coachman05
Minnesota
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My wife and I have been looking at the exact same 5ers and we like the coachmen better but we aren't sure if your pickup can handle it. Just curious of the ones you have looked at what kind of price are they asking for them? I just got a price yesterday from one dealer of 29,000 and another of 25,000 for the coachmen. The rockwood ran around 29,000 to 30,000
2008 8244 Rockwood
2003 1500 5.3 liter Silverado
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Martyn
Bennett, Colorado, USA
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coachman05 wrote:....but we aren't sure if your pickup can handle it.
Good point. I wouldn't tow mine with a Tacoma.
amxpress - I presume you are thinking about a bigger truck too? Tacoma PreRunner long bed has max towing capacity of 6500# and a low payload. Certainly not enough for the Chapparal!
2004.5 Dodge Ram 2500 QC CTD 4x4 SLT; 2007 Coachmen Chaparral 267RLS;
Reese 15K Slider;Prodigy;JT Stabilizers;2 Honda EU2000i's;
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cdhd2001
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Personal Opinion.
My Wildcat has been full of problems, some small and some large. We bought it used at 1.5 years, so the previous owner could be part of problem.
However, we are trailer shopping again and Forest River is not on the list.
2008 Dodge 1500 QC SB 4x4 Hemi Auto 3.92
2006 Chevy 1500 EC SB 4.8L auto 3.23
1994 Chevy 350 auto
Looking for a small TT to continue RV'ing
Previous:
2007 Cummins (totalled)
2003 Dmax Allison
2001 Chevy 6.0L
1998 Chevy 305
& etc...
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txchaparral321ts
TX
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I have a Coachman, the only 5er i have owned, I will not buy another. Storage doors hinge screws pulling out, slides sticking, valances falling down. And worst of all a horrible dealer prep job by the local dealer, he knew my situation so he knew i could not take it back to him after i picked it up. Like most dealers they dont care after you gave them the money.
JMO
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NC Hauler
Asheville NC
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I owned two Coachmen Somerset's, an 02' and an 04' for a period of almost 5 yrs. Never had the first problem out of either one of them, we liked the Coachmen quite a bit, just got a deal "I couldn't refuse" on sig 5er and traded the Coachmen, anyone who buy's my old Coachmen is going to get ONE HECK of a GREAT 5th wheel. I guarentee it.
Jim & Kathy
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06 HR Presidential Suite 37RLQ
06 Coachmen Clipper Classic 1270ST
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sandstravels
Northern California
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Our first RV was a 2005 Coachman Capri TT. We looked at them literally side-by-side with a similar sized and priced Rockwood TT. It was nice to be able to look at both on the same lot. Though both were entry level units, the Coachman won hands down in finish, quality, and detail. Good luck with your search.
2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 LT, 4x4, CC, D/A LBZ, LB, SRW, Line-X
2006 Ameri-Camp f320es 5'er w/3 slides and XPS Ribs!
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DEC734
Cave Creek, Arzona
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We bought our 30' Forest River Sierra in Mar. of 2000. Have had no major problems and very few minor ones. Except for tires we have been very happy with it. Which ever unit you get, don't settle for any thing less than 16" rims and Michelin XPS rib's. I speak from the experience of four blowouts.
TV = 2004 Silverado 2500HD w/Duramax & Allison
FW = 2000, 30ft Sierra by Forest River
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1. I carry a gun, because a cop is too heavy.
2. When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.
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CoachinaCoach
Dexter, MI
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I am also looking at Forest River and Coachman (Class A). There is a floor plan in the Mirada that we like, but Forest River looks like it is much better quality. this is a big bummer for us b/c the floor plan in the mirada 355 ts is exactly what we need for our business.
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copter
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ZERO problems with my Coachmen. Fit and finish was much better than most.
Check the bottom side also and compare. Frame and overall build quality starts at the frame.
06 GRAYSTONE LBZ | MBRP 4" TURBO BACK | NOR*CALTRUCK 4-6 LIFT | AMP STEPS | 4300k HID'S | KMC DIESELS
06 COACHMEN ADRENALINE 314FS TOY HAULER | CLEAR LEDS | A&E POWER AWNING | ON BOARD AIR
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coachman05
Minnesota
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Having owned both brands (coachmen TT and Forest River 5th wheel) I have to say that the Forst Rivers seems to be of better quality. Although we never had any problems with the Coachmen I do notice a difference in the cabinet doors and drawers as the Forest River uses solid wood and the outter walls, closet and bathroom walls seem to be more solid. To be honest though I don't think you can go wrong with either brand.
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