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We have been considering a larger TT and have decided to purchase an Open Range. We have enjoyed our North Trail and this forum has been a good learning experience and a lot of fun. We did not want to go to a fifth wheel and could not find any Heartland products near us that had the layout we...

The AC is a Coleman unit and for the second year has broken at the end of vacation. When it was turned on at the final destination Friday, there was an ominous clunking sound. This happened last year and was a capacitor issue and was repaired. I think it is time to replace the unit. The...

We are on vacation in Asheville, NC, and Marshall noticed that the fresh water tank was hanging low and close to ripping the cloroplast. Called a mobile tech who came out within 45 minutes to assess the situation. We took the camper to his location and the tank is in place with better screws and...

Our trailer came with Duro tires and are being replaced as they are four years old and aging. After much discussion and research, we are going with Kumho tires with load range D. They are rated for 99 mph. The tires are being shipped motor freight and will be here Monday. Vacation is mid July to...

Our NT24RBS has just gotten its annual maintenance service at Annapolis RV. One of the main items was to check all caulking and replace as needed. Annapolis RV removed ALL caulking and recaulked all seams and windows. What a surprise and we are very pleased. The shop that did some recaulking a...

We are considering flipping the axles due to the low ground clearance for the dump valves. Has anyone done this and were you satisfied with the results? Do trailers that have been modified lose value quicker than stock trailers? The other consideration is a new trailer but we love our...

We traded our 2010 F-150 King Ranch for a 2013 F-250 Super Duty Lariat diesel truck! The new truck should pull the TT with no effort since the truck tow rating is 14,000 pounds and the NT weighs in at 6900 pounds. This is our first diesel vehicle so we have a big learning curve but I think we...

We arrived home yesterday after a great trip to Maine and Southern Vermont. Our NT pulled very easily with the F150 and was a comfortable place to be for 15 nights out. The itinerary included Rockport, Bar Harbor and Eastport, Maine, and Brattleboro, Vermont. We stayed at Megunticook RV Resort...

I bent one of the scissor jacks and am trying to find a replacement. Took it to my RV dealer and he ordered what looked to be the identical jack as I had the bent jack with me. When the jack arrived, the mounting holes were different despite the picture used to place the order showing the...

Marshall and I are sitting in the KOA in Harper's Ferry, WV, as we had a mandatory evacuation Friday from Kent Island, MD, due to Hurricane Irene. While trying to load the TT to head out of town, we had no power to the TT after plugging in the power cord. Marshall called Heartland Customer...

I'm want to replace the Duro tires on my NT 24RBS and am considering Carlisle radials and Maxxis radials. There is only a total $57 dollar difference between the Carlisle tires and the Maxxis tires on the purchase of four tires so am looking for recommendations/comments on both brands to help...

I noticed this weekend that the gasket on the slide is coming loose from the bottom. What can I use to refasten it to the slide? I would prefer to do this myself rather than taking it to dealer for such a small item. TIA! Marshall

We're considering a trip to Niagara Falls, ON, and spending some time in the Georgian Bay area in July. We travel with two standard poodles and have gotten differing information about taking dogs and dog food into Canada. We know to get health certificates and always travel with rabies...

Yesterday we retired the Expedition and brought home a 2010 Ford F-150 Super Crew King Ranch. Max tow capacity is 9500 pounds, 900 pounds more than the Expedition. Wheelbase is 157 inches so with the Equalizer, longer wheelbase, and increased tow capacity, towing the NT 24RBS should be a...

Has anyone used the rear bumper slide out bike rack? Have you used it to carry bikes or other gear? Are there any pictures or instructions of carrying a bike?

Want to replace the Duro tires ASAP and looking for comments on Carlisle ST Radial Trail tires and Maxxis M80008 ST radials. I can get the Carlisle tires locally but would have to have the Maxxis tires shipped to me and put on by a local shop. TIA! Diane

First of all, we love our 2011 NT24RBS. Tows beautifully and is wonderfully comfortable. The question we have is whether the water heater is gas only or gas/electric. There are two switches for turning on the heater. One is a toggle switch and one is a breaker switch similar to a light...

Where is the best place to mount a battery disconnect switch on a North Trail 24 RBS. I was talking to a trailer service tech and he suggested on the outside of the battery box. Marshall

We have a Northtrail 24 RBS with the touch radio. I would like to know how to disable the NOAA weather alert. The instructions in the manual do not work. Marshall

Just did the first trip in the NorthTrail 24RBS and already considering changes :). The unit came with one battery and no battery switch to turn off the battery without disconnecting the battery. We will install a battery switch but also wanted to ask if owners use only one battery or install...

We're leaving early tomorrow for Virginia Beach for two nights. We're staying at the Hoiiday Travel Park where we've been before. It's also their Carolina Beach Music weekend at the RV park so should be a fun weekend. This will be the first trip in the new NT 24RBS. It's hard to believe how...

We brought the new North Trail home yesterday and are delighted. PDI went very well and the unit tows beautifully behind our Expedition. Now we need to organize the "stuff" going into the trailer and wanted some information as to how to mount towel bars, TP holder, PT holder, etc. Do any of...

We are getting the new NT 24RBS on Saturday :) and need advice on what to look for in the PDI. This is only our second travel trailer so we are still novices at this. Thanks in advance!!

From pictures, I can't see any outlets in the kitchen area. Are outlets there that I am not seeing? Thanks!

While waiting for our new North Trail, I've been looking at pictures of the 24RBS on line and have questions about electric outlets in the kitchen area. From the pictures, I can't see any. Does anyone know the answer? Thanks!

Head from our dealer today that our NT 24RBS is with the shipper and on its way to Maryland. We are so excited!!

With the Wide Trax, what type of chocks are used? Also, what is the width between the tires? We want to start gathering the new equipment needed for the NT 24RBS. We should find out this week the estimated delivery date. This waiting game is hard! :eek:

I had posted on Saturday about ordering a North Trail 24RBS. The information on this site helped us make the decision to purchase a North Trail and we are looking forward to our first trip. Looks like the unit will be delivered late April/early May. This site is a great resource!

We ordered the NT today at the Timonium RV Show. It should be here around the end of April/early May so we have much to look forward to.