Recent content by lmmsdca

Thanks for the responses. DH and I will be fulltiming and even though we will be chasing ideal temps we also want to make sure we are buying a rig that is as fully prepared for all weather types as possible. We are focusing on four-season rated rigs and I suspect that most in this ~$50k - $75k...

It's been many years since I've owned an RV and that was before there were slides...so I have questions! We are considering purchasing the 3185RL and are wondering what the R factor is in the slide outs. I know the rig itself has R-9 walls, R-27 floor, and R-23 roof, but looking at pictures of...

Thanks to everyone for your input! Learning that the fridge can be opened when slides are closed and that slides should not be used when partially extended or even when the rig is not stabilized are valuable pieces of info that really help with our decision. Especially when there are few...

Musicman, I am really glad to hear the fridge is available with the slides closed! It sure didn't look like that was possible. I think the next time we go look at the 3185RL we will have to get the salesperson to work the slides for us. Actually seeing the rig with the slides in will help us...

Thanks SmokeyBare. It's good to know there are products out there to help if this becomes a problem. I still don't know if my love of the floorplan justifies the potential issues we may encounter. Good thing we aren't quite ready to purchase just yet!

Two Hands: My access list was just like yours until I saw the 3185 floor plan. What I love about it is how wide open it is. I like to cook so having adequate cooking space/storage is key and I like the fact that it doesn't have overhead cabinets separating the kitchen from the main living space...

Hi SJH! Nope, not a pilot...I had a hard time trying to figure out the best way to summarize my question though when naming this post! Glad to know it would be hard to make a drastic enough weight difference that would hurt things. Thanks for the input! Lisa

Interesting, because I didn't even know you could put a slide out part way until a Heartland dealer told me about it! Neither dealer who mentioned this said anything about it not being recommended for use while only partially out. Hmmm... On the 3185RL I suppose we could move the Sofa/dining...

Thanks Jim...for the welcome and the advice! I guess I should clarify that I had advice from someone that in a busy rest area you might not want to put slides out because of other vehicles wanting to pull into spaces adjacent to you...and perhaps swinging in fast and not seeing your slides...

Hi, DH and I plan on selling our house next spring and going on the road fulltime. It's been 12 years since I have owned an RV and I've never had one with slides. We really LOVE the open floorplan on the 3185RL. However, we have not been able to see it with the slides closed. My concern is...

Hi all, My DH and I plan on selling our house next spring and purchasing a 5th wheel to go on the road fulltime. We are really liking the 3185RL but I have a concern that it might not be well balanced. It seems as though all of the heaviest interior features (TV, fireplace, fridge, stove...