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When we bought our Mobile Suites I also bought a Volvo 770 as a tow vehicle. I called our state office in Tallahassee to get advice on how to register it as a non-commercial vehicle used solely for non-commercial travel. I was told by a supervisor, "Once a commercial vehicle, always a...

Thanks, Jim.

RVsForLess charges around $1495.00 for the complete installation, if I remember their quote correctly. Not sure they adjust the price downward if it only takes 4 hours but that's something I'll be checking on.

Yes. Every couple of days.

I called Heartland and was told what I expected to hear. They won't be an advocate for any brand of hitch since they don't build the frame. I understand their position. I then spoke to Lippert. They won't even consider looking at anything other than their own Reese Goosebox arrangement...

True. I mentioned that in my first post.

That's exactly why I'm asking. They can make that claim all day and it means nothing unless the trailer manufacturer agrees.

I know that Andersen says on their website that it won't void your trailer's warranty. I can see why. It doesn't require the removal of the factory pin box. I just want to know from someone who has gotten words from Heratland on this. Better still, Heartland can offer a reply. i think the...

I've read that the Reese Goosebox hitch is approved for use on Heartland trailers and won't void the warranty. What about the Andersen hitch that works on much of the same principle? The Andersen Ultimate retains use of a traditional 5th wheel hitch i.e. Trail Air, but adds an adaptor box on...

I always check Amazon first before looking elsewhere. We order from them very often. At least once per week. Paying for the Prime membership ($75/year) has saved us a bundle. Free 2-day shipping on anything we order. I recently ordered an air compressor and large, rolling cart. The cart...

A useful alternative to the CoPilot Trucker app at $149 (insane price) is http://www.allstays.com/apps/truckstops.htm#description . This app will run independently of the CoPilot Live HD app and is only $9.99. I use it often for trip planning. In all my years of rv'ing I've never encountered...

Interesting. I've spoken with 2 dealerships about this and both told me Heartland does not do factory installs, that it is a dealer-installed option only. I'd much rather have it done at the factory mainly due to the possibility of a careless dealer tech compromising an aluminum stud when...

I'm most definitely going to be joining the HOC once we take delivery. From what I've been reading there seems to be a lot of nice folks here and the rallies look like a lot of fun.

I've worked on so many used rvs that were traded in that were in such sad shape it made me wonder how the dealership was ever going to resell them. Every single one sold and usually within a month. The market for used rvs always seems to be hot. I'm convinced there's a buyer for everything...

I never really gave them much thought until recently. I know they've been around for years and common in boats. Lately, I've been reading up on them and their application in rvs is appealing to me. We won't boondock so the benefit in that regard isn't a factor. The benefit I would get from a...