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You do have a way with word's Chopper;)

If you can find some on one of your trips buy a bunch, you won't regret it.;) Trap

While I haven't posted for quite a while, I'll tell you my method of keeping the black tank clean. We usually go for 10 day trips at a time. After dumping tanks before heading home I add 10 gallons of water into black tank along with 1-1/2 cups Calgon water softener and 1/4 Dawn Dishwahing...

It has not been any one post that has swayed our decision. I just feel that the growing pains that Heartland is experiencing is keeping there focus on increasing production rather than resolving issues with there product. i.e. The Fireplace sitting on Carpet still happening. Problems with the...

After lurking around here for 10 months and private contact with numerous members all that I can say, is that were going to get a Hitch Hiker II LS. I can't bring myself to spend close to 50k and buy all of the Problems that the Bighorn's have and what appears to me as a lack of proper dealer...

Not sure how it works nowadays, I do know I real gald mine came with it, cause last week we were having -40 with wind chill for day time highs.:eek: Trap Even if it's not much below Freezing I usually plug it in for 45 minutes to a hour in the mornig. Just so much easier on the motor.

Tom if I'm not mistaken your truck has the Block Heater but maybe not the chord. On the Newer Fords They have a special chord that plugs into the block (not sure where). Also it's the dealers that don't order the Block Heaters not FMC. Trap

If you add calgon watner softner along with the dawn before driving it works even better. Trap

Rick NB i was just going by the info on Heartlands website and the GVWR of the smallest 5'er is over 11k and that's to much weight for a 1/2 ton. Trap

I wouldn't even think of trying any of the Sundance with a 1/2 ton pickup. If you take there lightest GVWR is 11,175 lbs at 18% That gives you 2,010 lb. Pin Weight. I don't think there's very any 1/2 tons rated to carry that.:eek: Trap

Tires and Rims All these problems with tires and rims is becoming a big concern. It seems like after you buy the coach you have to plan on going out and spending another 3k on new tires and rims. Trap

WE use coachnet only needed them once when DW locked keys in car. Took 1/2 hour to get there. The only time we hear from them is when it time to renew. They do all vehicles and trialer. No Junk mail Trap

While I don't disagree with what you've done, I have to sympathise a bit with wildwind. There is nothing more frustrating than having spent your hard earned money on something and have a lot of problems with it. Did Wildwind handle it correctly maybe not. But his rants did show the frustration...

Billd I'm sitting here on the fence about buying a bighorn fortunately for me were not buying until spring of 07. But after hanging around since Febuary, it seems that a lot of people are having problems with dealers servicing Heartland products in a timely manner. There are way to many posts on...

Fords bring out a really nice F-450 for the 08 Models comes with regular pickup truck bed, a nice looking unit. You can check them out at Ford.ca Trap

You'll get a lot of opinions the only thing I can say is that the F-350 SRW has the highest GVWR of all of them, by about 1,000lbs. Trap

All I can say is that if I bought a new fiver and it spent 10 weeks in the shop in the first year I don't think my post would be all that nice either. I would be one very wild and livid customer. That kind of stuff is not acceptable whether its the dealer or manufacture's fault. Trap

Nothing like spending 40+k on a unit that comes with cheap tires. I'd gladly pay the extra 2-3 hundred for quality rubber than buy after and toss out the junk tires. Trap

Good luck with your new toy, hope all works out well. Were sure you'll enjoy it. Trap

Hope you have a great trip and try not to smile to hard when your holding the baby. All the Best Trap

When it comes to fuel fill ups we always try to find truck stops to fill up. You know you won't have any problems and there's lot's of room. TRap

Where does the Big Country fit in. For example the Landmark's the top of the line, then the Bighorn and then Sundance ?

The biggest advantage of dual pane windows, is that they do not sweat nearly as much as single pane windows do, especially in damp cool (cold) weather. This type of weather can happen up here in Alberta quite often. Week of Sept 3-10 weather was low 80's to low 90'sNone . Week of Sept 11-18...

this wiring thing is down right scary. It's just not acceptable to have stuff like that in a modern day Trailer or any day for that matter. I'm really starting to beleive that Heartland have some real QC issues. In fact were starting to check other Manufacture's 5'ers. Cause if things don't...

You'll probably get by with the 4x2:) . Although I will say this a 4x4 is sure nice when you need it:D . The difference in fuel milage will be 1-2 mpg's. Trap

You also have to check the tires cause some 3/4 ton truck tires are not rated to carry as much weight as some of the 1-tons. Trap

I think the factory better hire you. They definitly need to tidy up there workmanship. I think there either pushing to hard or have a real QC problems. For the price of these rigs that's really not acceptable. Trap

That's a great idea, as it would sure help some people who are concerned about weights. Trap

That would be a great option and built in saftey factor. Trap

Doug I just found a dealer in Saskatoon who seems to have way better pricing, than the local stealers. Haven't been able to check it out enough but it's looking like their comparable to buying down south. If it pans out that's where I'll be buying. To take it there for service while a pain, is...

Why don't you add a measured amount of water to each of the tanks and make sure it drains out. Say 2-3 gallons. Before your take it home:( . The dealer Service Techs will be much happier working on a clean tank:) Trap

You may be on to something there. Trap

More truck is always better than not enough. Trap

Doug We did the exact same thing, went to Airdrie and checked them out in Red Deer also. They seem to have the attitude that there price is it, don't want to deal. Your right about there service department, they are constantly advertising for help. The only other option I can see is to buy down...

Congrates on your new rig. We really like the 3400Rl but will probably end up getting the 3055Rl cause of being 3' shorter. For the next 10 years that should work for us. Still would prefer the 3400RL. Best of luck with the new toy.:D Trap

You can't see into the living area without bending over to look under the cabinet. Good Luck in your search. We have to wait until spring but the 3055RL is at the top of our short list. Trap

3055rl We've been going through the same thing here in central alberta. We even checked in calgary area. So far they don't seem to be all that keen in wanting to deal with us. Also there price is there price, which is a lot more than what you can get them for south of the border. I think that...

Chopper I agree with you, the only point I was trying to make is if the local dealers want to keep the business they may have to change there attitudes a bit. When we talked to the local dealers around here, they had there price and didn't want to budge. For a Couple of grand I would stay local...

The problem is that these internet sales drive the conmsumer crazy with how much they can save (me included). Part of the problem is that the dealers may have to become a little more honest in there pricing structure. When we first started looking at the bighorns the local dealer wanted 10k more...