Recent content by techman

Like Irvin said, the walls are thin and you need to hit a stud to hand any real weight BUT the problem is locating them. Travel trailer walls are not set up like a standard wall of a house where everything is based on 16" centers. Even when you are positive you know where a stud is located you...

We had the 74" mattress but I replaced the lift up storage lid with a longer board by 6" giving us the full 80". I used 3/4" birch plywood for the lid that is still strong enough to support large adults sitting on the longer overhang at the bottom of the bed. We extended the existing mattress...

Here are several links to other threads concerning this issue. I don't think that there was a definitive answer to the problem but there is more information: http://www.northtrailtalk.com/showthread.php?t=203&highlight=bubble http://www.northtrailtalk.com/showthread.php?t=620&highlight=bubble...

I have a different model than you have but mine is located under the upper cabinets. You would have to look up under the cabinets to see it. Mike

Welcome!! Let us know how your maiden voyage goes!

Thanks Irwin! Mike

A/C and Microwave should work together Creecher (Heartland Rep) has tested this and says that they should both work at the same time. He suggested it may be a defective main breaker. I have no more details at this time but you can read his response at...

Before removing the anode plug be sure to relieve the pressure in the water lines. I didn't relieve the pressure..... once. :o Mike

It pains me deeply to say this but it is true ON SOME MODELS. The North Trail and Sundance models come with 30 AMP service. I have read about this happening to others (http://www.northtrailtalk.com/showthread.php?t=1005) and had it occur to us this past weekend. It was a surprise but...

Reading this and some of your other posts makes me think you have little experience RVing. Before purchasing your $30k RV you may want to try renting one. This would let you try towing; take the kids with you to see if they like camping; and generally get the feel of what is involved. If you...

I almost bought from Lakeshore. However, after talking with a Heartland rep and a local dealers I learned that the local dealers would do any warranty work needed BUT I would be at the bottom of the list with preference given to the dealers own customers. I didn't like that but appreciated...

Irwin is correct about getting the rig weighed. After I bought my NT, I took the time to educate myself on towing and how to tow correctly. There are plenty of good websites that have great information on how to setup the hitch and tow correctly. Read them and print out pages about 'how to...

We were unaware of the upgraded pillow top mattress when we purchased ours. We got the shorter mattress, 74". The updated mattress is 78". The newer TTs have a permanent wall separating the bedroom. Our model has a curtain, which we really like. I was able to replace the lid over the storage...

I measured mine when I first got it. I have: TV Shelf Short Side – 13 Long Side – 28 Width – 19½ Height - 15½ Diagonally - 25 I have a little 13" that I use but I plan to mount a nice LCD above the bar. Check out the pics and the forum...

Is it possible to install a remote thermometer in the basement to help monitor the temperature? Mike