2023 Heartland Bighorn Traveler Bhtr-35-bk Specs
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Towing & Dimensions
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVWR | 15500 lbs | - | - | - |
| Dry Weight | 12050 lbs | - | - | - |
| Hitch Weight | 3225 lbs | - | - | - |
| Payload Capacity | 3402 lbs | Coil SumoSprings | Shop Suspension Kits | - |
| Length | 477.4 in | Furrion Backup Camera | Shop Cameras | - |
| Width | 96 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
12050 lbs
Hitch Weight
3225 lbs
Payload Capacity
3402 lbs
Length
477.4 in
Width
96 in
Exterior Height
160 in
Interior Height
76.3 in
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Electrical & Solar
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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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 | 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
Gray Water Tank Capacity
90 gal
Black Water Tank Capacity
45 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 | F | - | - | - |
| Spare Tire Location | Exterior Mounted | - | - | - |
| Front Brake Type | Not Applicable | - | - | - |
| Rear Tire | 16 Inch F rated Full Spec | - | - | - |
| Rear Wheel Diameter | 16 | - | - | - |
| Wheels Composition | Aluminum | - | - | - |
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Rear Brake Type
Electric Drum
Rear Tire Speed Rating
F
Spare Tire Location
Exterior Mounted
Front Brake Type
Not Applicable
Rear Tire
16 Inch F rated Full Spec
Rear Wheel Diameter
16
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
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 | 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
Water Heater Tank Capacity
12 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 | - | - | - |
| Number Of Sofas | 2 | Tri-Fold Sofa | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains | Yes | - | - | - |
| Reclining Sofa | Yes | RV Loveseat Recliner Sofa | Shop Sofa | - |
| Number Of Bathrooms | 1 | - | - | - |
| Living Area Location | Rear | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Mirror Doors | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Door Style | Full Sliding Door | - | - | - |
| Number Of King Size Beds | 1 | - | - | - |
| Sofa Material | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Full Size Master Bedroom Closet | Yes | - | - | - |
| Master Bedroom Location | Front | - | - | - |
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Number Of Convertible / Sofa Beds
1
Number Of Sofas
2
Master Bedroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Master Bedroom Shades / Curtains
Yes
Reclining Sofa
Yes
Number Of Bathrooms
1
Living Area Location
Rear
Master Bedroom Mirror Doors
Yes
Master Bedroom Door Style
Full Sliding Door
Number Of King Size Beds
1
Sofa Material
Vinyl
Full Size Master Bedroom Closet
Yes
Master Bedroom Location
Front
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Kitchen / Dining
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Table Configuration | Chairs | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Power Mode | Electric | - | - | - |
| Kitchen Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Number Of Oven Burners | 3 | - | - | - |
| Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
| Refrigerator Size | Full-Size | - | - | - |
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Kitchen Table Configuration
Chairs
Refrigerator Power Mode
Electric
Kitchen Location
Center
Number Of Oven Burners
3
Kitchen / Living Area Flooring Type
Vinyl
Refrigerator Size
Full-Size
Bathroom
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toilet Type | Porcelain | RV Toilet with Sprayer Attachment | Toilets | Top 5 |
| Bathroom Location | Center | - | - | - |
| Bathroom Flooring Type | Vinyl | - | - | - |
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Toilet Type
Porcelain
Bathroom Location
Center
Bathroom Flooring Type
Vinyl
Exterior
| Specs | Value | Buy | Shop All | Top 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awning Length | 17 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
17 ft/m
Number of Awnings
1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Standard | - | - | - |
| Washer / Dryer Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Interior Wood Finish | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Awning | Yes | - | - | - |
| Surround Sound | No | - | - | - |
| Cable Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Satellite Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Air Conditioning Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Wallpaper | Yes | - | - | - |
| Heat Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Phone Prewiring | No | - | - | - |
| Sliding Glass Door | No | - | - | - |
| Bunkhouse | No | - | - | - |
| Satellite | No | - | - | - |
| Water Heater Tank Bypass | Yes | - | - | - |
| Power Retractable Slideout | Yes | - | - | - |
| TV Antenna Prewiring | Yes | - | - | - |
| Overhead Fan | Yes | Overhead Fan | - | - |
| Screened Room | No | - | - | - |
| Battery Power Converter | Yes | - | - | - |
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Refrigerator
Standard
Washer / Dryer Prewiring
Yes
Interior Wood Finish
Yes
Power Retractable Awning
Yes
Surround Sound
No
Cable Prewiring
Yes
Satellite Prewiring
Yes
Air Conditioning Prewiring
Yes
Wallpaper
Yes
Heat Prewiring
Yes
Phone Prewiring
No
Sliding Glass Door
No
Bunkhouse
No
Satellite
No
Water Heater Tank Bypass
Yes
Power Retractable Slideout
Yes
TV Antenna Prewiring
Yes
Overhead Fan
Yes
Screened Room
No
Battery Power Converter
Yes
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
Number Of Televisions
2
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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 | 2023 | - | - | - |
| Make | Heartland | - | - | - |
| Display Name | Bighorn Traveler BHTR 35 BK | - | - | - |
| Class | Fifth Wheel | - | - | - |
| Max Sleeping Count | 4 | - | - | - |
| Number of Slideouts | 4 | - | - | - |
| Introduction Year | 2021 | - | - | - |
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Parent Company
Heartland Recreational Vehicles LLC
Year
2023
Make
Heartland
Display Name
Bighorn Traveler BHTR 35 BK
Class
Fifth Wheel
Max Sleeping Count
4
Number of Slideouts
4
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
5.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+0.3
Final Tow-Ready Score
5.3
Living Space & Layout
7.3/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+2.3
Final Living Space & Layout
7.3
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
6.5/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel class averages
+1.5
Final Storage Space
6.5
Off-Grid & Campsites
6.8/10
Base Score
5.0
Spec-based adjustments
Based on Fifth Wheel 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 2023 Heartland Bighorn Traveler Bhtr-35-bk, ensure your vehicle's rated tow capacity exceeds its GVWR of 15500 lbs. With a dry weight of 12050 lbs and hitch weight of 3225 lbs, most midsize trucks and SUVs can tow it comfortably with a 10-20% safety margin.
This Fifth Wheel has a dry weight of 12050 lbs and a GVWR of 15500 lbs, giving a payload capacity of 3402 lbs for gear, water, and supplies.
The approximate dimensions are length 477 in., width 96 in., and height 160 in. Always confirm clearances for garages, storage, and campsites.
The Bighorn Traveler Bhtr-35-bk 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-35-bk 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 12050 lbs, the Bighorn Traveler Bhtr-35-bk 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 Fifth Wheel.
The Bighorn Traveler Bhtr-35-bk 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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