My wife and I are planning on RVing full time in the Coachella desert of southern CA. We are currently looking at buying a 2011 Heartland Big Country 3500RL, is there anything I should look at before I take delivery from the dealership?
It appears there is only 1 AC unit, can a 2nd be added? I see in the literature that the bedroom AC is an add on, is the electric hookups previsioned or would it be an expensive modification at this point?
Thanks!
Hello Seth586,
We just recently traded in our 2011 Big Country 3500RL and purchased a 2017 Landmark Orlando. Even though our new Landmark is wonderful, Our Big Country is really going to be missed.
I know you are on the other coast, but our Big Country is sitting on the lot at McGeorge's RV in Ashland , VA. You will not be able to find any better 3500RL anywhere, as we added so much to our rig. Here is the breakdown:
- Good Year "G" rated G-614 tires, including the spare (1 1/2 years old)
- MorRyde IS (independent suspension, 7K) in place of axles
- MorRyde disc brakes
- Lippert 6 leg Auto Level
- 2nd AC over bedroom
- New roof membrane (replaced by factory this past year)
- 2 new Fantastic fans installed (kitchen and bathroom)
- Front cap was painted and new decal 3 years ago (repaired grey fading issue)
- Pin box flex repaired by Lippert and Heartland this past year
Hope you find what you want. As to your question regarding adding a second AC: the wiring is in place from the factory, and the rig has 50 Amp electrics also from the factory so it is a relatively easy modification. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.