2000 Coachmen reviews

We purchased our 2000 Coachmen Catalina 279SA for three reasons: the open floor plan, the easy towability and overall quality of the trailer. We have not been disappointed! After 20 years of moderate use, we just as happy with the Coachmen today as we were when we first towed it off the lot. If we were to improve one thing, we would replace the carpet with hard surface floors in the main living area. Other than that, we have thousands if mules and years of great memories in the trailer and it's still going strong! Show less

Great to drive. Tons of space for adults to sleep and hang out. could use more power for towing but the 24 valve straight six Cummins diesel is a workhorse and very reliable. Expect little issues due to age. In the four plus years owned, the rear AC unit quit while in Florida but otherwise 20,000 plus miles of only minor maintenance. Recent 2,000 mi trip had the water heater storage tank fitting begin to leak which required a quick trip to the RV parts store and some assistance from my wife holding a flashlight. We enjoy being disconnected from the world while traveling but if you need TV to stay connected, a satellite system could be a good addition. Show less

The Catalina Lite lives up to its name and is a very easy trailer to pull. I think the weight is somewhere around 4500 pounds. Our is a 2000 model so it has its bumps and bruises, but overall its build quality has been quite good. The floor plan is a bit tight and it has no slideouts, so it really maxes out with four people. It is basically a place to sleep only as there is really not much room inside. It also sits lower to the ground than newer trailers. for this reason, there are wheel wells on each side which further erode into the already limited interior space. Having the trailer sit lower to the ground makes it more stable when towing, but also puts the drain pipe close to the ground. For this reason is is sometimes difficult to get a good gravity pull on the waste water when hooking up the drain line. It sometimes takes some creative planning to get an adequate drain slope. Show less

The unit fits our needs well. If you're looking for fit and finish, creature comforts, or a plush coach, this is not the model for you. Structurally, everything remains intact and tight, and nothing is falling apart...some of this is attributable to the fact that we continually maintain and "adjust" things in the coach. Only 30Amp shoreline. It has V10, however, the transmission appears to be maxed out with the weight the unit, gear, water, etc... It downshifts a lot on grades that I would consider average or just above average. The outside storage compartments are made of plastic and unfinished. Now, the positives.... we have a 7Kw genset, 2 AC units, 2 TV's with antenna/satellite option. Show less