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Coachmen Freelander class C motorhome review
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"Fun features, friendly feel, and perfect price. More storage for your stuff and easier access to get to it. Classy both in style and substance..."

Important dimensions:
Exterior length from 23'8" to 31'11",  Exterior width 8'0"/8'4"
Exterior height (inc A/C) 11'1"/11'2"
GVWR between 11,030 and 14,500 lbs
GCWR between 14,530 and 20,000 lbs
Fresh/grey/black tank capacities - 50 / 28-37 / 22-29 gallons
7 floorplans are available - we show these below
Chassis - Freightliner, Ford, Chevy
MSRP - starting at $68,120 - contact dealer for pricing

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Coachmen Freelander class C motorhome exterior 

Coachmen gives the following "Easy Living Features on Freelander"

  • Large 80-inch queen beds for stretching out, and sleeping in

  • Cabover queen bed for added family comfort

  • Reclining captains chairs and tilt steering allows for comfortable driving

  • Huge exterior storage offers easy three-side access on most models

  • All-in-one Coach Command Center simplifies operations

  • 50-gallon freshwater holding tank for less refilling hassle

  • Water Works™ utility panel for quick and easy access to controls

  • Innovative laminated sidewalls with AZDEL SuperLite substrate
     

Coachmen Freelander class C motorhome interior looking forward

The pictures above and below show looking to the front and looking to the rear. 
Fixtures and fittings are to a high standard. Lakeside maple cabinetry together with hardwood cabinet doors and drawers is standard on all models.  We think the interiors have been well thought out.  Some aspects are beautiful; the curved dinette (2100 CB model) in the picture above is an example.
The picture below shows the 2700 RS arrangement.  The kitchen layout is a nice feature:

Coachmen Freelander class C motorhome interior looking to rear

We show the main bedroom and the bed sofa arrangement available on some models (see floorplans below.  Coachmen says: "Freelander accommodates the whole family in comfort for an easy night’s sleep. Most models have residential-size queen beds (not the short variety usually found in other RVs), a roomy bunk over the cab and, on select models, an easy-to-convert hide-a-bed sofa."

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Coachmen Freelander class C motorhome interior - bed arrangements


Coachmen have created a wide range of floorplans for the Freelander

All of the models have the usual class C cabover bunk and 4 of the models have a slideout. All of the models have 80 inch queen beds except the 2200 TB which is interesting with twin beds that convert to a king bed. 3 of the models have particularly nice dinette arrangements. Look at the floorplans and add a comment or question at the forum section below if you wish...

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Coachmen Freelander class C motorhome floorplans - small picture - click for a bigger picture 

   

"Fun features, friendly feel, and perfect price. More storage for your stuff and easier access to get to it. Classy both in style and substance..."
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Re: Coachmen Prism class C motorhomeToriyou all are all complaining about the price but have you really looked at what they are selling for? mid 60's! for the used units I have looked at by the time you buy it, repair and repair it, much less pay for gas at 6 to 8 mpg you would have been better off with the compact units!
Re: Coachmen Adrenaline Blast toy haulerCheryl & KenThe problem we have is with the rear ramp door bubbling and pitting - clearly it is defective. Has anyone had these problems with theirs? The manufacturer is giving us a hard time with replacing it! Other than that we absolutely love it!
Re: Coachmen Adrenaline Blast toy haulerJerryWe are selling our like new 2008 21'Blast as we unable to travel as much as we would like to. Added features to it are - fiberglass sides, additional screen room and awning that attach to rear ramp and micro-conv oven along with electric trac queen bed. Paid $20,000.00 Asking $14,500.00 817-487-9629 skratowicz@yahoo.com
Re: Coachmen Capri MicroNancyI have a 2007 Capri Micro 159 and it has been a very good trailer. i need to sell it so can get a larger unit.
Re: Coachmen Concord class C motorhomeGeorgeBe careful what you wish for! (See my former comments.) I finally bought the 3-slide Concord I wanted. Had it for one weekend - leaks from both front corners, gas line to stove was pinched in the slide due to crude design (a potentially dangerous flaw), and I could barely walk between the two front slides when closed. The coach was obviously rear-heavy, as well. Felt like the front wheels barely touched down. And that squeaking overhead cabinet! What was I thinking??? Now I have a Phoenix Cruiser 2950 - excellent quality and no problems. Drives like a Cadillac.
Re: Coachmen Spirit of America travel trailerChuckI would have to say that the 2009 coachmen spirit of america that i purchased the end of April in 2008 has been nothing but a host of problems. This is not my first trailer. I had a 2007 capri that had minor problems all covered under warranty. But when we decided to upgrade we got a lemon. We used the 2009 twice in 2008 closed it up for the season. Opened it inmid June due to a very cold and rainy new england spring and found that when I had closed the slide out it had pealed the linoleum of the floor, I had also had the master bed come apart at the point where the piston held the bed up. I took it to my local dealer for repairs and was told that Coachmen had a 1 year warranty and all repairs were on me. The cost in excess of $3000. Poor workmanship should not fall on the consumer. We were able to take the trailer out 2 weeks later and upon hooking up to fresh water found that my water lines had burst under the sink and now I have no recourse but to try to warn others away from Coachmen who have no concern other than to get your money and leave any warranty issues to you. Coincidentally Coachmen no longer warranties 2009 trailers they have sold the division to Four winds trailers who have no interest in paying for any prior defects in a Coachmen product. So I am now stuck with a brand new trailer that a spent about $29,000and can't use. Do your homework carefully before buying this product. I hope others have better luck than me.
Coachmen Prism class C motorhomeRoTi RV reviewsIf you’re looking for a bigger motorhome living in a smaller, more prestigious package, you’ll find it in the all new fuel efficient Prism ... curvaceous design, upscale appointments, avant-garde styling
Re: Coachmen Prism class C motorhomeCarolineWe've been looking for the right class C for a long time and I think we've found it. Looks beautiful. Really like the 240 plan. I guess the lounge and table are like a dinette. I gotta see it. Thanks.
Re: Coachmen Spirit of America travel trailerChrisdo not buy coachmen!!! bought mine in april. 15 weeks later still no trailer. dealer is unable to fix slide-out,yet they can't give me my money back. have to go through coachmen directly who will not call me back
Re: Coachmen Freelander class C motorhomeSteveThis is the second rv we have owned. We grew out of the first one. I bought this 2007 rv from a local dealer and we have had nothing but problems. Slide motor went out, bolts that hold the slide in broke off, shower exploded into pieces, the holding tanks don't read proper levels, converter shorted out due to exposed wires and water leaks from the bottom of the shower and toilet. If you want something that will be in the shop more than you use it, buy a Coachmen product. Also, Coachmen was more than willing to stand by their one year warranty, one week after the warranty they refused to fix any of these problems. Great company!
Re: Coachmen M-Series small travel trailerRetro RayI have trouble accepting a "lite" trailer that has a slide. Slides add a lot of weight!
Coachmen Adrenaline Blast toy haulerRoTi RV reviews"An affordable multi-purpose hauler, Blast is ideal for loading up with your tools and supplies during the week and with your toys on the weekend"
Re: Coachmen Adrenaline Blast Toy HaulerBike couple in AlabamaWe bought the 170 Blast and couldn't be happier. Just some minor additions and it makes a great little camper for the money.. sure beats sleeping in a tent.
Re:Coachmen quality improvementsEddieI have a question - not sure if I'm in the right spot - I recently bought a 2 year old Clipper 128 st Sport. It seems when it rains, water goes into the channels at the bottom of the side walls and drains away - for the most part. However, it seems to collect under the panel access for the fridge, and storage compartment. As a result, it has seeped onto the floor causing some minor, but noticable water damage. (If you look for it, which I always do!) I took it to a local Coachmen dealer and they said it would work best to check to make sure there is no debris at the bottom of the drain holes in the channel - they suggested I use a garden hose to do so - I did this and some water came into the camper. I did manage to clear out some debris. They also suggested that drilling additional drain holes would help as well (which I did). Now the problem seems to be worse. My question is - why are these channels even there? To me the logical thing is to silicone them so that water doesn't get in in the first place. The tech at the dealer said people who have sealed them usually have to have it re-done; to me that's better than having water directed to the bottom of the walls. Does anyone have any insight or ideas? My instinct is to seal the channels, but don't want to do so until someone with more experience can shed some light on this. That has to be the most bizarre design I have ever seen!
Re: Coachmen M-Series small travel trailerCapri loverThe version with the slide-out is perfect. I think this is the best little trailer I've seen and I've been looking for over a year.
Re: Coachmen Capri MicroBluegrasserI have owned a Capri 179 model for two years. This is perfect for the weekender may be a week. Has all the comforts of a larger more expensive trailer. Outside stereo, gas grill connection, shower (sand, mud, etc)and sets up in 15 minutes or less. Whether hook ups or not I'm there. It pulls very well; no fish tail noted and at 75 mph. Has all the ammenities needed inside. Now I wished I had the toy hauler...
Re: Coachmen Capri MicroDarthvagrantI own a Coachmen "Capri" motorhome. It could only be a vastly superior coach if built by the Chinese. Gotta' give Coachmen credit, however. They were REAL close with the name. Drop the "i" and rearrange things and you have "Crap".
Re:Coachmen quality improvementsTLWe've owned a 2005 Coachmen Capri travel trailer since late in the model year. The refrigerator has always been problematic (getting it to start cooling and continue cooling without error messages) since we bought it. The latest issue is with water damage to the sub-flooring caused by a hole in the underside near a wheel well (poor Coachmen build quality again). Now there is a bow in the flooring near the bathroom/kitchen area. This promises to be an expensive fix. Would not buy a Coachmen again.
Re: Coachmen Concord class C motorhomeDennisYou can't begin to call a Class C a comparison to a Class A, Try full-timing in a Class C ...
Coachmen Freelander class C motorhomeRoTi RV Reviews"Fun features, friendly feel, and perfect price. More storage for your stuff and easier access to get to it. Classy both in style and substance..."
Coachmen Adrenaline Surge toy haulerRoTi RV Reviews"A popular priced toy hauler travel trailer that doesn’t scrimp on comfort or great looks - built and equipped with everything needed to fit your lifestyle"
Coachmen Spirit of America travel trailerRoTi RV ReviewsWith an array of floorplans priced to fit your budget, it’s easy to choose the one that fits your needs and your tow vehicle.
2008 Coachmen Spirit of America Rod BeattyWe've had 2 Coachmen travel trailers and have been happy with both. We now have a 2008 Spirit of America Since new we've spent more than 50 nights in it and have towed it more than 4000 miles. We have a Hensley hitch and love it, no problems. We've had a few problems as you get with any RV of course but nothing major and they've all been sorted under warranty. Good company.
Re: Coachmen Prism class C motorhomevicki love it. it's like a nice modern apartment. a step up from the freelander. i'm looking at a sprinter or freightliner class c as my first rv and this is the one i would buy if i won the lottery today !! p.s. great website
Re: Aliner Amelia small travel trailerRomanWe've been looking at the Coachmen M and the R Pod but the Amelia looks like another alternative, like to read peoples opinions. Like the TADA too.
2009 Coachmen M-Series small travel trailerKamping GirlWe bought the slide out version and LOVE it. Great quality and good use of space. The bed was pretty bad (aren't they all?) so we bought a foam memory topper and now it's great!
Re: Coachmen M-Series small travel trailerErnieIts right up my alley, and Im moving from a 1701 Starcraft to something with more comfort and weight wise is great
Coachmen M-Series small travel trailerRoTi RV Reviews"Truly ultra lite - starting at under 3,000 lbs, easily towed by many crossover vehicles or minivans"
Re: Coachmen Shasta Airflyte travel trailerSheilaI saw this this New Shasta Airflyte at a RV show recently. I'm very partial to small trailers. This was the most stunning trailer there, hands down. The interior is simply beautiful with the woodwork and craftsmanship. The floor is beautiful and very retro. The size is great. With Coachmen selling, I wonder if this is the only year we will see this trailer built?
Re: RV waste disposal - gravity or pumppaulnyI am a full timer with a 2007 Coachmen 35 footer class A. One of the reasons I liked them is because of their no mess gravity system where the hose is stored in a swivel pipe (they can still make a few improvments on). I also use a macerator pump when I visit friends homes. Its great!! I pump the waste into the homes air vent where the house plumbing system exits to the sewer. Never had a problem, just takes about an hour :( thats the only down side, that and cleaning and putting all the hoses and pump away. But it is better then having to leave and drive around looking for a place to dump!!
Coachmen FreelanderJTLook at the new Coachmen Freelander on the Sprinter Chassis, it's in the 60s and yes they do get great fuel mileage
Re: Coachmen Capri MicroDanIf you go to the Coachmen RV site, they don't even have a link for the Capri Micro model. What is up with that??
Re:Coachmen quality improvementsGregI'm seriously considering buying a 2009 Spirit of America (Alumicage version)trailer. Is Coachmen quality good?
2004 Coachmen Concord 235S ReneeWe bought a used 2004 Concord 235S n 2005. It's a perfect size for two adults (sometimes with 2 grandkids). It drives like an SUV and has plenty of power going up hills. We've driven it places you wouldn't think of taking a big rig. We looked at a lot of B+ RV's before we decided on this unit and we love it!
Re: Coachmen Shasta travel trailerScott AllenI restored a '62 Airflyte several years ago and we camped all over Southwest Washington in it. I'd buy this new trailer but no propane...I don't see the point in spending $20k when you have to stay in a parking lot next to a plug.
Re: Coachmen Shasta travel trailerrich in VaI have a 1966 Shasta 13 ft---I am rebuilding the interior---it's a no frills unit--no bathroom-no furnace -no water heater--just stove and a little water no grey tank---i will add that. rich.
Re: Coachmen Shasta travel trailerPaul RosmanI'm thinking about buying a shasta, looks good. I like the old style look of it but love the modern interior. Great job coachmen.
Re: Coachmen Prism class C motorhomeDavidSomething this size would be perfect for one person; but, way too fancy and expensive to consider. A simple plan on this chassis would be perfect; at half the price.
Re: Coachmen Prism class C motorhomepaulnyHmmm,,,, They claim 17 to 19mpg, that means in the real world it might get 11 to 14mpg. To much ART-DECO!! If I am going to spend over 100K for a motorhome I want some walking around room inside and a bed with room for two adults. Good-Luck Coachmen!! I will be looking for the next year end meeting minutes to see how this flies, esspecially your QC report on the Prism.
Coachmen Prism class C motorhome 2008RoTi RV Reviews"A coach that is easy to drive, easy on gas, and easy on the eyes" (See later review)
Re: Coachmen Shasta travel trailerPam KWe've had our 2005 Shasta since new and have not had any problems. We find there's plenty of room and there's even plenty of storage room. I wouldn't want to spend long long periods in it but it's perfect for weekends. We pull it with our Ford Excursion with no problems.
Coachmen Shasta travel trailerRoTi RV Reviews"Nostalgic design with a modern twist to transport you in timeless style". Lite - "easy to tow by many contemporary or classic vehicles"
2007 Coachmen Concord 300TS Tom I have had my 2007 Concord 300TS for two years. With the exception of some minor plumbing problems initially the coach has been trouble free. It is roomy, comfortable and has plenty of power. I tow a 2003 Buick Century and have had no problems. The ride is comfortable and I am very pleased with the quality of the unit. I agree with two previou comments. 1. The bathroom could be a little larger it is pretty tight. (Minor inconvenience) 2. Leveling jacks would be a real plus.
Coachmen Clipper Sport Camping Trailer RoTi RV Reviews"A folding trailer with floorplans and prices to satisfy virtually every family"
2008 Coachmen Blast toy haulerMikeI took delivery of a 2008 model 210 MPH Blast the last week of December 07. My wife does craft shows and we use it to haul product and sleep. Most of the time we dry camp and have used it successfully in cold weather with a few modifications. (PA, MD, De) I opted not to take the ONAN generator offered in some packages, I bought a Honda EV3000 that runs everything just fine and is much quieter. The gray water tank is a little small but I pump the gray into the black when I need extra capacity. My dealer quickly addressed minor workmanship issues. I couldn’t be more pleased with this purchase. Coachmen toy haulers are excellent value.
2004 Coachmen Concord 235Update from GeorgeWe've had our 2004 Concord 235 for about a year and have had very few problems with it. The construction appears to be very good and it is a pleasure to drive compared to the bus type Dolphin. Compared to other Coachmen products, this seems to be an unusually well-built rig. Wish I had the 300 with three slides, but maybe later. Would recommend.
Coachmen Clipper Sport camping trailerGeorginaWe have the 106 model and love it. We use it most weekends during the summer, we have 2 kids and 2 dogs and they are all raring to go every Friday evening. We have the furnace and refrig which are options but you need them and I think they should be standard. Great product.
RE: 2008 Coachmen Wyoming PAMDID YOU PURCHASE THE WYOMING YET?
2008 Coachmen Spirit of AmericaKen ArlingtonWe have a 2008 Coachmen Spirit of America and really love it. We got a great price and it's a great trailer
Coachmen Blast toy haulerDeniseHi! Where do I find a dealer for the Blast Multi-Purpose Hauler either in Ontario, Can. or northern part of New York or Vermont States Thank
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