Coleman By Dutchmen Folding Trailer reviews

Given buying a new Coleman Legacy 1905b and paying 30-40 k, they are equipped with the cheapest door locks, bin locks, bin latches and matching keys that need replacement every year. They remind me of the lock and keys that they used to sell in the 1960s bubble gum machines. Very shoddy! Show less

This camper has been one of the best campers I’ve owned. It’s great for the kids because of the bunks it’s roomy because of a slide out it pulls really well quick to set up. We love the outside kitchen and it was especially great for Boondocking with a solar charging system became pre-wired from the factory and was an easy set up. It has a large freshwater tank of 50 gallons never had any issues on four day. Weekends bathroom is a little on the small side, but never had any issues plenty of storage We’ve made plenty of family memories, even on those weekends from bad weather chase us inside Show less

I regret everything about buying this camper. I have been in and out of camping world so many times in the last few years with constant repairs. This unit was thrown together and has now cost me so much extra money. I would never recommend buying a Coleman camper. Everything about my unit was thrown together using the cheapest materials possible. Show less

Mechanically good: tow hitch, propane tanks, suspension, etc. Although I had to build a new rear bumper because the original was of such light gauge steel it totally buckled after a very slight impact. The "build-out" is of exceedingly poor quality. Virtually all "wood" componets (bed, cabinets, trim, etc.) are low grade and put together with staples. Many staples were not "set" properly and we have been sliced open on exposed staples many times. We have had to replace the water heater 3 times and the very noisy water pump twice. After driving over uneven ground - very slowly in a National Forest campground - the trailer "wracked" (twisted) and now the bathroom door no longer fits its opening and won't close. The fiberglass bath vent hood fell apart after 3 years. So many more things to complain about. The dealer - 120 miles from my home - was of little help. Show less

Our Bayside Elite never required warranty work so I l gave it 5 stars. We bought it new and have been camping with it for 25 years and just can't bring ourselves to sell it even though we have a newer Aliner Expedition. The Aliner takes a few minutes to set up, the Bayside takes over an hour. We take the A Liner on cross-country trips with multiple one night stops and use the Bayside for our weeklong stays at one campground. The Bayside has two comfortable king size beds, and plenty of screens to open so you always have air moving wherever you are in the camper. The slide out dining table is very comfortable for four (we've had six sitting there), the pop out sink and stove work well for cooking and clean-up, the outside stove is potent and boils water very quickly. The interior lights work well and cover the complete floorpan, include the beds. The curtains provide plenty of privacy for each bed. The heater works well; it's always nice to wake up and plant your feet on a warm floor when it's cold outside. It tows easily due to its low height and our Yukon 3.0L diesel gets 19 - 20 MPG pulling it at 70 - 75 MPH (I put 87 MPH rated tires on it so I could drive it at Michigan's 75 MPH speed limits). I follow the Coleman guidelines for annual summer and winter maintenance and everything still works well; the top goes up and down with no issues. The only repairs I've done are fixing an inoperative refrigerator and installing a new axle; I didn't realize we were overloading it when we carried most of our gear for week long camping trips in the camper. I look at new floorpans and don't see anything I like as well as our very reliable and functional Bayside. Show less

Our 2024 Coleman Lantern 17B developed major water damage and delamination within the first year. Keystone RV’s handling of the warranty claim has been frustrating and inconsistent from the start. Their representative initially said they wanted to “do what’s right for my family” and acknowledged how serious water damage could be. But they quickly shifted to blaming me for “lack of maintenance” — with no proof. Then they demanded $6,500 out of pocket for a replacement unit. I was forced to accept a buyout — until I submitted an updated payoff that was less than $1,800 higher. Suddenly, Keystone dropped the $6,500 demand and offered both a new buyout and a replacement. This flip-flop proved they were never negotiating in good faith. They missed multiple deadlines, ignored my final offer, and went completely silent. Keystone’s customer service failed my family when we needed them most. If you’re thinking about buying from them — be careful. Document everything, and don’t assume they’ll back their product when it matters. Show less

Bought Camper brand new and while doing walk through, it was discovered that dump valve on black water was located in the underbelly making it not accessible. Then found that screws on bottom of slide were exposed and cut linoleum floor when operating slide. The above items were resolved, but in the 3 years I owned the camper, one of the Air Conditioners failed, water pump failed, and refrigerator failed. So glad I purchased an extended warranty. Loved the floor plan and the hidden pantry, but quality workmanship is nonexistent. Show less

Hello. The review above had us worried about the unit. I wrote down the reported complaints item by item and looked for them in the 2020 unit we found at Camping World. This unit showed none of the reported problems - drawers at the door were properly mounted and worked smoothly, holes in baffles under sink were cleanly cut, cables were cleanly bundled, all the brake cables were attached and working, and so on. My conclusions are these (1) there are QC problems at the Dutchman factory (2) The worst of the problems occurred during the Covid year (2020-2021), and (3) there is nothing there that a careful inspection wouldn't reveal. We found a few minor issues (peeling wallpaper, break in exterior trim) and the dealer fixed them all before we picked up the unit. I agree that this travel trailer, and all the others we have looked at that are in our price range are deliberately built a bit flimsy to keep weight and price down. That being said, if you go into the deal with your eyes open and are willing to keep track of potential problems (furniture separating from wall, doors binding, weather-stripping comming loose) you can have a most rewarding experience. If you need a better build unit, or are not at least a bit handy, be prepared to pay twice as much. There is nothing wrong with the design of this unit - just be careful to do your own QC and keep track of problems before they creep up on you. (oh yes - the reviewer complained about inconsistencies in the specifications - it appears that the spec sheet he was looking at was prepared by an RV web site, not issued by the manufacturer, and was indeed inconsistent. Don't trust anything that doesn't come directly from the manufacturer. They are quite happy to answer questions) Show less

Our favorite feature of this RV is the floor plan. It's perfect for a couple, single person or a small family. Although we enjoy our time outdoors, when that's not possible due to the weather, this is the perfect sized camper! The murphy bed can be made as a bed all the time, while there is still a table/booth to sit at to play games, read, watch a movie or eat. By the way, the bed is comfy too! Another feature we like is that the bathroom is accessible while the slide-out is in or out, making it very handy when you need to make a bathroom stop in the middle of nowhere. There's no need to move the slide-out to get to the bathroom. This camper has plenty of storage space inside and outside, with the power stabilizing jacks and power tongue make it easy to set up camp in a jiffy!! The extra sturdy stairs and handle make it a safe feature for anyone coming and going. This camper has been one of our favorite we've owned!! Show less

One day after the camper was set on our permanent spot we noticed the floor was separating. My husband called the dealer and someone came to look at it. The only thing that the warranty would allow for repairs was to sand the plywood section that was sticking up. The repair man said that the plywood was actually breaking apart, but Salem won’t replace it. We now have two other spots in our floor that are doing the same thing. In addition to this, the shelving in the pantry is falling apart and the shelves are falling. We only have spices on these shelves. This camper is a year old. Disappointed in the quality of this camper, and incredibly disappointed in the lack of cooperation with the warranty. Show less