The fifth wheels & toy haulers from Elkhart, Indiana based Heartland RV LLC are well worth a brief overview. That’s because the purchase, sale and resale of Heartland products is an industry all by itself, and their unique features set a high bar for others to follow. So buckle up and get ready for a trip into the heartland of the recreational vehicle industry.

Heartland’s first product was Landmark, a luxury fifth wheel launched in late 2003. It was a landmark not just in name, but also because it included many firsts for the RV industry. One of these new things was the specter of a new RV company entering the market with a top-of-the-line luxury fifth wheel, instead of starting at the bottom with a common trailer.

The Landmark also has an 88-degree turning radius that makes it possible to hitch it up to short-bed, extended-cab trucks. Before Heartland’s patented method came along, it was hard to use these trucks with fifth wheels because of turning problems. Also notable in the Landmark was the use of Universal Docking Centers (UDC) with one compartment containing all the hookups.

Amenity-wise, the Landmark has everything from a 4-door refrigerator to solid surface countertops and a stainless steel kitchen sink. Also, a flat-screen television tucked into the bedroom overhead. All the Heartland models that followed, including the Big Horn and Elkridge, have pretty much all the same features such as bed-room/bathroom suites.

Each one has its own specialties, in terms of floor plans, decor and the targeted demographic. So the Big Horn’s size and its hardwood cabinets with bronze hardware exudes luxurious elegance. On the other hand, the Sundance is a sporty model with an aluminum frame and fiberglass sidewalls. Its fuel efficiency is a lot higher because of an aerodynamic cap.

But the one that is probably the heart of Heartland, so to speak, is the Elkridge. For starters, it’s a large animal not unlike the Elk it is named after. It also dovetails neatly with the fact that the company is based in Elkhart, IN. The Elkridge is a luxury fifth wheel, and offers up to quad slide layouts with a cherry decor, leather recliners, and high-end fabrics.

As for the toy haulers, Heartland has two choices – Cyclone and the Road Warrior. These are not just half living area, half garage type RV’s. The garage area in both models is a high-tech zone with features like recessed beavertail storage bins to maximize storage space.

Cyclone also has convertible electric beds/seating and removable tables. This leaves the garage space open to other uses in addition to the conventional use for toy storage. Factor in the diamond-plated toolbox and all the nifty residential and mechanical features, and it wouldn’t be too far-fetched to say that these are a lot more than just toy haulers.

The company has many more models of fifth wheels in both the luxury and mid-profile levels, along with a line of different types of trailers. But it must be clear by now that Heartland RV’s are something different, with a high standard that’s hard to match. Many of the features in the fifth wheels & toy haulers mentioned above cannot be found elsewhere, and this is what drives the growing Heartland RV market.

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