I can't tell you anything about the outback, but looking at their website they seem to have a few of the features Heartland has. What distinguishes Heartland Products over other brands is the fit and finish throughout the coach, and the attention to it's owners. Heartland is very in tune with the folks that own and consider buying their products. They take care of you after the sale. They make sure they are constantly improving their product. We loved our North Trail, our first ever RV. We are amazed at how much they have upgraded over the past 3 years. I was very impressed with ones I saw at the RV show a few weeks ago.
Good luck in your decision!
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