What is difference between Landmark and Bighorn?

Ricoh

Past Ontario Chapter Leader

• Sep 15, 2010

• #1

What exactly is the difference between a Landmark and a Bighorn? Is the frame different? Is the structure different? Cabinets? Appliances? Build quality? Better suspension?

I am thinking about a new unit and like both a Landmark Grand Canyon or a Bighorn 3585. There are no Landmark dealers around here.

Rick

 

ihsolutions

Well-known member

• Sep 15, 2010

• #2

LM and BH are built on the same line. From what I saw during two factory tours, many dealer visits, and RV shows, the build quality, frame, suspension, etc is identical between the two. Naturally, LM offers a little more upscale decor and some features you can't get on BH, for example full body paint.

For the substantial price difference I could not justify the LM, but then again we are not full timers.

 

RoadJunkie

Well-known member

• Sep 15, 2010

• #3

This may help:

Landmark:
http://heartlandrvs.com/product.htm...Luxury+Fifth+Wheels&section=standards_options

versus

Bighorn:
http://heartlandrvs.com/product.htm...Luxury+Fifth+Wheels&section=standards_options

 

westxsrt10

Perfict Senior Member

• Sep 15, 2010

• #4

I'd pick the Landmark for the 2" thicker main frame. If a 12" frame was a option on the Big Horn then it would be my choice.

 

jmgratz

Original Owners Club Member

• Sep 15, 2010

• #5

One standard on the Landmark I love is the soft touch ceiling. It just looks more elegant IMHO. Granted it is more money but you could kind of compare the two like the Ford Crown Victoria and the Mercury Grand Marquis. Both are basically the same except the Mercury comes standard with more bells and whistles and has some options not available on the Crown Vic. If you are going to full-time I would choose the Landmark. MHO

 

RoadJunkie

Well-known member

• Sep 15, 2010

• #6

westxsrt10 said:

I'd pick the Landmark for the 2" thicker main frame. If a 12" frame was a option on the Big Horn then it would be my choice.

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Specs indicate a 12" frame on BH with quad slides.

 

jnbhobe

Well-known member

• Sep 15, 2010

• #7

RoadJunkie said:

Specs indicate a 12" frame on BH with quad slides.

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As of my tour last week all Bighorns now have a 12" frame except the 2 smallest, but that was last week LOL

 

Ricoh

Past Ontario Chapter Leader

• Sep 15, 2010

• #8

Jon does that mean they have bigger axles and suspension too. That would be 2012 units correct?

Rick

 

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Larryheadhunter

X-Rookies Still Luving it

• Sep 15, 2010

• #9

Just a note to you Ricoh, I think the new 2012 Landmarks coming out late this year will be substantially different from the Big Horns. At the least, I am waiting myself to see the changes. Then I will make my decision which to buy.