Not to rain on your parade but you do know that Heartland is made by the same company that makes Kodiaks, right? The plants are 20 minutes from each other, basically just up the road. Both owned by Thor. http://www.thorindustries.com/corp/recreational-vehicles
But if it does make you feel better then by all means. Now, our Kodiak has had some issues too, but all were resolved under warranty. I would still buy a Kodiak. In the beginning I freak out all the time. But you do have to remember, the entire slide mechanism is built by Lippert Components. Look around your heartland, if you see LCI sticker, that's who makes it. The frame, doors, slides, all of it. Also it is in Goshen, next to the two plants.
