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Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 07-23-2012, 03:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,664
Posted By archbarb
I had the same thing happen about two years age....

I had the same thing happen about two years age. I had raised the front landing gear to high and blew the inline fuse between the landing gear motor and battery.

If I remember correctly, I'm...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-05-2012, 06:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,114
Posted By archbarb
Some friends of ours have a Montana, but we just...

Some friends of ours have a Montana, but we just were not sold on the floor plans they offered.

We had a Heartland (builder of Big Country) TT at the time and knew the quality of it, and we...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 05-04-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,344
Posted By archbarb
Rain-X works well also!!!!! Archie

Rain-X works well also!!!!!

Archie
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-26-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,415
Posted By archbarb
My unit is 35' long. When I first...

My unit is 35' long.

When I first installed my system, the rear jacks clearance from the ground did concern me some. But I had talked to enough people who had told me that it does not cause any...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-25-2012, 04:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,415
Posted By archbarb
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I have the Reico Titan Rieco Titan Products Ground Control Wireless RV Leveling Systems (https://www.riecotitan.com/groundcontrol.html) version before Lippert bought it. Mine does not have the one...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 04-17-2012, 04:57 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,716
Posted By archbarb
Just checked on Amazon. Amazon.com: (25) CR1632...

Just checked on Amazon. Amazon.com: (25) CR1632 Button Cell Lithium Watch Batteries Battery: Electronics...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 03-29-2012, 04:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,415
Posted By archbarb
I added this system to our fifth wheel. It is a...

I added this system to our fifth wheel. It is a very easy install which took about 4-6 hours to do. Each leg supports 5,000lbs. Once I have it level, I push the center lift button that operates all...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-23-2012, 04:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,980
Posted By archbarb
I checked around and the price for installation...

I checked around and the price for installation was $300 to $400 dollars. I installed a Curt q5 20k and the instructions were so straight forward that I decided to do it myself.

I probably took...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-18-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,131
Posted By archbarb
This is and electric system. Rieco Titan Products...

This is and electric system. Rieco Titan Products Ground Control Wireless RV Leveling Systems (https://www.riecotitan.com/groundcontrol.html). I have it on my fifth wheel, and its great!!!!! Each leg...
Forum: iRV2.com General Discussion 02-11-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,577
Posted By archbarb
TST has this in the works and was told it was...

TST has this in the works and was told it was going to be out sometime in March of this year. The plus of this system is you can add air without removing the sensors, and the neg is to replace the...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-05-2012, 05:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,371
Posted By archbarb
I have a 2011 Big Country 3250TS that came with...

I have a 2011 Big Country 3250TS that came with regular electric landing gear and rear stabilizers. I researched several months and decided on the Rieco-Titan Ground Control Rieco Titan Products...
Forum: Duramax Engine Forum 02-04-2012, 07:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 18,295
Posted By archbarb
We have the Big Country 3250TS which is pretty...

We have the Big Country 3250TS which is pretty close in weights, and we have a 2007 2500 HD with D/A and does very well!!!!
Forum: Duramax Engine Forum 02-04-2012, 06:30 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 62,243
Posted By archbarb
I have a 2007 Duramax and use Shell Rotella...

I have a 2007 Duramax and use Shell Rotella 15w40. I change oil & filter every 5000 miles. I have 82,000 miles on the engine and am afraid to change to synthetic. Couldn't it cause problems? I guess...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 02-01-2012, 04:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,021
Posted By archbarb
I have the Tekonsha P3 Electric Brake Control...

I have the Tekonsha P3 Electric Brake Control Controller and it has been flawless so far. Have had it for several months now. Very easy to set up.

I got it online from www.adventurerv.net...
Forum: Vendor Spotlight (Deals, Announcements & More) 01-28-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 1,414
Views: 288,375
Posted By archbarb
Ordered mine Tuesday of this week. As usual, like...

Ordered mine Tuesday of this week. As usual, like everything I seem to order it is out of stock at the moment. Hopefully I'll have it by the end of next week.

Traveling down the road with our...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-20-2010, 05:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,386
Posted By archbarb
Heading back home from Elkhart, IN.

Well I must say that these past two weeks have been better than all the cruises we have ever taken:).

We went to Elkhart, IN., to pick up our new Big Country 3250TS fifth wheel we had built from...
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 08-06-2010, 04:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 991
Posted By archbarb
I don't think the 1/2" side to side is anything...

I don't think the 1/2" side to side is anything to worry about. When I installed my Curt Q5 20K hitch I measured as per instructions. With my long bed I think it was from the end of bed (at tailgate)...
Forum: 5th Wheel Discussion 08-04-2010, 05:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,694
Posted By archbarb
Finally time to pick up 5'er

Our new Heartland Big Country 3250TS 5'er is waiting for us to pick up in Elkhart, IN., Monday at 0900hrs. Its been ready for about a month, but with other obligations and commitments, it has had to...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-31-2010, 05:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,568
Posted By archbarb
It took about two months for us to sell our 2009...

It took about two months for us to sell our 2009 26RKS TT. Like you, I researched the NADA for info on asking prices, but found that it is a buyers market for sure, and the NADA prices didn't really...
Forum: RV'ing with Pets 07-29-2010, 04:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,495
Posted By archbarb
We have two "four legged children" we take with...

We have two "four legged children" we take with us if we go only 100-150 miles from home. If we go further than that we leave them at home with the kids. When camping, they have never caused any...
Forum: Solo RV'ers 07-29-2010, 03:53 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,087
Posted By archbarb
I have many favorites, but at 0530 hrs., I can...

I have many favorites, but at 0530 hrs., I can only remember a few:

Pulp Fiction

Clint Eastwood's westerns
The Good,The Bad & The Ugly
Outlaw...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-20-2010, 03:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,990
Posted By archbarb
Hang in there. It will happen!!!!!

Hang in there. It will happen!!!!!
Forum: Trailer Towing and Tow Vehicles Discussion 07-18-2010, 05:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,679
Posted By archbarb
We are having a Big Country 5'er built and I...

We are having a Big Country 5'er built and I thought I wanted a gooseneck hitch , but Heartland which builds BC's said Lippert would void the frame warranty. Even the ones you see with the bike rack...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-18-2010, 04:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,990
Posted By archbarb
Finally, yesterday evening a friend of ours...

Finally, yesterday evening a friend of ours called and said a friend of his was wanting a travel trailer that was and ultra-lite and could he and his wife come by and look at ours. I said sure. They...
Forum: Travel Trailer Discussion 07-13-2010, 04:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,990
Posted By archbarb
How to Sell Travel Trailer

We ordered a fifth wheel the last of May, and is now ready for pickup in Elkhart, IN.. The day the order was placed we started the process of selling our 2009 Heartland 26RKS travel trailer. I posted...
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