Heartland MPG lightweight teardrop trailer RV review

Re: Heartland Sundance fifth wheel

Craig

We are really considering purchasing the 2012 32BUDS. After touring one amongst several dozen others, we concluded that we absolutley love the features and amenities of this one. Has ayone had aany experience with this or a similar model? Mid-late February 2012 is target for purchse. any advice greatly appreciated. Happy Trails

Eric and Angela

Love our 2010 3200RE Sundance fifh wheel. Everyone who looks at it loves the big living room. My only complaint is the small space between the wall and bed not much room to get out of bed without hitting your foot on the wall and there is a big drop on the other side of the bed that a person could really trip and get hurt. Also very hard to make bed.

Bill Knight

One important plus for ALL Heartland products is that warranty service can be done by any RV servicer YOU desire to use - You Don't HAVE to go to your nearest Heartland dealer. You do have to make a phone call to Heartland Service BEFORE you take the trailer to the servicer to get authorization. I have a 2008 Bighorn 3670RL, and am pretty happy with it, and am very happy with the owner's online forum and Heartland's support of owners rallies around the country. There must have been at least 30 minor rallies, a 4 regional rallies, and 1 national rally last year.

Re: Heartland MPG liteweight teardrop trailer

David D

We have a 2008 North Trail 31BHD and also have the problem with the spongy floor. It is most noticable down the center from the front couch to the start of the back bedroom. The dealer is taking no responsability and the factory CSR listened to us and had us send pictures but then they talked to the dealer and decided it was sold as a new unit but as is with no warrenty because it was a bank siezed unit from a bankrupt dealer. Pretty disappointed in the heartland product. There were several small issues that we just fixed but this one is more then I can handle on my own.

Pat

Bought the mpg 2011 185T. First trip out the rear hatch unlock due to to defective equipment. It ripped the hydroulic post that hold the hatch up. Also, the inside latches that hold the tent bed up during travel fail to hold it. Very disappointed. We will see what Heartland does to correct the situation. Very possible we just got a couple of faulty parts.

Re: Heartland Sundance XLT travel trailer

Bluestatue

Purchased a new 2009 in Feb '09. We've traveled to seven states with it so far. Other than a few minor issues when new, it's been a great Travel Trailer.

S Smiley

We have a 2010 3670 of which we are having a problem with the kitchen floor bubbling-up because of the slide roller. So far we have not gotten any repair. Heartland is saying this is normal because the floor is not glued at the factory. The reason being that the roller would tear the flooring. According to our dealer Heartland's engineers are trying to find an answer. We have had a bunch of little problems that are just aggrevate you.

2008 HEARTLAND BIGHORN 3055

Sid

We purchased a 2011 Bighorn 3585RL in February and we are completely pleased with everything about it. It is quality all the way. We love everything from the large opposing slides to the 42" tv. The king size bed is very comfortable and my wife loves the washer and dryer. The 3585RL pulls great and we have had no problems other than a small leak the bedroom slide which was fixed immediately under warranty. Very happy with this purchase.

BILLY B.

WELL IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER & BETTER. HAD THE 5VER AXLES ALLIGNED, GOT HOME WITH THE UNIT I FIND A BRAKE WIRE PULLED OUT OF THE LEFT FRONT CONNECTOR. I FIX THAT MYSELF. WELL WHILE I AM UNDER THE TRAILER I LOOK AT THE SPRING SHACKLE BRACKETS. THE HOLE ON THE SHACKLE BRACKET IS LONGATED. THERE SHOULD BE A BUSHING IN THE HOLES ON THE SHACKLE BRACKES. WOW!! (MORRYDE) NO BUSHINGS ON ANY OF THE SHACKLE BRACKETS ON THE 5VER. I HAD BOTH AXLES AND ALL FOUR SPRING PACKS REPLACED ABOUT A YEAR AND A HALF AGO. NOW, THIS IS THE QUESTION. DID I BUY THE UNIT LIKE THAT OR DID THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE TRAILER FROM NOT REPLACE ALL THE PARTS WHEN THEY REPLACED THE AXLES AND SPRING PACKS??? SO ---OH I ALMOST FORGOT, THE DEALER HAS CLOSED HIS DOORS DUE TO THE OBAMA CHANGE OF OUR COUNTRY. ANY WAY I GOT TO GO BACK IN THE SHOP WITH THE UNIT AND HAVE THE SHACKLE BUSHINGS INSTALLED BEFOR I HEAD OUT ON ANOTHER ROAD TRIP THIS MONTH. SO TOTAL THAT I AM TRYING TO GET OUT OF WARRENTY PEOPLE IS AROUND THE $500 MARK RIGHT NOW. IF NOT FOR ME FINDING THIS SHACKLE PROBLEM I COULD HAVE BEEN ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BTW CA. AND MS. SOMEWHERE. NOT GOOD. SO CHECK YOUR STUFF OUT GOOD AND IF THIS HAS HAPPEN TO ANOTHER RVER PLEASE SHARE THE INFO.

Billy B.

We have a 2008, BH 3055, Was new when we bought it. We like the unit a lot with the comfee room and all.BUT! A pasenger side front axle 4 leaf spring pack broke and dealer ended up replacing all four spring packs and both axles with a 6 leaf spring pack. We had to replace all four tires at that time. We took a trip this past November to Ms, Ark, & Az. and back to California. After the return trip I had the Right rear tire outside rib worn away real bad. The tire is like camberd in on that axle and the front axle. One Rv shop tells me I have bent spendales.Goes back in the shop to check the alligment on the axles next week. I have talked to another BH. owner and his did the same thing and was out a lot of $$ to get things right. The only way his was fixed was to redrill the spring shackle hole and move the axle back. I know from my experance in the commercial truck world if the axles are not square with the king pin you will ware tires out quick. Has anybody else had this problem?? Please share. Plus leak behind shower wall runs out above outside compartment door.

Bunnysue

I purchased a 2011 Landmark San Antonio 41' 5th wheel end of Jan, 2011 & had to wait about 8 days while it was being "prepped" (as quoted per sales person, making sure everything works) Upon returning to the rv park, I discovered the icemaker did not work and later discovered water had leaked into the drawer below. The keyless entry was never explained and did not work. I found the monitor for the rear camera in a cabinet while putting things away from the move, that hadn't even been mentioned during our "walk through". The led lights kept, what I though was burning out,were not wired securely, stil having those types of issues. The awning ribbon broke after about a weeks use, the rubber covering on the handle by the entrance door has split, during a recent rain storm, water leaked around window frame on one slide. When I recently moved the sofa, I found a gas monitor,that had never been mentioned. Gettingf ahead of myself,found the recliners would not stay reclined unless you put your feet in the seat to hold them back. The handle on kitchen faucet came loose and finally dropped off, closet door came off track just opening it, the refrigerator continues to be a problem in that it takes about 3 days for the temperature to cool down enough to preserve food. I know Iam skipping over someother small details but the "straw that broke the camels back", was after filling my fresh water tank for a trip, discovered after I arrived that the water was now in the belly of my camper hanging down like a big baloon. I drained what water was left from the tank and on my return trip, I took a rather steep exit to rest area and when I stepped out of the truck found a waterfall flowing from the underbelly of my less than 6 month old rig! Now some of the smaller issues have been taken care of by an authorized Heartland Service center, and have an appointment to return for more work to be done.

lynda

2006 3055 needing electrical schematic for the towing system-everything is out: tail lights, blinkers, and trailer brake. Perfect in the truck. has to be the trailer. Made a funny clicking and brakes were catching during highway towing before total failure. help

Ron Castanaga

I purchased a model 26rls trailer camper around May 2011. Everything looked great but it trips a lot few minutes after you turn on the A/C, water heater and ref. Heartland should recheck the size of wiring circuits with allowable tolerances. I returned my camper 3x for repair. Heartland please make this model as reliable as KZs. Headaches and stress can kill at 108 degrees temp in okj.

jerry

We have a 31qbs it is a 2009 pickit up in 2008 we love the bunkhouse for the kids.

Deborah S.

We purchased the 21FBS 2011 model and have loved every thing about it except the radio/DVD player. We cannot get good reception from the radio anywhere. The dealer replaced it once already and said it is doing all it can do. We camp in some wooded areas but normally without many trees over our camper. I figure you should get as good reception as you would in a car. Actually I have a clock radio in the camper and it picks up just fine. I'm wondering if we put a different antenna on the camper if that would help? Other than that We LOVE our North Trail!!

Tony P

Great 5th wheel. We have a 2009 Bighorn and we're trading it for a 2012 before we go FULLTIME - yeah. Love RVing and love Heartland.

2ofus in CA

We have a 2009 Bighorn 3600RL. Great 5er with 4 slides and very few problem. We really like it. At the end of this year I retire and we're going full time. The bighorn will be our home and we're really really looking forward to it.

Johnty

I agree with Kath, the 3685RL arrangement is awesome. I like the 3455 also but it means an extra slide instead of the one big kitchen slide.

Kath

We have a 2008 Bighorn 3400 Rl. We love it. We had no problems just a lot of pleasure. Our next will definitely be another Bighorn. I like the look of the new 3685RL with the center island and the big kitchen slide. Great design.

Re: Heartland MPG liteweight travel trailer

Ben Massingill

We noticed a posting about a 2008 North Trail 28BH with delaminated front and spongy floor near sink area. We too have experienced these exact situations. Just wondered if others had too? Otherwise we have no complaints and have loved the unit. Just hoping front and floor hold up!

Paul P

This really is the coolest trailer. We bought it last year and we've had so much pleasure from it and no problems.

Re: Heartland MPG liteweight travel trailer

Helen

We bought this last year after reading the previous review and going to the dealer. Love it. No problems other than we don't really have time to use it as much as I'd like and we have to pay for storage. But the trailer is great - we have the 181 model. I think that was the only model the dealer had but if I had a choice again I'd like to see the tent end model. I wonder how convenient it is to use the bed in the end?

Claude B.

My wife and I just ordered a 2011 Landmark Grand Canyon model and are looking forward to receiving it in late April 2011. We're scheduled to leave Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada in late June to drive to Alaska for a 7 weeks vacation. We've never owned a fifth wheel so if anyone out there has any tips for us please feel free to let us know. Thank you!!!

28 yr Master Certified RV Tech

As a career RV tech, I am somewhat impressed with the North Trail coaches, and I am hard to impress!! I get to fix all the things you never see upon delivery. My only BIG gripe, which could become a killer, is some Wide Trax suspensions can (and have) gouged the steel LP pipe between the front and rear axle. I know, because I have repaired 3 in the last year or so. Do yourself a favor and slide under your coach and check for this. Most dealers don't. It could save you and your family's lives. I am currently trying to get a recall started on this. If you find this on your coach call the NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 Thanks and safe, happy camping to you all.

28 yr Master Certified RV Tech

Have you checked your steel LP line near the Wide Trax link between front and rear axle ? The rocker link can hit lp line-I know-I have fixed several before customer's taking posession. This is damage just from the factory to our dealership.

CindyH

We just drove our first TT back from Elkhart. 26LRSS. AWESOME AWESOME. We were concerned about the towing with a 1/2 ton RAM. This trailer handled like a dream. We saw other TT's on the road and they were flopping and swaying. We were solid. Not sure if it was because we got the equalizer anti sway or the wide-trax system for the NT but we were NOT disappointed. We can't wait to head out the door

Re: Heartland Focus liteweight travel trailer

Dave

I just purchased a 21FBS. Nice trailer but a few things would make life a little simpler. Why put the interior lite switch up on an over head cabinet. You have to get in to turn the outside lite on. Put it just inside the door down low on the side of the counter cabinet where it can be turned on from outside after opening the door. There is no battery cut off switch. $5 item. Cost cutting? Only lite trailer with a raised wheel well in the dinette foot area. Inconvenient and in the way. Necessary to remove the dining table to close the slide. Inconvenient. Make cut outs for the two legs and leave the table in place. Cheap stereo/dvd/speakers. After all these litte things this is a great towing trailer, its quiet inside, lots of floor space, great bathroom, looks great!

Harry and Kim

We bought a 2011 FOCUS 21 foot. First thing the microwave stopped working and had to be replaced. Next the sound system quit playing DVD's and had to be replaced. But even with those problems the travel trailer was a great buy. And customer support following the purchase is the best. We are happy with our trailer.

Re: Heartland MPG liteweight teardrop trailer

Ray Family in Utah

After our family of 3 finally outgrew our T@B TQ, we upgraded to a MPG 183. We like the layout inside and having the bathroom with shower is going to be nice. Inside has decent storage, with 2 full pass-through storage(s) give you plenty of room to take gear. Tows VERY nice behind our 94 Ford Ranger XL 4X4 V-6 with the assist of a anti-sway hitch. FYI the radio is also a DVD player. None of the specs show this. Going to be fun in the mountains this summer.

Re: Heartland Sundance fifth wheel

Rhonda and Tom

We are the owners of the first MPG by Heartland on the East Coast. It's great. It's everything this article describes. We LOVE it!

Tom & Paula H

Picked up our 2010 297RE Sundance yesterday. Continue to be impressed by the fit,finish & function. Planning our first trip in two weeks.

Uncle Snap

My wife and I purchased the 183 off the floor while at the Charlotte NC RV fest last month. Very impressed with the balanced and light towing weight behind my '64 chevy 6-cyl sb truck (I am a classic car buff). Prodigy inertia electric brake controller all that was needed to make this a safe and sway-free ride to week-end campsites many hours away! Grandkids enjoy the bunk beds on inclimate days! With the slide, it's more spacious than the competition (Scamp, Tad, etc)- we've yet to fill up all exterior compartments! Found mis-wiring of tail lites and antennas -fixed easily by myself. Applied a non-slip padding under table top edges and under sink cover board to prevent movement while in tow. No other problems or needed mods. We like the modern engineering and construction techniques throughout(and it provides for a quiet evening while inside). The "retro" exterior completes the classic appeal. My wife likes the rubber-type laminate flooring and kitchen cabinets. I like the MPG's modern door, slide windows, and its curves. Have already spent 3 weekends with it! Oh... what about the MPG logo? Still waiting for response on that one.

EdwinMcCainMessenger

Yes, the MPG has a tall wardrobe. I have great color photos.

redcaddo

Looks interesting. Would like measurements. Is there a wardrobe or place for clothing? I do not see much storage.

Heartlandfan

We bought a Heartland Northtrail 31Red and absolutely love it!! I travel for work and have literally lived in it M-F for 18 months and still love it! I travel with my husband, 2 labs and a shiz-tzu!!

Re: Heartland Edge ultralite travel trailer

Chris

Terrific. I have a TAB and like it but the MPG looks like my next purchase.

Chuck

We bought a 2010 M21 and we're pleased. It weighs about 900 lbs more than our T@DA but, among many other features, it has 7 ft ceilings, a walk-around queen bed, and the same "Euro"-style windows we loved in the T@DA (why aren't these more common? Once you've had them, you're hooked!). We pull it with a 4-Runner with a weight-distributing hitch (highly recommended) and get 13 mpg overall. It is roomy, well-designed and comfortable. Our only complaint? My wife says it's interior color scheme must have been designed by a guy! Can't wait for travel season to start up again---I'll comment again if our opinion changes after our next 5000 miles....

Re: Heartland Edge ultralite travel trailer

RJP47

I love the M13 small version. Think its one of the cutest small travel trailers around. Nicer than the MPG from my view but waiting to actually see one.

ROD

i am getting ready to purchse the 29BHSS. Can anyone tell me about the quality of this trailer

Tom Hartjes

We own the Landmark Augusta 08 and love it. Our only complaint would be the poor quailty of material used in the couch. It pulled apart at the seams after a years use. Had it recovered and now it's perfect.

Re: Heartland North Country travel trailer

Dennis

also bought the 3385 and i have to say we used every weekend this summer and have had no problems at all it,s very well set up and is a center peice trailer for the rest of the park very happy with it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a well made and very well priced unit.

Tammy

We've had a bighorn spent last winter in Arizona with it and it was great. Now looking for a travel trailer rather than a 5th wheel and this looks perfect.

kay

I have a 2006 Montecello, rear den with four slides, excellent condition, slide awnings, onan generator and automatic satellite dish. Located in Moriarty NM kwilks02@comcast.net (505)220-5796

Don & Ericka

I would like to purchase a North Trail but the 280BH is just too long. Does anyone know if the 21FBS is available with the ramp door and fold up bed. I would buy it today if it were available. If you have any info I would appreciate an e-mail at ericka@amassoc.net

Re: Heartland North Country travel trailer

Parker

Our Landmark is now 1 week away from being one year old. We continue to think it is the best on the road. We only wish that the hitch weight was 200 pounds lighter. If you have a coach and need the best service, we found that Hayes Trailer Sales in Russellville, Kentucky is the best we have used.

KevinK

Heartland are good. I had a Bighorn for 2 years and we had very few problems and a lot of good times. Thinking of a travel trailer now and this looks good. Looking at the smallest model without slides.

Re: Heartland ElkRidge fifth wheel

Judy

I especially like the 34' model with the peninsula kitchen --other kitchens too small for real cooking. Only criticism would be that they do not offer 2-part bathrooms -- my strong preference.

Re: Heartland ElkRidge fifth wheel

Howard J

I'm a Heartland fan (I've had 2) and think the elkridge is the best so far. Love the loft arrangement. This is for me next time,