We bought our Coachmen Apex 189FBS earlier this year and thought we were getting a good deal. It was beautiful, brand new, and we trusted the name. We got it home and soon thereafter took it out for a spin. A short weekend at Disneyland (in case we forgot anything important). Well, we didn't forget ...anything, but soon discovered our trailer had some issues. The doors were not level and were therefore very difficult to open and shut (something we must of missed at the dealership). The heater would not work, but instead set off the Carbon Monoxide detector. And at some point in the night the refrigerator decided to shut itself off ruining everything inside (our breakfast and lunch). Given this was the first night in our brand new trailer, we were less than thrilled.
We returned home and immediately took the trailer to the dealership to have the issues resolved. The dealership did not give us any fit, but took almost 2 months to fix it (stating that because it was such a brand new model, parts were not fully available).
We eventually got it back, and were too busy and in a financial crunch to use the trailer. So, it has sat for a few more months. We are now preparing it to go use it for the second time in its short existence and I have noticed that the bathroom cabinet holding the sink is separating from the wall, the glue is not holding it and it is threatening to rip the wallpaper out with it.
It is too late to cancel our trip, but I know this means the trailer will be out of commission AGAIN as soon as we return. So far, I feel like we are going to spend more time repairing/having it repaired than being able to use it. And I fear for the day the warranty expires.
Less than a year, not even two trips out yet, what a waste...
I really had heard and thought Coachmen made a quality product, but given this, it appears we were wrong. This trailer was not a bargain and I'm sure we'll end up paying over and over again once the warranty wears out. I would not recommend it. Read Full Review
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