2022 Heartland Bighorn Traveler Bhtr-33-rks Specs

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This RV's GVWR
15,500 lbs
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Safe Towing Capacity
80%
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Mint Score

Overall Score
3.2
out of 5
Tow-Ready Score
3.0/ 5
Living Space & Layout
3.2/ 5
Comfort & Features
3.2/ 5
Storage Space
3.8/ 5
Off-Grid & Campsites
3.2/ 5

About the 2022 Heartland Bighorn Traveler Bhtr-33-rks

With its spacious layout and impressive three-slide design, the 2022 Bighorn Traveler BHTR-33-RKS offers a comfortable living space ideal for families or couples who enjoy entertaining. You’ll find room for up to six guests, making it perfect for weekend getaways or extended trips. Weighing in at just over 10,000 lbs dry, it balances ample living space with manageable towability. The well-appointed kitchen and cozy fireplace elevate your camping experience, making this fifth wheel an excellent choice for those seeking both comfort and convenience on the road.

What We Love

Large Pass-Through Storage High Payload Capacity (2000+ lbs) Exterior Speakers Vinyl Flooring Throughout Rear Kitchen Layout 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 15500 lbs - - -
Dry Weight 10910 lbs - - -
Hitch Weight 3475 lbs - - -
Payload Capacity 4542 lbs Coil SumoSprings Shop Suspension Kits -
Length 450 in Furrion Backup Camera Shop Cameras -
Width 96.7 in Clip On Mirrors Shop Mirrors -
Exterior Height 160 in Telescoping Ladder Shop Ladders -
Interior Height 76.3 in - - -
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GVWR
15500 lbs
Dry Weight
10910 lbs
Hitch Weight
3475 lbs
Payload Capacity
4542 lbs
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Coil SumoSprings
4.5
Length
450 in
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Furrion Backup Camera
4.5
Width
96.7 in
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Clip On Mirrors
Exterior Height
160 in
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Telescoping Ladder
4.5
Interior Height
76.3 in

Electrical & Solar

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Battery Converter Amps 75 - - -
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
75
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

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Rear Tire 16 Inch F rated Full Spec - - -
Rear Wheel Diameter 16 - - -
Wheels Composition Aluminum - - -
Rear Brake Type Electric Drum - - -
Rear Tire Speed Rating F - - -
Spare Tire Location Exterior Mounted - - -
Front Brake Type Not Applicable - - -
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Rear Tire
16 Inch F rated Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Speed Rating
F
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable

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
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet Yes - - -
Sofa Material Vinyl - - -
Number Of Bathrooms 1 - - -
Master Bedroom Door Style Full Sliding Door - - -
Number Of King Size Beds 1 - - -
Number Of Sofas 3 Tri-Fold Sofa - -
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains Yes - - -
Master Bedroom Location Front - - -
Reclining Sofa Yes RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa Shop Sofa -
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds 2 - - -
Living Area Location Center - - -
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Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
3
Details
Recommended
Tri-Fold Sofa
4.6
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front
Reclining Sofa
Yes
Details
Recommended
RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa
4.3
Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
2
Living Area Location
Center

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Kitchen / Dining

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Number Of Oven Burners 3 - - -
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type Vinyl - - -
Refrigerator Size Full-Size - - -
Kitchen Table Configuration Chairs - - -
Refrigerator Power Mode Electric / Propane - - -
Kitchen Location Rear - - -
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Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric / Propane
Kitchen Location
Rear

Bathroom

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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 15 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
15 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
Water Heater Tank Bypass Yes - - -
Satellite No - - -
Power Retractable Slideout Yes - - -
TV Antenna Prewiring Yes - - -
Overhead Fan Yes Overhead Fan - -
Screened Room No - - -
Battery Power Converter Yes - - -
Washer / Dryer Prewiring Yes - - -
Interior Wood Finish Yes - - -
Refrigerator Standard - - -
Cable Prewiring Yes - - -
Power Retractable Awning Yes - - -
Surround Sound No - - -
Satellite Prewiring Yes - - -
Air Conditioning Prewiring Yes - - -
Heat Prewiring Yes - - -
Wallpaper Yes - - -
Phone Prewiring No - - -
Sliding Glass Door No - - -
Bunkhouse No - - -
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Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Satellite
No
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
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Recommended
Overhead Fan
4.2
Screened Room
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Refrigerator
Standard
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Bunkhouse
No

Entertainment

Specs Value Buy Shop All Top 5
Speaker Location Interior / Exterior RecPro Exterior Speakers - -
Number Of Televisions 2 Insignia LED HD Alexa TV Shop RV TV's -
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Speaker Location
Interior / Exterior
Details
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RecPro Exterior Speakers
4.4
Number Of Televisions
2
Details
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Insignia LED HD Alexa TV
4.3

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Instrumentation

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Number Of Radios 1 - - -
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Number Of Radios
1

Quick Overview

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Parent Company Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC - - -
Year 2022 - - -
Make Heartland - - -
Display Name Bighorn Traveler BHTR 33 RKS - - -
Class Fifth Wheel - - -
Max Sleeping Count 6 - - -
Number of Slideouts 3 - - -
Introduction Year 2021 - - -
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Parent Company
Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC
Year
2022
Make
Heartland
Display Name
Bighorn Traveler BHTR 33 RKS
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
6
Number of Slideouts
3
Introduction Year
2021

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
6.0/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.0
Final Tow-Ready Score 6.0
Living Space & Layout
6.3/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +1.3
Final Living Space & Layout 6.3
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
7.5/10
Base Score 5.0
Spec-based adjustments Based on Fifth Wheel class averages +2.5
Final Storage Space 7.5
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

To safely tow the 2022 Heartland Bighorn Traveler Bhtr-33-rks, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 15500 lbs. With a dry weight of 10910 lbs and hitch weight of 3475 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.

This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 10910 lbs and a GVWR of 15500 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 4542 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.

The approximate dimensions are length 450 in., width 96 in., and height 160 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.

The Bighorn Traveler Bhtr-33-rks includes a fresh water capacity of gallons, black water tank(s), and lbs of propane capacity-ideal for off-grid weekends.

Many Bighorn Traveler Bhtr-33-rks 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 15500 lbs and dry weight of 10910 lbs, the Bighorn Traveler Bhtr-33-rks 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 Traveler Bhtr-33-rks features body construction with sidewalls and 2 axle(s). Its GVWR of 15500 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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