MUST SEE INSIDE THIS RV! Coachmen Catalina 18RDL Destination Travel Trailer

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[@MGAFFY]

It's got a real tiny home feel the way it's laid out, especially with the lofts

[@micheleobrien64]

I like that they make the porch big enough for two people and a small table!❤

[@jeffhagberg6796]

I like the new "tiny home " style RV 's ,we have a few acres and would love to make a RV style camp ground nightly rentel

[@RomanMestas]

I really like that projector, takes up way less space than a TV would.. I love when there are so many different types of trailers out because every family, couple or single person has different needs.. this is perfect for someone.

[@Patricksmancave]

Like this. Like how tall it is in side. Big fan of the back patio. The loft is ok. Like black out tv shad. The kitchen is nice. Love the dishwasher. Like the cabinets storage. Like the bathroom. Have a good day!

[@craigwilliams1073]

They were really aware of the weight. I don't mind so much the plastic sinks and toilet because of the appliances. Very nice!

[@briankrone2631]

My wife and I love it. Personally I think out of all the other similar layouts this one knocked it out of the park

[@micheleobrien64]

Love the ottoman, I'll pass on the projector. Love the dishwasher and kitchen. And quality looking appliances. And yes a proper back splash is neccessary( all the way like you pointed out).❤

[@lupowins]

Really good price point for what you get. Great layout and design.

[@joedonbaker1673]

Great floorplan for younger parents with kids. Pretty cool.

[@micheleobrien64]

Definitely not for over +55 folks. Love the price point too. But those lofts are a big "NO".😫

[@PhotoHoag]

Looks great until that!

[@PhotoHoag]

Could use a drop down bed.

[@BelindaAmaxing-tk8jh]

They did a great job with this trailer

[@user-uo6zg2eh2h]

very unique. I love the projector tv.

[@leftfinned]

I love a loft!

[@rajmathew6220]

That's amazing

[@robreuler144]

I really like it.

[@igorving]

I have this my lot right now!!!!

[@texillini1]

Like the patio

[@TheGenericavatar]

That's the shortest 'destination' RV I've seen so far. Good porch size. Working sliding glass doors could be useful, especially if you can build a large side deck next to the RV. Worst case scenario, they'd double as emergency exits if the patio deck was on fire or something. Although I can see how that would also reduce the RV's insulation value due to looser seals for the slides. Given how converted sliding glass doors seem to be becoming something of a Thing in RVs based on this channel, I expect somebody to create and manufacture dedicated massive RV windows in the next few years.

[@lilibear62]

One loft is good, but maybe a good Murphy bed downstairs. Also, ditch the plastic sink and toilet. The patio is nice! Maybe a good place for bikes?

[@95dodgev10]

What would be cool (and i think I've seen some kinda similar) would be to make that back porch as a toyhauler back end so you can haul a sxs or something and when you're in camp its a nice size porch. That would be kinda of a "checks all the boxes" kind of trailer for me.

[@Tatiacha]

It's a destination trailer meant to take it someplace on a property you own and leave it there, or a permanent space in an RV resort. I doubt the frame could take the weight of toys.

[@karlmcnealjr]

The only thing I would suggest is the ability to move the steps to the right side if you're parking it in an only back in site. The height is 13'6" so if you move 3-4 times a year be careful where you fuel your truck.

[@dylan8495]

I wish you could drop one of the railings down, and it had tie downs, would love to put my bike on the patio while traveling.

[@bradnickel6685]

Now this is a model I really like the layout of. Even being in my mid 50's.... It's almost like it is a park model. The price, well, I actually think it's fair for what it is. Be interesting how the window/fixed sliding doors hold up after towing a while. Great review.

[@craigwilliams1073]

Dryweight 8284 lbs is awesome!

[@smonroeh]

Ya missed the storage under the stairs again JD

[@n3lizzz929]

I would like to see sliding doors on this unit. Build a deck in front of the sliding doors and park it by a lake or somewhere else with a nice view and happy camping. I would personally bring a free floating table to use instaed of that ottoman.

[@jamesgang94591]

Could you nix the dishwasher and add a regular dryer??

[@Tatiacha]

nice kitchen appliances but then cheaped out in the bathroom with a bunch of plastic that's too bad upgrading the sink toilet and shower fixture would have added so little cost.

[@480spongebob]

Saw one in person a few months back. Nice looking cool design, but I would not get one just because that flat, tall wall would cause so much drag you wouldn't pass very many fuel stations.

[@leeinfinger6260]

Need to move the axles back so you can haul “toys” on the deck.

[@coachken6130]

And a fireplace!?!🤯

[@HuggieBear39]

If you wanted, could you upgrade the toilet and basin? I am not sure a plastic toilet would last.

[@ArmTheCreative]

Need hurricane safety status!

[@MVAMN]

What is the dry weight of this unit? Thanks!

[@markadams5823]

How much is glass replacement?

[@bignix207]

First thing I thought of before watching the whole video.. that deck needs to be big enough for a golf cart with tie downs. Why don't they spread the axles apart just alittle more for stability?

[@jaydenbmx3781]

I still can’t understand why they didn’t turn the back railings into ramps, put some tie downs on the deck and make it large enough for a quad or a couple dirtbikes. Hell even a golf cart too

[@gretchen5783]

Where can I buy an ottoman like the one in the living area?

[@lisaevans5840]

I'd rather have smaller windows that open and have a porcelain toilet and sink in the bathroom. Thank you for this tour.

[@Tatiacha]

yeah definite air flow issues in there

[@United_Kangaroo1992]

I would hate to have a dishwasher in something that small. I need more countertop

[@shaungarrett3938]

These would be good emergency shelter for families and single parents with one income. If you buy them for 38-40k and rent them for 500/mo. Municipalities could assist developers with making empty lots habitable communities. Imagine 25-50 of these trailers surrounding a central community garden and a playground. Not a solution for the tent dwellers but could lower rent prices in my town.

[@user-bm7kp8mr7q]

They are not built to last the outsides tend to leak and fall apart over time very thin walls rubber roof you have a good idea but probably would go with more of a tiny home type build thicker walls and for what your saying direct plumbing for city or septic pretty much a manufactured home but downsized that's only my opinion but something you might want to look into also if your city will alow those shed to house is really awesome but love your idea learning to live with less is just a great idea lower utilities for heating and cooling plus newer technologies could allow the utilities to be so cheep in the long run versus regular massive homes the money saved would pay for its self hey if you going to bring that idea up to someone might instead of just renting do a sell or rent to own on the units I'm sure the smaller foot print and less property would cut taxes as well

[@TheRealWattLife]

Im 6'7, so i definitely couldn't fit in there.

[@turnandburnroadtripssouthe8432]

Odd place for a fire extinguisher

[@markmeier4206]

Definitely not for older folks or those who have to use the bathroom At night!

[@BTimmer]

Hard pass as we don't own recreational property and we're not interested in a 3' ceiling in the bedroom. It would be good for Hobbits, however.

[@mememe7684]

washer and dryer combo are no good

[@user-pp2ze4yq3m]

That kinda' money for a park model (no water tank or holding tanks)? I'm sure those ladders are load-rated for some amount of weight. But at 185# myself, I wouldn't trust them. I've seen tree houses with safer-looking access. Looks like a truck camper going down the road backwards. Hard pass on this one. :(

[@kenp9469]

`Too much glass. Change, modified double door to single. Not aerodynamic at all. Suspect when you move it. It puts undue stress on the front wall. And if you are moving it to one location forever. Drop a single wide there. Cheaper, and more room.

[@TheGenericavatar]

It's a 'destination' trailer, which by default means you only move it a few times during it's lifetime since you leave it for long periods at the destination and visit it whenever. As such, aerodynamics and 'roadability' are not the concerns that you'd have with a normal RV. Also, 'destination' trailers assume you're dropping it at a place with a view, thus all the big windows.

[@kenp9469]

@@TheGenericavatar You pay money, to make them roadworthy. But then you are not supposed to use that capability?

[@TheGenericavatar]

@@kenp9469 'Destination' RVs are more like mobile homes (which usually never moved once placed) than regular RVs in intended use. They are designed and named accordingly so nobody mistakes them for normal use RVs. If they /were/ designed and built like regular RVs, they'd probably be substantially more expensive than the $50K MSRP trailer we saw in the video for the same size, features, and floor plan.

[@dfnsmn1411]

Nope, nope, and more nope

[@alysiamiller1629]

all that glass freaks me out, as far as safety.. crashes, break ins etc

[@mightjyoung4072]

You are bad at the filming

[@JDubsPub]

You are bad at being a cordial human being.