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Coachmen Prism 2008
class C motorhome
See reader's comments and experiences at bottom of page "A coach that is easy to drive, easy on gas, and easy on the eyes"
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Coachmen
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Everything about Coachmen's new Prism M-230 motorhome says, "Easy." This is a coach that is easy to drive, easy on gas, and easy on the eyes.:
Coachmen builds the Prism on a Freightliner Sprinter chassis. With its length of 24 feet, 11 inches, Prism is a great motorhome for couples or small families looking for a touring coach or an RV for everyday use. The vehicle size and the comfortable cockpit create a driving sensation similar to an automobile or SUV, and its 3.0 L V-6 turbo-diesel engine gets an estimated 17 to 19 miles per gallon.
The Prism has a sleek aerodynamic exterior with fiberglass sidewalls, end caps and running boards. While the stylish, flowing lines from the cab to the body and the full-body paint give this coach a definite automotive feel, it is also functional with its 52 cubic-feet of pass-through storage. |
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Floorplans
We show the 2 Prism floorplans below, the M220 first and the M230 below:
Coachmen says: "Stepping into Prism is entering a world of elegance. Coachmen designers searched the salons and design shops of Europe for the styling and appliances for this coach. The elegant Expresso walnut cabinetry and contoured countertops are gracefully curved to give the interior a sensuous, eye-appealing look. Stylish overhead cabinets provide ample storage space, and the soft-touch vinyl ceiling adds to the comfortable appearance. And, all of this luxury comes with a base manufacturer's suggested retail price of $105,000.
Coachmen paid attention to all of the details in this coach. For instance, the blinds to cover the cab windshield and windows are integrated into the window pillars. Air conditioning and heating vents are mounted in the toe panel rather than in the floor so they don't collect dirt and debris. The wooden plank linoleum flooring from Beaufloor provides a non-skid surface even when wet. Optional carpeting snaps into place and is removable for easy cleaning. Halogen lighting throughout, rather than traditional pancake lighting, enhances the coach's ambiance.
Entertaining in the Prism is easy and fun. The galley sink and range are flush-mounted with smooth glass covers, yielding extra counter space. The dual sofas in the slideroom and soft touch Euro chair offer plenty of seating, and the standard 20-inch LCD television is on a swivel arm for easy viewing. The cabover bunk can be converted to an entertainment center with the optional 26-inch LCD television, DVD player and Bose Wave® radio.
In the bathroom, an elegant glass vessel sink and modern faucet enhance the sense of grandeur of the motorhome. The curved door to the water closet continues the eye-appeal, as well as providing additional leg room."
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Some features of the Prism:
- Exterior length 24'11", exterior width 8'0", exterior height 10'10"
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Interior height 6'6"
- Wide
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Coachmen Prism
"A coach that is easy to drive, easy on gas, and easy on the eyes"
MSRP starting at $105,000 |
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| author | comments |
| HHg in Austin | We have the 2009 Prism M230 and LOVE IT !! We have experienced NONE of the earlier mentioned issues. Cabinets are great, full drawer sliders, great use of space. The Freighliner chassis w/the Mercedes diesel does get very close to the advertised MPG,..as we get between 16-17mpg. The only issue I would mention is the dealer we bought from,....they may be "BIG",.....but their service is terrible,...so use caution when selecting a dealer !
HHg |
| Northerngal | January, 2010. We are downsizing from a 38' diesel pusher... we saw a Prism 400 miles from us for sale.. 2009, but never titled. We made the trip and it was the biggest disappointment. The coach looked so good on the outside..stepping in, it still looked good. When you began to really look things over, it was a real flop. The overhead cabinet door would only open about 1/2 way. You would have to struggle to put anything bulky in.. the couches were so deep, if you were 5'4" such as I am, your legs stuck straight out. The wash basin vessel was completely out of place and corner storage cupboards wouldn't hold but one roll of toilet paper. The pleated shades had little pieces of foam on the underside to keep them quiet while driving with them down. The ambient, rope lighting, was falling down, but worst of all, was the 4" or less foam mattress on the hida-bed. When the bed was extended, the foam wouldn't relax at either end, but if you sat on the edge, you sunk to the frame. The outside storage compartment doors required you to bend over to see what was inside. The outside was attractive, but the unit is not liveable. I guess, that's why they took it off the assembly line for 2010. Anyway, here again, the pictures were great, the coach was not. |
| Tori | you 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! |
| Caroline | We'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. |
| vick | i 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 |
| JT | Look at the new Coachmen Freelander on the Sprinter Chassis, it's in the 60s and yes they do get great fuel mileage |
| David | Something 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. |
| rt66mermaid | Looks beautiful from photos I've seen ..still don't see anyone caryying one near where i live though! |
| Homer | I have severe doubts about the mileage factor. The coach looks great, but they have kicked it into the high dollar range. What you save in a few dollars of gas is eaten up by the high cost. Not what we need right now. |
| John K | 17 to 19 miles per gallon sounds really good to me, I get 7 mpg in my class A. I'd like to see a floorplan but it looks good for the price. |
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