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The Gulfstream VISA 23BHD has bunks. The Edge is no longer in production. I have the VISA 23RBK and have been pleased with it so far with no dragging problems. As far as the bias tires, replace them with radials when the time comes. Not a deal breaker one way or the other for us. We had ours...

We used to have a 186. We live in Humble.

We pulled our MPG186 with a Frontier. 13.5 MPG at 60 mph. I don't think there are very many 186 models floating around as they were changed to the 183 models early on in production.

I tried to trade my MPG 186 in on a Edge M-22 but my dealer and I could not come to terms to my bank account liking. In our case, nothing was wrong with the MPG, except the shortage of space for four people. Had I purchased the MPG with the full time bed, we would probably still have it...

Go to Heartlands web site and look at the different trailers. The Edge and MPG are no longer listed under their products. I also heard on the R-Pod forum that both had been discontinued.

Be glad it's not a R-Pod. They are recalling 3 years worth, starting in Canada for lights. The recall will involve the installation of the amber and red lights on the fenders and the three lights across the back of the trailer, all present on the MPG. I received all this info on the R-Pod forum...

We bought from a local dealer. Cheaper to buy in Ohio, however, when the freight bill was deleted, my local dealer was a little cheaper. Going to Ohio from Texas would have been cheaper to purchase, but I still would have had to pay the freight bill, only in this case, I was also the shipper. My...

I just bought a new T/T last month. My local dealer sold it to us for $500 less than a wholesaler in Ohio and I did not have to drive 1,000 miles to pick it up. Go to Heartlands web site and look for dealers. Type in your zip code and it will tell you your nearest dealer. Service AFTER the sale...

As best as I could see with a weak flashlight, the tires are 205/75-14 bias tubeless tires. The max payload is 1760 lbs. Multiply that by four and I have a total capacity of 7040 lbs. The trailer weighs 3502 lbs, so the tires are at 50% of their full working load. This is like drag racing. Good...

Today we traded our MPG 186 in on a 23RBK Gulfstream Visa. The MPG is a good little trailer, but it is just that, little. Wanted to move up to the Edge M-22, but our Heartland dealer was so far off on what they offered us in trade-in there was no way we could go with the Edge. $4,000 is a lot of...

Anyone need or want a MPG 186 let me know in the next couple of days. Ours is for sale for $13000. Like new, used two trips. Fenders painted to match stripes.

MCOTA, could you please supply some info about where you purchased your dome. I saw one on the Dometic web site but do not know if it is the same as the one you have.Right now I use the track to hold a 12 ft rope light for night use. Tent wise all we have is a 10 X 10 Easy Up. We like it because...

The 186 is the same as the older 183's. All they did was change the number from 186 to 183. The newer 183's have the lift up bottom bunk that one can store a bike or other large object. The 186 bunks do not lift. But yes, the T.V. is mounted in the area that sticks out between the fridge and the...

I don't think it's too bad where it is. Wait untill you try to listen to it with the air-con on. Next to impossible to hear. If I had a decent way to run the wires, I would add front speakers.

We have the 186, which is now the 183. New, the slide did not retract fully, flopping around as we drove down the road. The hose that went from the sink to the gray water tank was too short. Every time we closed the slide it would pop the hose off. The outside trim on each side had to be...

Got a shock reading the owners manual today. We thought we were getting a 9500 lbs tow capacity. Since it did not come with a tow package, a hitch was added, it will only tow 7,400 lbs. Thats only 1,100 more than the Frontier. Bummer. Don't know what we will need to add to boost the tow rate...

Nothing,,,,, If you are a fire engine. I like the Brick Red of our Frontier much better.

We purchased a new T/V yesterday. A left over 2010 Nissan Titian crew cab. I really did not care too much for the fire engine red paint job, but for the $7,500 discount we received, I would have taken it painted like a zebra. It did not come with the factory hitch so they threw one of those in...

Stand Back, We Don't Know How Big This Is Going To Get. Congratulations.

I do not see why not. I tow our 183 with a Nissan Frontier rated at 261 HP with a tow capacity of 6,300 LBS. How much can the Jeep tow, according to the owners manual? That should be your guiding light.

UP-Date. Here in Houston for the last few days it has been in the high 20's at night. I placed a small electric heater in our 183 and placed the heat selector on 1,000. It is a three position switch listing 500, 1,000 and 1500. Checked it this morning when it was 27 deg outside and the...

We have a 186/183 which we pull with a Nissan Frontier. Went from Houston TX to Pigeon Forge TN and back last year and no problems with clearance. I haven't seen a need for a riser kit, that is unless you plan to run a bunch of pig trails. It has more clearance than the R-Pod. Just make sure...

Welcome aboard. We have a MPG-186 with the free standing table. We are just waiting for the season to start as we're not big fans of cold weather. +

A. A piece of Lexan cut to size. B. A state map set. C. Suction cups, 3. D. Hole drilled to attach suction cups. E. Map outline applied to Lexon. F. States applied to base map. Modeled on side of truck with bottom suction cup not used. Attach to side on MPG when you reach your campsite. Don't...

We use Triumphe Casualty CO. in Richfield OH. We pay $336 a year. If in the first five years it is totaled, we get a new one of the same model (MPG), regardless of replacement cost. After 5 years they pay the original purchase cost. Also included is emergency vacation expense of $750 and other...

:(For those trying to help with the socket for the MPG, here is a photo of the Cool (Hearthland's words) mag wheel. Notice the lug nuts do not stick out like a sore thumb.

Sears Craftman 12 point, 13/16, 1/2 inch drive, deep well socket. Sears item # 00950763000, model #50763, for $8.79

I use a 13/16 deep well, thin wall socket for a half inch drive along with a long handle breaker bar. If it is not a THIN-WALL socket it will not go onto the lug nut. I also carry a 9/16 socket so I can lower the spare tire, so don't forget that.

Welcome aboard the MPG Express to fun. We own a 186.

One of the hardest problems (for me) is to get the two jacks in the rear the same. Several times I have set up only to look later and one of the pads will be off the ground a little. I have mostly solved that problem by using my 18 volt Black and Decker impact driver/drill to lower and raise the...

Since this was recently brought up, I'll post this. Until Jan 02, Camping World has electric 3K tongue jacks on sale for $160, and scissors jacks or sway control bars for $50. I think I will pass the electric jack deal to my wife to put on her "What do they want for Christmas list".:angel:

2010 Nissan Frontier with 4.0 V-6, auto, 261 HP. Getting over 20 single, 13.5 towing. Get the added value package and the tow equipment is included. Towed on a 2,000 trip with no problems but just added a sway bar to help with the little twitch when getting passed.

I am not sure about ordering them, but your dealer will be happy to install them for you, for a price of course. I also suggest you get a vent cover installed over the vent in the bath. Not too expensive for that mod.

Please keep us updated on the awning process. I think the shape of the MPG hinders the awning placement more than anything else. A reach up, pull it down, you have instant shade, has to be a better seller than putting up a tent. A lot would depend on whether you are traveling or just setting...

The switch on the monitor panel that is marked heater in the gas hot water switch. Also located somewhere inside the camper is another switch, red, that look like a light switch. That is the electric hot water switch. I would not run either one unless the water heater is full of water. If the...

We have what is now the 183. Believe when you are told the slide is the only way to go. Without the slide you will be forced to go outside just to change your mind. With our slide in, we can hardly get the bathroom door open. I read somewhere that the slide gives you 25% more usable area. When...

We use the travel bags that has a lift up handle and wheels. Put the clothes in the back of the pick-up as it has a lockable cover over it. We only need to open the bag once a day so it is no big deal. The pantry holds towels on the top and food and other junk on the lower three. Most of the...

Kool! Our 11 day trip was right at 2,000 miles and we average about 13.5 with our Nissan Frontier. We just don't have the power you do with your GMC. MPG's aren't that big, but we spent very little time in it other than sleeping. The wife did most of the cooking outside. The down side to the...

We haven't used the shower yet. Looks like it's time to invest in a Sham-Wow. Just spent the weekend with 6 couples in R-Pods. Four of the six said they wished the MPG was available when they purchased their Pods. All were impressed with the MPG's features and really liked the way the slide...

I ran mine about 5 minutes and that is about the time it took for the whole trailer to warm up. You must keep one thing in mind with the heat and air con. You are not heating or cooling a very large space. If it is not freezing cold, heat the trailer with the heater and then maintain with a...