2017 Heartland Resort 40-fe Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 13000 lbs | Class 4 Receiver | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 11546 lbs | CURT WD Hitch & Sway Controller | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 1986 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 1454 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | - | - |
| Length | 504 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 102 in | Clip On Mirrors | Shop Mirrors | - |
| Exterior Height | 153 in | Telescoping Ladder | Shop Ladders | - |
| Interior Height | 96 in | - | - | - |
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GVWR
13000 lbs
Dry Weight
11546 lbs
Hitch Weight
1986 lbs
Payload Capacity
1454 lbs
Length
504 in
Width
102 in
Exterior Height
153 in
Interior Height
96 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Converter Amps | 50 | - | - | - |
| 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
50
Shore Power
30 Amps
Battery Type
12V Lead-Acid
Solar Pre-Wired
Optional
Inverter
Optional
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Tank Capacities
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Fresh Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Gray Water Holding Tanks | 2 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks | 1 | - | - | - |
| Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 41 gal | 40 Gal Tank | Fresh Water Tanks | - |
| Gray Water Tank Capacity | 111 gal | - | - | - |
| Black Water Tank Capacity | 37 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
2
Number Of Black Water Holding Tanks
1
Fresh Water Tank Capacity
41 gal
Gray Water Tank Capacity
111 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
37 gal
Number Of Propane Tanks
2
Propane Tank Capacity
60 lbs
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Tires & Wheels
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Brake Type | Electric Drum | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Speed Rating | E | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Aspect Ratio | 80 | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | ST235/80 R16-E Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire Width | 235 | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Speed Rating
E
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
80
Rear Tire
ST235/80 R16-E Full Spec
Rear Tire Width
235
Heating & Cooling
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Type | Automatic | Dometic 13.5K Air Conditioner | Shop All RV AC | - |
| Water Heater Tank Capacity | 10 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
Water Heater Tank Capacity
10 g
Heater Type
Automatic
Water Heater Pump Power Mode
Electrical / Propane
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Living Room / Bedroom(s)
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Front | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Carpet | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 1 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Conventional Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Recliner / Rockers | 2 | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | No | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Living Area Location
Front
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Carpet
Number Of Sofas
1
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Conventional Door
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Number Of Recliner / Rockers
2
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Rear
Reclining Sofa
No
Sofa Material
Vinyl
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Oven Burners | 4 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Carpet / Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric / Propane | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
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Number Of Oven Burners
4
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Carpet / Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Center
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
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 20 ft/m | Awning Fabric Replacement | All Awnings | - |
| Number of Awnings | 1 | Motorized RV Awning Set | Shop Awnings | - |
| Number Of Axles | 2 | - | - | - |
| Sidewall Construction | Fiberglass | - | - | - |
| Number Of Emergency Exits | 1 | - | - | - |
| Number of Doors | 2 | - | - | - |
| Door Type | Plastic / Glass | - | - | - |
| Body Material | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Awning Length
20 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
Number Of Axles
2
Sidewall Construction
Fiberglass
Number Of Emergency Exits
1
Number of Doors
2
Door Type
Plastic / Glass
Body Material
Aluminum
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Options
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | Yes | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Metallic | No | - | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
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Overhead Fan
Yes
Sliding Glass Door
Yes
Bunkhouse
No
Satellite
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Metallic
No
Screened Room
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Surround Sound
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Entertainment
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speaker Location | Interior / Exterior | RecPro Exterior Speakers | - | - |
| Number Of Discs | 1 | - | - | - |
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
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
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
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| Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Material
Vinyl
Quick Overview
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| Parent Company | Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC | - | - | - |
| Year | 2017 | - | - | - |
| Make | Heartland | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Resort 40 FE | - | - | - |
| Class | Destination | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 3 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2015 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC
Year
2017
Make
Heartland
Display Name
Resort 40 FE
Class
Destination
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2015
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 destination.
Tow-Ready Score
6.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
+1.3
Final Tow-Ready Score
6.3
Living Space & Layout
7.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
+2.8
Final Living Space & Layout
7.8
Comfort & Features
5.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
+0.8
Final Comfort & Features
5.8
Storage Space
5.0/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
+0.0
Final Storage Space
5.0
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Destination class averages
+1.8
Final Off-Grid & Campsites
6.8
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 Resort 40-fe, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 13000 lbs. With a dry weight of 11546 lbs and hitch weight of 1986 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Destination has a dry weight of 11546 lbs and a GVWR of 13000 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 1454 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 504 in., width 102 in., and height 153 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Resort 40-fe includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.
Many Resort 40-fe 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 13000 lbs and dry weight of 11546 lbs, the Resort 40-fe 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 4 people comfortably - perfect for couples or small families seeking a lightweight, easy-tow Destination.
The Resort 40-fe features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 13000 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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