thebraunds
Member
Currently a tow behind user (North Country 22FB) and have been a "tow behind guy" for over 35 years. We're looking to upgrade and become "fivers" and of course that not only requires a new truck but a new Heartland as well.
We've selected a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD with Duramax Diesel. The choice of model is extended cab with standard bed so that the vehicle will fit in the garage (this is very important). We really like the Big Country 2950RK and have heard lots of opinions suggesting we were making a mistake with the "rear kitchen" configuration. (Interestingly those with the strongest opinions never had a rear kitchen configuration). The criticism centers around the fact that with the kitchen in the rear of the unit all kitchen items bounce around severely and fall out on the floor. We think this is more of a packing problem and not a coach problem.
So my questions are as follows (I hope some 5th wheel, rear kitchen owners will chime in).
1. Will the Silverado 2500, Extended Cab, with Standard Bed (78.9") require a "slider type" of 5th wheel hitch. My choice would be the B&W Companion of the non-slider type, if this would work?
2. Is a "pin catcher" (Blue Ox) attachment a recommendation for a new fifth wheel owner?
3. What hs been some "owner experience" with the rear kitchen floorplan?
Thank you for your input ... we value the opinions of other HOC Members.
Bob and Susie Braund
We've selected a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD with Duramax Diesel. The choice of model is extended cab with standard bed so that the vehicle will fit in the garage (this is very important). We really like the Big Country 2950RK and have heard lots of opinions suggesting we were making a mistake with the "rear kitchen" configuration. (Interestingly those with the strongest opinions never had a rear kitchen configuration). The criticism centers around the fact that with the kitchen in the rear of the unit all kitchen items bounce around severely and fall out on the floor. We think this is more of a packing problem and not a coach problem.
So my questions are as follows (I hope some 5th wheel, rear kitchen owners will chime in).
1. Will the Silverado 2500, Extended Cab, with Standard Bed (78.9") require a "slider type" of 5th wheel hitch. My choice would be the B&W Companion of the non-slider type, if this would work?
2. Is a "pin catcher" (Blue Ox) attachment a recommendation for a new fifth wheel owner?
3. What hs been some "owner experience" with the rear kitchen floorplan?
Thank you for your input ... we value the opinions of other HOC Members.
Bob and Susie Braund