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Set the trailer up on the weekend and plugged it into the 30 amp at our site. Surge protector did it's thing and delayed while checking power. Finally clicked on and energized the trailer. Every time I touch the aluminum on the slam doors etc I get a shock. What should I be looking at? It's a...

I am a Bighorn fan and owner. I had a 3055 and now have a 2011 3185. I was at the Ottawa , ontario rv show looking at the new models and would like to suggest some changes to the bighorn. I am close to retirement and will be fulltiming in my rig. Checked out some other brands at the show and...

Broke a hinge on my screen door. Ground the pin and got it out and went looking for a new hinge. Was told that they can't even order the whole hinge as a replacement. Anybody know where I can get a new screen door hinge? Rick

Just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Ontario Chapter. Best wishes to all. Rick & Joanne Ontario Chapter Leaders

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Has anyone installed a tile backsplash behind the stove in their trailer. I have a 2011 3185 and my wife would like a backsplash. We looked at tile yesterday but the guy helping us said it might crack and fall off because of the movement in the trailer going down the road. Has anyone done it or...

Greetings Ontario Heartland Members As most of you have heard by now Wayne and Gayle Wilson have accepted the position as Canadian Chapter leaders. I can not think of a better couple to represent the Canadian membership and Heartland trailers. Congratulations Wayne and Gayle and a huge thank...

I just got off their site and the RVND 5510 by Rand McNally seems like a great product. It is specially for rv use. Has anyone bought one or heard anything about them? Rick

Just a note to let everyone know that again this year our Ontario Rally was a tremendous success. The park was great , the people were great and a good time was had by all. The dealer support was absolutely incredible and everyone walked away with a nice door prize. A giant thank you goes out to...

Just a reminder to start the season. I finally got a nice enough and dry enough day to get under my new 3185 to torque things down. All the wheel nuts were ok but 3 just slightly out of spec. Got under the trailer and did the U clamps on the axles. A shocker again. There were 8 loose nuts that I...

Took my 05 Silverado 2500 HD EC Duramax to the dealership yesterday to change some fluids. I had the front and back difs, transfercase and tranny done. I got them to drop the pan on the Allison and do the internal filter and also the spin on. Cost me a fair chunk of change but now I know what...

I am thinking of getting a Honda 3000 and would like some ideas of how to carry it on the back of my Bighorn. Any ideas????? Rick

Here it is March and we are expecting a foot of snow this week end.:mad: Joanne and I are going to the RV show in Ottawa just to poke around and maybe pick up some stuff for the Bighorn. Nice way to break into spring. Hope everyone made it through the winter OK. We are looking forward to getting...

I am on this site quite a bit and have learned an awful lot from the great people on here. I have a problem with the new site revamp. I understand that there had to be some order maintained on our site but the moderators are moving posts but not indicating where they seem to think these posts...

Is there a special wet bolt kit for the suspension on my BH 3185? I was on Tweety's site and they have a kit for around $100 but I am wondering if it is a standard kit for all trailers??? Rick

I hope everyone got booked in for the Goshen rally. Man those spots went quick. Should be a great time. Rick

I want to get a twist lock 50 to 30 short pigtail for my 3185 so I can plug it in at home and charge the batteries and do some work on it this winter. I don't want to use my long 50 amp cord. Is this what I need . Looks like very good quality but the price is $114 . YIKES any other ideas???? Rick

I am going to change out the china bombs on my 2011 bighorn 3185 and was wondering whether to put on Michelin XPS Ribs or Goodyear G614 . I keep reading about tire delams and blowouts with Goodyear but not with Michelin. Is that because nobody is running Michelin? Most of the problems seem to be...

We saw a 3185RL at a show in Ottawa this summer and the wife and I fell in love with the layout and the upgrades from our 2009. We talked and chatted and fussed until I finally went in to see my dealer and sat down to crunch some numbers. Of course he was way out of line and I just walked out. A...

Wife and I have a deal pending on a 2011 Bighorn 3185. My dealer had one in stock at a good price and was willing to give me a great trade in on my 09 3055RL. Joanne fell in love with the layout of the 3185 at a show this summer. It is the Godiva interior with the burnished cherry. High gloss...

Wife and I have been toying with the idea of trading our 3055RL and have been looking around at other models. I found a dealer that has 2 Landmarks for me to look at and we went to see them on sunday. While I was there I spotted an 05 chev 3500 crew cab dually that looked absolutely mint. The...

What exactly is the difference between a Landmark and a Bighorn? Is the frame different? Is the structure different? Cabinets? Appliances? Build quality? Better suspension? I am thinking about a new unit and like both a Landmark Grand Canyon or a Bighorn 3585. There are no Landmark dealers...

I am ready for an oil and filter change and was just wondering what most of you use for oil? Do you run Dino or synthetic? Rick

Have any of you changed over to the wet bolt system on your Equaflex suspension and where is the best place to get it? Is this a do it yourself job ( I am pretty handy) or dealer job? Rick

How far do most of you feel is an ideal distance to pull in a day? We will be doing some travelling next year and I was wondering what most feel comfortable with. I for one would like to be off the road, set up and bbq'ing and having a cocktail by 5 pm. Rick

How many of you have a washer and dryer in your rigs? Do you use them a lot ? Is it worth having them? Told my wife that I did not think we needed them and could do a wash at a laundry quicker. Rick

What is the torque for the 8 bolts holding my Trailair pin to my bighorn . My pin was low on 1 side and high on the nose (1/2 inch) when hitched. I did hit a pretty good bump last time out and heard a crack. Spent 2 hrs under the trailer yesterday checking welds, re torquing springs, wheels...

Do most of you store your 5ers inside or outside in the winter? Indoor storage is very limited here for a trailer the size of ours. If outside do you use a cover? If inside do you use a cover? The trailer spent the winter outside at the dealer last year. What else besides winterizing it do you...

I was thinking about changing the flooring in my Bighorn and had heard that some people used Allure flooring. I checked it out to find some dealers around home and came accross this disturbing and informative blog. Here is the link...

We are heading down to Quinte's Isle for the Canada Day weekend. If anybody else will be there come look us up. Bighorn 3055 RL with a Chev 2500 HD. Rick & Joanne

I went for a test drive in the new 3500 super duty Ram dually on the weekend. This truck was a Supercab ( Large 4 door) short box (6 1/2 "). It was the top of the line truck with every option you can get ( $74,000.00 canadian). Truck runs very well, trans shifts hard but crisp, motor is louder...

Any of you boys tow with an F450? I am gathering info for a TV upgrade as I am considering a much larger 5er a couple of years down the road for retirement. Rick

love this rig. Rick

I am thinking of upgrading the tub chairs and couch in our 3055. How would I go about getting them out of the coach or getting the new , possibly larger stuff in??? Rick

This is my 3055RL in Kingston . Nice big sites, easy access, clean and well maintained. Rick

Had to pull home in a strong wind and rain on Sunday. It was the remnants of that weather systenm that hit Ohio and southern ontario. All I can say is the 3055RL towed beautifully. I simply slowed down to about 55 mph and had no problem at all. It was a strong headwind for most of the trip then...

I used my Surge Guard 50 amp surge protector for the first time this past weekend. I hooked everything up and plugged into the 50 amp outlet. My Surge Guard started to blink and it said waiting as it was analysing the circuit. After approx 3-4 minutes the line 1 light came on and then the line 2...

I hauled my Bighorn 3055RL with the trail Air pin I had installed. Combined with the Equa Flex suspension nothing moved in my rig. My travelling buddie's trailer is hard hitched and when we arrived they had stuff bounced around pretty good. I am pleased and impressed. Money well spent in my...

I finally got to go on a trip with my 05 2500 HD silverado pulling my fully loaded 3055RL Bighorn. It pulled it beautifully. I had it in tow mode and clicked the cruise on at 100 KM ( 61MPH) and just left it there. The temp came up to where it normally runs and just stayed there ( the 05 is...

Finally got to go on my first camping trip in my 3055RL. I know you are waiting for the complaint post but You will be disappointed because the Bighorn was flawless. It hauled like it was not even there. It set up very quickly and easily. All systems worked as they are supposed to and DW and I...