Coachman Catalina Expedition Travel Trailer reviews

WARNING!! DO NOT purchase a Forest River Toy Hauler! The Ramp Doors they use allows water to enter at the top, and then run down the side of the ramp door undetected to the bottom of the ramp door, where it runs beneath the ramp door sill and under the vinyl floor covering (again, undetected). The Insulation used beneath the floor, rather than waterproof foamboard, is like the fiberglass used in older homes that acts as a “sponge” to soak up and hold the water and moisture under the flooring for years, causing MAJOR damage and wood rot beneath the vinyl floor covering. I purchased a NEW Toy Hauler Travel Trailer, and after just 6 years, the undetected water leaking around the Ramp Door and through the uncaulked gap between the vinyl floor covering and the ramp door bottom sill, caused all 2" X 2" Floor Joists, Insulation, Wall Studs, and Flooring Plywood beneath the vinyl floor covering to rot from the water damage. Although much of the plywood atop the 2” X 2” Floor Joists was still strong and firm (further allowing the issue to be undetected), the wood damage beneath the plywood reached nearly 15 feet into the 30’ trailer from the ramp door. Forest River limits their warranty to just 1 year, with NO EXCEPTIONS. Their position on undetected flaws and issues that are not discovered within their 12 month warranty period is “Too Bad, so sad” and “that sucks for you”! They take NO responsibility for their defects, including those that are hidden or undetected for years. Save yourself the headache, and heartache, that a Forest River Toy Hauler will give you. Unlike Forest River, there are better quality manufacturers out there that will take responsibility for an unknown “flaw” discovered in their product. Show less

This is a great singles or couples coach. I love the countertop space and the light colors. The fridge is a great size, and I like that it will run on the 12V while driving down the road, which I think is much safer than driving with the propane on. The solar panel on the roof does a good job of keeping the battery charged, but if you want to boondock you need to add another battery or upgrade to a Lithium. On the negative side, there are no drawers for the kitchen and storage above the bed is difficult to reach without a step stool. The curved storage also makes it hard to best utilize the space. The couch is comfy for sitting but a little hard, and like putting my feet up so will likely switch out for a recliner in the future. Love the bike and kayak rack, but have yet to figure out how to get the kayak up on the roof as a solo. The awning lights did not last long, although they function the colors are all mixed up already and some of the lights out. Show less

I would give a -5 if possible - I purchased a new 2021 29fkts Cataline from Country Camper in Epson NH. Specifically because Country Camper offered on site repair and I am seasonal and can't move my camper. They were bought out by RV One super store. After the trailer was delivered to my site there were numerous manufacturing issues - Wall gaps at the seams, fireplace disconnected from the wall, side wall not connected to front wall under countertop, scratch in countertop and floor, slider leaked damaging the rug, bathroom sink leaks that molded the cabinet. I reported all issues and County camper did not have the parts to repair. Now RV One is the owner and they will not honor the on site repair and I have a camper that has many issues. I can't move it because there is a 3 season room attached. Catalina Warranty is of no help unless I can find a dealership that will make on site repairs and I can't remove the screen room and get it towed. Show less