Under 30ft for ½ Tons!! 2022 Freedom Express 259FKDS

2022 Coachmen RV Freedom Express 259FKDS Azdel Ultralite Front Kitchen & Bed Slide Travel Trailer!
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2022 Freedom Express 259FKDS Specs
Empty +/- 6510lbs as seen (Slightly lighter w/o power jacks)
Cargo 2490
Max 9000
Hitch 752 lb.
Length 29' 10"
Height 11' 3"
Width 8'0"
Fresh 50gal
Gray 35gal
Black 35gal
Awning 18ft
Bed 72" x 80" King!
I really wasn't sure what to think when I heard Coachmen was coming out with a new decor inside their Freedom Express ultralites but I am definitely liking what I see! It makes the RV look and feel somehow "Richer" to me while also adding almost an enhanced sense of privacy and seclusion if that makes sense!
This model continues to baffle me! I'm still not exactly sure how they managed to squeeze a 72" x 80" KING Bed Slide + Living Room Super Slide into something just slightly under 30ft! Plus, with the weight reduction from the Azdel + wide stance axles it should still tow quite nicely & not simply be a "destination-use RV!"
The camp kitchen takes it right over the top for me. Inside and out it's just amazingly well done!
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[@jeannachandler9579]

We own this trailer!!! There’s not a single thing we’d change!!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Nice!

[@lynnfiegl4953]

Here’s my 2 cents: door- put the shade in standard already!! And for the love of God, either put in drawer under the dinette booth or a sliding tray that comes out so I don’t have to pull the seats apart to get to the storage under the seats!!! Absolutely love the rest of the camper!! Would love to see a accent wall behind the bed with bigger shelves but not a deal breaker.

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

I agree.

[@matthewfontenot3725]

Yes, a door shade is a must. Love this model.

[@WilsonsWildRide]

For a smaller camper, this unit is pretty awesome! It has storage for days! I think I would have chosen the queen bed for the extra room in the bedroom. Thanks for sharing.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

This one is similar and gives you that queen kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4nFnneepd6XoM0 King is standard in these coachmens

[@BloodAx13]

Hey Josh, I really like the darker wood tones in this one and the way they offset the light colored walls and floor. I'm not normally a fan of the front windshields but with the way it lines up with the sink in the front kitchen here I think it works nicely. This is one Freedom Express I would consider.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah sometimes I think windshields are applied where it makes less sense (like a private bedroom. In a front living or kitchen that start making sense to me again

[@auntiefan4202]

Love that big kitchen window and light!

[@johnpossible6292]

Josh.... i keep coming back to this model and the more i look at it the more i like it. It’s got pretty much everything i like in a travel trailer. The king bed in the slide , the theater seats across frim the tv, the fireplace, the interior closet/ pantry space a booth dinette and that awesome camp kitchen . Also under 30 ft. This is definitely in the top 3 on my list.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Checks a LOOOOOOOT of boxes

[@auntiefan4202]

Slap clap stomp, slap clap stomp. Josh will, Josh will, WAKE YOU!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Hahaha

[@hallraker79]

Love that big front window by the sink! Great looking outdoor kitchen! Good call on the fireplace. More proof that you have some very smart viewers! 😉 I'm with you on the "shade ready". Nice that it's prepped, but why not go all the way and just put it in? WE WILL ROCK YOU

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

The shade thing is annoying to me but thankfully REALLY easy to apply

[@jetdriver]

Very well done. I really love all the storage that they get into this model ESPECIALLY for a front kitchen. Well done. Your mention of how viewer feedback drove the fireplace got me thinking. What I’m about to say applies industry wide. 1. Door windows are mandatory. Either do frosted glass or (preferable) the tinted window with a shade. Come on folks get with it. 2. Stoves next to anything need not only a back splash but a side splash. 3. On 50A units that don’t have fireplaces how about installing electric heat elements either in the furnace or in the AC unit? I know Coleman AC’s for example are designed to take heat elements and it would be easy to put an electric heat element in the furnace. If I have the power I should have the option of taking the chill off with electric heat. 4. I think it’s past time that builders think about all the electric gear they are installing in trailers. If you have AC, a TV, a microwave, electric hot water, a 12v compressor fridge, that should be a 50A unit. You should not have to be budgeting your power use on the factory plug. So if your building a trailer that can easily overload a 30A circuit (like one that has all of the above) you need to provide a 50A panel.

[@zacharygittle2400]

Coachman really did good on this one, the pass-through storage is a huge plus and the large outside kitchen under 30ft is setup very nice👍👍

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Agree!! Bedroom is a bit tight but it’s not like you’re trying to do a line dance back there

[@donnabergeron7624]

Lighten up the wood, put pull out storage drawers under the dinette seating for easy access of stored stuff

[@kristapritz4862]

A small fireplace is ALWAYS a good thing. ALWAYS.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I've seen some that are physically smaller but the RV industry likes to use big ones. I'd love to see a few of the smaller heater units out there even if they're not always visually symmetrical

[@rmccabe117]

Easy number 1 on our list!! King bed, awesome outdoor kitchen, great Kitchen space and it will keep my 1/2 ton smiling!!!

[@stevez340]

An adult mattress, a ladder, a TV, theater seating, and is that a porcelain toilet😳 Other than the dollar store vent fan and the skimpy bedroom shelves, Freedom Express seems to be offering so much more than similar models from Cherokee and Wildwood👍

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Freedoms are a personal favorite. They may not do EVERYTHING but they either really nail exactly what truly matters or at least prep stuff for easy upfits

[@markh8410]

Household outlets in the bed headboard area is the my only critique of this camper. Really great floor plan!

[@stevedawson378]

Just purchased a 2023 model and love everything about it. Have scheduled a trip next weekend for our "shakedown cruise" and can review it later. Drove it to our storage area and was 30 miles. I have a 2021 Ram 1500 (9500 lb tow capacity) with a tow package and RV dealer installed rear air bags inflated to 45 psi.Towed well until we got on the interstate and really felt the sway above 65 miles an hour. FYI for those with a 1/2 ton that this rig could do the same or maybe just a Ram issue. I plan on getting a 1 ton later but really like this Trailer-- 5 stars!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Steve! Great input here

[@ricksimmons5683]

Hey Josh. I love this video ! I've been shopping campers online now for a couple of months now, and I keep coming back to this video. In your words " it speaks to me ". I can see where there could be improvements made, some of which you've pointed out (thank youl), but WOW, This thing really checks all the boxes on my list. Love and appreciate all the Intel and integrity you bring to your platform. I hope the honesty your oozing has an effect on the way Bish's does business. I live in Missouri and I think I'll come up and see. Love the videos man. Keep up the good work !!!!😎😎😎

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

This is one that ranks really highly for me as well. Like you said there's a few little things I could see tweaking but overall... this dog hunts

[@DavidHBurkart]

The light available through that front kitchen window is mind-blowing. Yes on the door window shade... installed upside-down ideally

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That flipped-shade request is common and I think makes a ton of sense.

[@jessetadlock4818]

I seem to love the floor plans with the Freedom Express but once again i would love to see one with a washer/dryer combo in the place of the outdoor kitchen. Thanks for all the videos Josh!!!

[@robinpratt6308]

I love the electric space heaating fireplace in the entertainment center cabinet. This is a winner. Love the Expresso decor color, really rich looking. Love that it's under 30 feet as well.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Robin!!

[@russellnell3474]

I accidentally showed this specific model to my wife three times now as our next camper.. It's perfect. I think I would give up some of the road mode for the at campground usability.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Hahahaha love this comment

[@chrisrowland2223]

I love and appreciate the utensil drawer for the sink area over the sponge slot. Wish they would do at least a basic pull shade on the door, it does not need to be a combo shade or anything fancy.

[@johnurech9643]

Nailed it! Finally a smaller camper with a front kitchen and an outside kitchen!!! Looks like we are going back to Haylett's...

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

:)

[@beenieweenie1986]

As someone with a half ton with good credentials this is definitely on the short list. Has all the "must haves" and alot of the want to haves.

[@markthompson7578]

Josh I own this model and love it. The access with the slides closed isn't a deal breaker. Coachmen built this right and others have tried to copy and can't. Rockwood version doesn't touch what this camper has. This my friend is the best couples camper and I have looked at a lit of others and they don't compare.

[@resatobin4303]

Fabulous floor plan with outside kitchen! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sitchad]

I love what they did with the sink covers, VERY well thought out. Great little TT and nice floorplan.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

TY Chad! Appreciate the visit :)

[@DennisFolsom]

This is about the best layout I have seen and I have watched most of your videos plus some others. My 2020 Ram 1500 is rated more than enough to tow it. The only negative is access in travel mode. That said, I think one could partially open the slide at most travel stops, enough to get into the bathroom and bedroom. If it weren't for money and health issues, I would be placing my order.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I have been told but some people you can keep the door open before closing the slide and that works but I have never tried it personally

[@Mark_Spivey]

It’s the little things that add up to seal the deal. They should have included the door shade and a Max Air bathroom vent fan.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Both are easy upfits thankfully

[@droningharry]

Freedom Express has really come on strong in the last few years and continue to get better they are a less expensive Cougar and Rockwood, I'm really starting to love them just nice really nice.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Pound for pound I've loved them for a while and they're they're a serious under-rated option out there

[@tedcharp]

Love this floor plan. Thanks for sharing Josh👍👍

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thx Ted!!

[@CC-fx4nn]

Great floorpan! I like what they did with the front pass through storage under the inside kitchen, and the outdoor kitchen looks like something somebody could actually use. The trailer looks like it was designed by someone who actually camps. It would be nice if you could access the bathroom in travel mode though........but that is just me. I have mixed feelings about the door shade as most RV windows are tinted and in most cases you can't see in anyway unless you have the interior lights on. At night, just leave the lights off and you can operate in "Uncle Gary" stealth mode and you'll be good.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

"The trailer looks like it was designed by someone who actually camps." is *100% RIGHT!* THAT is truly the difference in freedom express's designs :)

[@MikeStJohn-du5ue]

The big miss is the lack of room for a CPAP machine and plug in next to the bed. Otherwise very nice.

[@martymaddox7828]

Looking to upgrade from our existing camper......it's 13 years old, but we still love it......it's "spoiled" me for the large sleep space and storage.......no outside kitchen for me.....husband has his own outdoor cooking system......just gotta convince hubby we'd like a new one!!!!!! Thanks for the info on this one......you always give great tours on your products.......stay nerdy.......❣️🤗❣️🤗❣️

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty 🥸🥸

[@lloydzufelt7514]

My nickle 1) show the I price 2 the tarp should cover all of the front 3) refers. Should be 3 way for power 4) tv should be 50 inches with a power soundboard 5) the show you did with the Murphy bed with. Cabinet under the bed was fantastic

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

The outdoor kitchen caught my attention. Nice.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

It’s not something I see others do on this layout either!

[@SarahsAtticOfTreasures]

@@JoshtheRVNerd I really love the outdoor kitchen concept . When we had our RV, we set one up. When I lived in Colorado , I grilled outside all year. Even in the snow. My grandpa did the same. It's was fun. We use to go to the state park near us in Illinois, in the middle of winter and have a BBQ. That was cold. Lol We would sled and eat.

[@joehoover4134]

Great video, Josh! Ordered one last week with all the options, got the cloud interior color, 12 vdc frig, 2nd ac and a few more! We really like the floor plan and have been full time since 12\21 in our current Outback. Agree with a few others should have drawers under dinette benches, ave plans to make drawers for ours, also drawers under bed and possible make to queen size for a little more room on sides. Can’t wait for more room!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Sounds pretty awesome really. I'd be interested in seeing that when done!

[@joehoover4134]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Thanks and once we get it, here in AZ, will send you updates. Enjoy watching all your videos!

[@PastorVShaw]

Do you tow with an Outback? :)

[@joehoover4134]

@@PastorVShaw No Ram 1500

[@pattyolson3842]

Great unit! Yeah for Azdell,+ TV across from recliners, + great pantry storage, + utensil drawers, + camp kitchen with included grill and folding table +nice layout, + storage underneath bed Dislike - window at the head of bed, - not enough drawers in kitchen

[@JEANROCK33]

Hello! I just purchase this 2022 trailer and I can tell you I neal it right ! we look at many differents trailers last year before we made our choice and this ONE IS SYMPLY AWSOME !!!! can't wait to it the road this summer. THANKS COACHMEN !!!!!

[@peggymercer1952]

Love the fireplace, and my favorite darker decor. Love the fridge. These models are always providing great storage. I'm really happy with the dark cabinets. To me it's a great selling point. I've never cared for light Cabinets..everything dark is fine with me. I like the window decor too (××××). The bedroom is so wonderful. I have lots of stuff so the xtra storage is Appreciated. Thank you. I won't miss the door in the bedroom. I'm living in it, so this is perfect. So glad U highlighted this model. I like the one I watched model 259fkds. No fireplace, I like a fireplace.. great kitchen. Price may determine want I get..thanks JOSH, GREAT REVIEW. OH, 30LB TANKS WOULD BE NICE. TRY TO FIGURE OUT A SOLAR PKG. INSTALLED. INCLUDED. THERE'S AN INVERTER ALREADY WHEN U GET THE 12VOLT FRIDGE..AND WITH AN OPTION TO BUY MORE PANELS. THANKS. .

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Peggy you're just awesome. TY so much :)

[@jonistarr7052]

Love seeing the couple campers with king size bed and outdoor kitchen. Would prefer a 2 burner stove in place of the griddle.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Super easy to swap cookers around thankfully

[@jonistarr7052]

@@JoshtheRVNerd , Also... we need more campers that are 1/2 ton towable.

[@jimcramer9656]

Thanks for this uncle Jose! That mattress size is awesome! It would hold my mother-in-law and a maybe her small ferret.

[@johnshetzer4529]

Loved the video Josh. My wife and I will be downsizing from our Coleman with a bunkhouse and this floor plan seems perfect for a couple. I have one small suggestion, however, this is not a dealbreaker for me. We are permanent campers and I spend a lot of time at the outdoor kitchen. I noticed that the outdoor kitchen counter stops at the left of the sink leaving an empty space for more storage. Why not extend the counter top to the wall on the left side giving more counter work space. I realize that you would not gain that much counter space but I would prefer the full counter top vs the storage area. Thanks again for the video

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I am not totally sure but it's possible they were intending that space to help store something like the griddle or bracket?

[@pattigrigsby9762]

I love this, the interior is very nice. I would want a queen size bed instead of the king. As always, I agree with you, they should put the shade on the doors instead of just prepping them for one. I love the window above the kitchen sink, opens the space.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thx Patti! I hear Cougar may actually be including that shade but haven't seen confirmation of it quite yet

[@dr.thomasl.hoffman2455]

Love, love, love this camper and love your reviews Josh! Keep up the great work!! Hoping to see one of these at the Hershey RV show this week!

[@MrNickb-s500]

That looks like a very well thought design and Layout! I love that front kitchen and the Layout is pretty good too! If it floor heating vents I'd probably buy it when I get enough money

[@annielass389]

We just ordered the 2023! I'm so excited! 🎉

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Congrats!! If my videos were helpful, then would you mind dropping me a review at g.page/r/CdPcitNVx2nDEAg/review

[@oldguy9078]

Really like this camper Josh and I too am a Queen fan and you really rocked us with this video.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That's why they call me Mr. Fahrenheit

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Fantastic KITCHEN design love it!

[@johnpossible6292]

I like this one alot. I just wish the shower was a litte bigger but its no dealbreaker at all. I gotta see one of these in person. And that says alot for me.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thx John! I don’t think she will disappoint. It’s a great model

[@pipslife7874]

We have this trailer in a 2021 model--LOVE IT!!!!!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Nice!! I miss the lighter interior but actually do like this look

[@s.wayneosborne5448]

Josh we currently have a 2018 Freedom Express 248RBS, and like it a lot. Both my wife and really like what we see in this new larger model. It offers quite a bit more space, and looks as if it only tows about 1 foot longer than our current trailer. The way my F150 is configured, it would not have any problems towing this. I'd rather see a queen bed, or queen option personally because we're not particularly big people and are used to a queen, and it would leave a little more move-around space in the bedroom. But my BIG question to Coachman is: why do you cheap-out on the bathroom fan. They don't even put switches on the wall, and my wife cannot reach the built in manual lift and fan switch without a step stool. I replaced ours with a MaxxAir Deluxe that has a remote control. I know you could do the swap as a dealer, but their fan is out of place in an otherwise upscaled RV. Despite that, if I had the extra cash laying around, I'd be ordering one in a heartbeat.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Love Input from real owners like this. Ty I think you can shave the bed decking in this one and create a true queen if desired btw

[@waynevaughan5263]

Thanks Josh I like it. We have the 287 so the access to the bathroom was a life save this past summer when stopping enroute to our destinations. Not sure where I could put the cpap in the bedroom. I like the colours and kive the fireplace. We added the shades to our doors and two Maxx fans. Thanks for the review.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Our pleasure. 287 is a great one

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@bobme1ga278 That's awesome. TY. Good to know! :)

[@Patty479]

I do like the new updates. Loving the king bed slide out! Not sure I'm a fan of the dark wood. Also would really love a more rectangle shower. We have the 2021 Freedom Express 246rks and are looking for the king bed option and slightly larger shower. Oh loving the theater seating too! Thats a must have too! PS..I want to buy our next camper from you!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Cougar offers a lot of King beds btw. North Trail does as well. They're becoming more common

[@whereman1199]

Great job here Josh, I been watching your videos, since 2017. ☆☆☆☆☆ I enjoy them like a TV show... My coworkers are sick of me talking about camper videos. LOL! With that said, I agree, Coachman is the brand that truly goes camping. This is about my outright favorite camper of all time, mixed through my indecisiveness with the brands, you videoed since 2017. Rockwood is my second choice next. This is B+ here, let's make it a A+. Below is my opinion that would pull Coachman away from the competition with all the boxes checked. The CEO at Rockwood then would be saying. "Hold my beer!" Here is where Coachman misses the mark. COACHMAN • Good Year tires with temp sensors. • Torsion axel's, like Rockwood. • Max air fan with cover. • Slam latches on all compartments • Option in the mattress, I'll buy my own • If there is a window there should be a shade.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thank you for spending so much time with us! Solid feedback btw. Ty :)

[@OurFurryFriendsOnline]

Thanks for sharing this. It really makes me think of the mini Lite 2516S that I've ordered except with an extra dinette and a different configured bedroom. Watching it really makes me realize I love the second entry in the Rockwood and I'm not a big fan of the cabinets in the bedroom in this freedom. I do however like the dinette and the configuration of the dining living area. This floor plan would have been tempting had I seen it soiner except that I needed to keep my total length shorter. I've watched lots of other sales videos and tours of RVs and nobody comes close to how much I enjoy yours. Thank you.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

That’s basically what it is. The 2516S is a baby version of this beast m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4nFnneepd6XoM0

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

And ty for the kind words today :)

[@dennisg.7498]

Just did my final walk through before delivery ( In my home state). The thin shade for the door jumped to over $50, the additional hand rail is now $ 84 but the coolest thing is the included water feature in the front pass through. Remember, check all sink fittings before camping. The water line to the kitchen sink was loose and it made a neat waterfall into the pass through storage. I bet Josh's team would have caught it at PDI (Inspection)

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I appreciate the vote of confidence. I will also tell you we aren’t perfect

[@jameskennedy673]

Needs backsplash on the left side of the kitchen sink & RH corner also plus left side of the fridge. Also door window shade, other than that ❤️it. Now this size in an Ember TT will be fantastic. Josh 👍👍👍👍

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

:) Thx James!!

[@paulsylvester1394]

My wish list: pull down sprayer on kitchen sink, better chrome shower in bathroom, and finally a queen bed with bigger side shelves and power for a CPAP machine or eye glasses and water glasses.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

These are good ideas. Ty

[@IntothewestOkotoks]

Well done Freedom Express! Not sure half ton towable (not out west with the cross winds we can get!), but still what a perfect floor plan with keeping it under 30 feet. Lots of good storage (pantry, entry closet, bedroom, linen shelves, and the cool U shaped drawer FE does!). Only thing I would change is the doors for access under the dinette (change to drawers), and not sure about the exit window at the head of the bed…I just think I’d knock my head on the release at night lol. Not sure how to change that though. Otherwise this checks every box (nice front kitchen, outdoor kitchen, great outside storage)! Great walk thru video as usual :-)

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah needs the RIGHT half ton for sure and even then it’s potentially situational as you mentioned

[@SignalCorps1]

The dry weight is only 6,500 lbs which is amazing as is the 2500 lbs of cargo which brings it up to 9,000 lbs. I never need more than 1,000-1,200 in cargo so this a 7,700 lb towing proposition for me. That is easily within most 1/2 practical limits

[@IntothewestOkotoks]

@@SignalCorps1 depends on the tongue weight and payload capacity of the half ton (and what weight is being added in the truck). If loaded to 7500 lbs and assuming about a 900 lb tongue weight, some loaded half tons might have an issue with sticking within their GVWR.

[@SignalCorps1]

@@IntothewestOkotoks You’re right 1/2 tons usually hit their payload limit before they’re towing limit, but tongue weight is only 750 lbs. I know the kitchen is in the front, but even in the 900-950 range it is manageable with a 1/2 ton rated at 12,000 lb towing and 1800 lb payload.

[@IntothewestOkotoks]

@@SignalCorps1 tongue weight when loaded up will be more than 750, I would almost guarantee that. And “most” crew cab half tons don’t have 1800lb payload - likely low optioned, properly equipped (“max tow packages”) will get close to 1800 lbs. most will be in the 1300-1600 range.

[@Yoteach01]

I really like this unit with one exception. The Tootsie Toaster is a nice feature but, I think that it should be at the bottom where the cabinet storage is located. To me, it's only logical due to the fact that hot air rises

[@DonnerPassWhisky]

Free standing table and chairs available ? Yes shade should be standard on the door window. Really like front kitchen floor plans. It appears with this one they traded a giant bedroom closet for a outside kitchen. Thanks Josh

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah you can swaption out the booth

[@jasonborowski302]

Love this floor plan. I do wish they would just put the door shade in since it seems like they went so far everywhere else. Also, maybe a factory option for an XL vent fan, either in the bathroom or the bedroom in addition to the second AC option. I wish they had a factory option for the slide awnings like Rockwood does. One quick question, is this a single dump valve location with it being a front kitchen and then having the camp kitchen drain all the way at the back?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thankfully the things they aren’t doing here are easy upfits I think it’s a double sewer outlet but I see too many rvs to remember them all to that level of specificity

[@user-sv9ni5ep7k]

Definitely need the door window shade and the Maxaire fan in the bath. The pivot bathroom door, like on the Mirada 32ss class A might make the bath accessible in road mode.

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Like this one, I can see myself in it.

[@donna4010]

Love these reviews- you crack me up… I really like this rig.. love the new colors, the storage is great! The dinette table is beautiful.. I agree about the front door- should have a built in double shade like a residential door with in door blinds ;). I like all the windows!! What is the situation with screens on the windows?? Hate the bugs… I will give up lots to have good screens, yet able to open the windows. Outside storage in the front is great!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Any window that opens always has screens. I've never seen an RV builder violate that

[@auntiefan4202]

Nice looking decor!!!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Really rich feeling

[@auntiefan4202]

@@JoshtheRVNerd it screams, in Chapelle "I'm RICH beeotch!"

[@sharonozrovitz439]

We love this layout. The only question I have is can the king mattress swap out for a queen? Is there under bed storage?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Full storage below the bed King only from the factory Rockwood does a similar unit with a queen m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4nFnneepd6XoM0

[@sharonozrovitz439]

@@JoshtheRVNerd yes we have been looking at that one from rockwood but love that this one has one door. Not in the market yet. We just bought a grand design 17MKE this past year and absolutely love it. Both my husband and myself are planning on retiring and going full time in 4 years. So looking forward. ( not that our 17 mke won’t work). We wish grand design made one similar. Love the quality. Well we have a few years. Thanks for all your reviews. We love seeing what other companies offer.

[@6dna]

1. Love the split sink cover 2. Love the stone sink 3. Hate the double sink, much rather have the farmhouse or at least single bowl rectangular sink. 4. Love the outside kitchen with a real sink. Please make the camp kitchen refrig be 12v. 5. Prefer Rockwood theater seats with the arm in the middle that can go up and away. 6. Not fond of the dark at all though I can understand why some would like it. I can't understand how you think the natural looking trim goes with the dark cabinets. 7. Must have the electric fireplace BUT I'd try to re-organize the entertainment center to lower the TV another 6 inches. 8. Please add drawers to the dinette. 9. How many inches deep are those overhead kitchen cabinets? Are they actually useful for anything? 10. Shower / closet space utilization very cool. 11. Bath fan NG. Look at reviews across many trailer line. The comments are that the small fans are generally useless. Just put in a good fan in the first place. 12. Queen bed optional? Rather have that option with more useful side shelves. 13. Fully agree that the outside door should have a shade. And I like others recommendation for some sort of shade that may pull up from the bottom that lets you easily "peak" out the door without fully opening the shade. 14. The Rockwood 2608BS is my wife's favorite for far for a trailer. I only wish you could access the entire inside without having to go outside. The other concern about the 2608 is the kitchen counter on the front end. It's narrow, maybe too narrow. I've previously suggested that Rockwood move the big slide back 6" to accommodate a more useful sized counter.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

This is great. Ty for sharing all of this :)

[@linonarvaez8455]

Love the dark colors!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty!

[@dianedenham5259]

12:32 Why do they not cut out a notch in the seam covering for the skylight frame to fit flush? Right over the shower it should also have clear silicone sealant around the edge.

[@katiap7065]

Really like this layout, very smart. Not a fan of the dark wood finish (which wasn't continued around the slide for some reason). Any scratches or chips will really stick out like a sore thumb. Had a bed that colour and had to touch it up with a Sharpie every few months. Great view thru the windshield, makes it a pleasure to cook. The fireplace is a great add. Might have been better exchanging the location with the cabinet below.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Rockwood offers a similar design with lighter interior options you may enjoy m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4nFnneepd6XoM0

[@StarBitt97]

Definitely need the thin shade in the door. Really think it should be standard.

[@lcaryfrog]

Luv the kitchen

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thank you 😊

[@quinkelley1134]

Super cool Floorplan, love the interior design not being all light or all dark. Really feels more homey and less RV-ish. What is your opinion on build quality of freedom express compared to say, jayco or rockwood?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I would give Rockwood the nod but I personally really like freedom express and what they do and wouldn’t hesitate to have one myself

[@jeronethompson1059]

Keep it up Nerd!!

[@mikecarter1774]

An idea popped into my head watching this video. Someone could easily do this after buying, but I think it would be great if Coachmen would do this: If you cut 4 holes at the base of both dinette benches, you could slide the free floating table over a foot to one side or the other giving a ton of room on one side for people with larger 'table muscles' and 'love handles'.

[@kristyeggen1382]

Not a fan. My spouse cooks and is left handed. That means I suffer. Left handers turn the pot handle to the right, hard to do when there is less than an inch of space.

[@leonardnelson7596]

I think that if the rvs or fifth wheels have windows in the entry doors that a shade should come standard in them an they should raise up from the bottom to the top that way you can leave it where you can still look out an see who is at your door without having to raise the shade up

[@joanhocken9152]

Great floor plan. Only two things that I would change. 1- I don’t like having a window at the head of the bed. With the window on the back wall you really don’t need it. 2- I would like a 60 x 80 queen bed which would allow more room to walk around the bed.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Trimming down to a queen is always possible since there's a king there now Rockwood does a solid queen bed version of this seen here btw: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4nFnneepd6XoM0

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Thanks again Josh

[@traceywye6504]

We wil we will rock up Queen I think?

[@SamuelJMartinIII]

14:05 I thought the exact same thing❗️ 🎶 WE WILL, WE WILL, ROCK YOU‼️ #JinkBuyMeACoke 🥤

[@pamlevi7017]

They need to put a shade in the door, standard. Max air in bath room is a must. Pull down sprayer in the kitchen.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thankfully those are pretty easy upfits we could always accomplish for a client. But I agree those are great features to have!

[@jommmer]

the door window needs something, but I think I would prefer the one-way tinted glass over a shade. Love that the bathroom can produce rock and roll, but doesn't make up for it not coming with a Maxi Air fan. Another thing I would like to see is an electrical outlet on the left side of the counter (where you had the sink covers). It would have to be boxed in, inside the pantry, but it would only take up a minimal amount of pantry space. Do the entertainment seats have the heat and massage? By far this is my favorite unit! The only real negative I have is there is no covenant place to put a trash can near the sink/food prep area.. But I think a small one with coaster wheels that can be rolled from the door pantry over to the kitchen, when need, would work. So it is a minor negative.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I like that pantry/outlet idea! Seats are not heat/massage on these as I recall

[@jommmer]

@@JoshtheRVNerd Good News!! I do believe it does have the heated /message seats. I went to the Coachmen website and there they state it does. Then if you look closely at the 3:18 mark i believe you can see the button controls. I love cold weather camping when there are less bugs and I dream , on a cold night, of sitting in that heated recliner , with the fire place warming my toes, watching a good movie.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

@@jommmer It's not impossible BUT.. I've seen more substitutions ESPECIALLY on furniture this year than any other year combined until now. I'd rather under-promise and over-deliver if that makes sense

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Tv cabinet design preference. Put the electric heater fp on bottom move t.v. down so not craneing your neck to see from the sofa and put cabinet above.

[@moyingling]

Yes...factory door shade!

[@briangray1720]

Also a motor upgrade on the electric jack system , put 1 like a normal coach to change a flat ,people love upgrades and will pay the extra, changing a tire in the middle of no where its paid for its self . thx Brian

[@bobcloughjr]

Josh, I don't see an outlets or at least usb ports near the bed to charge phones. Can you confirm or deny what's available? Thanks

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Sometimes those things hide in little corners and I don't catch them on a tour just scanning around. I would have to check in person (or ask one of our folks here) but I don't see where we have one on hand locally else I'd just hop out and check I believe they have a set of USB's up by the TV area but not sure if they have some around the bedsides

[@mcloud7426]

Would it be possible to remove the outdoor kitchen and if so, how much weight would that take off the total dry weight?

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Not from the factory no. I have no specs to offer as a result

[@mcloud7426]

@@JoshtheRVNerd no, I mean would the buyer be able to. We would be willing to do such if it took off enough weight to justify it.

[@SamuelJMartinIII]

0:43 It Just Does EVERYTHING❗️ 😯

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Basically

[@hoss1003]

Yep, needs a shade in every door of every RV.. Too bad they couldn't fit stackable W/D in one of those closets. I'd be getting one of these.. Only other thing bad is, it's got alot of rear swing behind the axles..

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

The wide stance helps keep things under control while towing thankfully This one does have the axles slightly more forward due to the front super slide giving it an otherwise out of control tongue weight

[@briangray1720]

Full shade in front door that comes up from the bottom ,so you can crack the top to see whos outside. Thx Brian

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty

[@gregtroublemaker1862]

This is a really well designed unit under 30'. Coachman was very innovative and how they designed this floor plan, just awesome! Thank you Josh, another great review as always!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Thx Greg! Rockwood does a similar layout really well m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4nFnneepd6XoM0

[@jasonborowski302]

I know you didn't ask specifically for this feedback, but since comments got the fire place.....lol. I know it might sound weird, but I really wish they would get rid of that window at the head of the bed and put a headboard there instead. I know I'd end up busting that shade with a pillow the first night in the bed. It's already got the side windows on the slide and the large window at the back.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

I appreciate feedback whether requested or not!! Interestingly you're the 2nd person to mention getting rid of the headboard window.. I don't see the factory doing that, but I'll keep an eye on the trend. TY and keep the comments coming. This is good stuff Jason

[@herbertoakleyjr7176]

I have a coachman freedom express and they got this one right

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Ty sir!!

[@henryfam58]

2 thumbs up, for sure.

[@dougd7410]

Thanks Uncle Josh! For the love of all campers let's standardize the door Window covering and full size fans in the bathroom! I'm really digging this unit.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Right on!

[@markh8410]

No household outlets in the bed headboard area is my only critique of this camper. Great floorplan!

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

Yeah they're down just beside the bed but not IN the bed slide itself

[@robmathias9986]

I might be alone here, but I hate the king bed. No side stands and I didn't see any power plugs. And not alot of room to move around.

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

You’re not. Plenty of queen seekers. Plugs beside the bed btw Rockwood does a similar layout with a queen m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4nFnneepd6XoM0

[@dianedenham5259]

Love the floor plan, but not a fan of the dark wood, esp the way it's mixed with the lighter wood. I'd reshape the table, the extreme curvature at the end cuts too far into where the people at the end of the dinette rest their arms. I'd prefer a large single bowl, stainless steel kitchen sink. I'd lower the tootsie toaster closer to the floor because heat rises. I'd redo the shower corner, put in a rectangular one. I'd make the outdoor kitchen smaller in order to get more bedroom storage. Sorry to be so picky but you keep asking for our opinion. 😬 ✌️🇨🇦

[@JoshtheRVNerd]

And I appreciate the feedback Know it’s okay to also say what you like. That’s sometimes just as important to know