2012 Heartland Big Country 5th Wheel reviews

We bought this unit new in 2012 and the quality of construction materials are some of the best we have seen. Layout and storage are awesome. Large basement pass thru with heat, cabinets above the couch and swivel rockers. We really enjoyed the rear living room with large windows that gave us great views at the lake and the coast. We have had as many 15 family members eating dinner in this Big Country at the same time (hard to believe but true). This unit is a dream to pull, you hardly know it’s there. I can load it by myself in less than 5 minuets. The remote allows you to raise and lower the jacks from inside your truck and you just back up to connect. Very easy. You can turn over 180 degrees so easily turns in tight spaces. Inside and out this still looks like a new trailer. Show less

While almost 'all' RV's are 'not' built to top-flight standards (IMHO), ours has turned out to be 'better than average' and I have no serious complaints about it - other than - the water lines were clamped together with 'weak' clamps that I had to replace (completely) to eliminate constant water leaks. Anyone buying a 5th wheel NEW OR USED would be well advised to checkout their water lines and how they are connected and clamped. Show less

Never again Two blown hydraulic hoses under bed, fridge can't keep anything frozen much less cold, delamination in several places, constant water lines leaking, two windows have leaked, cheapest carpet made, poor quality workmanship, needs a new ladder, manufacture can not guarantee what ladder was put on it, propane hose rupture, hot water element went out, air mattress leaked first use (at seams). Manual is useless, you would think they could make it model specific. Toilet valve failed, drawers will not stay in during travel, finish coming off cabinets. Wiring behind main panel looks as if it's cheap Chinese extension cord ( looks like a rats nest). In general you can tell they don't care how it's put together as long as it stays together long enough to unload it on the consumer. Hoping to find a low bridge somewhere. Show less

Purchased because I liked the floor plan and bought the company's hype about their floor manufacturing process. However, this is one poorly built trailer. The hardware is cheap and as one begins to repair things it becomes apparent Heartland uses many ridiculously shoddy construction techniques. The ducts for the ac really don't work ... don't be fooled; there's almost no air flow. Our servicing dealer has even expressed multiple concerns about Heartland's manufacturing. Wouldn't recommend any of their products. Show less

Worst RV I have ever owned, leaking water pipes, paint/ stain coming off cabinet doors, leather chairs that the leather peeled off in first year. Front cap fading, fridge would not light on LP. Sofa/bed came apart at the seams took it to the dump. Doors miss aligned and now one grey dump valve needs replacing. In 4 years this thing has needed more work then all 5 of the rv's I have owned. Nothing covered by warranty. Show less