I thought this thread was about the 3160 EL, not the 3260 EL. The 3160 EL is about 12,015 lbs dry. The 3260 EL weighs 11,845 with its 6,000 lb axles. It is heavier than some of the others because of the 7,000 lb axles I was told. Ours is in prep now and we may get it next Saturday if all the stuff (slide toppers, new control for the leveling (the one from the factory is cracked), and a 2nd battery) are installed. We love the floor plan and yes, I like a king size bed, but the queen means we will just have to sleep closer. We love the large bathroom, so if our bed is 6" narrower, we will cope. We will be towing it with a diesel Ford F350 short bed SRW. It's a giant investment for us, but the quality is very good. There are a few build problems on our coach. They aren't terrible, but one is clearly a workmanship issue: the pantry door is hung crooked and doesn't close properly. That should have been caught at the plant.
We were in our old camper today getting things ready for the trade. What a difference in quality! Heartland uses premium materials. Of course, the 27ft Kodiak cost less than half of the price of the 3160 EL, but still we feel that we are really moving up. If you like the 3160, I am sure you will like the owners club and the Heartland staff. They have been great to us even prior to delivery.
