Heartland Bighorn 3375SS vs Grand Design Reflection 337RLS

Heartland · Fifth Wheel

Heartland Bighorn 3375SS

$85,000

4.4★ (3,500)

Grand Design · Fifth Wheel

$82,000

4.6★ (5,200)

Quick take: The Grand Design Reflection 337RLS costs $3,000 less; the Grand Design Reflection 337RLS is 1 ft shorter and easier to maneuver.

✓Residential, full-time-ready interior with multiple slides, a real kitchen, and a comfortable living area that makes long stays genuinely livable
✓Strong value pricing around $85K undercuts comparably sized luxury fifth wheels while still delivering a high-end-feeling floorplan
✓Mid-profile fifth-wheel design lowers towing height versus full-height rigs, easing wind drag and clearance worries somewhat
✓Large holding tanks and residential appliances support extended off-grid or long-term hookups better than smaller bumper-pull trailers
✓The fifth-wheel hitch connection tows far more stably and confidently than a travel trailer of similar size, especially in crosswinds and on grades
✓Generous storage including a front pass-through basement gives full-timers room for tools, gear, and outdoor equipment
✓Heartland's owner community and parts support are well established, so help and replacement parts are easy to find

✗Water intrusion is the signature complaint — owners report bedroom slides leaking water into the floor, roof leaks from wrong sealant, and rotted slide floors
✗Interior materials feel cheap for the segment: flimsy wood trim falling off, low-grade furniture, and finish that doesn't always match the marketing
✗Heartland's customer service has frustrated owners; some report the company blaming the customer for 'lack of maintenance' rather than owning poor workmanship
✗The classic first-year shakedown applies in force — expect to find and chase down a long punch list of defects while under warranty
✗Dealers can be slow to complete warranty repairs, so a leak you spot early may sit unresolved through a camping season

✓One of the most popular fifth wheels in America for good reason — the rear-living floorplan is roomy, bright, and packed with storage that owners consistently rave about
✓Lighter and shorter than the full-profile Solitude (under ~9,000 lbs dry, around 33 feet), so a well-equipped 3/4-ton can handle it where the Solitude needs a dually
✓Grand Design's build reputation is among the best in the mid-profile class — many owners report zero issues for years
✓On-demand tankless water heater, auto-leveling, and residential touches make it feel a step above the price
✓Strong resale — Reflections hold value well thanks to the brand's reputation and the floorplan's enduring popularity

✗Post-2020 quality grumbling applies here too — appliance failures (Furrion microwave handle switches, a full refrigerator replacement), trim falling off slides, and outlets pulling out of the wall
✗Grand Design customer service has drawn real criticism — owners report 10-month waits for repair reimbursements on brand-new units
✗Early-production units used Lippert axles with leaking grease seals before Grand Design switched to Dexter — worth checking on older rigs
✗Slide motor/actuator and leveling-jack failures reported by some owners (often dealer-covered, but still downtime)
✗Rear-living means no rear bedroom view trade-offs and a layout best suited to couples, not big families
✗At ~$82K it's a real investment, and even strong-resale fifth wheels depreciate