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Hi we have a TQ 261 which we purchased in the middle of a trip. We then traveled with it for about 4,000 miles and 2 months before we got home. Other than some basic problems (you can read about them on this forum) we find it to be very good. We had a Road warrior 5th wheel previously which...

Hi I was thinking of going a different way with my 261. I was thinking of jack stands on each side with a 2x4 (2x6 ?) supporting the complete underside of the door. I did purchase a used screen room for it but have not used it yet. But the 8' verse 7' issue may be a challenge but for $100...

Hi I have a TQ 261 VIN 5SFCB3427DE254590. Does it have a battery cut off switch? If so where is it located? Also we plan to be parked with shore power for an extended amount of time (4-6) months. Should the battery be disconnected during this time? I can also be reached via e-mail...

Hi before going to various tire dealers searching for 16" tires I would like to know if any one has already done this. I know they must fit properly but before I purchase rims ect. just wondering if it has been done previously. I also know my rig is not as heavy as some. Thanks for any...

Hi we have been looking for a few years now for a home base for our RV. Because we are on the far north west coast BC. Canada we wanted as close as possible to us (but not in CA.) for the winter months only. We traveled East coast to West as I am from the East, looking and testing. We were...

Hi all on post #7 I stated that I added a fiber glass box on our new TQ 261. Well finally after getting home from trip here are the pictures. By the way we went almost 4,000 miles in it from air conditioning to freezing weather. It worked great next modifications is getting rid of dinette and...

Hi we also have a Torque 261. We purchased it Sept. and immediately continued on our current trip. We like it and this is our 2nd Heartland toy hauler. We find that for the money Heartland makes a very good product. We have only had minor issues and Heartland took care of them under...

Hi I have a new 2013 TQ261 with the sofa style seating around the table. Basically this is not working out for us. Would like to remove complete unit and replace with 2 chairs, along with a small table or something in the middle. This unit is 96 and 1/2 inches wide. It covers the complete...

We just stayed 21 days in Jetty park in Cape canaveral, we were there during Sandy. They have really upgraded the park from a few years ago. The beach is with in easy 2 block walk from the park. They have a playground for the little ones. Plus you can walk on the jetty. We saw lots of sea...

Hi we had some warranty issues with our Torque. We are on our way West and were looking for a Camping World to fix some problems. Heartland had advised us to go to a Camping World. We called this CW as we got close, Bill the service manager said come on in he would work us in. Well we happened...

We purchased a new 2013 Torque 261 on Sept 28, this year. We are in the middle of a 3 month plus trip West coast, east coast and back up into Canada. When we did our PDI we missed a lot. The on board generator was wired incorrectly. The furnance was wired incorrectly. Plus some smaller...

Hi we are currently in St. Augustine Fl. we just upgraded to our TQ261. I noticed high heat from my 921 bulbs. I was able to swap out most of my bulbs with leds from our old unit. But needed more, Camping World here has 921,s for $8.00 each . I have changed out all but 4 inside and the 1...

Hi we have just purchased a TQ261 Vin 5SFCB3427DE254590. Even on low the AC fan speed seems to be very fast and loud. Is it possible to change fan speed or lower the noise some how. Thanks Bob

Hi ours has a AC vent in front of the closet doors in the bedroom.

Hi I have a new TQ 261. Dealer said to let fan run constantly. So just to try out air conditioner without fan on constantly found out my air conditioner runs constantly anyway. It will not cycle on and off as it should unable to find anything in information booklet about AC unit. Any help...