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TednWV
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Nov 23, 2014

2014 Shamrock 19FLT or 2012 Coachmen LTZ 21TQX?

I may be trading in my 2009 Aerolite Cub already after only having it for 3 months. I'm really interested in 2 hybrids a local RV dealer has. After getting burned on my first ever RV, (the Aerolite) I'm very hesitant to pull the trigger again.

I found out afterward the Aerolite Cub's are junk. Major design flaw. It's a water leak waiting to happen! Local dealer offered to take it off my hands today.

I've been hearing from people saying, "all hybrids will leak eventually". I really like the hybrids though! You can go from a 20ft rv to a 28ft - 30ft in a few minutes by lowering the bed ends. Plus they're light!

I really like these 2 hybrid's on their lot. 2014 Shamrock 19FLT and a 2012 Coachmen LTZ 21TQX. Have you guys heard anything bad about any of these 2?

If price was the same, which would you choose? To be honest, there's only a $3,000 difference.

Thank you for your input.

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  • Can only tell you that we had a ROO 23SS and our camping buddies had a Shamrock 19 and while we had only one minor leak while driving through a monsoon, they had one in their front bunk. Both were '07 models with the same seal design. That has been improved since. FR did supply new bunkend and decking material. True that ALL HTTs MAY, MAY leak. That is also true of ALL RVs in general. The nature of the beast just means that it's a possibility. Just as "the best" manufacturer can and does turn out a lemon from time to time.

    Re the 2 vs 3 bunk model, if you have a regular need for the 3rd bed, suggest you go for that one now. Looking at an online listing for the Coachman, notice that it does not have a dinette AND sofa, which the Shamrock has. The Coachman offers more floorspace, it appears. Unless you have the need for that third bunk, I think you'd be happier having the sofa. You can open it up for occasional guests, but doubt you'd want to make that a regular occurrence. Also, the Shammie is 2 years newer model with likely better sealing system. Only you can decide which one really meets your needs, but we're on our second Rockwood - same as Flagstaff/Shamrock - and are very pleased with both. No problems. Good luck.
  • You're asking about two very different hybrids.
    One has 3 bunk ends, the other just 2.
    one has a real sofa, the other doesn't.

    It comes down to which floorplan fits your family better.
    remember, 3 bunk ends adds 33% more maintenence and an extra giant hole to be vigilant with.

    And I'm assuming the Shammie is new and will come with a factory warranty, while the Coachmen will not.