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3385RL Floorplan

Weight	11,525 Lbs.
Carrying Capacity	3475 Lbs.
Hitch	2530 Lbs.
Exterior Length	35′ 2″
Ext Height (Top of A/C)	12′ 10″
Fresh Water (gals)	100
Waste Water (gals)	41
Gray Water (gals)	82
LPG Capacity	60
Tire Size	ST235/80R16-E

Roll over floorplan for more detail!

Does weight get you down or are your back water got you backed up getting organized and towing those kids around can be made easier if you follow some of the below helpful tips offered up buy fellow rv lifestyle enthusiasts from across the web.

RV Tips — Weight

RV travel should be safe and fun. Dorothy Loll and Susan Cox Maximizing Your RV Experience. Tips and Information for RVers: http://www.RVTips4U.com. Information and Products for RV Travelers: http://www.badge-r-us.com http://www. …

How to clean your black water tank

Just before you go to the RV dump..buy 10 lbs of cubed ice…it comes in a big plastic bag. break it up and dump it into the toilet with the flush valve open……then drive to the dump…..might want to take a little side trip around …

RV Tips — Potty Talk

RV Potty Talk. I know you have all been waiting for this subject. Waste and tank maintenance are a big part of the RV adventure. Proper attention to your holding tanks will save you lots of headaches later. …

RV Towing Tips That You Need To Know

Of course, any rv towing tips that are provided needs to include a warning about backing up a motorhome with a tow vehicle still attached. This can easily cause damage to both the tow vehicle and the RV if you are not very familiar with …

Getting and Staying Organized – Part 3 – Bernice’s Tips

And organization can play a large role in minimizing the stress felt when you can’t find something you need, or when clutter distracts you from completing your task list. In this third part of my series, I’m including some final tips to …

RV Tips for the kids

Depending on the the type of park you are visiting, there are some that are very kid friendly and some that generate constant boredom among the hyper ones. I have a quick tip that helped these type of situations. …

Stay tuned at our Heartland RV blog for more tips and helpful RVing articles and news from Primeaux RV Louisiana Heartland RV sales.

There is a lot of great information on living the rv lifestyle, how to’s and more that we come across online that we feel would be helpful that we would share others tips, articles and information.

Know that if you also have some ideas and tips to share that we at Primeaux RV would love to add those as well and its easy to do to. Just register and then post your comments, tips and experiences in our easy to use comments area.

• RV Tips — Weight RV travel should be safe and fun. Dorothy Loll and Susan Cox Maximizing Your RV Experience. Tips and Information for RVers: http://www.RVTips4U.com. Information and Products for RV Travelers: http://www.badge-r-us.com http://www. …
• Helpful RV Education Videos Expert RV Tips and Tricks Need to know how to maintain your RV, how to safely tow your travel trailer, how to winterize your rv and how to drive your rv like a pro? These RV Education Videos will help you.
• RV Tips — Mail Service We travel full time, so we know a lot about getting mail. We also run a business, so we do a lot of mail order. To receive our mail we use a mail forwarding service out of Emery, South Dakota. It is www.myhomeaddressinc.com if you are …
• Enjoying the country on a budget – the work camper lifestyle One of the most fascinating elements of the RV lifestyle is the work camper. Work campers roam the highways and byways of the country in their RV’s and campers, earning money along the way by working at RV parks, local businesses and …
• Essentials for our full time RV lifestyle Thought I’d share with you a couple of items that we have purchased recently. Since we are now full timers, we can’t purchase anything that we don’t absolutely need. A month ago, we purchased the Mr. Coffee 3 Qt. Ice Tea Maker . …
• The Everything About RVing Gazette – About RVing and the RV Lifestyle The Gazette is all about camping and the Recreation Vehicle Lifestyle. There are articles about places to go, things to do, stories about some of our trips, some helpful hints, safety tips and sometimes even camping recipes. …
• Excellent Resources On Rv Lifestyle, Right Rv, Rv Parks Imagine being able to enjoy the scenery at a different beach each day from the comfort of your own lounge room. Well you can if you vacation in an RV.

Remember at Primeaux Rv in Louisiana we are not just your go to RV Dealer for the best prices on Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, RV supplies and services but we also strive to help all those who enjoy the rv lifestyle.

So if you love your Heartland RV, be it camping, part-timers as or are an active family that likes take your play equipment in your toy haulers we hope you will visit our Heartland RV Blog where we will continue to provide helpful tips and news to help you get the most out of your RV.

Many traditional insurance companies do not understand the the RV lifestyle and often treat the rv as if it is a car.  By using a insurer that understands the RV’ers wants and needs your interests are better protected.

When evaluating the RV insurance coverages listed below consider the following:

1. Do they offer total loss coverage?
2. Provide for emergency expenses?
3. Offer unlimited towing and/or roadside assistance?
4. What is covered under theft, vandalism, fire, floods?
5. Liability are you personally protected as well, some call this vacation liability insurance.
6. Do they offer full-timer or part-timer price points on their insurance coverage?

We have compiled a list of some rv insurance sources for you to evaluate what best suits your needs and budget.  Depending where you live and reside insurance and the types of coverages varies.

Popular RV Insurance Companies

• http://www.campingworldinsurance.com/
• http://www.rvinsurance.com/
• http://www.goodsamvip.com/
• http://www.goodsamvip.com/
• https://www.rvus.com/
• http://www.rv-insurance-coverage.com/

We hope you find this resource helpful and we wish you happy and safe RVing.

 Note: We realize that these are not the only rv insurance options and the above list is a starting point for your consideration, we are not advising or endorsing one over the other.

Schedule of upcoming local Heartland RV chapter rallies.

• August 22-24 – IL – Springfield
• September 12-14 – BC Canada – Location TBD
• September 18-21 – MI – Frankenmuth
• September 26-28 – NV – Las Vegas
• October 3-5 – SC – Myrtle Beach
• October 10-12 – IN – Michiana – Elkhart
• October 17-19 – TX – Houston
• October 31 – November 2 – TX – West, TX (Van Horn)

Other RV Rallies

• June 20-22 – IA – Solon – Iowa RV.net Rally VI
• June 29 – July 5 – WY – Gillette – Escapees Escapade
• August 14-17 – IN – Goshen – Midwest RV Super Show

For Details and links to the RV Rallies visit Heartland Owners  Club

We hope to “See ya there teddy bear!”

Heartland Recreation Vehicles

(Dec. 22, 2006) — Kathleen and Vance Hamilton of Crowley, La., commissioned artist Robert Baxter to transform their Landmark fifth wheel into one of the most eye-catching vehicles to ever hit the road.

ELKHART — There’s a unique RV traveling the roads of North America these days, and everywhere it goes, it causes heads to turn, mouths to drop open, people scrambling for their cameras, and most of all – smiles.

What is it about this fifth wheel trailer that is causing so much commotion? It’s the incredibly unique murals that cover every square inch of the coach. The fifth wheel is a Landmark model built by Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Elkhart, Ind., but the “LUV SHAK” is quickly becoming its own “Landmark.”

Kathleen and Vance Hamilton of Crowley, La., commissioned artist Robert Baxter to transform their Landmark fifth wheel into one of the most eye-catching vehicles to ever hit the road. Baxter’s work shines in the hand-painted flowers, dragonflies, stunning sunsets, lush flower gardens and even a scene reminiscent of the rice and crawfish fields near in their hometown.

What on earth were the Hamiltons thinking when they had large colorful murals full of tree frogs, a lizard and even a castle wall painted on their home? “We just love RVing and we’ve never been ones to stick with the status quo,” states Kathleen.

Retired from over 30 years of teaching at Crowley Middle School, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Kathleen had dreamed of retiring to the RV lifestyle since she was in college. “It all started when a friend asked me to travel to Gatlinburg, Tenn., with her family in a pop-up camper. I enjoyed the trip immensely and was hooked for life,” shares Kathleen.

“Even marriage and kids couldn’t slow me down. I remember once I packed up four young children, a dog, and a tent. We traveled to all 64 parishes in Louisiana!” she reports.

“My husband, Vance, and I discussed going full time for some years. But, we wondered if we could live together in a small space for an extended period, and live to tell about it. We decided we needed to find out before we took the plunge. So the summer before last, we bought a pop-up camper and headed out to Montreal to visit one of our daughters. We were gone for 45 days…… and we survived!

“The lifestyle of the RVer gives you the opportunity to go where you want, see what you want, and the biggy is, WHEN you want. You only have the open road ahead and the memories behind as you pursue this lifestyle.

“As we approached retirement, we started to do research on the different types of RVs. After reading articles from RV magazines, online information, forums and books, and attending RV shows and visiting RV lots, we decided on a fifth wheel over a motorhome because of the maintenance of two vehicles. The fifth wheel also had better stability and more room than other RVs. We chose a Heartland Landmark Grand Canyon for its luxurious features and full-time friendliness. Soon afterwards, we renamed the coach our ‘Luv Shak,’” she added.

The artist, Robert Baxter, first sketched the colorful design on the outside shell. Amazingly, rather than use an air brush he chose to paint the entire work with a bristle brush. He used a metal base automotive paint, protected with a matted clear coat finish. The entire process took about two weeks. One of the neatest things about this coach is every part of the mural has a story behind it which not only makes it special to the Hamiltons, but also provides for great campfire and roadside conversations.

“We have traveled many miles since the middle of June,” shares Kathleen, “and as we travel down the highways, people slow down, stare, and without fail, begin to SMILE. Whenever we stop, the cameras immediately come out. Sometimes people will be shy, not knowing if we want pictures. But, we expect it and enjoy providing a photo op to the photographers. One lady was trying to hide behind a tree and take a picture. (We can see the flash, babe!) We chuckled and invited her over for the tour.”

“When we came through Jackson, Miss., we were making a left turn at an intersection, and the rest of the traffic just stopped moving. Everyone stopped right there in the middle of the road, smiling and giving us the thumbs up as we passed by.”

When we pull into a campground, people come out of the woodwork to ask questions and take pictures. Often someone will ask why we did this, and the answer always seems to be “Because it makes people happy.” And it reaches people in different ways. A child can look at it and enjoy it, and someone who might be familiar with art can look at it and see just how much talent Robert has as an artist.”

Funny Stories

Wherever we park, not only do we get curious people, but even the animals and insects seem enthralled. While in Louisiana, the cicadas used the Luv Shak as there shedding room. They attached themselves to the unit and left their old shell behind.

Butterflies often surround us and try to land on the flowers.

Once, as we were sitting outside enjoying the cool breeze from the north, a hummingbird came by and tried to extract nectar from the magnolias. The hummingbird backed off and hovered for a moment, looking puzzled, and then tried the pink flowers, again to no avail. Disappointed, it flew away, but not before leaving us with another lasting memory from the Luv Shak.

The Hamiltons are available to make appearance at dealer shows and rallies. They can be reached by e-mail at thehamiltons2000@yahoo.com.