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thank you. We've camped for years, but recently purchased our first 5th wheel. Hoping to connect with others with same interest.

Hello;
Therobertsons,
Just a quick message welcoming you to the Arkansas Heartland Group, we are a small but growing family right here in Arkansas, we get together in forms of rallies and share our caming adventures as well as fix ups and other shortcuts for making our Heartland rigs fun. We hope that you will drop us a line by either e-mail or PM (private message) on the forum. Again welcome and happy camping!

Mike and Betty Tovar
Arkansas Heartland Group

Landmark Augusta /Full body paint/ Pine Acres resort oakham Ma.

Shadowchek.
As you are close by, could you tell me how to use the HOP. I just don't seem to be able to get it done.
Mariposa is in Waterford for a while.
Thanks for any assistance
Bob Stewart

I am also an Islander and I will be picking up an Augusta next month. How do you like your Heartland? cwobosn@aol.com

PROBLEMS WITH TV RECEPTION --
I have a RCA HD flat screen TV. I get a very good picture but the picture goes bland and after about 10 seconds the picture returns and may last a few seconds or a few minutes and just continues to be off and on. I have checked the antenna connections and the TV adjustments I know and nothing helps. Does anyone know what the solution might be? (Do not have this problem when using salelite)

Planning To Buy Bighorn 3370rl; Should I Pay The Extra For A 4 Wheel Drive Rather Than 2 Wheel, Truck Will Be Silv 2500 Duramax 6.6l With Allison 6 Speed Auto, Hd Trailering Equipment

Thanks

Thanks again for your time and insight-It make more since for me. We are really getting excited about getting a Northtrail TT- but what I eally want is the Big Horn and new Tv..someday...about ten years when the kids are grown....haha
jeff
What are some great place to travel to and camp..ever been to Ocean lakes Mrytle Beach..biggest campgrounds on the east coast. Take are
jeff

The GVRW for your truck is 7200#. This number includes the total weight of the truck, it's cargo, fuel, and all passengers in the truck. So! Let's say your truck weighs 6,000# add you & the wife (guessing here) 350#, fuel @ 8#/gal, 200#. All that is 6550#. Subtract that from the GVRW of 7200 leaves only 650 for cargo or hitch weight. Does this clear things up a bit? I think your choice of a smaller trailer is a wise one.

Ray thanks for the post- I'm now considering the 28bhs Northtrail tt now, they say it weighs under 6000- around 30 feet long.
I'm confused about the sticker on the truck said Gvrw 7200 and the trailer life report says it can tow 9200 - 500 for the bigger tires. Can you help me with this?

Jeff, Ithink you'll be pretty close to the limit when it comes to GVRW on your truck. Trailers always weigh more than their published weights and things are finally being done to make manufacturers put a sticker on that is more realistic. They are supposed to weigh the rigs after the build and the sticker will then indicate how much carrying capacity they have left. You still have to do the math and deduct that number from the trailer GVRW to determine empty weight. Now back to the question. While towing, your truck will more than likely be in 4th gear and not in OD. Your transmission will be the weak link. But there are other area's that are being pushed to their limits too. Brakes, springs, axles and tire capacities need to be considered. You also have to add the weight of all occupants, fuel, any other cargo, the dog and stuff in the truck bed. A good idea would be to take your truck to a scale ready to tow and see what it weighs. Subtract that from the trucks GVRW and see whats left. Compare that number to the hitch weight and add a couple hundred pounds for stuff in the nose of the trailer. Good luck with your decision.

Hello Jerry,
And welcome to the Heartland Family of Arkansas,we are a small but growing group here in Arkansas but we have already met once in Petti Jean State Park and had a blast, there will be other gatherings in the near future and you are welcome to attend, we will send out messages to members of the Arkansas Group to discuss plans and set dates, should you have any questions please feel free to drop me a PM (private message) and we can share how to get in touch with one another to answere questions.
Again Welcome to the Family,

Mike and Betty Tovar
Arkansas Heartland Group

Ray, i have more details for you. My truck 04 f150 4x4 super crew fx4139wb styleside
5.4 v8 3.73 ratio limited slip axle 7200#gvwr package trailor tow package And a Dc sway bars weight dist. kit Can I tow and stop a 33fttt hitch weight 730 Axel weight 5474 Dry weight 6300 and gvwr 7730 Do you think this is a good match? I respect your previous post(s) Thanks jeff from Ohio Newbie I have towed a small 24,dry5000 camper in the past.

Hey you lost Arkies,
shouldn't you be sleeping.
Mike

How cool! We forgot to ask you guys if you were on the forum. We loved it at Pahrump, you're lucky to live closer to Terrible's. We're still trying to find as nice a place closer to us and available in fall or spring.

Be safe and enjoy!~

Donna & Steve

hi we are new to club we have a big horn 3670 fishing ,atving ,camping. bob,marion w.

Mike & Betty, I'm sorry to say we are not very computer saavy -- I can't even figure out how to post a message on the forum -- and I certainly hope you get this email. We currently do not have a camper -- ours was a total loss from Gustav, so we are in the market and are looking at Heartlands. We "think" we want a toyhauler -- altho we have no toys to haul I retired the end of June from Little Rock AFB as the court reporter. Alan is still working -- altho currently he has been off work since 1 Sep when he broke his heel washing the now destroyed camper!! I hope you get this email -- maybe you can help us learn how to do this right!!

Hope to hear from you soon.

Welcome:
Campersforlife,
I hear that you are interested in a cyclone, have heard many good things of the cyclone, please keep me informed if you decide to get the cyclone or any other Heartland product,as we would like to welcome you to the Arkansas Hearland Family, Our local group gets together from timie to time at different parks across the state to share in fellowship and swap different ideas about our rigs, so again welcome to the heartland forum and keep in touch.
Respectfully,

Mike and Betty Tovar
Arkansas Heartland

I took delivery of a new 2009 3250 Big Country last week. In going over it I can't find any low point drains for the hot and cold lines. I have fresh water drain. The book says to open drains, but can't find any. Do I try to blow them out with air pressure? Any help is appreciated. Thanks

We went to Rocky Point (Puerto Penasco) south of Lukeville or Ajo on Hwy 85 in AZ.

It was only a couple of hours drive from the US border - lots of condos in the area being built. NIce golf course - shopping is pretty good. Right on the oecean this campground was. I would go with a group again - not as singles. Mexican army and poilce were posted every 30 miles or so on the highyway. Have a good trip there.

We sure have good weather here right now - when we came back in April from AZ, we had 1 day at home , then snow snow snow. Barry says - in like a lion - out like a lamb. So far so good.

Take care , Alana