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    Electric Landing Gear Upgrade - single to dual motors

    I followed cookie's advice and contacted Venture Mfg. They are very knowledgable, courteous and helpful. Ordered the kit, had it within a few days and installed it. I have the gen prep on my rig so I was dreading how I was going to have to replace the leg. But the process was made very easy by...
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    2011 Alaska Trip - List of whos going and resources

    Re: 2011 Alaska Trip.. We are hoping to go to Alaska in 2011. Our friends are retiring at the end of 2010 so they are READY!. I, on the other hand, am still working some. I have to make up my mind, I guess, to either work or just say to **** with it and GO! I already know what most of the...
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    BH landing jack problems

    Well, I completed my Venture jack update this weekend. It went well and was not too tough. It was made much easier than I originally thought because I removed the basement wall (as suggested by another poster) and was able to remove and replace the jack that way. Wiring and install was a snap...
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    BH landing jack problems

    Just a quick update on my problem with the jacks- I have talked to Venture Mfg about their kit to install a motor on each jack (as Cookie described in his reply and prior post- thank you cookie!) They are very knowledgable and helpful. I have ordered their kit for the fix- should arrive this...
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    BH landing jack problems

    The clutch on my landing jacks has gone out for the second time in a year and a half (2008 Bighorn 3400RL). Am I alone here or has anyone else experienced this? When running the jacks down it often will clunk- clunk-clunk. And eventually that's all it will do- and you can't raise the trailer. I...
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    RV's On The Road.......

    Here in Montana the campgrounds were very full!! In this country where everything is a long way away it seems like everyone stayed in the locale but still went camping. Also our camping season is short so maybe everyone is still hitting it hard on the important weekends. I did notice that the...
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    Gps ?

    Here's another vote for the Garmin Nuvi 750. We love ours. The screen (4.3") is easy to read, the audible is very good, especially when run thru your FM receiver. I pretty much agree with it's routing. Has several other features, like photo viewing that we haven't used yet but look handy. No...
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    Water in the hold

    Yep- I had a similar problem. Seemed that the flexible hose to the shower head was leaking at it's connection on top of the faucet, running down the wall to the access cover and then finding it's way inside. Water would appear on the floor coming from under the base. I tightened the faucet...
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    water problems

    Is my only access thru the bottom? That is awfully tight. And do you then have to crawl underneath every time you travel to open/shut each valve?
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    water problems

    I recently put about 2/3 of a tank of water in the rig- no problem- no leaks. Then I take off down the road and water is leaking all over the left side axles. If I stop moving it stops leaking. So I'm thinking the filler tube or the vent tube has come loose. I cut the underbelly and inspect but...
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    Tire wear

    When we took delivery of our 08 3400RL the rear axle was severely bent on the left rear. Didn't notice it on the pre-delivery but it absolutely shredded that tire in only a few hundred miles. Put the spare on to get it back to the dealer and it shredded that one too- in only a hundred miles...
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    gen prep

    Not sure if this is the correct place for this question- but I'll give it a try. When I ordered my 08 Bighorn 3400RL I ordered the gen prep package. I cannot find what all was included in that. I mean- of course I can see the compartment and all, but of most concern is a transfer switch that...
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    Is it just me??

    I learned about this forum from the "big board" and still lurk there sometimes. But you are right- there are some mean people there. This is a much warmer, fuzzier place!
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    YIKES! Mouse in the house!!

    I prefer a repellant rather than a poison. I use Fresh Cab- google it- and so far so good. The repellant puts out an odor that is offensive to mice so they just leave. I, however find the odor very fresh and pleasant. It does require refreshing fairly often but it is a small price to pay to keep...
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    Generator suggestions needed.

    I also am looking at gensets. I ordered my trailer with the gen prep package and I am considering installing a Yamaha 3000 inverter type converted to propane. Anyone done this? What are the pitfalls? Other than weight it looks good to me.
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    Axle problems continue in 2008?

    I got the rig home yesterday- 2 new axles and 3 new tires. I asked the service guy how Heartland was to deal with and he said they were good- but they had immediately shifted the problem to Lippert ( appropriate, I guess). Lippert had tried to do some ducking and diving- statements like " the...
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    Axle problems continue in 2008?

    I have talked to the dealer and apparently there is no recall for the supposed 'soft axles'. The service manager must have been mistaken. Heartland is shipping 2 new axles and 3 new tires and I may be up and running this week, which will make me ... well, a happy camper. Thank you to all for the...
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    Axle problems continue in 2008?

    Thanks to all for the responses. I will try to get that recall number Monday. I had thought of cutting another access hole in that panel also but will re-evaluate things when I get the coach home. TimK- for us here in Montana winter can come way more often then once a year so I often have to...
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    Axle problems continue in 2008?

    We just took delivery of our 2008 Bighorn 3400RL 2 weeks ago. Took it on a little shake-down cruise and I have to say that we will love this coach! Very comfortable and all systems worked great- except... the rear axle tube appeared to have been "crushed" during assembly where the shackle bolts...
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    Bighorn 3400RL

    Congratulations on your decision. I know nothing about your dealer but we have also just "pulled the trigger" on a 3400 RL. Should have it in 5 weeks or so. Can't wait! I think it is a great coach!!
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    dealers??

    I am considering a Bighorn 3055 but apparently we have no dealer in the state of Montana- can that be right? I understand there is a dealer near Spokane, Wa. but was hoping to find one closer. I hate to have to drive 300 miles for any warranty work...:confused:
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