FLGatorgirl
Member
Hello Forum Members,
Due to some lifestyle and business changes, we have decided it makes sense for us to sell our class A diesel pusher and purchase a fifth wheel. We are focused on the Landmark and Mobile Suites. It is very possible that we will not be able to stay at our desired price point on a Mobile Suites unless we buy one that is older than what I prefer in terms of dated interiors. We are looking at primarily 2012 Key Largo and San Antonio plans in the Landmark.
We currently own a Monaco coach and are involved in a very active internet owner's group that is a wonderful resource for mods, repairs,etc. It has saved us a small fortune with minor issues that we were able to fix ourselves with forum member's advice. Part of what is drawing me to the Landmark is what I see in your forums as I know what a great resource helpful fellow owners can be. I am also impressed with what I have read so far regarding Heartland's customer service.
A few initial questions, although I am sure more will come up. Is the dual pane window option still a frameless window? All of the coaches we have looked at have frameless windows and the dealer's seem confused as to if they are dual pane or not. I was told today frameless cannot be dual pane. We currently have dual pane (framed) windows on our A and I believe it makes a big difference from our first coach that was not dual pane. If you have the frameless and they are not dual pane, how do you like them in terms of noise and insulation? The dark tint has to help, but on our first coach we never opened the blinds because it was so hot in the summer.
Next question, has anyone triple towed a small trailer or used an Idaho tote or similar behind their coach? Were frame mods needed? Just thinking about our golf cart or potentially a motocross type bike.
We are going to want a generator. Our current diesel gen is much quieter than our first coach which was gas. We will be driving a diesel tow vehicle and also like not worrying about ethanol. Thoughts on diesel vs. gas vs. propane? The generator probably will not get a huge amount of use, but when we need it, we really need it!
Last question for now. We are very hot natured and concerned about the coach being unbearable camping in hot weather as we arrive at a campsite. What should we expect in terms of ambient temps vs. inside temps and how long to cool down? We currently run the generator in travel so the coach is cool when we arrive. Any reason we cannot do that in the fifth wheel?
Thank you and we hope to be joining your ranks soon.
Due to some lifestyle and business changes, we have decided it makes sense for us to sell our class A diesel pusher and purchase a fifth wheel. We are focused on the Landmark and Mobile Suites. It is very possible that we will not be able to stay at our desired price point on a Mobile Suites unless we buy one that is older than what I prefer in terms of dated interiors. We are looking at primarily 2012 Key Largo and San Antonio plans in the Landmark.
We currently own a Monaco coach and are involved in a very active internet owner's group that is a wonderful resource for mods, repairs,etc. It has saved us a small fortune with minor issues that we were able to fix ourselves with forum member's advice. Part of what is drawing me to the Landmark is what I see in your forums as I know what a great resource helpful fellow owners can be. I am also impressed with what I have read so far regarding Heartland's customer service.
A few initial questions, although I am sure more will come up. Is the dual pane window option still a frameless window? All of the coaches we have looked at have frameless windows and the dealer's seem confused as to if they are dual pane or not. I was told today frameless cannot be dual pane. We currently have dual pane (framed) windows on our A and I believe it makes a big difference from our first coach that was not dual pane. If you have the frameless and they are not dual pane, how do you like them in terms of noise and insulation? The dark tint has to help, but on our first coach we never opened the blinds because it was so hot in the summer.
Next question, has anyone triple towed a small trailer or used an Idaho tote or similar behind their coach? Were frame mods needed? Just thinking about our golf cart or potentially a motocross type bike.
We are going to want a generator. Our current diesel gen is much quieter than our first coach which was gas. We will be driving a diesel tow vehicle and also like not worrying about ethanol. Thoughts on diesel vs. gas vs. propane? The generator probably will not get a huge amount of use, but when we need it, we really need it!
Last question for now. We are very hot natured and concerned about the coach being unbearable camping in hot weather as we arrive at a campsite. What should we expect in terms of ambient temps vs. inside temps and how long to cool down? We currently run the generator in travel so the coach is cool when we arrive. Any reason we cannot do that in the fifth wheel?
Thank you and we hope to be joining your ranks soon.