I am wondering if Heartland Big Country and Big Horn models can be upgraded to include 8,000 axles and 17.5 tires? There are a couple of floor plans that we like, but when checking the option list I can't find those upgrades. The Landmark models do list the axle/tire upgrades. We are definitely leaning toward DRV (used) but I don't want to rule anything out yet!
jayc said
07:21 AM Aug 30, 2014
Come on over to the Heartland Owners forun (link below) to ask your question. You will find other actual owners that can help with your choice.
jcordar2 said
09:57 AM Aug 30, 2014
Will do! Thanks!
lowryc50 said
06:13 PM Aug 30, 2014
I had a Bighorn built this past winter(Dec - Jan) and I was able to order it with 8,000 axles and G rated tires. H rated tires that you speak of were not a option. Something you could do on your own, of course, and maybe sell back to the dealer. I also had the opportunity to order with disc brakes like on the Landmarks but Heartland discontinued after just two units due to slowing the line and extra manpower. Just lucky I guess. Hope you get additional answers at the Heartland Owners Forum. Curt
FastEagle said
08:28 AM Aug 31, 2014
lowryc50 wrote:
I had a Bighorn built this past winter(Dec - Jan) and I was able to order it with 8,000 axles and G rated tires. H rated tires that you speak of were not a option. Something you could do on your own, of course, and maybe sell back to the dealer. I also had the opportunity to order with disc brakes like on the Landmarks but Heartland discontinued after just two units due to slowing the line and extra manpower. Just lucky I guess. Hope you get additional answers at the Heartland Owners Forum. Curt
It would not be legal - that's right, not legal - for Heartland to install 3750# tires on 8000# axles without derating them to a GAWR of 7500# or less. You should check and see what the certification label has on it. If the certification label is not correct you can ask Heartland to send you a new one. In fact you can demand they send a new one because it's against federal regulations for them to sell the trailer with an incorrect certification label.
FastEagle
-- Edited by FastEagle on Sunday 31st of August 2014 08:30:56 AM
-- Edited by FastEagle on Sunday 31st of August 2014 08:31:18 AM
gilljr said
11:04 AM Aug 31, 2014
The used DRV would be a wise choice. We just went with a 2009 Select Suites and nothing else comes close. We traded a 2013 Avalanche and their is no comparison.
Glenn West said
11:29 AM Aug 31, 2014
We, before the Teton, owned a DRV. We wanted a larger unit and researched most everything on market. Looked very hard at Hearthland and found them to be better than most in their price range. But they were a large step down from the DRV. Had we not had the DRV we may have bought a Landmark. Just too big a step down. Found this Teton and never looked back. It is a step up from DRV.
I am wondering if Heartland Big Country and Big Horn models can be upgraded to include 8,000 axles and 17.5 tires? There are a couple of floor plans that we like, but when checking the option list I can't find those upgrades. The Landmark models do list the axle/tire upgrades. We are definitely leaning toward DRV (used) but I don't want to rule anything out yet!
Come on over to the Heartland Owners forun (link below) to ask your question. You will find other actual owners that can help with your choice.
Will do! Thanks!
It would not be legal - that's right, not legal - for Heartland to install 3750# tires on 8000# axles without derating them to a GAWR of 7500# or less. You should check and see what the certification label has on it. If the certification label is not correct you can ask Heartland to send you a new one. In fact you can demand they send a new one because it's against federal regulations for them to sell the trailer with an incorrect certification label.
FastEagle
-- Edited by FastEagle on Sunday 31st of August 2014 08:30:56 AM
-- Edited by FastEagle on Sunday 31st of August 2014 08:31:18 AM