Heartland Works in Arcadia Fl.

Waksapi · March 17, 2021, 10:45:29 AM

Hi, I'm new to the forum, but not new to the lifestyle. We have owned a 78 wanderlodge for 20 years, so I am familiar with the systems and maintenance required to keep these old girls on the road.
We are currently looking at a 74 MC8 converted in 98.
Is anyone familiar with Heartland Works in Arcadia Fl.? I can't find info on them and I am interested in knowing a bit more about them if anyone here has knowledge to share.
Thanks in advance and I hope to be an active member.

robertglines1 · March 17, 2021, 05:31:32 PM

We have some members from that area..Hope they see this . Scott&Heather for one have a close contact there. Did you research the name?

Waksapi · March 17, 2021, 06:14:38 PM

Thanks for the reply.
I have researched the name and also coach builders in the area. Only place in the area is Rodney Daniels. The coach was converted in 98, so I thought maybe Heartland became Rodney Daniels but there isn't indication that I can find. I can't find them on Florida division of corporations.
I am hoping someone will remember them.

buswarrior · March 17, 2021, 08:14:08 PM

Back then, there were many small builders/converters.

Very few today.

Check with the old FL locals, they'll know.

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior

bronson · March 18, 2021, 04:16:52 AM

I have a heartland coach. From what I know they went bankrupt in the 90's and reopened as horizon coach.

bronson · March 18, 2021, 05:17:40 AM

I have a heartland coach. From what I know they went bankrupt in the 90's and reopened as horizon coach.

blue_goose · March 18, 2021, 07:04:26 AM

Hartland was owned by Walker there are lots on here about him.
Jack

Waksapi · March 18, 2021, 06:35:30 PM

Thanks for the replies, I will look into these names.

Busted Knuckle · March 21, 2021, 05:50:47 AM

You'll find PLENTY on Walker! But from what I have heard the work Walker's people actually did was pretty good. What got Walker in trouble and a nasty reputation is taking folks $ and never producing a finished coach! I have actually seen and heard of some quality work from them on occasion.
Some of the old timers on hear would know more about Heartland than I do.

BK

luvrbus · March 21, 2021, 06:20:01 AM

He did good work when he preformed .we have friends that own a Walker conversion and they love the guy.lol the ways courts are now nothing would have happen to him