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I am giving my 2011 Edge M21 a good going over in preparation for extended travel to Alaska and Canada this summer and thought I would share some areas that I have had to do some preventative maintenance and some things to watch out for that others may want to consider as well, if you like to...

I am going to Canadian Rockies and Alaska on a 58 day Adventure Caravan in June. Please share any "suggestions" or "lessons learned" or "don't miss this place" advice. Much appreciated. Tow vehicle: 2006 Volkswagen Touareg V8, 75,000 miles - - new tires, taking full size spare tire and...

The "your message" applet does not work right since I upgraded to Internet Explorer Version 10, unless I reload the www.heartlandowners.org/newthread.php in compatibility view. Is it on the forum administration's radar screen to upgrade or patch the forum serving application to become fully...

My 2011 Edge M21 has some what appear to be cosmetic only surface "spider" cracks in the fiberglass walls in a couple of areas. Not really noticable as my Edge does not have body paint only decals the cracking is not where any decals are. I am 99% sure that none of them go thru the fiberglass...

I just took early retirement and am considering full timing. Was thinking of establishing residency in Wyoming or South Dakota to avoid paying state income tax on my retirement income. I know a lot of full timers do that. Have anyone of you that have done that upgraded their vehicle or...

I saw the recent post on frozen battery electrolyte and thought I would post this for information: Battery voltage of 12 volt battery that has been off charge for at least 4-6 hours: Six volt battery, divide by 2. If you have a battery cut off switch and make sure there is zero drain on your...

I replaced the 11,000 BTU Penguin I with a 13,500 BTU Brisk II on my 2011 Heartland Edge a few weeks ago. I was able to sell the Penguin I for $ 300 so my net cost of the DIY upgrade was under $ 400. Both were non-ducted and I use the standard Dometic Air Box with both. Both were installed...

I replaced my OEM Penguin 11K BTU AC with a 13.5K Brisk II today. I bought the new unit at rvpartscountry.com and their price and execution on the order could not have been better! They truck shipped the unit directly from the Dometic location in Indiana to my home and I had the unit...

*** Original Post updated Aug 13 after checking with Heartland Customer Service. The 2011 Edge was made with 11K BTU AC and I have what it was made with. There is a 2010 Edge Brochure on the Internet that was created pre-launch of the Edge and that has incorrect information on the AC size...

Added a small blue voltage display to the un-vented center of the power panel below the door that opens to access the breakers and fuses... Wanted to ensure that my power converter was not putting out too much voltage and boiling water from the batteries. Also more accurate than the small...

The Heng's Range Hood Vent Flap failed in my Edge, one of the plastic pins it hangs on broke off, a common occurence I hear. I ordered another OEM Heng's Range Hood Vent Flap from Amazon.com and it was clear the problem was the terrible design and quality of the plastic that the part was made...

I rubbed against a tow dolly tire when parking my Edge and created about a 3' long crease in the decorative plastic trim on the side of my Edge M21 that is below the wall. s I did not break it or crack it just put about a crease down it . Can you tell me waht kind of plastic that decorative...

When getting my camper ready for spring camping this year, the AC to DC converter fan was running constantly. Did not remember it doing that last year. I discovered that when parking the camper in the driveway, I accidentally activated the trailer brake breakaway saftey switch when...

Spring reminder - be safe and think electrical saftey when using 110 volt power with your Heartland camper. A great web site for understanding risks of 110 volts and campers is:http://www.noshockzone.org A good specific article there to read is...

I bought a used 2011 Heartland Edge M21 last summer and have really enjoyed it. I wanted to tow with my 7,800 lb. tow capacity VW Touareg SUV and have the total length of SUV plus TT be less than 40 feet so I can use NPS campground 40 foot total max length spaces. I have been doing...

I am replacing the original 2010-2011 vintage Towmax ST tires on my edge with a set of Maxxis 6 ply M8008s this winter. Got them online shipping included for $ 108 each. Were about $ 6 more each than my local Sams Club sells the same size Goodyear Marathons for. Could not find anything to fit...

Has anyone fabricated something to go above the propane tanks on their Edge to carry some relatively light things like plastic storage tubs, coolers, or bikes above the propane tanks on their Edge? If so please post some photos or comment as to your thoughts: Good idea, bad idea? I am thinking...

Is it just me or are others also disappointed in the recent changes at Camping World online site and also buying online from them a lot less? Was getting free basic shipping all summer thanks to a Good Sam membership and now there is expensive shipping unless you purchase at least $ 100 on one...

I purcahsed a used 2011 Heartland Edge this summer, the original 5 1/4 Jensen speakers were already failing making a crackling noise whenever there was any bass in the material being played, even without being set very loud. I replaced them with Pyle PLMR52 Marine Coaxial Speakers - exact fit...

Anyone have a solution for having a way to keep the Edge plastic drawer tubs from flipping back and over if you accidentially pull them out too far without having a good grip on them? Think I am going to try to invent something to solve this as one of my winter projects but thought I would see...

I replaced the High Point 1.0 cubic foot microwave oven with a Sharp R820BK Grill 2 Convection Microwave Oven, and Sharp R82 wall mount kit. The black version of this microwave is being closed out by Walmart.com and is currently priced by them at $ 219.00 I found the black R82 wall kit online...

My 2011 Edge M21 has 4 Towmax 14" "C" rated tires on its dual axles, Total load capacity of 6800 lbs, the Max loaded weight of the trailer is 4500 pounds. It appears to have the original TowMax tires on it, they have plenty of tread. 1. Should I replace with another set of "C" rated tires when...

Hi I am the recenty purchaser of an 2011 Edge M21. I built a ceiling fan for the bathroom using a two speed exhaust fan blower saved from an 1980s vintage microwave oven and some woodworking effort. This is 110 Volt powered plugs into the bathroom outlet or my 12V to 110V inverter. Draws 60...

Ace Hardware (at least in KC Metro) has put 30 LED Solar Garden Lights on clearance for $ 7.00. Two styles. They use two AA batteries, so if you want just forget the solar and pop in two rechargable batteries and recharge in the RV. This is CHEAP and these are a decent quality. Only negative...

I replaced the wall TV mount with an VideoSecu Articulating TV mount available from Amazon for $ 14.69 plus tax and about $ 8 shipping. I used a Samsonite quick disconnect luggage strap installed underneath the mount to secure the TV to the wall when the trailer is in travel mode. Photos...

Hi, I am the owner of new to me 2011 Edge M21. Latest discovery that I addressed to improve the performance of the refrigerator. Tweak #1: There was excess OEM gray spray foam behind the lower refrigerator vent cover, I would guess it was blocking 10% of the vent air flow area. Easy to...

Can I get some information about floor, walls, and roof regarding where the aluminum structural members are located in the 2011 Edge M21? I tried using a stud finder and I am not confident that it is telling me accurately where the members are. I don't need exact drawings. Perhaps some...

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I hope people don't think I am bashing Heartland, that is not my intent. :) I am an engineer and using this forum I bought the used Edge with my eyes open expecting to have to resolve a few issues that others have posted about, if the original owners had not already taken care of them under the...

I just purchased a used 2011 Edge M21 - beware the spray foam that Heartland used to seal the floor openings where pipes, etc. pass thru the floor were not sealed well on mine. The spray foam gets brittle and breaks off it seems. And it did not seem to stick to the trailer in places, suspect...

FYI, beware, my 2011 VIN Edge M21 had the same right side unprotected brake wiring issue posted about else where on the Edge Community. The brake wires can rub against the edge of the frame rail and fail. Easy to fix, photo of one side fixed, one side OEM below. I did the brake wires to the back...

I did the following to add an 1200 watt inverter, solar charge controller to connect a portable 80 W solar panel to, and second 12 V outlet to my new to me 2011 Heartland Edge M21. It works and will power either the microwave oven or a coffee pot. The second marine battery will allow the...

Here is my solution for proping the under bed storage lid open on my Edge M21 I just acquired. After adding a 4" memory foam topper that was pretty stiff on top of the factory mattress I needed a way to hold the lid open hands free: I used two pieces of leftover 2" PVC pipe I had laying...

Hi, I have just acquired a used 2011 Edge M21. I had noticed that the corner cap screws on all the windows were rusty and replaced them all with stainless. Then today I had the windows open and it started getting windy. The next thing I know the window by the bed on the door side has come off...

Hello, I purchased a pre-owned 2011 Heartland Edge M21 July 10th. Really looking forward to using it. This owners forum has been invaluable for identifying the tweaks that will make it much more enjoyable. The pass thru storage is great, I have room for my folding bike, Coleman Road Trip...