2017 Heartland Bighorn Bh-3585-rl Specs

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This RV's GVWR
16,000 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.1
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.2/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.4/ 5
Comfort & Features
3.2/ 5
Storage Space
2.5/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.2/ 5

About the 2017 Heartland Bighorn Bh-3585-rl

Experience spacious living in the 2017 Bighorn BH-3585-RL, a fifth wheel that sleeps 6 comfortably with its three expansive slideouts. At nearly 39 feet long and weighing 12,865 lbs, this model offers a residential feel with a fully equipped kitchen and a cozy living area, perfect for family gatherings. With features like air conditioning and a power vent fan, you'll enjoy comfort in any climate. Ideal for families seeking adventure without compromising on space, the Bighorn is ready for your next journey.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Living Area Water Heater Bypass

Consider This

Heavy Rig - Requires 3/4-Ton+ Long Rig - Limited Campsite Options High Hitch Weight (1,200+ lbs)

Specifications by Category

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Towing & Dimensions

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GVWR 16000 lbs - - -
Dry Weight 12865 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 2350 lbs - - -
Length 465 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 159 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
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GVWR
16000 lbs
Dry Weight
12865 lbs
Hitch Weight
2350 lbs
Length
465 in
Details
Recommended
Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96 in
Details
Recommended
Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
159 in
Details
Recommended
Telescoping Ladder
4.5

Electrical & Solar

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Battery Converter Amps 80 - - -
Shore Power 30 Amps - - -
Battery Type 12V Lead-Acid Renogy 100Ah LiFePO4 RV Batteries Top 5
Solar Pre-Wired Optional - - -
Inverter Optional - - -
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Battery Converter Amps
80
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
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Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional

Tank Capacities

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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks 1 - - -
Fresh Water Tank Capacity 65 gal - Fresh Water Tanks -
Gray Water Tank Capacity 90 gal - - -
Black Water Tank Capacity 45 gal - Back Water Tanks -
Number Of Propane Tanks 2 - - -
Propane Tank Capacity 60 lbs 30Lb Propane Tank Propane Tank Capacity -
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Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks
1
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
65 gal
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Gray Water Tank Capacity
90 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
45 gal
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Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
Details
Recommended
30Lb Propane Tank

Tires & Wheels

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Rear Tire Speed Rating G - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 16 - - -
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio 85 - - -
Rear Tire ST235/85R16G Full Spec - - -
Rear Tire Width 235 - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
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Rear Tire Speed Rating
G
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
85
Rear Tire
ST235/85R16G Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
235
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum

Heating & Cooling

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Air Conditioning Type Automatic Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner Shop All RV AC -
Water Heater Tank Capacity 12 g RV Tank Water Heater RV Water Heaters -
Heater Type Automatic - - -
Water Heater Pump Power Mode Electrical / Propane - - -
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Air Conditioning Type
Automatic
Details
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Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner
4.3
Water Heater Tank Capacity
12 g
Details
Recommended
RV Tank Water Heater
4.4
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane

Living Room / Bedroom(s)

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Number Of Sofas 1 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Carpet - - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Reclining Sofa No RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Number Of Recliner / Rockers 2 - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Conventional Door - - -
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Number Of King Size Beds 1 - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Living Area Location Rear - - -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 1 - - -
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Number Of Sofas
1
Details
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Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Reclining Sofa
No
Details
Recommended
RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Living Area Location
Rear
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1

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Kitchen / Dining

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Kitchen Location Center - - -
Refrigerator Size Full-Size - - -
Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Carpet / Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Chairs - - -
Oven Depth 22 / 558.8 in - - -
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Kitchen Location
Center
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Oven Depth
22 / 558.8 in

Bathroom

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Bathroom Location Center - - -
Bathroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Toilet Type Porcelain RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment Toilets Top 5
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Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Toilet Type
Porcelain
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RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment

Exterior

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Awning Length 18 ft/m Awning Fabric Replacement All Awnings -
Number of Awnings 1 Motorized RV Awning Set Shop Awnings -
Leveling Jack Type Front Power / Rear Power - - -
Number Of Axles 2 - - -
Sidewall Construction Fiberglass - - -
Number Of Emergency Exits 1 - - -
Number of Doors 1 - - -
Door Type Plastic / Glass - - -
Body Material Aluminum - - -
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Awning Length
18 ft/m
Details
Recommended
Awning Fabric Replacement
4.6
Number of Awnings
1
Details
Recommended
Motorized RV Awning Set
4.4
Leveling Jack Type
Front Power / Rear Power
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
1
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum

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Options

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
Surround Sound Yes - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Heated No - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Satellite No - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Screened Room No - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
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Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Surround Sound
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heated
No
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite
No
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Details
Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Screened Room
No
Bunkhouse
No
Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes

Entertainment

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Televisions 1 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
Number Of Discs 1 - - -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
1
Details
Recommended
Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3
Number Of Discs
1

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 1 - - -
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Number Of Radios
1

Interior

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Material Vinyl - - -
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Material
Vinyl

Quick Overview

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Parent Company Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC - - -
Year 2017 - - -
Make Heartland - - -
Display Name Bighorn BH 3585 RL - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 3 - - -
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Parent Company
Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC
Year
2017
Make
Heartland
Display Name
Bighorn BH 3585 RL
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
3

How We Scored This RV

Our MintRV Rating analyzes over 50 specifications across 5 key dimensions. Each dimension starts at 5.0 points and adjusts based on how this RV's specs compare to others in its class. Below is exactly how we calculated each score for this fifth wheel.

Tow-Ready Score
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.3
Final Tow-Ready Score 6.3
Living Space & Layout
6.8/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.8
Final Living Space & Layout 6.8
Comfort & Features
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.3
Final Comfort & Features 6.3
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +0.0
Final Storage Space 5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.3
Final Off-Grid & Campsites 6.3
About Our Rating Methodology

MintRV Ratings are calculated using verified manufacturer specifications. We compare each RV against others in its class type and weight category. Scores are updated when new specs become available. Learn more about our methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

To safely tow the 2017 Heartland Bighorn Bh-3585-rl, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 16000 lbs. With a dry weight of 12865 lbs and hitch weight of 2350 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 12865 lbs and a GVWR of 16000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 465 in., width 96 in., and height 159 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Bighorn Bh-3585-rl includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Bighorn Bh-3585-rl owners add a weight-distribution hitch, brake controller, leveling system, and portable generator to improve towing comfort. Solar kits, backup cameras, and upgraded tires are also popular upgrades.

With a GVWR of 16000 lbs and dry weight of 12865 lbs, the Bighorn Bh-3585-rl is light enough for smaller tow vehicles yet rugged enough for light off-road travel. Add solar, extra propane, and a generator for extended off-grid stays.

This floorplan sleeps up to 6 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Fifth Wheel.

The Bighorn Bh-3585-rl features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 16000 lbs ensures strength without excessive towing weight.
?? Tip: Always check your vehicle's specific towing capacity in the owner's manual. Consider payload and tongue weight too!

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