grandseahawk
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I was able to do a "pre" PDI the other day on the new 4012 my wife and I ordered.
I noticed some changes from the 08 sitting next to it. Among those are the items already mentioned on other posts like the new front cap...pretty cool.
We ordered it with some extra options like the W/D hookups (uncludes a 3rd gray tank), super nice. Cherry cabinets with Corion counters (the nicest I have ever seen on any 5th wheel...gotta love the Amish!). And, all the other regular options like rear bunks, xtra A/C unit, electric rear jacks, 5.5 Onan, no graphics, electric awening, etc.
We also ordered it with Duel Pane windows. Dealer may have to replace one or two because the frames are scatched, no biggy. With the doors closed, the sound of silence in this Toy Hauler is "golden." They were not cheap, but I think they are worth it. Hopefully, Heartland will make Duel Pane Windows a regular option on other Cyclones.
So, here's some of the changes I noticed in my 2 hours looking over it...
Steps going to bedroom are now rounded (nice touch).
Brushed aluminum on back wall of universal docking station is now white plastic. Even though the brushed aluminum looks better, the white plastic is probably better due to its ease of cleaning/maintenance.
Both main doors have frosted windows (nice touch).
Inside of garage looks just like the 08.
Inside of basement looks just like the 08, but with no radio.
Stereo is Jensen and it has Sirius now!
Only one scare light per side now.
Bedroom has more storage; more cabinets. TV goes in the upper center.
Front electric jacks switch does not have a cover like the rear. I'll recess the switch and add a cover.
Lower LED lights on front cap are switched. These can only make backing up and hitching at night (which I occasionaly do) much easier. Nice.
Two things I think are really lacking:
The window treatments/trims/side valences (even on the 08 models at the dealership) are pretty cheap...some of the worst craftmanship I have seen on any high end toy hauler; really flimsy, poorly attached. I did pay extra for side valences and will probably still have new ones custom made later.
NOTE TO HEARTLAND: Though this unit is overall leaps and bounds nicer and better built than the Weekend Warior Full Throttle sitting near it, their window treatments and upolustry were awesome...not just a little better, a lot better. Sorry.
The other thing was the missing or deleted radio in the basement. Ten lashings to whomever decided to get rid of it...OK, maybe just five. But, having to go inside to adjust the radio for outside sound is a very dumb idea. One of my first changes will be to somehow professionaly install a radio in or near the basement. The lowered (now about 6' off the ground)outside speakers are a nice touch though.
NOTE TO HEARTLAND: By all accounts, you have the nicest, coolest looking and best built basement in the industry. Why not have us show it off when we open its doors to have the "outside" stereo on?
I gave a list of about ten minor items to my dealer to have fixed/altered/repared which I think is very, very low considering it has not even been cleaned/detailed and gone through by the dealer yet.
Overall, I have to say though, I am quite impressed with the 09 4012. I think this is one incredible Toy Hauler. I think Heartland has a big winner here!
Rock On...
I'll post some pics here shortly.
I noticed some changes from the 08 sitting next to it. Among those are the items already mentioned on other posts like the new front cap...pretty cool.
We ordered it with some extra options like the W/D hookups (uncludes a 3rd gray tank), super nice. Cherry cabinets with Corion counters (the nicest I have ever seen on any 5th wheel...gotta love the Amish!). And, all the other regular options like rear bunks, xtra A/C unit, electric rear jacks, 5.5 Onan, no graphics, electric awening, etc.
We also ordered it with Duel Pane windows. Dealer may have to replace one or two because the frames are scatched, no biggy. With the doors closed, the sound of silence in this Toy Hauler is "golden." They were not cheap, but I think they are worth it. Hopefully, Heartland will make Duel Pane Windows a regular option on other Cyclones.
So, here's some of the changes I noticed in my 2 hours looking over it...
Steps going to bedroom are now rounded (nice touch).
Brushed aluminum on back wall of universal docking station is now white plastic. Even though the brushed aluminum looks better, the white plastic is probably better due to its ease of cleaning/maintenance.
Both main doors have frosted windows (nice touch).
Inside of garage looks just like the 08.
Inside of basement looks just like the 08, but with no radio.
Stereo is Jensen and it has Sirius now!
Only one scare light per side now.
Bedroom has more storage; more cabinets. TV goes in the upper center.
Front electric jacks switch does not have a cover like the rear. I'll recess the switch and add a cover.
Lower LED lights on front cap are switched. These can only make backing up and hitching at night (which I occasionaly do) much easier. Nice.
Two things I think are really lacking:
The window treatments/trims/side valences (even on the 08 models at the dealership) are pretty cheap...some of the worst craftmanship I have seen on any high end toy hauler; really flimsy, poorly attached. I did pay extra for side valences and will probably still have new ones custom made later.
NOTE TO HEARTLAND: Though this unit is overall leaps and bounds nicer and better built than the Weekend Warior Full Throttle sitting near it, their window treatments and upolustry were awesome...not just a little better, a lot better. Sorry.
The other thing was the missing or deleted radio in the basement. Ten lashings to whomever decided to get rid of it...OK, maybe just five. But, having to go inside to adjust the radio for outside sound is a very dumb idea. One of my first changes will be to somehow professionaly install a radio in or near the basement. The lowered (now about 6' off the ground)outside speakers are a nice touch though.
NOTE TO HEARTLAND: By all accounts, you have the nicest, coolest looking and best built basement in the industry. Why not have us show it off when we open its doors to have the "outside" stereo on?
I gave a list of about ten minor items to my dealer to have fixed/altered/repared which I think is very, very low considering it has not even been cleaned/detailed and gone through by the dealer yet.
Overall, I have to say though, I am quite impressed with the 09 4012. I think this is one incredible Toy Hauler. I think Heartland has a big winner here!
Rock On...
I'll post some pics here shortly.