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  1. Bgthomas

    Wheel parts

    Found it, sticker on the axle, rear facing. Thanks all for the comments. - - - Updated - - -
  2. Bgthomas

    Wheel parts

    Is there a plate or etching on the axles that show mfr and serial? I'll look when I have opportunity. - - - Updated - - - Yes indeedy! They're MorRyde with the zircs on them. Center pivot isn't available for the 32BUDS - too wide. I think they're going to produce one soon.
  3. Bgthomas

    Wheel parts

    I have a 2012 North Trail 32BUDS. I’m doing bearings and shackles in the next month. I’ve no idea how to find parts, bearings, races and seals. I intend to proactively replace all. Thanks in advance.
  4. Bgthomas

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: CO, Buena Vista - 5/12/2016 to 5/15/2016

    Thanks to everyone for welcoming us and tolerating Stephanie. She has no problem introducing herself into your personal space. We ran through rain most of the way home, but made it safely. We're booked for the rest of the season, but will see you next year.
  5. Bgthomas

    Water heater repair

    Take the 500 and replace it.
  6. Bgthomas

    Adaptive bike for my daughter

    Bike arrived today!
  7. Bgthomas

    Speed

    I tow between 65 and 70 most of the time, slower depending on terrain. On the rare occasion that some schmuck hails with half the peace sign when he passes, I smile and wave. I don't care what other drivers think, so long as they don't do something to jeopardize me.
  8. Bgthomas

    Towing over Independence Pass Colorado

    I've driven it, but never towed over it, and I'm looking for advice. As I recall, there's some blind corners and switchbacks.
  9. Bgthomas

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: CO, Buena Vista - 5/12/2016 to 5/15/2016

    we'll be hitting the road from Aurora around 10am. With lunch, we should be there 1:30ish.
  10. Bgthomas

    Slide In-op

    If I have a problem at BV, I know who I'll call!
  11. Bgthomas

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: CO, Buena Vista - 5/12/2016 to 5/15/2016

    We'll try to be settled in by 4PM Friday.
  12. Bgthomas

    Pickup 1 Cow 0

    That'll buff out.
  13. Bgthomas

    What did you do to your camper today?

    You won't need TV next weekend.
  14. Bgthomas

    Water on floor after filling holding tank

    Please do reply in this thread if you find the culprit. There are a bunch of us here with 32BUDS. :)
  15. Bgthomas

    Awning supports

    Cool design, Mike. Literally.
  16. Bgthomas

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: CO, Buena Vista - 5/12/2016 to 5/15/2016

    Kathy is preparing for Mojitos on a grand scale.
  17. Bgthomas

    Welcome new Colorado members for March 2018

    Re: Welcome New Members to Colorado Chapter Welcome guys! Hope we get to meet you at a rally. It's not too late for Beuna Vista if you're free a week from now.
  18. Bgthomas

    North Trail - Repair History

    If its a trailer you're looking to buy, ask to see the title BEFORE. I was looking at a SOB years ago and was about to make an offer, but the seller fessed up it was a salvage title. He'd bought it from an insurance auction to fix and flip.
  19. Bgthomas

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: CO, Buena Vista - 5/12/2016 to 5/15/2016

    10 day forecast shows lows in mid 30s, highs in the 60s and clear through Thursday. Cross yer fingers. Mechanic will do both front bearings for about the same price as whole hub assembly. I trust this shop, and I need some confidence in the repair.
  20. Bgthomas

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: CO, Buena Vista - 5/12/2016 to 5/15/2016

    There is either a demon sabotaging my truck or an angel forcing the weak parts to fail now versus on the road. Now it's front bearings. I need to verify which side, but I'll do it myself. Timco hub assembly is $200.
  21. Bgthomas

    Curious about the age of other Owner's Club members

    I'll be 59 in August and Kathy will be 64 in July. Bought our SOB 4 years ago, and our Heartland about a year ago.
  22. Bgthomas

    SD Campground

    Horse Theif near Hill City. I forget the name of the lake, but it's just minutes up the road.
  23. Bgthomas

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: CO, Buena Vista - 5/12/2016 to 5/15/2016

    I get her back tomorrow, Mike. That EGR cooler has been hanging over me, causing me not to trust her. Now I can tow the bumps to BV with a little faith. I have to shout out for CoachNet. They towed it for the third time in 18 months with no questions, and no bill. I'm in customer service...
  24. Bgthomas

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: CO, Buena Vista - 5/12/2016 to 5/15/2016

    Turns out that it was that the exhaust gas cooler leaked (ruptured, actually). A known issue to me and I installed a coolant filter early on. Sucker got me anyway. Repair with all the associated parts and upgrades hits me for $3500.
  25. Bgthomas

    NorthTrail Slideout stick coming in - SOLVED

    Mine are rarack and piñon, but this is good info. There is always a way if you don't give up, eh?
  26. Bgthomas

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: CO, Buena Vista - 5/12/2016 to 5/15/2016

    Have checkbook, will travel. Speak of community, it was Chuck and Kathy towed my rig home. We were already buddies through FCRV. Two bolts that join the hitch and receiver. One sheared, one held. I'll be replacing both. Also a leak in the vicinity of kitchen sink that I need to find.
  27. Bgthomas

    On our first camping trip with the Sundance

    First time in a new rig is a great memory. Ours was Mueller State Park. Second was Cheyenne.
  28. Bgthomas

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: CO, Buena Vista - 5/12/2016 to 5/15/2016

    I blew an injector this weekend shortly after parking the rig. A fellow camper towed the rig home for me, and I limped home smoking a tad. Mechanic tomorrow. I'm feeling like I'm putting his kid through college.
  29. Bgthomas

    Super Excited!!!!!!

    Congratulations, and great choice. Soon as you have your VIN, take the plunge and join us as a Heartland Owners Club member.
  30. Bgthomas

    ATF: Prowler - Placement of awning . . . design flaw!

    Re: ATF: Prowler - Placement of awning . . . design flaw? Yer right, John. I have the same door on my Northtrail 32BUDS, and the same bracket, though its a different awning strut design. The door might lose that fight. Still, I have to routinely tighten the bracket screws. There is evidence...
  31. Bgthomas

    Fill Fresh Water Then Travel?

    Should be fine, but generally not necessary. research your destination to see if you either have water at the site, or that you can top off prior to parking. I usually travel at 1/4 to 1/3 full. edit to add, great minds, John.
  32. Bgthomas

    just bought a 181 MPG

    Welcome to the Heartland Community. You're going to have a ball with your new MPG.
  33. Bgthomas

    Walking on the roof

    I weigh ~230lbs and walked my roof just last week. Cleaned, treated, and touched up some lap seal.
  34. Bgthomas

    Generator for A/C

    My Honda 3000IS will power my one roof AC, but I have to tread lightly on any other load.
  35. Bgthomas

    RV "Newby" concerned after looking at several Used RV's

    I bought lightly used too, and got a third off new msrp. I like and used rv trader.com, but there are others. I do NOT use dealers when I can avoid it. It has already been said that patience is key. Be ready to walk away before you ever see a rig. I cruised rv trader for months before...
  36. Bgthomas

    Mountain Region Chat Room

    Practice, John. Gregg is a smart feller.
  37. Bgthomas

    Air Drop

    Yeah, that'll buff right out.
  38. Bgthomas

    EVENT: Heartland Chapter Rally: CO, Buena Vista - 5/12/2016 to 5/15/2016

    We're going to St Vrain next weekend IF I can prep the rig by Friday.
  39. Bgthomas

    DETERMINED: Water leaking from underbelly

    Re: Water leaking from underbelly The dreaded pyramid of doom.
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