Recent content by JoelC

Re: I'll stand with Lefty on this. I for one would not purchase a Heartland. They do make a good looking 5er and they are rated well, but I have read too many horror stories about Lippert parts. Until they have better QC for this supplier and do not have major issues with things like axles...

Well, I am going to raise some eyebrows. I have done a lot of research on this forum and in other places whether I should purchase a Landmark or not. Sorry, to say I have found more negative issues with the Heartland products than positive. The inside of the Landmark is beautiful, but there...

All the above are excellent ideas. I have a Reese 16K hitch and here is what I do when I hook up. Basically, as above. 1. After the pull arm goes in I close the lever and put a lock on it. 2. Be sure the break for the 5er is attached, so it won't roll if it comes out of the hitch. 3. Lower the...

When we were at the Hershey, PA RV show the sales rep told us they were not 4 season....3.5 he said. I think it was Wilkens RV, but not sure. The brand we were originally considering, came with many options. Seemed like more options than standard. After talking with the rep. for this brand...

Sorry for the spelling and misinformation. We were looking at the Augusta and Grand Canyon. I do realize that the Heartland products are 3 season, unlike a few competitors that do claim 4 season. K-Z does manufacture an upscaled version, but we do not like the inside lay out. Full Time...

We have seen the Heartland Augusta and Landmark and like them both on the exterior but know nothing about the hidden aspects. We are looking for a 5er that is built well and will serve us for many years as a full time unit. However, I have found very few positive notes about Hartland and am...

At what points of the 5er do you have the jacks, and are they just relieving some weight off the wheels or do you have the 5er suspended on them?

I own a 2006 F-350 Lariet, Dually, Diesel. I chose the Ford due to the heavy frame and the amount of weight it can pull. I've got a 6.0 and the lowest rear Ford makes (4.3 rato) which allows me to tow about 23K. As this is my first truck, I can only speak with the experience of the one I...

One of the reasons I am inquiring about a receiver is that on my current 5er, the bumper does not appear to be directly attached to the frame. This would be very risky for any weight, although I was assured that it could carry bikes. I do have a "bolt on" reciever to the bumper that my bike...

We have been looking at the Landmark and were wondering if the frame in the rear is strong enough to attach a rear receiver and if so what the tow rating would be that the 5er could handle. We would be purchasing the unit for full timing and might want to tow a car if possible or put a cart on...