ihsolutions
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I need help. Last Thursday I ordered a new Big Horn 3410RE. The salesman told me that within 7-10 days I could change my options selection or the model itself with no penalty, until such point as it gets scheduled for production.
My wife and I are torn on whether we should stay with the 3410RE or our second choice (depending on when you ask), the 3185RL. We have another few days before we need a final decision.
Sometimes a second opinion is helpful, or maybe you all might see something I don't.
3410RE:
Pros...
- More open floor plan
- Lighter pin weight (1790 dry)
- King size bed
- Large front closet to hang stuff
Cons...
- Little counter space
- Little room to walk around bed due to king-size
- Partially obstructed rear view due to entertainment center
- The slideout containing the recliners is small, such that you cannot turn the chairs much without them hitting each other or the wall. Not an optimal situation for viewing TV.
3185RL:
Pros...
- Gorgeous kitchen
with lots of storage and counter space
- Does not have the problem with recliners hitting each other
- 2 feet shorter than 3410RE (35ft) important to us since we use state parks
Cons...
- Only a queen size bed (parallel to coach)
- No front closet to hang stuff
- No W/D hookups, which is irrelevant to me, but may affect resale
- Little open floor space, especially with slides retracted, can't get to rear at all
- Heavier pin weight (~2200lbs dry)
Now my wife is in love with the kitchen on the 3185Rl, especially if we order them in cherry. It looks fantastic, and I think the kitchen area is very functional. The 3185RL is about $500 cheaper than the 3410RE.
I know this is a matter of personal choice but I'd love any insight you guys have, either due to experience with these units or things you'd look for on your next rig that we may not be considering. Here are links to the floorplans...
Big Horn 3185RL
Big Horn 3410RE
My wife and I are torn on whether we should stay with the 3410RE or our second choice (depending on when you ask), the 3185RL. We have another few days before we need a final decision.
Sometimes a second opinion is helpful, or maybe you all might see something I don't.
3410RE:
Pros...
- More open floor plan
- Lighter pin weight (1790 dry)
- King size bed
- Large front closet to hang stuff
Cons...
- Little counter space
- Little room to walk around bed due to king-size
- Partially obstructed rear view due to entertainment center
- The slideout containing the recliners is small, such that you cannot turn the chairs much without them hitting each other or the wall. Not an optimal situation for viewing TV.
3185RL:
Pros...
- Gorgeous kitchen
with lots of storage and counter space
- Does not have the problem with recliners hitting each other
- 2 feet shorter than 3410RE (35ft) important to us since we use state parks
Cons...
- Only a queen size bed (parallel to coach)
- No front closet to hang stuff
- No W/D hookups, which is irrelevant to me, but may affect resale
- Little open floor space, especially with slides retracted, can't get to rear at all
- Heavier pin weight (~2200lbs dry)
Now my wife is in love with the kitchen on the 3185Rl, especially if we order them in cherry. It looks fantastic, and I think the kitchen area is very functional. The 3185RL is about $500 cheaper than the 3410RE.
I know this is a matter of personal choice but I'd love any insight you guys have, either due to experience with these units or things you'd look for on your next rig that we may not be considering. Here are links to the floorplans...
Big Horn 3185RL
Big Horn 3410RE