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RE: Heartland Bighorn 32 GK Traveler reviews?
I would be hard pressed to tell a person if one is better than the other. We have had three fifth wheels, and two of them we had no problem with. The third, the current one and the most $ has been in and out of the shop so many times now, it would astonish you.
By the way, it is a Bighorn, not the traveler series.
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rbp111
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03/14/20 10:35am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: problem with electric water heater-Fixed but new problem
I presume that the element is part # 520900.
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rbp111
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02/18/20 02:53pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: problem with electric water heater-Fixed but new problem
Bob, yes I pressed the reset button. Many times. I did a check of everything probably six times. It failed me in just 5 years.
I still am confused if the problem is the heating element or the thermostat.
I still have the appointment. If I don't figure it out, than I will take it in.
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rbp111
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02/18/20 07:02am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: problem with electric water heater-Fixed but new problem
I do think it must the heating element. It is under an extended warranty. So they can fix it at no cost to me.
Also, I did check the bypass valve. It was not leaking. The gas comes on when I throw the switch, and heats up the water nice and hot.
By the way, I appreciate the video submitted by bob on how to take off the heating element. It is real easy and the guy who made the video aught to be commended.
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rbp111
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02/16/20 01:45pm |
General RVing Issues
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problem with electric water heater-Fixed but new problem
I have a Suburban 12gal electric water heater which about 5 years old. It recently started to give me problems in that the heater warms the water, but it does not get hot. I have tried everything, checked the breakers, the fuses, all the switches, all the various sources of water including the outside showers. I have checked everything, but still, the water comes out warm, not hot. The water was on before the heater was turned on. As a matter of fact, the water was hot from the sink at night before the shower which came the next morning and then it was warm.
I have an appointment with a dealer in two weeks, but wondered if anyone else had this problem.
Since posting this problem, I took in the fifth-wheel and got it fixed for free. They said that the thermostat and the element had shorted out. Well, I was glad that the heating problem was fixed. Got the trailer home and found that there is another problem. It leaks water from the point where the drinking water hose attaches to the "kantleak" female portion of the trailer.
I called Kantleak, and they don't supply the gasket which I think the problem is. They want to sell me the whole portion of the drinking water which is over $39, not including shipping. I have been to Home Depot, Camping World and two other dealers looking for the gasket I need.
Any ideas?
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rbp111
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02/16/20 10:38am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Difference between Yamaha & Honda Inverters
I know that it is not the question, but I like the Honda over the Yamaha because the Honda uses a pump to move the gas. That is opposed to Yamaha which the gas can has to be higher to move the gas.
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rbp111
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02/14/20 08:42am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: shopping for new fifth wheel
You may want to look at the 5ers built by Heartland. Specifically the Bighorn or the Elkridge.
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rbp111
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09/11/19 07:03am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Sacramento to San Diego
My son and his family are moving from Las Vegas to San Diego. While it is a bit shorter to San Diego, I realize the traffic will hold us up. It was a straight shot and easier to go to Vegas. Oh Well. I am retired, and will take my time.
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rbp111
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09/03/19 09:08am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Sacramento to San Diego
Thanks profdant. I am convinced that the way heading south is not to take I-5 through LA. You sold me. I will find another way. I think the moderator has a way by taking I-5 to the I-210 and going to the I-15 to San Diego area.
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rbp111
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09/01/19 09:38pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Sacramento to San Diego
What is the "best" time to drive thru LA? Heading South on I-5, I would guess that the time would be afternoon, around 1 pm or no later than 3 pm.
Heading North, is it around 9am?
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rbp111
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09/01/19 08:58am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Sacramento to San Diego
The majority agrees with me. Timmac, I drove I-5 through LA one time with a older and smaller 5er. And never again.
I will go to Kramer's junction and take I-15.
Timeroll, no I plan on doing it in 2 days.
You know I was going to Vegas all the time. My son and his family lived there. Now he is moving to San Diego. It is shorter, but I think longer in time. we will see.
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rbp111
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08/27/19 07:27am |
Roads and Routes
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Sacramento to San Diego
I want to go from Sacramento to San Diego pulling a 35 ft fifth-wheel. All the maps on the computer say to take I-5 all the way to San Diego. I would prefer not to do that.
Would it be easier to get to Bakersfield, take hi-58 to Barstow then take I-15 to San Diego.
Or take I-5 to Santa Clarita, then take Hi-14 to Hi-138 to I-15.
Or is there another better route?
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rbp111
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08/25/19 12:41pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Furrion Back-up Camera
I meant to write they make backup cameras and they make observation cameras.
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rbp111
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07/30/19 07:51am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Furrion Back-up Camera
No. The backup camera merely turns on when you put the tow vehicle in Reverse.
The observation camera is on when you have the trailer lights on or when you put the tow vehicle in reverse.
I understand what you are saying, but they sell the observation cameras separate from the observation cameras.
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rbp111
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07/29/19 08:11pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Furrion Back-up Camera
I just wanted to say that there is a difference between a back-up camera and the observation camera. The difference being that the camera only comes on when you are backing the unit for the back up camera. The observation camera allows you to see people come up the rear of you, in my instance, when the lights are on and when you are backing the unit.
Just to make sure Dutchmen understands there is a difference.
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rbp111
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07/29/19 09:01am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Keyless locks
Thanks. I am thinking about putting one in. The thing that holds me back is the videos that show the install. In one, they had to file the opening around the deadbolt. The other video showed the "gap" between the door and the lock. He had to fill in caulking.
The other thing is, I have a screen door that has a handle allowing me to open up the main door. Will the opener fit the lock?
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rbp111
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05/16/19 07:59am |
General RVing Issues
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Keyless locks
I am sure that everyone has seen the advertising of the Keyless Entry Locks. I was wondering who has them, was it hard to install, any problems with them and why there is such a range of prices on them ($119 to $259)?
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rbp111
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05/15/19 11:00am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: tpms vs tire gauge reading
Thanks for the input. I guess the TPMS is doing what it is supposed to be doing, i.e. note a change in tire pressure.
I guess I will leave it alone.
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rbp111
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04/18/19 08:43am |
General RVing Issues
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tpms vs tire gauge reading
I purchased two things for the trailer. One was a tire gauge and the other was the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
First, I checked the pressure by use of the gauge (brand new). The tire pressure showed 110 PSI. After that, I installed a TPMS and noted that the Tire pressure was showing 115 psi (cold pressure). As the tire is used and the day increases in heat, the tire was showing 123 psi.
what PSI should I follow? The first gauge that shows the psi to be 110 or the tpms which shows the pressure to be 115. Or should I decrease the amount of air, putting the tpms as priority, in other words putting the psi to 110 down from the reading of 115?
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rbp111
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04/16/19 06:15pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Furrion vision s problem
Did you "pair" the camera to the monitor?
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rbp111
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04/15/19 09:49pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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