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    1st real tow w/'17 F350 dually

    Timbren Helper Suspension Kit I did a 1200 tow over father's day week. First tow with Timbren helper kit added. Took away exactly what you are talking about. When you go over an uneaven joint in the road or a short deep depression in the road, it sounds and feels like the bed and kingpin were...
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    Why 430sq ft?

    Property tax Re: Why 430sq ft? At what square footage does a travel trailer/RV become real property? Meaning you will be assessed property taxes by the agencies where you register the vehicle.
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    Back up Camera set-up

    Sync/Pairing lost. Re: Back up Camera set-up I have the factory prep for the Furrion camera. Worked last November, December, this February, April and June. This October no image. I tried pairing again repeatedly. The pickup wasn't running. The blue tooth on the pickup and cell phone were off. I...
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    5th Wheel axles moved?

    Re: 5th Wheel axles moved? or dually axle moved? Look at your pickup's axle. Look at or measure the distances between the sides of the tire and the wheel well. A sheared pilot pin in the leaf springs will could have happened from the potholes. Did you have any vibration in the pickup? Did you...
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    Warranty work on new 2017 Bighorn 3760EL

    We took the unit out twice. Once in November and again in February. About 4,000 miles. Attached is the work order for the warranty repair work performed. While there, I had them install two vent covers. Service is great. Turn around time was less than 6 weeks. But we weren't available to pick it...
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    question on hardwired surge protector - EMS-HW50C

    What happens when a hardwired surge protector shorts? - EMS-HW50C What happens when a hardwired surge protector is sacrificed? Is there a fire in the coach?
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    Dimmer switch

    I used the JR Products 15225 Black LED Dimmer On/Off Switch Works fine with the LED bulbs in the bedroom. No interference detected. The signal to the television in the bedroom is fine. The TV responds to the remote.
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    Landmark 365 Dexter EZ-Flex Suspension

    When I've parked the trailer for storage, I first use the auto level. After that, I lift front, then lift the rear. Alternating every 1 degree of deviation. I have had instances when I lifted the trailer high enough for the tires not to touch the ground. There have been times when lowering the...
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    Total Newbie Questions from trucks to campsite length issues.

    License for recreational vehicle. Re: Total Newbie Questions from trucks to campsite length issues. Most states do not require a license/endorsement if you are operating a vehicle exceeding 20K or 24K pounds if it is a recreational vehicle. An example would be a popular single axle class 7 or 8...
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    3760EL roof

    When scrubbing the rubber roof, I detected a "soft" spot on the roof decking. The location is approximately near the bath sewer vent. The Explore USA service writer informed me that Heartland stated this is normal. It is actually an access point for any cables that need to go through the roof...
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    Roof ladder has too much give.

    I took my new 2017 3760EL in to have the ladder, that accesses the roof, corrected. The situation is that when I climb the ladder, there is a noticable excessive deflection of the standoffs from the end-cap. I don't know what the weight limit is of the ladder, but have not experienced this on...
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    Suburban water heater.

    Piperflyer, there are two possibilities. You experiencing a hot shower with a seemingly endless supply of hot water affirms that my experiences are true. Or you are just as misguided (aka crazy) as I am. I have a new trailer and I took it back to the dealer to solve the problem. Hopefuly they...
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    Total Newbie Questions from trucks to campsite length issues.

    As for which pick-up to get, review multiple years of tow capacities for various vehicles at Trailer Life Towing Guides. SRW v. DRW seems to be a personal preference. Proponents usually say duallys offer a more stable ride, higher pin weight and 2 builtin spare tires. With SRW, you generally...
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    Water line leak under shower and fixture for outside shower.

    No worries. I took it back to Explore USA for warranty coverage. We'll see what happens in a couple of months when they finish.
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    Suburban water heater.

    Checked the water heater bypass valve for winterization. It is in normal use position. Water heater still can't keep up.
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    Suburban water heater.

    In a Mobile Scout I had a Atwood water heater. We practiced 120v with LP and we could take a shower with an endless supply of hot water. How do I get this Suburban to perform the same?
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    Suburban water heater.

    We used the water heater on 120v only, LP only, and 120v with LP. We always ran out of hot water. Why? Here is the model.
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    Water line leak under shower and fixture for outside shower.

    The unit was winterized. I used a pressure regulator at RV parks. The outside shower is leaking on the back of the fixture. What is leaking and what caused it?
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    Tire flex on u turn

    200 miles later Re: Tire flex on u turn I took the trailer out 200 miles to a campground. All is fine. No issues. Suspension and axles performed well as to be expected. All is well. The deflection is most likely due to the LCI CorrectTrac hangers.
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    Parkview Riverside RV Resort for Thanksgiving 2016

    Once again, the gracious host and his staff presented to all God's children a bounty of food and fellowship in this day of Thanksgiving. God Bless all that participated, help and were fed. It's good to see all the folks from Alberta, Ohio, Nebraska, Montana and Kansas come to Texas to enjoy our...
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    Tire flex on u turn

    Correct Track stays straight. Re: Tire flex on u turn The deflection went away once I straightened out. No issues after. Just amazed at the amount of flex in the suspension. I'll hang on to the Sailun's till next winter. Longer if I feel good about them. My G114's are at 20 psi and wrapped up...
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    Tire flex on u turn

    I have a 2017 Bighorn 3760EL. It has less than 700 miles. It has: • Correct Track alignment system • Sailun ST235/85/R16, G-rated, 14 ply rated • Aluminum rims • E-Z Flex™ suspension system by Dexter with quad shocks • 7,000 lb. Dexter axles with Easy-Lube™ hubs Here are photos of different...
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    Bighorn Sailun tires

    Good Year G114 I have some new Good Year G114 tires. The scalloping on the sides is part of the design. It is on both sides of the tire on the shoulder part. These are H load rated, 17.5" tire. The pics are outside; outside top; inside; inside top. Sailun 637T HD ST TRAILER Tire
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    2016 Bighorn 3270RS Solar Ready

    Alan_B you found the answer for me. I have a 35 watt solar panel. I'll get a charger/maintainer to put in between the panel and the batteries. I just want the batteries maintained & charged during storage. My past Mobile Scout went thru 2 pairs of house batteries in 11 years. It wasn't worth...
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    2016 Bighorn 3270RS Solar Ready

    Great responses folks. I'll contact Heartland and ask. I'll post what Heartland replies. I'll take a peak at tracing the wiring. It's a shame if they didn't wire it to the IntelliPower to use it as controller and maintainer. It has the ChargeWizard built in.
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    2016 Bighorn 3270RS Solar Ready

    Does the pre-wired connection for charging the house batteries have a controller? I mean, does it have a device that will deactivate the charging effect when the house batteries reach optimal charge? So as not to boil-over the batteries. If it does have a controller, does it also serve as a...
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