Razduck
Active Member
We brought the Big Country home w/ a person from the dealer to ensure we could get the RV across the incline of our driveway, and into the area along side the garage. We backed it into the driveway, and could only make it about half way. The RV's ladder was going hit the driveway. We tried 2-3 other approaches at it, and all with the same result. On one of these attempts we also discovered that the belly mount spare tire, and rear jacks will also hit the driveway. We discussed cutting off the ladder and make it removable, but that does not solve the issue of the spare tire or rear jacks. We returned the RV to the Dealer and spoke with the Service Dept Rep. He said our only option was to flip the axles, and that would provide an additional 3"-4" of height and should give the clearance we will need. He said that since the Big Country has shocks, it wil require additional time, which means more $$$. Bottom line; It will cost us about $800 for the axle flip. It has been brought to our attention, that this may void the Frame warranty. We have put a hold on flipping the axles at this time, and are exploring other options.
As a new owner of this Heartland Big Country, I want the Factory to be aware of this issue. This is our third RV, the 2 previous brands were by Northwoods Mfg. The Heartland is the only one that we have been unable to get into our storage area. I strongly suggest that Heartland take a look at ways to increase ground clearance, and make customers happy, and not have to go through what we have to.
Thank You,
Richard Z. & Linda W.
As a new owner of this Heartland Big Country, I want the Factory to be aware of this issue. This is our third RV, the 2 previous brands were by Northwoods Mfg. The Heartland is the only one that we have been unable to get into our storage area. I strongly suggest that Heartland take a look at ways to increase ground clearance, and make customers happy, and not have to go through what we have to.
Thank You,
Richard Z. & Linda W.
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