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abc40kids
Explorer
Aug 08, 2014

Gateway vs Mountaineer

Ok, it's down to the Keystone Mountaineer 356TBF and the Heartland Gateway 3650BH. The Gateway falls more in my price range with everything I want except the 6 point leveling and most I see with no king bed.(king can be ordered) The Mountaineer has it all but seems to be around 8 to 10 thousand more than the Gateway.

If I can do without the auto level how do they compare?
  • ldmc's avatar
    ldmc
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2014
    I believe the Heartlands come with shocks on their axles which really softens your ride. Compare your tires, I would suggest(if in your budget) to upgrade your tire to the "G"'s that is offered. Both are really nice and I'm also looking at the Mountaineer and Big Horn.
  • avvidclif1's avatar
    avvidclif1
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2014
    Did some looking. The 6 pt installed at the Lippert factory $4870. They have 12 authorized places around the country to install them. No mention of pricing. The 4 pt electric is $3k, you install.

    That beats the $10k difference in the 2 RV's.
  • avvidclif1's avatar
    avvidclif1
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2014
    I don't know but I seem to remember the auto level system can be installed for in the $4k range.
  • Lantley's avatar
    Lantley
    Nomad
    Aug 08, 2014
    Auto level is a fantastic feature.
    Auto Level is a bit of a luxury feature and not totally necessary. Nevertheless in 2014 I would not buy a new rig without it.
    Lack of auto level on a new 5'er would be a dealbreaker for me
  • abc40kids's avatar
    abc40kids
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2014
    newman fulltimer wrote:
    i would go with the gateway


    That's the way I'm leaning right now, just seems the better deal. Thanks

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