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Re: Local Dealer vs. Lakeshore RV or Terrytown RV
Well hope this helps. I bought a new 2013 leftover Heartland Elk Ridge from Lakeshore RV, it was $13,000 less then the next guy out there and $20,000 less then a 2014 of the same exact model. The kicker, Lakeshore delivered it from Michigan to Philadelphia for free. Overall great deal, and Lakeshore was a dream to work with. Now the downfalls, which not to sure who's fault it really is. As I didn't go to see the unit in person, I bought from photos from the dealer and direct from the factory. I felt confident it was the exact model I wanted. So I purchased, they delivered, and a few weeks after delivery when I really began to inspect the trailer, I began to find many flaws and things that will need service. Now the dealer got the factory involved faster then my email to the factory worked. Heartland is blaming Lakeshore saying they didn't do there pre-inspection properly. In my opinion there all factory issues and I think Heartland is just really terrible on quality and quality control. It was bad enough that if I where ever to buy another trailer, I will not even waste a breath on Heartland. Heartland tells me to take it to a Heartland authorized dealer for service, but they also said since I didn't buy if from that dealer they will make me wait, as they take care of there local customers before someone else who bought from the big wholesalers such as Lakeshore. My advice, if they will deliver it for free to you go for it, but still drive out, fly out, review it, inspect it, and make sure everything works flawless. Hell even picking it up yourself, and getting some wheel time with your new baby is a great opportunity also. Take the time, and get exactly the one you want, the right color, the right options, make sure your happy. Only thing I wanted for my her, that it didn't have was the generator hook up. But with the money I saved when I get my solar panels and system put in, I will have them wire in a generator package also. Goodluck, keep us posted on how you make out.419Views0likes0CommentsRe: Long bed vs short bed
Well I can tell you this much. I just bought a brand new 2014 F350 SRW and first let me say, with the SRW you will be right at the very limit of the truck with the trailer weight you mentioned. I think the chevy SRW is 16,500 or 17,000. So keep that in mind for safety. I prefer the long bed because it gave me more room for a tool box, my external fuel cell, my back up portable water tanks, and some other large items that I travel with. The short bed, is easier to maneuver and a little less of a hassle. Another thing you need to take in to account is cab size CC, Single, etc, Mine is a drew cab long bed, pain in the ass sometimes in tight areas but I can fit in a parking spot if I want to. Goodluck hope it helps.397Views0likes0CommentsRe: 5th wheel side view cameras
travelrider73 wrote: How about side view cameras just for backing into tight camp sites? Wouldn't it be great to see the sides and rear of your camper while backing a big 5er in? My same thoughts, I have had to put my 5er on a true 90 up a 7% grade small hill while backing up, and even tho you can see one side, you are truly 100% blind on the other. I think when boon docking and putting your rig in really tight places, they have to come in handy. I don't believe in them on all the time, only when your backing up. Just my thought...463Views0likes0Comments
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