull The handle out and in. I use a macerator, but. Nothing is coming out of the 3” pipe. I assume the valve is shut closed. Am thinking I might back flush it and see if I need more fluids in the tank. I can never tell if it’s full. Always have 4 lights on so the meters are...

has anyone installed a Valterra EZ Valve 3" Electric Waste Valve System on their heartland big horn 5th wheel? Have a slow leak in the black tank valve..... any tips would be appreciated. thx, \

Do I need to wait 24 hours after going #2 for the unique digest enzymes to break things down before draining with macerator ?

every day now, I have a pint or so of brown water in my valterra clear pipe. any tips on how to check and or repair the seals on I assume my black water tank? Thx

My tank shows full even after it’s been emptied When we flush now it spits up a little. Does this mean it’s really full?

Circuit shuts off and back on often We have a space heater in the bedroom, and we use the fireplace often. We also have a space heater we plug into the island. Today, again had all 3 going for about a hour and then the circuit flipped off and then right back on and it turned the micro off...

Is there an inexpensive way to blow out my city water hose that I detach at night when it’s in the 20’s?

does anyone have the electrical layout for this rig? I keep throwing breakers.... thx in advance

Any tips on how to drain the fresh water tank to winterize the rig? I bought this rig, and I am a newbie to RVing

any tips on where to buy a leather repair kit that works on tan leather captains chairs in our 2017 big horn 3160.... thx

have a 2017 big horn 3160.... when the furnace comes on, it pushes cold air... the meter shows 4 lit lights with 50amp plug in.... show 1 light on the dash board when not plugged into 110v.... new to RVing... assume the batteries all need to be replaced..... they are 3 hole 6 volt...

if I overfill the freshwater will it come out a hose under the rig? my meter does not work well. if so, where is the outlet hose or valve located? thx

We pulled the dryer from our rig. We don't need it, and we need the space. We live in Tacoma if anyone is interested in this unit. Asking $100. Scott 661-219-1197

just got a used 5th wheel. I'm new to RVing... any tips would be appreciated... I don't have the manuals for the furnace and the fan system. when I set the furnace by the door to a higher than room temp, the heat comes through the floor vents as expected. when I do the same steps on the...

see pics. we have water on the carpet in the corner under the dinette set. the seals seem to be OK on the side and top of the slide-out. there was standing water on the top of the slide-out. hung a tarp over the top of the slide-out. seems to minimize or eliminate more leaks..... could the...

just bought this used 5th I’m a newbie Not sure where the water heater, pump, etc are Here is a photo of a board that is carpeted and screwed to the rear wall in the storage compartment. Could that be it? Don’t want to take it apart and climb over the sliding storage tray the prior owner...

New to Rving… Living in my 5th wheel 2016 big horn 3160 Would appreciate any tips on what I need to do before winder arrives I watched several YouTube videos , but we won’t be in long term Snow. 2-7 days of snow per year, with snow only sticking for 2-3 days usually. 2-4 scattered weeks per...

The weatherstripping is coming off on the bedroom slider. See the attached video. We have the rig on my son’s driveway in Tacoma WA. So there will be a lot of rain soon. I don’t have a towing rig to take it to a shop. Was wondering if I could replace it, or do something temporary. Or...

Bought a 2016 5th wheel Meter shows 2/3 full for black water tank Drained 30 gallons and tank empty - no more coming out Meter shows 2/3 full Any suggestions how to get the meter to read right?

the light over my generator front storage bin works fine, but the 2 lights in the storage cabinet behind the generator and propane cabinets do not. I swapped bulbs that work in the master closet, but these 2 lights still don't work. any tips I checked the fuse box layout and what each fuse...

just bought this 5th wheel used. I have a filter and water pressure gauge and gallon meter on my fresh water hose. have good flow when running the water onto the lawn. when hose line is attached to city water inlet and the black handle is pointing to city water, I can't get water to go into...

just bought a used big horn. the gray water 3" pipe has a small stress fracture. see photos. I circled the fracture in red in pic 7693. could I put super glue on it, or something else rather then pull the plumbing since it goes up into the rig? thx for any tips....

can I lift the back levelors first and swap the flat pads underneath without a truck, and manually do so with the controls if I dont have a truck? I had the rig towed to my home. Then can I lift the front levelors next and do the same? then can I do the auto leveling again? Thanks, Scott

Any tips or a manual in the refrigerator freezer in this model to get freezer to zero? The refrig has no problem getting to even 29 degrees. Thx

Any suggestions ?? The three sections are at different heights and it’s very uncomfortable to sleep on the couch in the living room when you pull it out to sleep on it. See the attached photo

We just bought a 2016 big horn 35' 3160el... any tips to make the mattress more comfortable? add a topper? switch to a regular queen? thx

A trucker just dropped off my 5th wheel..... 35' big horn. I asked if I could put blocks under it to raise it. He said it won't matter that the auto leveling doesn't care how high the tires are off the ground. it just starts where you touched down the stabilizers on the ground as a starting...

buying a 2015 35' big horn - model 3160 .... first time RVing.... getting a new roof on it....the black water valve bottom edge is 12" off the ground. the holding tank horizontal cap bottom edge is also 12" off the ground - see the attached photo. will have the septic company drain from...

any recommendations for a manual or motorized 5th wheel dolly to move a 35' big horn 100 feet on level asphalt? I can only find motorized dollies for $4-5000.... for moving a 5th wheel rig on a residential driveway....

looking to live in a 2015 big horn 3160.... would like to hook up a 250 gallon holding tank under the rig and have it pumped by a septic service.... any tips on how to do this? where to buy a 250 gallon tank that is easy to set up this way? thx in advance......

looking for 2015 big horn 3160el owners manuals to see the electrical and plumbing layouts along with other info on a used 5th wheel I just bought.