Video: The Heartland Pioneer 17RB is a Great RV for First-Time Buyers

For first-time buyers, the RV market can be a confusing place to jump into. There are so many models to choose from that it can be overwhelming sometimes, especially if you’re trying to stay within a tight budget. Fortunately, there are some great options designed specifically with newcomers in mind, allowing them to ease into the RV lifestyle as comfortably as possible. Take, for example, the Heartland Pioneer 17RB, a lightweight and affordable travel trailer that offers a comfortable living space with all the features you need.

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The video above takes us on a quick tour of this cozy little cabin on wheels. But before we jump into some of the specs and features, lets address the biggest question first-time buyers usually have—what’s the price? The Pioneer 17RB has an MSRP of $16,498, putting it squarely in the entry-level space. Keep that in mind as you watch the clip above, as affordability was paramount in the design of this towable. That said, it does offer a lot of bang for your buck.

In addition to its budget-friendly price tag, Heartland has made the Pioneer 17RB approachable to those new to towing an RV, too. At a little over 21′ in length, and with a GVWR of 3,874 lbs., the travel trailer is easily towable behind a wide range of vehicles, including most midsize SUVs. That means first-time buyers don’t have to also shop for a new tow vehicle just to take their camper out on the road.

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As you would expect at this price point, the Pioneer 17RB isn’t packed with lots of frills or luxury features. But the interior is nicely appointed, with a queen-size bed, a comfortable dinette that converts to a small bed, and a surprising amount of storage. The kitchenette comes with a two-burner stove, a microwave, a mini-fridge, and a single-basin sink. There is even a fireplace that sits opposite the dinette, providing warmth and ambient light.

Perhaps one of the biggest surprises for this unit is the spacious rear bathroom. Not only does it provide a good amount of privacy, it also has a large wardrobe storage closet for clothes, linens, or anything else you need to bring with you on the road. A foot-flush toilet and tub shower with a skylight round out the features, but it is the open space that impresses the most.

Photo Credit: Heartland RV

The Pioneer 17RB floor plan comfortably sleeps two adults, with room for kids on the convertible dinette bed. It is a three-season travel trailer with an 8,000 BTU roof-mounted air conditioner to keep the interior cool on hot days. The fire place does provide some warmth, but this isn’t an RV built for cold conditions. The rig includes a 30A shore power connector, a tankless water heater, and support for a 20 lb. LP canister, too.

As noted above, the Heartland Pioneer 17RB isn’t packed with lots of plush amenities. However, it does offer plenty of nice touches to help ease first-time buyers into the RV camping space. It wasn’t that long ago when having a fireplace, a tankless water heater, and a queen-size bed in a sub-$20k RV seemed nearly impossible. But this cozy camper delivers all of that, and more.

Watch the video above to get a sense of the space the Pioneer 17RB offers and to find out more, visit the Heartland website.

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