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  1. mattpopp

    Great work by Camping World Katy on my 300C

    So as some of you know I had a issue with teh front cap on my 300C. But a quick back story on it. My trailer went in for service and two days after I got it back from them we noticed a hole in the front Cap. Wife and I felt this happened while it was in their shop. Anywho, CW decided to fix...
  2. mattpopp

    Today could be the last day as a Heartland RV owner

    Well, time has come to shop for a new RV. The toy has gotten bigger and the Toy Haulers have become very limited to fit the needs. We looked at Heartland of course has I would definitely be a repeat buyer. However, we need a 14ft garage or bigger and none of their floor plans meet our needs...
  3. mattpopp

    Camping World Katy TX RV issue resolved with a good ending

    My issue with the hole in the front cap has been resolved at Camping World. The General Manager (Erik) stepped up and said they will cover the fiber glass repair. I agreed to cover the window that was shattered in the main slide out. I just hope my issue has not scared anybody off from...
  4. mattpopp

    Camping World KATY, TX. - BEWARE

    So Last weekend I picked up my 300C that I had in for service. I picked it up late Friday 14th. Made it to the store right at closing to sign the papers for the service and by time I made it out to the trailer it was already dark. The battery was dead on the trailer which is normal as it sat...
  5. mattpopp

    Cigarettes and Vapor E-Cigs

    How many people here have switched from the traditional cigarette to a Vapor E-Cig? I have tried several gas station E Cigs and what a poor alternative. Thought really the Vapor solution wasn't going to work. Last weekend my buddy sent me to Vapor Essence in Pearland. Now I am a firm...
  6. mattpopp

    This should help a bit

    So I finally ordered the Carli starter kit and rear 5100's as well. Just need to find time to install it. The new springs and shocks should be a huge improvement on the ride. Hopefully in a couple weeks I will get my new wheels and tires ordered. Going with Eagle Alloy 059 20" wheels and...
  7. mattpopp

    Your Pet Peeve!

    I just had this discussion with a good friend the other day and it turns out I am not only in this feeling. But this is one of my top 3 Pet Peeve's. it urks the **** out of me when Joe Blow tells me how awesome his pickup is because he can't tell there is a 15,000 lb load behind his pickup...
  8. mattpopp

    I gave the Ford a face lift.

    So I added Ranch Hand legend on the front and a Sport bumper on the rear. The rear is just for appearance as it retains the factory receiver hitch. I also happen to have a new 30" Led bar that was going on the RZR. Only thing is I am find that the heat sink fins on the Led bar whistle. Not a...
  9. mattpopp

    Tire size fitment

    So I am sitting here bored at work. Looking up weight ratings on LT E rated tires. I can't remember what size the standard tire is on the Cyclones. Or what the largest OD tire you can run. But if you can fit a 31.7" tire or even a 32.8" tire then you can get a decent rated tire in LT...
  10. mattpopp

    I am at a lost for words, Towing Failure at its finest.

    This fellow from Mexico was parked next to us at a Offroad park East of Houston today. What you don't see. This pick was a SRW originally, no front drive shaft, duct tape hold the front sway bar linkage on the driver side, and the extremely horrible job of converting the rear suspension to...
  11. mattpopp

    Why Trailer Brakes are important.

    You can pull anything with a 1 Ton these days, but can you stop it? I do not know the history of the picture. But seeing the condition of the pickup is something else. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 3 HD
  12. mattpopp

    What the heck Heartland??

    Landmarks already come with Goodyear G614 tires. Now they have a option for EOH Disc Brakes and 17.5's. While trailers carrying more weight and more prone to the chance of being over weight still only have one choice of sub par tires, Towmax. Only have the option for drum brakes. When are...
  13. mattpopp

    F350 ride quality

    I am at a point that I want my cake and to be able to eat it. Meaning I want a heavy duty pickup to ride like a Caddy while empty. This is the third time that my little girl has thrown up from getting beat up by my Ford. I hate how it makes her sick. Not really a issue with the trailer...
  14. mattpopp

    Propane Grill for the RV??

    What is a good Propane Grill to use that will run off the supplied propane lines on our trailers? Mine is near the forward storage by the main door. I am looking for a grill that will hang off the side of the trailer. Something fairly large if possible (cook for 6 or 8 people in one go). Even...
  15. mattpopp

    Engine Brake for the 6.7 Cummins

    I must of been living under a rock as I had no idea that PAC Brake came out with this. Though you have to maintain the stock VGT this is really a trick piece of kit. The Loadleash P67 for +07 Dodge. Makes me wanna sell my Ford as I already miss my old Dodge enough. This doesn't help at all...
  16. mattpopp

    What do you haul in your garage and how do you play?

    We all have different purposes and different toys. So I always wonder what the others use theirs for and how do they play. Pretty obvious I like the mud and water. I find it relaxing as the RZR finds it anything but... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 3 HD
  17. mattpopp

    AJ!!! Fat Guy and the Roof????

    What is the max allowable weight per sqft on a 300c roof? I weigh 350lbs, can I safely walk on the roof without hurting it? Regardless of your answer there is no way I will use the ladder on the trailer either. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 3 HD
  18. mattpopp

    Goodyear G614 $340

    If anybody is shopping for tires I saw today while at Camping World in Katy, Tx that they had the G614 advertised for $339.95. Thought that was a pretty good deal on those tires. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 3 HD
  19. mattpopp

    At home in driveway dump station

    So the wife and I will be building a new home very soon. I will be storing the Rv there once I build the barn. But what I want to do is put a dump station in the driveway. One that is flush and would have a lid you would remove to access the 4" sewer line. Along with having a water tap next...
  20. mattpopp

    Heartland 5er with a tag trailer behind it.

    Does Heartland offer in any of their line of trailers that you can tow a double with? Say up to 3,000lbs? I would like to be able to tow a tag with my 300c but I don't want to give up the warranty. Building a hitch to tie into the main chassis is not a issue. But it could be a issue with...
  21. mattpopp

    Chris Kyle's funeral

    This reaction by the public makes me proud to be a Texan. Good bless everybody that contributed to making his final day so appreciated. Patriotism, Texas and Chris Kyle I just wanted to share with you all that out of a horrible tragedy we were blessed by so many people. Chris was Derek's...
  22. mattpopp

    2012 3/4 & 1Ton Pickup Sales

    Total Ford 117,484 GM 111,555 Dodge 77,583 3/4 Ton Ford 67,786 Chevy 56,359 Dodge 41,918 Gmc 27,616 1 Ton Ford 49,698 Dodge 35,665 Chevy 19,573 Gmc 8,007 Enjoy, Warming to those that may display a sense of humor. Please don't post a picture that could possibly contain a questionable word...
  23. mattpopp

    Vehicle Fail

    With everybody traveling so much y'all are bound to see some odd epic failures on the road. Post them up. Lets see them I call this one, Fackorlet (Ford, Mack, and Chevy) Not sure what to say here
  24. mattpopp

    Towmax tire blow outs, Heartland may want your tire

    I got a call a few weeks back from the rep at Heartland. He wanted to know if I still had the tire that failed. If I did they wanted. It seems that Heartland is trying to get to the bottom of all of the Towmax tire failures. Possibly having a real tire expert look at them rather then...
  25. mattpopp

    Weighed the rig today

    Finally weighed the pickup and the 300C. Trailer was very close to the max load that it would see. RZR in the garage, 100 gals of water, 30 gals of gas, about 1/2 full on propane, and the TV full of diesel. The weight is with no passengers also. Gross was 24,860 Everything is well within...
  26. mattpopp

    Trailer is back at my house, Happy Camper

    So I picked up my 300C today. After a few issues had put me down. Worst of it was a blown Towmax resulting in damage to the trailer and one axle off alignment by 1/2". So everything has been fixed along with Heartland covering the repairs caused by the blown tire. Heartland has been nothing...
  27. mattpopp

    B&W hitch for the Ford 5th Prep package

    I have not seen any pictures here so I figured I would post some up. This hitch is rated for 20k. Cost about $800. One thing is you may have to adjust the 4 locking pins as they may not be set perfect for your truck. They could be to light or to tight. Also you can put a long shank lock...
  28. mattpopp

    Facts about DEF

    Since the introduction of DEF for our pickups, Ford, Dodge, and GM. Alot of people now believe that the DEF is used for the regen cycle of the DPF. No, it is not. The DEF is used to turn NOx into Nitrogen. The Particulate matter trapped in the DPF is still burnt out by the injection of...
  29. mattpopp

    Tires/Wheels came in

    They just came in. I just need to order the TST 507 and come home. Kind of a ugly rim is you ask me but a better option then a Hub Piloted Steel Rim
  30. mattpopp

    They're Ordered, New Shoes for the trailer

    I finally pulled the trigger on the 17.5's for the 300C. No tire woes for me as far as overloading, speeding (75mph rated), or poor quality (Knock on Wood). Hopefully only danger they face is road hazard. I am very excited about this. Look forward to getting back on the road. No TPMS, but...
  31. mattpopp

    Kodiak Disc Brakes Conversion

    Has anybody have any experience with the Kodiak disc brake conversion? They are substantially cheaper then buying the Dexter brand to do the retrofit. But there are some differences Kodiak is a Single Piston Caliper where the Dexter is a dual piston Caliper. That is the major difference...
  32. mattpopp

    What is going on with the 300C Specs HEARTLAND. Which is it??? and rant

    I know Heartland reads this forum. I have gotten a phone call from HL because of my tire issue. Ok, I have had issues with my trailer. The worst of it is that Lippert welded my axle hangers in the wrong location which causes my trailer to track to the passenger side. And that HL uses Towmax...
  33. mattpopp

    Price check on Ford DRW 1ton

    I am looking at a loaded 12 DRW F350 Lariat 4wd. Nav, SunRoof, 5th wheel prep and so on. They are at $53k on it and not coming down from that. Is that a fair price. It's not a King Ranch, not a fan of the quality of the leather.
  34. mattpopp

    Here is my replacements

    With all of the crazy here is what I will be ordering this week once we get all of the details sorted from the blow out. Hi-Spec Aluminum wheel http://www.trailertiresandwheels.com/site/1284278/product/0777865 Cooper RM160m 215/75/17.5...
  35. mattpopp

    Newest member to the Tow Max blow out club

    Well I have been wanting to replace these tires but I guess I wasn't quick enough. Lost the right rear about an hour ago. Even topped the tires off to 80psi before I left the house. Maybe 45 minutes from the house the tire blew out. Garage was empty, water and gas tank empty also. The...
  36. mattpopp

    What is ya'lls thoughts on these tires. What would yall go with

    So I am going to replace the tires on my trailer after I get the Axle Hangers sorted out. I would like to do a 17.5 setup but there is still the G Rated 16 option. If I had a Triple axle I am sure I would just stick with the 16" but being a tandom axle trailer that will weigh up to 15klbs I am...
  37. mattpopp

    My axle hangers have to be cut and relocated

    So my 300C does not track like it should. It tracks slightly off to the passenger side. Not only that but it does not take much to cause that trailer to sway a bit. The trailer sat at Camping World and I finely got a answer back. The front axle hangers are both off. They need to be cut...
  38. mattpopp

    Hercules Tires?

    Has anybody used them or have real world experience with them? You can get them for cheap. The cheap price is what worries me. Right now I am looking at $460 a corner to switch to a 17.5. Using the Hercules would save me $100 or $150 a corner. People love Maxxis and those are a Chinese...
  39. mattpopp

    Trailer Tracking

    I have a 12' 300C that was built in December Time Frame. Bought it new about 3 or so months ago. We may have about 1,500 miles on the unit already. So far this trailer tows like a Rag. Not a very stable unit to tow from what I have seen. It does not like to react well to curves, braking...
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