Full time rated?

B.O. Plenty wrote:
Heartland, Big Horn, Big Country and Landmark are designated for full timing. What does this mean in the grand scheme of things...In my opinion, Nothing. They use the same cheap furniture as many others, same construction techniques, appliances so on. There are many other brands that are not full time rated that may have several better quality furnishings, so on. Heartland will warranty them for full time living. Ever hear of someone not getting warranty coverage because they lived in a unit full time? How does a dealer even know if you are a full timer? Buy what you like and don't worry about it..

B.O.

B.O.,

How do you like your 3250TS? That's one of the main ones I'm looking at; a dealer close to me has a couple in stock. A friend has a 3450TS, and it seems like a great rig, one of the main reasons I am looking at Heartlands.

IMO.. No 5th wheel regardless of brand or price range is suitable for full timing. Having said that folks full time in all brands all price ranges.

many brands market them selves as "full time rated" the Keystone Montana line just added them selves to that list. If you have the bucks buy one that is "full time" rated. The reality is that you can full time in any brand, any price range. Purchase the best you can afford.

Heartland, Big Horn, Big Country and Landmark are designated for full timing. What does this mean in the grand scheme of things...In my opinion, Nothing. They use the same cheap furniture as many others, same construction techniques, appliances so on. There are many other brands that are not full time rated that may have several better quality furnishings, so on. Heartland will warranty them for full time living. Ever hear of someone not getting warranty coverage because they lived in a unit full time? How does a dealer even know if you are a full timer? Buy what you like and don't worry about it..

B.O.

The Escapees is a web site full of info for those full timing. You might ask that question on their forum and get the answers you are looking for.

DRV's Mobile Suites was created for full timing. With the R ratings it is made for living down to 0 degrees. With the 15" frame it is made to handle any traveling. Just ask someone who has one or check one out. It's not the glitz that makes it a full timers dream but the construction. Things like 17.5" wheels, solid wood interior, residential refrigerator...I could go on but then I'd be bragging, so I'll quit. But seriously they are heavy but will give you all the comforts of home and last for full timing and built for it.

Consider joining RV Consumer Group. While Some folks don't put much stock in their info, they've been rating RVs for over 20 years, indicating that many people do. They provide ratings for new and used, going back 10 or 12 years, which is helpful now that the "old" new brochures have long flown off the shelves. Membership does cost. But, relative to the overall cost of ownership of a camper, it's a paltry sum to have all that info at your finger tips. In addition, it's a time-saver while pinpointing your needs. Not the only source of information, but a pretty darn good one.

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