THIS RV IS EPIC! Coachmen Catalina 283EPIC Travel Trailer!

[@matt_waddy]

I imagine sitting on that couch reading while it’s raining outside. It would be so relaxing.

[@BeastenBeaner]

Until it starts hailing 😂

[@arlenesterling6782]

I love this , I’m so tired of seeing the same campers with zero change

[@dearmeat5386]

We like it. Definitely like that they are thinking 'outside the box'. Will be watching how this progresses.

[@mandcsdad1]

That's a cool layout. Would be nice if they can add screens to the rear deck. We have mosquitos & black flies big enough to carry away small pets or children

[@Running_With_Scissors]

The projector idea is great!

[@cletus1n3]

This is one of the coolest floorplans I've seen in a very long time.

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

Neat idea if on a lake or beach. Lots of brittle glass bouncing down the road.

[@Erin-Thor]

This would be great for anyplace with a view!

[@tonynet2709]

Would like to see this with a living room slide and fifth wheel configuration. I'd even give up my outdoor kitchen for that!

[@CruizinWithTheCarsons]

You're right, JD, that is a pretty cool little unit.

[@DonFarmer-hq5sw]

The tweakers are going to love these up on blocks in Seattle

[@Rlc420]

One chilly night, and you're wiping condensation off those sliders all morning and using 13 towels to do it 😂

[@ThePeteutube]

I’m sure they added to the capacity of the AC units to compensate for the tremendous heat gain with all that glass. Even if the mfg. did, adding heat shield coating will be mandatory. Good to see someone offer something different.

[@texillini1]

Very scenic viewing

[@DonD532]

That is a great setup. I would have loved to go camping in that RV when we were weekend warriors.

[@JustinG9698]

I would love to see the patio on something without the side windows! Maybe a super slide and opposing slides for the living area! I realize this will add a considerable amount of weight but that would be an ideal layout in my opinion. Also it would be cool to see some type of tie down hooks hidden around the patio for things like a generator, firewood, or even a grill.

[@JustinG9698]

Or even on the back of the 263Fkds!

[@cullinan18]

Great looking unit! I usually don't like pass thru bathrooms, but this unit has enough pluses that I don't mind it.

[@freshaziisfreshaziis5064]

@@cullinan18 or you can exit at the patio and re enter the front door to access the bedroom. there is a way not to smell someones boo-boo😂😂😂

[@Patricksmancave]

Wow! I have never seen a Rv like this! Like that this has atuo leveling. Like how good the speakers are wish more Rvs had that! Love the back porch. This looks vrey nice inside. Love the back if your back by a lack the view would be nice. Like the floor plan. Thank you!

[@danb.5779]

This isn't a unit that I myself would buy primarily because it doesn't quite check all my boxes and looks a bit small for me.... however, I am in love with the fact that they gave the designer room to try something a bit different and actually brought this to market. Seriously, massive kudos to the designer for putting this package together, the design is awesome! And another kudos to Coachmen for actually taking a bit of a risk. I personally would love to see something like this in a 5th wheel (non-toy-hauler) or better yet, a class A, where there is a blending of outdoors and indoors and a most important, a good functional patio.

[@amymaley]

Very cool. I like they are thinking outside the box I can't wait to see what other manufacturers come up with!

[@rebeccahearon1897]

I think taking the bottom shelf out of the pantry and putting a washer dryer combo hookup would be the icing on the cake for this!! 🥰 Also needs to come with window covers for driving at least the snaps put on for us and we can purchase the covers separately.. Love the design not a fan of pass through bathrooms but for the big windows and the patio would look pass that. Also residential fridge would also put this over the edge with greatness! lol

[@Adrian-mf2pi]

Nice space to carry your bikes also. Very nice

[@AdventuraHighway31]

Very nice unit 👌 I recognize the Coachmen construction type and some items I have already replaced or upgraded in our unit. We could imagine my wife and I living in this trailer on land as a home base!

[@RBLK89]

I love the floor plan and patio, wish they did a hidden swing door for the patio when the steps are down, and better components in the bathroom, toilet, shower head, and also wish all microwaves were the micro/air fryer combos

[@Kentucky4runner]

I see this as a good full time starter unit. Lots of good features. Some iffy features. Some challenges to overcome. Gives an owner lots of options to figure out what is important to them and figure out the best way to move forward.

[@EverythingRVbyPat]

This is something you would want to park by a river, lake or looking at the forest. Not sure it would be practical in an RV park though.

[@johnevans1969]

Love it, great freaking layout! Honestly looks perfect.

[@MrSilus2000]

Great floor plan. The couch gotta go through

[@kingdomfunding]

great floorplan

[@joedonbaker1673]

Nice unit! You could put bikes on that rear deck for traveling. For having no slide, it feels roomy. Well done.

[@angie-xy5sf]

yea. then riding down highway with backend up in the air

[@grampskraka6976]

Great video. You are the absolutely only information on this model. Coachman’s own website doesn’t even have any mention of this Rv! Great job!! Trying to find pricing and it’s apparently top secret. Thanks for another great video!

[@BTBRVReviews]

Thanks my friend! I believe it will go public tomorrow.

[@lesliep.6971]

I love this. Suits me!

[@peteowens3033]

That back porch would be great for carrying bikes, portable grill, beach cart with beach toys, etc too. Just need an easy way to secure such things while protecting all that glass.

[@darinkeesey6408]

Window tint shop before you get home.

[@joehealey6209]

In the right climate that would be great to live in.

[@felishagathright4013]

Love the projector. More manufacturers should use them. Personally not a fan of heating ducts on floor. Dogs & grandkids lol. There are several little things I would change, but love the outside of the box. People are tired of the same ole same ole. Interested in the specs & price.

[@NanaGram]

It's very nice. Really like how this back patio floorplan works. Concern on no screens/mosquito netting. And also the usability in Texas heat with all the gorgeous glass. Guessing the glass used is not an energy efficient product with the other low quantity fixtures used throughout? Like plastic sinks, toilets, and thermofoil counters. Guessing the plumbing is substandard, too? If they're offering this unit with better construction, it would be very tempting!! Would like a trash can area, a usable coffee pot area and ability to open the sliders with a screen. ALSO, FLOOR VENTS ARE NOT A COSMETIC CONCERN. THEY TRAP DIRT, HAIR, DUST, DOG/KIDS DEBRIS😢 AND MAKE THAT GO BACK INTO THE AIR.

[@traceehodges817]

Now make that deck on the back just big enough for a golf cart and they'll have gold...

[@Sainte305]

If I had a lot of property with a medium sized pond I would buy one and put a concrete pad down and run some electrical to it so I have a small fishing cabin, LoL. Otherwise it isn't something I would use for camping.

[@tinaprice4948]

I love U shaped dinettes, our dogs like to lay on the seat next to us.

[@johnaz1018]

It’s a step in the right direction.

[@mikewadams1]

Very nice, but thermofoil is a no go for me. If they made a few changes I would consider it. Slam latches, solid surface counters, porcelain toilet, adjustable pantry.(I like what you suggested). I get they are trying to keep the price point. Possibly offer a couple versions.

[@DallasCityGurl]

I love this.... I plan, in the future to buy it, to live in . However, I would like to move the queen bed to the left wall, I think I can do it or order it that way. :) that would make more space. Everything else is so perfect! I was sold on a cherokee mini loft, but the one level is a contender too!

[@mustafak.m2113]

I was planning to build a custom rv with big full size windows with patios for about 5 years and here it's they finally made it, but it's a little small

[@freshaziisfreshaziis5064]

I love this model❤ just needs wash/dryer combo and solar.. also someone suggested window covers for the highway that would be perfect

[@thisisvicious5201]

It does have a W/D connection in the pantry and solor as well. I have one on the lot with both.

[@topout26]

I can already see cracked glass from road debris when traveling.

[@brendafaithful8267]

Really tiny and cute for a tiny one! ❤

[@jessemullins8144]

It’s a paper dress. Beautiful, but temporary.

[@GarageWorx]

Pretty cool. I wonder how all that glass would hold up to the rigors of the road?😮😮

[@kellychandler7488]

Absolutely love love this ❤❤❤❤

[@wgreenjr81]

Really interesting. I was just commenting this weekend while camping that I wish there were better back patio options for people who don't want/need a toy hauler. I am a bit surprised to see it in what seems to be a bit of a price point unit. Some areas such as the plastic toilet and the countertops feel like concessions to try and keep the MSRP palatable but next to other things like that projector, they feel like cheaping out. I'll give them a 9/10 for creativity, but a 7 for implementation. All in all, love the concept and I hope to see more non toy hauler patios or other concepts to bring the view inside.

[@bradnickel6685]

I didn't hear you mention an MSRP. Do you have that info? A very interesting layout, but a lot of inexpensive things like plastic toilets and sinks, which I really don't care if they are or not, but don't want the high end price to go with it. So hope it's "affordable" in these days standards of such.

[@leonardnelson7596]

Hey JD, I hope you're having a great day! I love what Catalina is doing with this travel trailer. I like the whole setup of the inside of it. I do like that they took two sliding doors an turned them into windows, that's them thinking outside of the box! There are a few things that I would upgrade, the toilet, bathroom sink an the kitchen sink to start with. I do like that its got the heat vents in the floor. I would put the struts on the bed tos help hold the bed up stops make it easier to get to the storage under the bed. I'm glad that the RV manufacturers are starting to think outside of the box an coming up with new units! Thank you JD for showing us this new Catalina travel trailer and giving us all the information on it. Your number one fan an friend Leonard from North Carolina.

[@bobfarrell6510]

Very cool trailer

[@eugene8071]

Beautiful,where are you located?

[@waynerhea6649]

They should have really made those doors sliding i can see somone adding a porch to the side on some land and use it as a getaway rv. Definitely not for fulltiming i can see it getting super hot or cold in that rv and yes, you can close the blinds but then ur just in a dark rv atp. And it defeats the purpose of the windows. But on a beautiful fall or summer day, it would feel and look amazing to have windows 180 degrees around you

[@johnnyebelindabewley4536]

I suggest a full lift door above the bed area to be able to access that cabinet

[@billangelo2190]

Believe all that glass makes it a fair weather camper, plus the only time the patio view would be great is if stuck inside for days in rain storm

[@mariannebrasch6729]

Love it!

[@themenagerie5622]

cool unit, great floorplan, not the nicest for a full-timer that wants privacy though, with those huge windows

[@COShea-iw6ii]

I'd like to see how long those floor to ceiling windows hold up to road debris.

[@jasonlovell3934]

Definitely need double pane windows on that

[@journeyhome98]

They should have made that a full slide on the driver side. That way the space feels open. Who thinks corner sinks are a good idea? Make that a little L to make it, again, look bigger. Give people the option to have the sliders sealed or unsealed. Put an awning on both sides….with toy hauler doors on each side so you have almost a wrap around porch. It would protect the glass as well. I LOVE LOVE LOVE THE HUGE WINDOWS! I think w a few tweaks… this could be totally awesome.

[@tonynet2709]

I like the galley as-is. The "breakfast bar" would function primarily as a food prep and serving area. I think a freestanding table in the dinette would be a good idea; it could be used on the "patio" as well. I agree with you on the full slide idea: our eyes would benefit from the extra distance between the sofa and that big screen. There's a ton of potential with this concept.

[@earlp3315]

I like it! I hope it won’t be super expensive!

[@ptcclatlptcclatl1683]

We had that GE non ducted AC in our Apex, replaced it because of the noise level.

[@richardbrowne3641]

Rockford Fosgate speakers are better than JBL. That would be a better upgrade. I have never seen an R.V. trailer like this one. I love the food pantry! I would take that to a nudey resort! 🤣 I'm flat broke☹️.

[@krisa8649]

I agree on the speakers, I wish the manufacturers would invest a bit more on the outside sound quality as well, mine are tin cans, I don't care if it's super loud because of my neighbors.

[@Erin-Thor]

Does this come in Azdel? I love everything, but I also love cold 🥶 weather! 😊

[@teschvalleyrailroad]

Sliding doors turned into windows means they are double pane, correct? Better idea for 3 season camping!!!

[@sherryarcher4832]

I am not a fan of the f.-loorplan, but LOVE the widows and patio.

[@shanemccabe_7]

I just saw this model at the RV store here in Florida. I appreciate your walkthrough and you highlighted all the major features. However, I do have a question about the A/C. I made an observation while there and maybe you can help me understand. In the bedroom there is no A/C vent. I really don't understand why this would be in this model. I talked with a sales guy when he drove by me and he said it could be added, but it would be a costly addition. Did I just miss the vents in the bedroom? It was literally the only downside for this size and model of trailer. P.S. we did a walkthrough today in Florida (Sept. 14). Full sun and the temps were around 85. I would not say it was very hot in the unit at all.

[@ADONAIsays-so]

I like it, but all i see is heat loss in the wi ter and a struggle to keep cool in the summer.

[@davidbaron6647]

nice from Indiana

[@lemichaeljohnson2069]

The Salem veranda blows this out of the water. Or rv park lol.

[@enricio]

Would this come to Europe? It's great. 😁. I'm curious what kind of rowing capacity one needs for this unit. 🤔

[@enricio]

😵‍💫: Of course I tried to write Towing capacity (not rowing capacity). 😌

[@AdventuraHighway31]

This type of trailer manufacturing would not pass the certifications of certain European countries.

[@enricio]

@@AdventuraHighway31 Okay. Good enough. 👍

[@lesfinch]

No struts on underbed storage?

[@shellieminnicks8417]

Very interested please let us know if a half ton Nissan Titan can pull this when is going to be available for purchase in Arizona

[@gemchick82]

If the sliding doors aren’t meant to be open then the area underneath the screen should have been an bank of base cabinets with drawers acting like a pantry and/or office niche for using the bar chairs. That would then open up more space for prep and appliances in the kitchen and the upright pantry cabinet you stated was too deep could have been coats and brooms.

[@galvanizedcity4981]

What was the price for this unit? and are there any comparable units on the market?

[@hillonwheels8838]

I wonder how hard it would be to put a motorcycle on the back deck and if it would be able to handle the weight.

[@micheleobrien64]

So it's a park model since it's not designed to tow everywhere. So only in resorts or your own property. In resorts all you will see is another trailer. On your own lot would be great, that's not a big group. I like it though!😮

[@brendadavis7322]

I like this model, but the patio would be much more useful to me if I could have it wide open at the back to load my e-bike/trike and paddleboard to store in front of the couch in the living area.

[@6thwatergateplumber]

Nice to see engineers actually thinking about something different. I like it, but I hate when they use those cheap cabinet door hinges. And, can that sofa in the back move? Having two great window views it would be a downer if that sofa was permanently set. I'd give that up to have something more flexible to take the view in on either side I choose. But it's a nice unit!!

[@geekmp3]

I stayed at a cheap motel once who used sliding glass doors for windows... Felt cheap. This feels the same.

[@melvindamoudt484]

Do you think Toyota Tundra Platinum can tow this trailer????

[@ericaken3338]

It would work if you have some land with a lake view

[@s_hassell97]

I’m not a huge fan of those repurposed “sliding doors”. I’d rather see the window type that the VIEW series uses on that line. The sliding door on the patio I do like though.

[@lisaevans5840]

I'm not sure how I feel. Yeah, the back is great, but the kitchen and bathroom are low budget. The exposed windows/glass doors are a concern while driving, when road debris is flying around. I'd rather have a traditional build with regular windows, but still offer the back porch and up grade the toilet and stove/oven and counters.

[@brianpayne5773]

I personally think the floor plan is weird. That’s just personal preference. But objectively it looks like it’s a pretty poor quality build. I wouldn’t buy it based off the the fact that it wouldn’t last past the warranty

[@artvandelay837]

what are you basing the poor quality build on? what proof do you have that it wouldn't last past the warranty?

[@tonygonzalez1636]

@brianpayne5773 what would you get

[@Moparpower121]

So is this a travel trailer or a permanent site thing?

[@BTBRVReviews]

Travel Trailer, according to them

[@mesa620]

Great trailer to take to a wine mixer…..

[@realmaxforce]

You better park that thing in the shade, or that will be a giant solar oven.

[@kenp9469]

For me, a little too much glass. Love the patio.

[@Jehty_]

What's the point of that patio? In what situation would one spend time on there instead of under the much larger awning? I honestly don't get it.

[@SaltyDog69]

To many windows. RV windows allow too much heat/cold to pass through them. I’m sure your a/c unit would be running 24/7.

[@roysiewerth980]

What is the msrp

[@krisa8649]

I really wouldn't want the giant window would rather have a full size couch. Projector is cool, I'd still have to have a TV for those days when I'm getting respite from the Ohio heat. Decor is pretty, the light furniture is the only hitch, it would get too dirty I'm afraid from my dogs. I love these patio models but it would face my neighbor's Conestoga wagon aka unkept camper 3' away from the rear of mine at my seasonal site 😞 Nice person, been there forever that's why they don't require she upgrade her camper.

[@jenicorneal3545]

How do I get one?

[@NewDivide705]

What's the GVRW

[@BTBRVReviews]

They claim. 10k lbs

[@markkern4879]

Nice view, but almost no storage.

[@jane-annarmstrong6562]

Nice trailer just don’t like pass through bathrooms

[@BTBRVReviews]

But you don't have to pass through.. 2 entrances to bedroom

[@Dascia2]

I love the back patio, but I don't like the basic travel trailer layout. The Timberwolf Mini Loft was so inventive with a new layout style that I was hoping for something new with a little more room.