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Check out our post on how well our 2014 Landmark has held up to 5 years of full-time living. https://bkamericanodyssey.com/2017/08/25/bedroom-slide-floor-repair/

The exact thing happened to us on our dealer installed slide toppers and when we had the rig at Heartland for unrelated warranty repairs, we mentioned the problem, thinking maybe an adjustment was needed. Turned out the dealer installed the wrong type of toppers. Heartland contacted our dealer...

Thanks, Garry and the RAT’s, for all your hard work putting the rally together. Bill and I were happy to be a part of the rally, as vendors and attendees. We loved meeting fellow Heartlanders! How awesome that Soldiers Best Friend - I looked them up - what a fabulous organization! - received...

So glad to hear you are happy with your system! Greg does quality work! He and Bill installed our system 3 1/2 years ago and it still works like a charm! Back in February, Bill officially became an installer for RV Solar Solutions. We will be attending the Pueblo CO rally in a few weeks...

Are there still spots available to attend this rally? If so, please put Bill and I down, we would like to attend the pre-rally also, if possible. Thank!

Hello! How long have you had this and are you happy with it’s comfort and durability? Do you know if there is anywhere we could actually see it in person and try it out? We are also looking to replace the two recliners that came with our 2014 Grand Canyon. They looked good until about 6...

That is one reason Bill liked this box - he has rarely used the locks. He did have something fall and jammed it shut once and he had to drill out the rivets, remove the fallen item (a hammer) and then replace it. Now he is just very aware of where he places things so nothing can fall and it...

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Holidays to all our fellow Heartlanders! Bill and I recently posted a comprehensive list for you to either consider for yourselves and/or share with your friends and family - great gift giving ideas! There is truly something for everyone - from $5...

We went summer 2016 - workamped near Seward for the summer and visited a lot of places (Anchorage, Homer, Whittier, Valdez, Haines, Denali, Talkeetna, Skagway, etc) - can check out my blog and read all about it - there is lots of info, especially in the 2 summary posts. Check it out here...

We have had 2 bike rack failures and after damaging our bikes the first time, they were completely destroyed the second. We believe the hitch is at least partly to blame and suggest strengthening it before adding a quality rack. We wrote about it in our blog - here are appropriate links...

Thanks Mike!

Thanks Jim!

Hello fellow Heartland Owners! I hope you will allow me to brag a little about my having an article published in the Nov/Dec 2017 issue of Workamper News! It is about our workamping summer (in 2016) in Alaska. Since some people don’t subscribe (thereby making a link to the online magazine...

Bill and I took our Landmark in 2016 - take it slow and you will be fine. We workamped near Seward for the summer and I did 2 summary posts on my blog, along with a whole summer worth of posts. See the summaries here: http://bkamericanodyssey.com/2016/06/05/getting-to-alaska/...

We only have one MPPT charge controller on the solar system. Also, we have one common battery bank for the RV. We do have two inverters, a 1000watt for the fridge, and a 2800 watt for everything else. Each has their own automatic transfer switch.

We have 6 batteries with a total capacity of 660 amp hrs. So half or 330 amp hours are usable. We have a residential refrigerator that uses about 200 amp hours in 24 hours. We use another 100 or so for incidental usage ( microwave, tv, lights, etc). This allows us to go at least 24 hrs of usage...

Not sure if it will help but we just repaired our 13' bedroom slide floor. Check out our detailed blog post here: https://bkamericanodyssey.com/2017/08/25/bedroom-slide-floor-repair/ This post is also available as a PDF in the Owners Manual. Good luck!

Heartland sent us the floor in a crate that was clearly built around the floor, it was shipped by a freight company (aka L.T.L.). It was very heavy, the shipping weight was just under 300lbs.

Thanks everyone! We appreciate all the kind words!

Our 2014 Landmark Grand Canyon had water damage, which was caused by 5" of missing silicone caulk between the outside slide wall and trim piece. Check out Bill's creative fix here: http://bkamericanodyssey.com/2017/08/25/bedroom-slide-floor-repair/

We have a residential refrigerator and love it! We quickly realized that the 2 house batteries that came with the 5er were not enough. Instead of investing in a huge heavy generator, we opted for a full solar system. We have 7 160 watt solar panels on our roof, 6 6 volt AGM batteries, the...

So sorry to hear this news! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers

Bill and I spent the summer in AK last year - workamping near Seward at Renfros Lakeside Retreat. We had a blast! Consider a stop there, if/when you go that way! Tell Gary Bill and Kelly sent you! He gives discounts to people who book Kenai Fjords tours through him! I blogged about our...

Wow - thanks for all the awesome replies! Im willing to try anything - except the poison - don't want my cat getting into it accidently - and also I've heard of them dying in the walls or basement and skinking - I think someone said that above. We did already get one in the drawer where we...

We have a 2014 Landmark and have mice in our ceiling - we have no idea how they are getting in/out but we can hear them scratching in there and it's driving us crazy! Traps won't fit in the vent - we put traps in the one kitchen drawer we found poop in. Any suggestions? FYI - we already...

Thanks for the replies - when we get closer and make a decision I'll update you!

You can take your rig on GSP - even north of exit 105 - we've done it - it is not open to commercial trucks. I didn't think Turkey Swamp had RV sites - if they do it's new. We tent camped there many years ago and I'm remembering it being tight - actually just checked Allstays and it says max...

In addition to checking low clearances, you may also compare different routes for the amount of tolls you will have to pay. I haven't driven over it in years and never with my 5th Wheel. Not knowing your actual destination, it's hard to give advice on any potential alternate route. I'm...

Re: RV Armor We are not aware of white dripping down the sides of the rig at all - we do know for sure there is no chalking like a rubber roof.

Re: RV Armor Thank you, Truknutt, I for answering the weight question while I was away from the forum. TravelTiger - sorry - must have you mixed up with someone else! Hope our paths cross someday! Good luck with your decision on how to repair your roof - if I can be of any assistance at...

BigGuy82: I think you may be misunderstanding me - the bounce was actually happening in the hitch itself BEHIND the receiver - the actual curved bar the receiver is attached to. If you look at the pic in my blog post - the only original hitch was the curved piece and THAT is where the worst of...

Our bikes are fairly light actually, 32 lbs each - the rack weighs 54 lbs, for a total of 118 lbs - well within what is supposed to be the max weight capacity of the hitch, 150 lbs. Our previous bikes (yes we had a set completely destroyed when the second rack failed) weighed about the same, but...

We've had not one, but 2 bike rack failures. Both were rated to be on the back of an RV. Bill finally decided the amount of bounce in the hitch was a contributing factor in the failures. We had the factory installed hitch removed and some 1 1/4 inch box tubing welded on to strengthen the...

Re: RV Armor Most rigs are $130 per linear foot to start and there is a minimum, I believe to be about $3500 (not exactly sure - can call for no obligation quote. Any repairs add cost. TravelTiger: where are you currently located? Have you decided to get RV Armor on your rig? You may or...

Re: RV Armor During installation, dust would be only a cosmetic issue, but would not effect the process. If there are a few leaves falling, they can be easily brushed off. If you were under trees during fall and there were lots of them falling, you may want to move into a more open area...

Re: RV Armor Sounds like you have everything needed!

Hello all fellow Heartland Owners! Bill and I are proud owners of a 2014 Landmark Grand Canyon. We have been members of this forum since we first purchased our rig. We have been full time since Aug 2014 and have been having a great time traveling, spending time with family and friends. We...

We are near our max weight, and with 30,000 miles on our rig, and therefore our 4 year old Goodyear G614 tires, Bill decided it was time for an upgrade - read all about it here, if interested: https://bkamericanodyssey.com/2017/01/29/special-deliveries-and-installs/ He plans to upgrade our...

We saw the new 3 burner stove tops and the new ovens when at the Tampa RV Show - and I LOVE it! Serious kitchen envy! We love our 2014 Landmark Grand Canyon and would love to upgrade from our current kitchen set-up, but not sure it's possible - does anyone know? Any idea on cost? Thanks in...

We have 7 - 160 watt panels up on our roof, 6 Lifeline AGM deep cycle batteries with a total storage of 660 amp hours, Magnum 2800 watt Pure Sine Inverter w/remote display, Tristar MPPT solar charge controller w/remote display. We've gone 3 weeks at a time without a pedestal or starting a...