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Some of you may have already heard, but Emily (@eclaire92) and I (OwnLessDoMore.us) have traded in our 2008 Bighorn for a 2018 Mobile Suites. We are continuing our full time RV living, and don’t see an end in sight for the time being. I didn’t want to just fade away without passing along my...

Excellent catch on each of the breaks being on the pieces pointing the same way!

My buddy and I have talked about this a couple of times today. He'll be back in the area early next week, and we can inspect together then. But, I've inspected the angle iron on the top and bottom of the trusses, and don't see any signs of damage. This seems to support (IMO) the theory that a...

Thanks, everyone. The truss is above/just aft of the rear axle. The one forward of the axles has bent webbing, but not broken. There are no known issues with the floor. What you may be seeing in the photo is the foam insulation I'm adding underneath to try and keep things warmer inside the...

I'm not sure what these are called, but while working underneath inside the belly of the beast, I noticed on one of the cross frame members that four of the connecting support rods were broken, and one is bent. I think some others are broken elsewhere too. I'll have to get a good count. Any...

Thanks, Jim. I think that makes sense. - - - Updated - - - Appreciate the reply, Bill. I have done some plumbing repairs in the past and have some of the crimp-style connectors. Yes, it appears the easier approach is going to be cut the blue tubing off, and reconnect the hose so it has a...

Thanks Erika! I'd had that thought, but really didn't understand there would be a line running back down. Now I get it. I've noticed when I flush my black tank that the hose make a long of noise, and that I get quite a bit of back pressure when I disconnect the flashing water hose. I'm suspect...

While in the belly of the beast, I noticed a water line I had not seen before, and I realized it was kinked. This got me wondering what it what and how it would be affecting whatever system it supports. Thing is, I'm not sure what the line is for? In the first picture, there are two (not...

I can understand why Heartland wants to shift their focus to newer models. While I don't know how many they produced in 2008, anecdotally the numbers of frame incidences seem high to me (and others). The tactic of not acknowledging this issue is frustrating, but myself and others have also...

I only took off the front skin. However, Heartland pulled back or took off the cone for the repairs.

Hi Jim, There are a number of possible places for the weld issues/broken frames to exist. Initially, Heartland told me something very similar. But when I took the front skin off, and took videos of the broken welds, they agreed to fix it. For my repairs, they had to cut away the sidewalls and...

Great. I can drive the three of us, plus one more if desired. Cheryl, I sent you a pm with my phone number. Tim

Who is interested in car pooling? Especially anyone in the same foursome (or close): the Henrys or Jim Heinbeck? Tim

I'm not an expert for sure, but if I still had enough movement in mine to separate caulk seams, I would call the factory for discussions and re-work. I've been there twice and believe the processes they're using this year are improved over 2015. I can't speak to 2016, but I'm walking my seams...

+1 for PPL Motorhomes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thank you all. Turns out we are okay as the curtain rods with the longer screws are being used on the outside wall of the slide-out. The sides of the slideout are rods with shorter screws. After reading Dan's comment, that reminded me I had seen that at a factory tour. I suspected the...

It is my understanding the RV walls in my 2008 Bighorn are 2" thick. Does anyone know for sure if this includes the slide-outs? Or are slide-out walls a different dimension? Thanks. Tim p.s., I'll find out for sure when I try to put a 1-1/2" screw in one :-)

Hi Dave, Please add me to the group, as it sounds like fun! Do you think the free gift is a 2018 Heartland Bighorn? Tim

In the meantime, have you read the series published in the MyHeartland Blog? Here is part I. Tim

True that. One nice thing about having a house when one wants to get rid of such things, the curb become magical! I have a B&W Companion hitch that comes out easy enough. But I also have a low-profile tool box that sits at the tailgate end of the bed. This limits the usable space. We're also...

I agree it won't hurt to try. We already had removed one recliner and so I'm confident that won't be a problem. I'm looking forward to busting up the existing couch! :-)

I wish these forums had a Like button!

We went the route of La-Z-Boy furniture, and there is a store in Mishawaka, IN, not far from Goshen. The store manager was great to work with, and since we had tested the furniture choices before-hand in another store we were near, he was willing to do that sale. Non-traditional to have people...

That is what I'm counting on! Kind of like with the tow vehicle. Just open the hood and you'll see bunches of people peering through windows. The new sofa will fit in our slide-out. It is a full (69") and I just remeasured the height of the 28" wide door; it is 70". Now I'm thinking it might...

Probably. But not the one coming in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Let me start by saying my display of messages is weird so I gave up searching for the answer. If this is repeat, I apologize. DW and I have ordered a new couch and recliner for our Bighorn. The recliner will go through the door; the couch not so much. Here is what I'm thinking (possibly at...

That is a good question. I saw some models (another manufacturer) in an RV show last year that had the same linoleum-like flooring throughout. I believe the reason they use carpet is that it is a good way to cover the seam of the slide-out, and it provides a bit of insulation. I know even with...

I agree with @billyjoeraybob, contact Ron.

Which bolts? Are you talking about for the calipers? Not the studs, right?

I recently did mine on the Bighorn with a friend's help. I am extremely grateful for his help because I seem to have developed a condition in recent months that doesn't allow me to work for extended periods on my back. The running of the lines, in particular, requires that. The kit didn't quite...

Five and a half years as a SWO, then 20 in Info Dominance fields. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5"/54 Mk 45, or it isn't real! :-)

He is a person of reasonably senior position in the company with decision making authority who has vested interest in the Bighorn brand. Service reps are not. They're helpful, and I appreciate that, but it isn't fair to keep poking them and to make requests of them they don't have the authority...

You are seeing separation on both sides when you load the trailer on the truck? I have made a second request to speak with Tom Montague about these issues, and the path forward. No response from him, yet. Tim

Marc, Were your frame issues with your current rig? Or, an older one? Tim

Hi Gary, Thanks for pointing me towards the proper nomenclature. I suspected duct tape wasn't going to be what I really wanted, and was going to visit Lowe's and look at the HVAC tape options. I only have one unit that is currently ducted, so I know the vents are all associated with that. What...

Hi Dan, I'm going to engage my cousin who has done industrial level HVAC throughout his adult life. And anyone else who wants to chime in. As you know, I'm not afraid to dig in and work mods! I do agree though that I want to be totally confident before tearing things out. From reading and...

Hi Jim and everyone else! I'm working my way through this ENTIRE thread :-) I'm in a 2008 Bighorn and was shocked when I pulled the vent covers and found they had used, basically, aluminum foil to seal between the ceiling and the duct. Not very effective, so I'm going to get some duct tape and...

Holy cow, Bill. I'm shocked the aluminum structure broke. That really doesn't seem right. To be clear, are you now facing the 3rd time you've had issues? Just talked with the owner of 2012 Landmark, purchased new, who just had a catastrophic failure of his framing along the side up front...

Hi Bill-- Our framing issue has also returned. We took our 2008 Bighorn to factory in March 2015 for repairs. Within a few months, cracking started along the seam where they replaced the fiberglass on the right side. A crack also developed at the corner of the bedroom slide. I opted to monitor...