2021 Coachmen Freedom Express Travel Trailer reviews

This was our first RV purchase and we have had it now for 3 years. We have been on about 12 trips with it - the longest being 12 hours to Arkansas. It fits our family of five perfectly, with room to add 3 more friends or family members. The separate bunk room for the kids is perfect, and my 5'9" daughter sleeps comfortably in there. It is great that they have their own space, and we have ours in the master bedroom. We have run the heater and the a/c for days straight and it has worked perfectly, we were very comfortable. I love the rainy days when we stay inside and watch movies too. The outdoor space is great - the outdoor kitchen is perfect for our coffee maker, kids sodas and snacks, and extra utensils, we used it quite a bit. There is even an outdoor shower if needed - we only needed it once at the lake. The storage is perfect too - we fit SO much into all the cabinets inside, as well as outside. We had enough towels, games, cleaning supplies, dishes, you name it - to make this basically a second home. Towing the camper was very easy, my husband's F150 had no problems at all. I can't say enough good things about this camper, we have had a wonderful experience with it all the way around. Show less

We were so excited to get our "forever camper". We waited 5 months for it to come in. First year we did not use it much. This was our first year and our last!! We have been nothing but disappointed. First it was a water leak. Then the cabinet doors cannot be adjusted anymore and do not shut correctly. The cushions on the U-shaped dinette do not match. You cannot sit there very long because the cushions are nothing but quilt batting. The bed.. what a joke !! Opened that up to see what was in there... yup layers of quilt batting. Next wonderful experience.. the awning is coming off the camper.. pulling right off.. The "gutter" is full of caulk. After spending the money we did.. it makes me cry. The craftsmanship is horrible. No help from the dealership.. pretty much.. sucks to be you !! Show less

Bought it in June of 2021. We love the fact that it's a true couples trailer. The layout is great for a small trailer. The fact that you don't have to jump over your spouse to get out of bed, as it has walk space on each side of the true queen sized bed is awesome. We added a 3 inch egg crate mattress on top of the crappy one that comes with it and find that it is very comforable now. The 3 burner stove with the small oven is nice as is the bathroom layout. The sofa could be more comfortable, so we purchased two foldable storage ottomens which we store under the bed when not in use. We've been on 4 trips and have had some issues, like everyother travel trailer owner. The worst: the side out leaked during a deluge and we had to close it to keep it from leaking more. We used a friends large dehumidifier to dry up the trailer walls and thankfully you cannot tell that it leaked. Also, on the lowest setting the refrigerator was feezing food. The sink leaked during a trip to Marianna Florida but were blessed to find a truck/RV repair place that was honest, worked on it two hours, having to make two trips from their location to a parts place and even so, they only charged us $100. As someone else stated the compartment doors over the couch never seem to close correctly and the place we purchased it from can't seem to fix it! Currently it is once again at the dealership getting repaired. They keep it for an average of three weeks every time you take it in and they want you to buy their lifetime warrenty for 400 dollars ( up from 300) every year. The service department gets 1 star! Our warrenty runs out in June unless we opt to buy another year, but so far from what they have serviced, we probably won't. It's a nice travel trailer, would be great if the manufacturer would care a little more to make it right. I would recommen this model because from all we researched prior to purchasing all trailers have issues because they slap them together to get them out fast and then charge a small fortune for them. Despite the let downs, we do love our little travel trailer. Show less

Coachman Freedom Express UltraLite 248RBS not 192RBS We picked this TT over many others because of the layout.Large rear bath is awesome, horseshoe dinnet and sofa give the grandkids a place to sleep when they spend the night in the "camper". Outdoor kitchen was a must for me and the grandkids love to eat outside. There are a lot of neat things like the charging ports on the bedside tables and the couch. We travel with 3 dogs and the leash holder by the door is a cool touch, it also is a bottle opener! All the hook ups are on the back left side which makes it easier to hook up. There is more than ample storage inside and out. Pulls with ease behind my F-150 or the wife's Expedition. Cons: the mattress it came with was terrible! One night and it was gone. Show less

I have only had this RV for a few months and I do know it’s brand is top of the line and the price is dirt cheap compared to what these rigs currently go for! If thinking about it you need to act pretty quick as I will take to dealer first part of next week!!! Show less

I love the design of this small coach, the big front window, the slide out with the couch, the galley, and lots of storage. It pulls well by a mid-size truck, too. Appreciate the double axles. But the quality of construction has been a great disappointment. Also, the dealer service has been a disappointment. The first time it went in for warranty for multiple faucet leaks and a microwave problem where the microwave breaker tripped at running 1.30 minutes. Following trip out, and I found nothing had been fixed. Water leaked badly in the bath, swelling wood. It's was in over 3 weeks for repair. Now I find the compressor on the air conditioner doesn't work. The tires that came on it were reportedly unsafe, so I changed those out myself. Such is life with the latest travel trailers. A sad state of the industry. I cannot fully recommend this brand. Show less

This is my first RV. I purchased it new, with COVID pricing late April 2021and was glad to have it. I tow it easily with my Volkswagen Touareg TDI. Due to having a male electrical adapter, I refer to this RV as a “he” and named him “little Herbie” or just Herbie. So, Herbie, my wife and I have gone on over 11 trips so far. Several lasting over 14 days. We have stayed at state parks, county parks, expensive/crowded private parks and even dry camped in norther WI. Herbie did not let us down. We have had no major issues, everything still works. Minor issues include: the red and white hoses under the kitchen sink keep leaking, the doors on the overhead compartments keep coming loose, cabinet latch mechanisms fall off, the tire under the front assembly had to be moved when the stabilizer bar was added (very irritating to lose the outside storage), it is not really solar ready, the mattress is terrible, there is no privacy shade on the door which is in front of the bathroom, the AC is so darn loud you can’t hear the TV or stereo, the sofa does not sleep 2 adults, maybe two toddlers, the bumper does not store a RhinoFlex sewer hose, it doesn’t fit, the bumper can’t have any thing added to it (e.g., bike rack, rack to hold sewer hose), and the Winegard is pretty expensive to get setup, and is just okay ‘to use daily. He only came with one battery… not cool. What I love about Herbie: he is so handsome, we get many compliments, all major components work, no leaks, no breakdowns, easy to clean, the ladder, the Azdel, no carpet, no vents in the floor, the sofa/dinette/my office very comfy for a few hours, dog friendly (Maltese and Schnauzer approved), I can cook/bake easily, ample indoor storage space, can tow with my SUV, AC keeps it cold in the summer, shower is tall and roomy, easy to clean, good storage under bed and in bathroom, porcelain toilet with leg room, nice decor. Fridge is big, everything is cold or frozen. Little pantry/entry closet is great for storage. So, as I head into Fall and Winter wish me luck. I love Herbie and we plan on growing old together. Hope to fix all the little issues that others tell me are pretty normal for RVs. If you are looking for a nice couples camper, consider this one as an option. Show less

We purchased a 246 RKS. As soon as we left the dealer in Smyrna, Delaware we started finding problems. Called the dealer 3 times and no return calls. We had a trip planned so I fixed several issues myself. So far the issues have been plumbing leaks, wiring issues, there is a rail on the side of the RV that you mount the griddle on and it fell off, screen door hinges are falling off because the screws are stripped out, and I can go on and on. Underside of the frame is already rusting b/c it wasn’t properly painted so I will be doing that myself also. The delivery process was a joke as well. The kid they had getting everything ready for us installed the tow bar incorrectly. After we got home I watched a YouTube about it and redid it myself. This was obviously a dealer issue and not the manufacturer but for us, in general the whole experience was negative. Terrible workmanship and no quality control. If you are going to buy a Coachman you had better be a handy person because you will constantly be fixing something. Show less