Tom Cobb
Hurst, TX
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I would like comments / info on your experience with Heartland 5th wheels in general and specifically the Sundance. Also the Keystone Cougar 5th wheel.
I am interested in quality of work and materials and serviceability and service received if any.
I have been researching these two trailers and the Heartland trailer really has some interesting features and the construction really looks to be great.
Thanks for you help.
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FisHin2Dmax
Utah
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After a two year search looking at every mid profile 5'er on the market, we decided on the Sundance. While the Cougar is nice, the Sundance offers a lot more features for the money! We wanted 16" wheels, shocks, larger frame and a slightly taller bedroom, the Sundance meet our requirements and is well built with excellent factory support. I encourage you to go Heartland owners forum, establish a log in and ask questions of Sundance owners.
2003 GMC HD 2500 CC 4x4 DuraMax/Allison
2008 Sundance 2900MK
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BJ'sDad
Woodstock, VA
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I searched for 2 months for a high quality mid profile fifth wheel last summer in my price range and bought a Sundance.
IMO, the Sundance is one of the higher end units on the market in a mid profile. Lot of option and standard equipment you won't see on many of the competitors and the service you get from the dealers and factory is great. I compared the Sundance to 3-4 other mid profile fifths and the extra headroom in the bath and bedroom area is what sold me on the Sundance more than anything.
I've had mine for just over a year and never had to take it back to the dealer for anything, I did a very thorough PDI and made a list of all the little cosmetic items before delivery I wanted fixed. The only issue I've had so far is a small weep from the corner of the shower stall and I fixed that myself in less than 10 minutes.
If you haven't yet, check out the Heartland owners forum.
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dshelley
hernando, mississippi
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In the price range, I believe the Sundance to be at or near the top.
2005 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab, Shortbox, 5.9 Cummins, auto, Reece 16K hitch, bedsaver
2004 Holiday Rambler Savoy 28RLS
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Rmcgrath53
Howell
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Have had our 2997bhs for 5 months. Have had a few problems with fabric finish that has been fixed ,and ceiling fan replaced from defects. Our dealer and factory has ben good so far. We watched our unit built at the factory. All in all we like our unit it is very comfortable and cozy.
2009 sundance 2997bhs
f350 4x4 7.3 diesel
prodigy 3p curt 20k hitch
trail air suspension trail air pinbox
2 e2000 honda w parralel kit
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mwebber78
New England
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If your looking at those two and you like the Sundance then give the Crossroads Cruiser a look, too. They have a luandry list of add-ons you can get and are priced similar to the Heartland.
I think the Heartland is superior to the Cougar in factory support and R-values/build if you are choosing between the Heartland/Cougar units only.
Michael 
2 DD's and my DW 
6 Acre's of Maine
2009 Crossroads Cruiser CF31SB
2008 Chevy 2500HD Ext. Cab LT 4X4
Champion lil' yellow Chinese genset, 4000W
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Cat320
Western AR
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Cougar is at the bottom of the Keystone line.
Ranking from their corp office is as follows:
1. Big Sky
2. Montana/Everest
3. Mountaineer/Challanger
4. Cougar/Outback/Laredo
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stock03
NM
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Cat320 wrote:Cougar is at the bottom of the Keystone line.
Ranking from their corp office is as follows:
1. Big Sky
2. Montana/Everest
3. Mountaineer/Challanger
4. Cougar/Outback/Laredo
So is Cougar a poorly built trailer? Or just not quite as good as Big Sky? I looked at a 2003 Cougar with 2 slides, and it was very nice. The cabinets seemed really solid. IT's the 1st used RV I considered buying.
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quarque
Seattle, WA
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I found the following database of rv ratings very helpful. The list is in alphabetic order so I imported it into an Excel spreadsheet and sorted by rating # to make it more useful for me.
http://www.rv-coach.com/rate_your_rv_results.html
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Tom Cobb
Hurst, TX
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My wife and I looked at the Sundance yesterday along with the Wildcat. The Sundance is way more trailer in my opinion than the Wildcat and about the same price.
The one we looked at that we really liked is the Heartland Big Country but I am afraid the one we liked may be to long to park where we need to park it at home. I have to do some follow up on it before we make a decision.
It was kind of like the wife found this one and looking any further is a waste of time. This may be a history making event.
I appreciate all the input. Thanks
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