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2016 Heartland North Land Caliber

Roundtowner
Explorer
Explorer
Is anyone familiar with Heartland North Trail Caliber trailers? I'm scheduled to look at 2016 22FBS today and know nothing about brand or quality. Any insight or info will appreciated.
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APT
Explorer
Explorer
I bought my North Trail new in 2010 and still have it. It has been great for our family with only repairs due to my own mistakes. As mentioned, the value of any 5+ year old RV is more reliant on how well it was maintained than any initial quality. Search for a couple Pre-Delivery Inspection guides and checklists or hire someone to do it for you.
A & A parents of DD 2005, DS1 2007, DS2 2009
2011 Suburban 2500 6.0L 3.73 pulling 2011 Heartland North Trail 28BRS
2017 Subaru Outback 3.6R
2x 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV (Gray and Black Twins)

afidel
Explorer II
Explorer II
Hire a mobile RV tech to do a pre-purchase inspection before handing over any money to the seller.
2019 Dutchman Kodiak 293RLSL
2015 GMC 1500 Sierra 4x4 5.3 3.42 full bed
Equalizer 10k WDH

Skibane
Explorer II
Explorer II
In 2010, Heartland was purchased by Thor Industries, one of the big RV conglomerates.

With the possible exception of Airstream, nothing made by any Thor subsidiary is exactly world-renowned for build quality - although the quality in 2016 was probably better than it currently is.

Grit_dog
Navigator
Navigator
Have a 2017 Heartland, different model. Quality seems decent, about like Most campers.
Ours was basically new last year when we bought it. Used once, in 4 years, lol. So a few minor things.
But like mentioned above, damage or leaks and non working “stuff” is what to look for.
2016 Ram 2500, MotorOps.ca EFIlive tuned, 5” turbo back, 6" lift on 37s
2017 Heartland Torque T29 - Sold.
Couple of Arctic Fox TCs - Sold

Lwiddis
Explorer II
Explorer II
Do a complete inspection from roof to undercarriage…get up on the roof and under the trailer. Run every system. Check tire manufacturer dates.
Winnebago 2101DS TT & 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71, WindyNation 300 watt solar-Lossigy 200 AH Lithium battery. Prefer boondocking, USFS, COE, BLM, NPS, TVA, state camps. Bicyclist. 14 yr. Army -11B40 then 11A - (MOS 1542 & 1560) IOBC & IOAC grad

midnightsadie
Explorer II
Explorer II
on any rv look for signs of water leaks doesn,t matter the year look in all the ceilings for stains. find even a little one ,run