desmondiv Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Becoming a full-timer in a few months and need to decide between these two models: Heartland Bighorn 3055RL http://www.jerrystrailers.com/fckimages/2008Brochures/2008_Big_Horn.pdf Holiday Rambler Alumascape 31 SKT https://d2k1k1f5tri8mt.cloudfront.net/brochure/Holidayrambler_2006alumascapefw.pdf Any pros/cons to each? Any preferences and why? Thank you in advance for your help! Desmond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TxCowboy Posted January 12, 2016 Report Share Posted January 12, 2016 Which year is the Bighorn that you are considering? I can only talk to the newer models made by Heartland. Heartland has three RV series in its luxury class of RVs -- Landmark 365, Bighorn, and Big Country. All three of the current series are certified by HL for full timing. Lots of other RVs can't say that or are expressly NOT for full timing. With auto-leveling, great energy management system (EMS) for managing your power usage, induction cooktops and microwave/convection ovens, it is like having a luxury one bedroom apartment that you can take with you wherever you go. We have a 2015 Landmark 365 Key West and it is absolutely the finest RV we've ever be inside of, much less, owned. Lots of upgrades are available in the Landmark, Bighorn, and Big Country so pick the floorplan, weight, and price point that works best for you. Good luck! Jeff & Laurie South Texas Hounds: Auggie (beer drinking English Cocker Spaniel) Angus (five pounds of bad azz chihuahua) Homebase: 2015 Heartland 365 Key West -- The "Uno Mas" The Office: 2016 Crossroads Hill Country 26RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmac28 Posted January 15, 2016 Report Share Posted January 15, 2016 Looks like your comparing two used trailers one an 08 and the other an 06. Your main question should be condition of the trailers and only you can do that. Both those trailers are a good start, good luck with your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted January 16, 2016 Report Share Posted January 16, 2016 Welcome to escapees.com discussion forums! 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted January 22, 2016 Report Share Posted January 22, 2016 If you are considering a used trailer be sure to take your time checking it out and pay special attention to the floor. Step on the floor close to the walls even if it is someplace that is not normally walked on. If you find any part that is spongy that probably means a leak and there is a strong possibility the walls are rotted too. I would add that a good roof walk about would be in order as well. Open closets and look up into the corners of the ceiling. You often find the tell-tale signs of a roof leak in these areas. 2012 F350 KR CC DRW w/ some stuff 2019 Arctic Fox 32-5MCindy and Tom, Kasey and Maggie (our Newfie and Berner) Oh...I forgot the five kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Another thing I have read about is that if you open a cabinet and it seems to be warmer in there than the rest of the camper that means there is "biological action" (mold) going on in there......... Or the sun is shining on that side. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray.service Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Or the sun is shining on that side. x2 Ray & Deb - Shelbi the Aussie & Lexington the cat2004 Volvo 630 500HP ISX "Bertha D" - 10 Speed-MaxBrake -ET hitch.SOLD2009 Designer 35RLSA SOLDFulltiming since '07 - stopped 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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