[gearhead]

It's been awhile since I posted about out our HC. Thought since this thread was still active I would update out experience.
This is our 2nd 5th wheel and 4th RV. I wish I had chosen a plan that had the dining table and a chair on the curb side so we could see our camp site. We had serious issues with the Dometic RV refrigerator on the first trip that had us out of service for several months. That is fixed as well as possible I suppose, but I have no confidence in it. We had an issue with one of the recliners frame that the dealer repaired. One interior top seal on the bedroom slide ripped off and was repaired by the dealer. I had a wet bolt kit installed by an independent shop; the plastic inserts were worn out. I had a 5th Airborne pinbox installed. The cabinet framing around the trash can in the island failed and was repaired by the dealer. The kitchen slide will jerk terribly if the bottom isn't well lubricated with WD40 Specialist w/PTFE. My dealer searched using my VIN and found no bulletins regarding it, despite me reading that some folks were having rollers installed that were factory authorized. I replaced the brakes with all new self adjusting complete w/backing plate kits. The most recent issue is the recliners "leather" has suddenly disintegrated. We haven't decided how to tackle that.
I suppose what irritates me most is the oxidizing of the filon. I have fought it and fought it but I'm about ready to give up.
All that said, the trailer is serviceable and, knock on wood, we have never been stranded on the side of the road.
We have looked at used "higher quality" 5th wheels with full body paint.
I believe the HC is a decent mid-level RV. Would I recommend it for full time use? No.