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Last fall we had to have the axle on our 183 replaced due to damage related to a bearing problem. Waited 3 weeks mid-trip for a new one to be manufactured and shipped cross country because there was no inventory anywhere in the US. The damaged axle had been realigned because of excessive tire...

Last fall we noticed a soft area under the vinyl near the entry door and decided to have it looked at when we did the spring spruce up. Shouldn't have waited. We've just learned that it's just the tip of the iceberg. There is water damage to a large section of the floor. There's also a wet...

We have the MPG 183 with bunks on one end and a dinette/bed on the other end. We use the bunks for storage of things we use every day. On another RV site I see lots of talk about taking out the dinette and replacing with chairs, tables and other furniture arrangements. Just curious if any MPG...

It doesn't look like anyone is chiming in with ideas to solve our disintegrating vinyl upholstery problem. I'm afraid we'll just have to take our chances at an upholstery shop and keep our fingers crossed!

The vinyl on the seat back cushions of our dinette just disintegrated after 3 years of occasional use. Any advice about getting them recovered - type of vinyl or other durable fabric or any other tips? The actual seat cushions are also getting worn, so will soon need to do something there as...

Last fall we made a long loop from our home in GA to the west coast and were on the return leg through the southwest when we had a problem that kept us grounded in Deming, NM for 3 weeks. Maybe our experience will help someone else avoid a similar issue. When we were visiting in Phoenix we...

We have the 183 model - bunks on one end, dinette/bed on the other. We're getting tired of changing the dining area into a sleeping area every night. gets tiresome on the multi-week trips we take. I'm wondering if it's possible to replace the dining booth seating and table with a foldout sofa...

I originally posted this in the MPG forum so didn't mention that we'll be towing the MPG 183 with our Nissan Pilot that has a tow package. It's hauled us around the country and over mountains on many trips. We're from the west originally, so driving mountain roads isn't scary for us. But we...

It's been a couple of years since we took a long road trip with our MPG183 but we're planning one in October. Yosemite is a main stop for a first time visit. Hoping someone can tell us a little about the entrance road on the west side, coming in from the Reno area. We hope to camp in the...

Thought I'd post about our experience last year with a broken axle mount. It happened as we were heading northward on I-85 in South Carolina. We had heard some clanking noises as we left our home in GA but couldn't see anything obvious when we did a walk around inspection. The trailer handled...

We also replaced the sink faucet with a single handle standard kitchen faucet with a long neck. Matching up the existing lines with the current style and diameter of standard plumbing required a trip to a plumbing supply place. Happy with the results!

We're on the road with our MPG 183 and have a 12 v electrical problem that baffles us. When not on shore power we can't get power from the batteries to the refrigerator or interior lights. When we started the trip everything was OK. Then the fridge wouldn't restart after a fuel stop (we turn...

In Oct. we'll be traveling around New Mexico for the first time and want to get off the interstates. We'd like to know what US Hwy. 64 is like going west to east from Farmington to Taos. We can see that it goes over some mountain areas (or high plateaus) but don't know what kind of grade to...

We'll be traveling throughout NM in October with our MPG in tow and with a couple towing an rPod. We know we'll spend several days in the Taos/Santa Fe area, already have a place in Albuquerque for the balloon fest, and then will move south to Carlsbad and then west to Tucson. Would like to...

evolvingpowercat, I'm curious what SUV you use for your tow vehicle.

In July we'll be traveling with a couple of RPodders somewhere in the northern part of NY state. Have visited part of the Adirondacks before we had our MPG. Just wondering if some of you have recommendations for places to stay, sights to see, etc. in that general area. We'd also like to go to...

Despite the challeges with custominzing the fit of the dome, we're glad to have ours It allows us to take along all 3 grandkids. Two sleep outside under the dome and the 3rd on one of the interior bunks. It's also a good place for our pup to stay when when we're not away from the trailer...

Winter is damp here in Georgia so we store our unit with a big bucket of DampRid inside in hopes of keeping things dry and mold/mildew at bay.

We had a 183 and now have a 181. In both the faucet is mounted on the counter, just touching the sink. We replaced the faucet in the first MPG and got one that arched into the middle of the sink a little more, That helped. Still need to do the same on our current rig.

During our 6 week jaunt last summer we wrestled with the same problem about the corner cushions. We stored them behind the entertainment center on the bottom bunk because we only used the bunks for storage. We use sleeping pads and sleeping bags - much easier than making a bed every night and...

Well, we have our dog, sooner than we expected. An acquaintance posted a photo of a puppy that was scheduled to be put down if not rescued from a shelter within 24 hrs. It took some fast work and a 2 hr. round trip, but we got her before the deadline. Not sure what kind of mix she is, though...

We upgraded the fan (Fantastic Fan with more bells and whistles) in our bathroom and had a cover installed over it at the same time. For awhile it ran pretty quietly, but on our long summer trip it got very noisy after a short time, even when set on a slow speed. It actually sounds like a...

What do you want to store in there? That could make a difference in how you approach the project. We do use our bathroom but have added some features to create storage as well. We put a spring tension shower curtain rod across the ceiling for hanging wet jackets. We also have several heavy...

As usual, lots of helpful replies. Thanks to all! Sounds like this might work for us if we stick to a small, calm breed. And I do appreciate your input codycarver, even though you have a larger rig. It will be a challenge in our 183 to find a place for a pooch to sleep AND for food/water...

I hope this query will stay in the MPG forum because I really want to hear from MPG owners who travel with a dog. Answers from folks with larger rigs might not be so useful. We'd like to get a dog and are focusing on smaller breeds, but managing the space and other logistics issues while...

You're right - Cades Cove is a fun place to bike if you can find a time when the tourists aren't causing gridlock. Once in awhile there's a partial day when traffic is banned for a few hours, but once the cars are on the road it's hard to find a safe place for a bike. In the fall it's quite...

We decided to only consider places we could reach w/i a day or less. The TN State Parks website has been inaccessible for nearly 2 weeks, but we found info about campgrounds in Big South Fork Natl. Recreation Area. So we'll be heading up to Bandy Creek Campground on the TN side of Big South...

We've been home almost a month after our 6 week summer trip and with the cooler weather are getting an itchy foot again (itchy hitch?). We'd appreciate any recommendations for interesting places to camp in eastern TN, southern VA, western or southern W VA or southern KY, preferably where there...

We've had numerous times when someone actually followed us to a stop or pulled in to a gas station while we were fueling just to ask about our MPG. We've given a few on-the-spot tours too. I always hate to explain that Heartland doesn't make them anymore, though we always add that used ones...

Perhaps you've already found the right TV for your needs but thought I'd weigh in since we tow with a 2011 Honda Pilot with a towing pkg. In additio, we added a WDH with sway bars. We just returned from a 7500 mi. cross-country trip that included Rocky Mtn. passes and steep, winding roads...

We're back home in GA after 6 weeks and nearly 7,500 miles across 19 states. Unlike our first trip that ended with a wreck that totalled our first MPG, the only mishap this time was when we picked up some nails in a tire. Good Sam bailed us out quickly and the rest of the trip went smoothly...

Have read some earlier discussions about slide problems and didn't find ours in the mix. Part way through our just-ended 6 week ramble the slide started balking partway through the process of pulling it in. It slides out smoothly, but when coming back in it will slide smoothly part of the way...

I've seen posts in other forums or campground reviews indicating some folks don't bother to unhitch when they only stop for 1 night and leave again the next morning. Is this OK to do as long as you can level the trailer to keep propane flowing? Any other issues/problems to consider?

We're originally from the west (Utah) and visited both Yellowstone and the Tetons several times before moving to GA. So we're always in our element when we get back to the real mountains. But we've never approached the park from the east side before and were always tent camping until now...

My husband made several changes that solved the problem, though we still have the bins. First, he put a nice drawer pull in the center of each drawer front. Next, he put another rail in above each of the existing rails so the drawer edges are sandwiched between the 2 rails. That solved the...

Thinking about the added convenience of AC when there's no shore power. Any experiences on size, installation problems, or good/best location in MPG [partic 183]?

Next time we're at our storage lot we'll check both the valve positions and the hose on the slider. Appreciate both tips!

When towing the MPG we never go over 60 mph, so always adjust Google estimates upward. The whole reason for visiting Yellowstone and the Tetons is to enjoy the magnificent scenery. We've been several times before, as tent campers, but it's been a few decades since the last visit, so we're...

Earlier this month we had our newish 183 out for a long weekend and found that the water volume from the hot side of the kitchen faucet was very low. Volume from the cold side seems just fine - it increases or decreases as expected as the cold control position is changed. With the hot flow, it...

Thanks hoganc. I'll be watching for your report! Hope you have a safe and enjoyable trip.