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Jim
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Jan 26, 2016

2006 Coachmen Cross Country

Asking for input on the Coachmen brand in 2006. I'm considering buying one with only 15,000 miles, 300hp Cummins, 40 footer.

What does everyone think of the Coachmen quality?

I know it's an orphan now as Forest River bought them in '08 but doesn't help out with any of the older models but as long as I don't need anything major, shouldn't be a big problem...but I don't know.

Do you Coachmen owners with some miles on them recommend them?

Thanks!
  • I have a 36' Coachmen Aurora Gas MH, I enjoy it for the price I paid. Wish I had wiring diagrams for it. I have a few piles of wires that they could have been neater with. FR has been no help. I have made some improvements to ours. Some of the cabinet fits are fair, I have seen much better. I make a trip every year for the winter out to the RGV. There are a few Coachmen diesel rigs here in our winter park that looks pretty good. One is a Sportcoach which I have been in and its quality is much better than what I have. The owner is very pleased with his. Guess if you are getting a good price on it go for it, if you really like it. Gary
  • I have a '98 Coachmen class C. It's undoubtedly built to a price point, but within that constraint it seems to be pretty well designed and put together. The cabinetry materials are plain and fairly lightweight (thin plywood, vinyl-wrapped particle board moldings, cheap pine scantlings, etc.) and the fit and finish is a bit loose in places, but they're structurally sound and function fine for their intended uses.

    The wiring and mechanical systems appear generally well designed and neatly constructed. The wiring is neatly bundled together, wire nuts are taped so they don't come loose, and wire coloring by circuit is pretty consistently followed. The plumbing and ductwork likewise is put together pretty solidly and neatly. There are access panels to get access to most everything that might need it.

    I would appreciate having more technical documentation (wiring diagrams and the like). Possibly they are available separately; I haven't checked. On the whole, though, I don't have complaints about their quality.