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synergy_58
Explorer
Oct 03, 2014

2014 Heartland BigHorn 3875FB w/ Yeti package...Value?

Greetings folks! DW and I are thinking about buying a 2014 Heartland Bighorn 3875FB w/ Yeti package. It's not brand new, but close. The original owner bought and traded it within a year for a class A; they couldn't handle the towing. So this thing is awesome! Looks brand new. It has a lot of features that are pretty sweet. Has the Yeti Package too. What I don't understand is, how is the Yeti package different form the four season rating, whats the upgrade exactly?

DW and I are contemplating full time RV'ing for the next four years, in DAyton, OH. We are concerned about Rv'ing in winter here; we have no choice. So, is this a good 5'ver to get into?

Anyone have any pro's and con's to this brand/model for someone new to fifth wheeliin?
Also, we're going to have to upgrade our truck too. Dodge, Ford or Chevy diesel? I know, I know, but for this huge 5'ver we want to to be able to tow without straining, so which one. Dually or SRW, what do we really need?

Lastly, we have no clue on what price this thing goes for. MSRP new was $90xxx. We think $52,000, dealer of course wants more. What do you think?

Thanks!
  • TXiceman's avatar
    TXiceman
    Explorer II
    Oct 03, 2014
    Like noted...1 ton diesel dually is the MINIMUM truck for this trailer. SRW will not catty the pin weight once loaded for full time use.

    Next issue, I would never contemplate living through the winter in Ohio in an RV of that quality. If you want true 4-season and winter rated, you need to look at Mobil/Elite Suites or New Horizons and maybe Excel.

    As for value, the true market in this economy on that trailer is NADA Guides, LOW RETAIL with no options added.

    Ken
  • lakeside013104's avatar
    lakeside013104
    Explorer
    Oct 03, 2014
    Your idea of $52,000 sounds about right. You said dealer wants more. How much more and will they negotiate? Will their price include an extended warranty?

    Also, this unit comes standard with ST tires. Check to see if original customer upgraded to LT tires. If they did, great for you. If they did not, have your dealer install as part of the deal.

    This is a wonderful RV and set up for full time living. Dually F-350 / 3500 series truck would be your best choice. If you are NOT going to tow many miles and just remain local and no mountain driving or driving in windy conditions, a SRW would be adequate as long as you were careful on what you loaded into RV for weight.

    Good luck and keep us posted.

    Lakeside
  • Swamp_Man's avatar
    Swamp_Man
    Explorer
    Oct 03, 2014
    Thanks. Good to know. I've heard that it can get down to -20 around the dayton oh area. Not sure if the bighorn can handle that.
    This will be our first exp w a 5ver. We figured it's a part of life's exp and we want to try it.

    Go to the Trailer Life site and search winter camping and you will find several articles on winter camping. Also search furnace and you will find an article on how to add electric heating in place of the propane (you can still use propane). Main thing that I have heard about is freezing of the dump valves and fresh water line between the supply faucet and the trailer.
  • synergy_58's avatar
    synergy_58
    Explorer
    Oct 03, 2014
    kakampers wrote:
    The Yeti package adds additional insulation in the caps and slides, tank heaters and heated main water line. We fulltimed in a Bighorn for six years did great but stayed south mainly. We now have a Landmark and have experienced extreme temps this past winter...got down to -6 degrees and stayed close to zero for quite a while...had no problem at all...


    Thanks. Good to know. I've heard that it can get down to -20 around the dayton oh area. Not sure if the bighorn can handle that.
    This will be our first exp w a 5ver. We figured it's a part of life's exp and we want to try it.
  • kakampers's avatar
    kakampers
    Explorer
    Oct 03, 2014
    The Yeti package adds additional insulation in the caps and slides, tank heaters and heated main water line. We fulltimed in a Bighorn for six years did great but stayed south mainly. We now have a Landmark and have experienced extreme temps this past winter...got down to -6 degrees and stayed close to zero for quite a while...had no problem at all...

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