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ziggy
Retired Oregon HOC
We would not be without the dual pane windows! We are fine with the small fridge because I want the pantry and storage that the bigger fridge would use up the space for. We spent $200 on a portable ice maker instead of the built in which cuts down on another possible source of leaks and winterizing steps. Besides, we can use it at home too...
What it really comes down to is what you want and need for what you do. Get what will work for you, but if you are ordering, that is probably what you are doing.
What it really comes down to is what you want and need for what you do. Get what will work for you, but if you are ordering, that is probably what you are doing.
I would not be without dual pane windows. Like ziggy, no matter how much they weigh. I think that Katkens knows the weight of dual panes on a 3055. Wait for his reply. When it comes to the refer, bigger is better for us. I think that if you use the freezer for frozen food then the ice maker might not be for you. They do take up some room. There was some discussion on the forum a while back and some people removed the ice maker to get that space back. Personal preference. The portable ice maker is a good option.
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Dave
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slmayor
Founding California Northern Chapter Leader
I have single pane windows, but if I were ordering, I'd get the duals. I'd love to have a larger refer, wouldn't get the ice maker but opt for the portable models. I had a built-in in the last MH, and although handy, the portables can really produce the ice much, much faster. Have fun with your decisions and choices. You can't go wrong with a Heartland!
The Bighorns come with a 9 Cu.Ft refer. I believe the next step up is the optional 4 door refer w/ice maker. I think it is 13.5 Cu.Ft. You will loose the pantry with the 4 door refer.
On edit, looking at your floor plan with the refer on an angle in the corner I don't know if the 4 foor refer would fit there. Unless maybe they would install it in a different orientation. Have your dealer make a call to see if it would work if you are interested in the big refer.
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On edit, looking at your floor plan with the refer on an angle in the corner I don't know if the 4 foor refer would fit there. Unless maybe they would install it in a different orientation. Have your dealer make a call to see if it would work if you are interested in the big refer.
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Bob&Patty
Founders of SoCal Chapter
If you are not getting a washer/dryer...then do as we did. We went to Lowes and bought a refer/freezer and installed it where the W/D would go. Works great for us and we still have the pantry. Then get the portable ice maker. I would get the dual pane windows without doubt
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Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
herefishy, We have the 9 ft fridge with the ice maker. It isn't any larger than the standard 8 ft fridge as far as the exterior. The ice maker was problematic at first but once the bugs were worked out, it's been problem free for 2 years. As long as we're not entertaining, it provides us with more than enough ice. You do not lose any storage space. I don't know if the 4 door fridge is an option in the 3055. If it is available, you will lose about 12" on the sides for storage. In some models, that means "No Pantry" The dual pane windows are definitely a must have. At least they were for us.
KENNY COCHRAN
MCNEESE STATE COWBOYS #1
My 2 cents.
1 we have the large fridge and ice maker. Ice maker works great. Fridge works most of the time great.
2. If you do buy a camping world or other ice maker, that is all you get. An ice maker. You have no place to store the ice, unless you put it in an ice chest or in your freezer of your fridge. Defeats the purpose to me.
3. I'm in the deep south, and i did not get the double pane windows and don't see where i need them. I have 1" or 2" of foam board on many of my windows to cut the heat down and also the sound. Works great. Bedroom is totally dark and real quiet.
1 we have the large fridge and ice maker. Ice maker works great. Fridge works most of the time great.
2. If you do buy a camping world or other ice maker, that is all you get. An ice maker. You have no place to store the ice, unless you put it in an ice chest or in your freezer of your fridge. Defeats the purpose to me.
3. I'm in the deep south, and i did not get the double pane windows and don't see where i need them. I have 1" or 2" of foam board on many of my windows to cut the heat down and also the sound. Works great. Bedroom is totally dark and real quiet.
shovelguy
Well-known member
We have the dual pane windows and would not be without them. They totally eliminate the problem of moisture condensing on the inside of the windows (a problem we had all the time with another rig that had single pane windows). We also think it helps keep the heat in, or the cold out. Love them. We have the standard size fridge. There are occasional times when I would have liked a larger one but all in all I don't think it would be worth the extra money and the lost space. Just our views.
caissiel
Senior Member
We bought our unit whitout knowing the double pane windows were incuded as an option.
I consider we luck in on a great unit.
We spend 1 month here in the cold in the fall and when we return we are in the cold again.
The windows have been dry all the time no sweet running down.
We love the extra noice reduction when we sleep at truck stops and walmarts. Hardly hear the trafic outside when sleeping.
I consider we luck in on a great unit.
We spend 1 month here in the cold in the fall and when we return we are in the cold again.
The windows have been dry all the time no sweet running down.
We love the extra noice reduction when we sleep at truck stops and walmarts. Hardly hear the trafic outside when sleeping.
The lawn mower forced me to replace the small side window in my big slide this summer. The dual pane replacement window was $275. The single pane was $95. I was told the dual pane windows added about 60Lb to the trailer. Heartland customer service may be able to give you the weight differences in the single pain and dual pane windows. I too, would not be without the dual pane windows.
