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    Best method for securing things to the roof or installing a bike rack?

    Greetings, I am looking to install some solar panels on the roof of my 28 BRS and I was looking to find out what is the best, most secure method of attaching items to the roof. I heard that the roof was 1/4" luan board over foam. I don't know if this is true. I want to make sure the 1000$...
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    Cutting Exterior Walls

    I would like to cut the exterior wall to the size needed for a 10 gallon water heater when it is currently sized for a 6 gallon one. In fact I plan to put in an RV-500 instant heater. What is the best way to do this without causing damage to the structure of the wall. Before I go on, I...
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    Why I Would Have Trouble Reccomending Heartland RVs to a Friend.

    It could be that this is my first new RV purchase and I expected more from the company and the dealer themselves. However, I must admit that my experiences so far with Heartland and their dealers have been frustrating to say the least. Perhaps a little background might be in order. At the end...
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    Purchasing new 28BRS + ProPride 3P and Need a Spring Camping Destination!

    So I just put down 10k on a 28BRS and Intend to take delivery on the 24th of March. The delay is to get a PorPride 3p hitch to put on the trailer and get it set up to be pulled by my 2009 F150 5.4L. The real question is where to go for the first 3 or 4 night trip. The Dealer offers a free trip...
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    28BHS Custom?

    I was thinking of getting the 31QBS but I am having trouble getting over concerns about the tongue weight so I was also looking at the 28BHS but there are some things I definitely dont like and I was wondering if they could be customized. [1] Doors to the master bedroom. No curtains please. I...
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    Actual Tongue Weight of a 31QBS Loaded for Camping?

    I was wondering if anyone has a 31QBS that they camp with and can say the actual loaded tongue weight with batteries and propane and the trailer filled with fresh water. If anyone has actually measured it that would be great.
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    HD Truck Bias? Down with the "1/2 Ton" trucks?

    I am just curious why there is such a heavy bias on the forum against the 150 or 1500 sized trucks. I recognize that the HD trucks can pull more but when I can afford to have a TV that is dedicated to that task I might consider it. Alas I am just a poor family man and cant afford to buy a truck...
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    Air Assist Suspensions?

    Has anyone ever used Air Assist suspensions when towing? I was thinking of putting one on my F150 because with the trailer on and the family in and the truck gassed up I am going to be near 150lbs of my GVWR. I was thinking the air assist suspension might provide a bit more support that is only...
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    2009 F150 + Northtrail 31QBS?

    I have a 2009 F150 Supercrew 5.4L V8 with 3.55 Axle and 145" wheelbase. The first stipulation is that the vehicle isn't going to change. I am not going to buy and maintain a truck that has only the single purpose to pull an RV. Again the truck wont change. According to the Ford Towing guide I...
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