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Thanks. I've heard about the frame flexing quite a few times. Sounds like it has always been an issue. Hydraulic leaks sound like more of a pita than anything else, unless lines get damaged by normal operation.

Thanks, Erica. Since we have neither truck nor trailer about all I can do is guess. It looks like an F350 might work for some Heartlands, while the F450 would work for all. MTPockets, I'll check with the insurance agent in the morning.

If you own one, what has been your experience with this coach? Since this was fairly early in Heartland's history, were there any teething problems with this coach?

After nearly two years of enjoying our Foretravel MH we're seeing that a 5'er might suit us better. The Foretravel was the right coach at that time, but our activities have changed, with us staying in one spot for longer periods of time. This evening I found a 2006 Landmark Monticello that...

Some of you may recognize my user name as one that was pretty common here a couple of years ago. Two years we bought our Foretravel MH because it was the best fit for us at that time. Things change, and we're thinking that maybe a towable might be a better choice for us. What are the known...

Some of you will recognize my user name as one that was pretty common a few years ago. Two years ago we bought a Foretravel motor home as our full-time coach because that was the best choice for us at that time. Things change, and we're now considering a towable coach as our next coach, so...

Thanks, Dave. That's close enough for now.

Starting to talk about trading coaches and found this online. Unfortunately, the ad doesn't have any real numbers. I'm interested in: Empty weight Gross weight Pin weight Tank capacities If you have one of these please share your information. Thanks.

You will get answers from 125 pounds to 250 pounds. It is really intended for just a lightweight bike, so I would think you'd be asking for trouble if you tried to go heavier.

The mpg is a pretty decent little camper, but it isn't anywhere close to a Tiffen. Depending on your size, it can be great for weekends to a month or so. For one or two people it works well. Three need to be pretty close. We had our mpg 181 for just over two years and thoroughly enjoyed it. NO...

"Those pics are really helpful - how great would it be to see a pic of the skeleton on one of these huh? Does anyone know if the frame is aluminum or steel? Just wondering how I could locate the substructure" You could try calling the factory. They would certainly be able to tell you whether it...

181bobkat, I think you have made an excellent choice for a first RV. We bought ours a few years after becoming empty nesters, too. After a few nights on the original mattress, though, we added a foam topper, and that help immensely. We used sleeping bags on the mattress and foam because making...

Since each floorplan of the mpg has the plumbing arranged differently, general information doesn't help much. Perhaps someone who owns (or has owned) a 183 could help out the OP. The general instructions are as true for our Foretravel as they were for our 181. The specifics, though, differ...

Welcome, Tino. Sounds like you have done some homework and have a pretty good idea of what you need and want. The biggest drawback in an mpg is the bathroom is pretty tiny. It is fully functional, yes, but there isn't much room in there. Sure beats running to the bathhouse in the campground at 3...

We had an Equal-i-zer weight distributing hitch that went with our 181. Worked well, with no sway. Since I'm the slowest driver on the road I kept speeds to 55-60. Even with some cross-wind and semis passing we never felt uncomfortable.