Coachmen Apex 215RBK

Brought my Apex 215RBK home last week. What a great unit, totally impressed, actually much bigger then I had ever expected.
Lots of storage space inside and outside! Tows like a dream with my 8 cylinder Toyota 4Runner.
The 38" slide out really makes a difference! And the dinette is very large, wide enough and long enough to sleep 2 tall grandchildren once awhile when they come with us. Our third grandchild can sleep on a 27" wide memory foam tri-fold mattress that we store inside the corner shower.
Their sleeping bags fit nicely in one of the dinette storage compartments, and their suitcases in the huge storage compartment in the bathroom above the outside kitchen.
The master bedroom is small however, with a short queen mattress, and that is where the 7"-6" width (vs 8'-0") becomes noticeable. Very tight! But it will do OK for sleeping, and the mattress is quite comfortable.
The total length of the camper was limited to about 25' to fit in my 28' long driveway. The 215RBK was the shortest unit I could find with an outside kitchen. And that outside kitchen is absolutely fantastic, even has room for an ice-maker! My only complaint is that the slide out grill operates on the disposable propane bottles, would love to be able to run it from the camper propane system. Still working on this problem.
So, our first outing will be this upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, hopefully we will not encounter any issues, but if we do at least it will be under warranty.
Almost forgot to mention, I replaced ALL the incandescent bulbs with natural white LED bulbs purchased from M4LED.com.

Just saw my new Apex 215RBK at the dealership for the first time! Very nice unit, exceeds my expectations.
Now just waiting for the snow to melt so I can clean out my trade-in and finalize the sale.
The elite package, electric awning, and frameless windows really dress up this unit nicely, and are just what I wanted.
Even though I did not order the '50th anniversary package', the decals on the camper say "50th Anniversary", did not expect that. Kind of like this anyhow since my wife and I will be married for 50 years in 10 months!
Not so sure if I like the new omni-directional TV antenna (without the crank handle) time will tell.
The white exterior with black trim looks really nice and the interior is well designed with lots of storage.
Will provide additional comments after more detailed inspection and after I get the unit home.

Kay and Gene wrote:
We have an Apex 214rb and love it. Have had it 2 years and had a minor leak in shower drain. Otherwise great TT. Tows great, lots of room for the two of us and our 3 pups. Sometimes I wish we had gotten the outside kitchem model. Good luck with yours.

Thank you Kay and Gene. The outside kitchen is actually what sold me on the 215RBK. The short length of my driveway was another factor for getting this unit. Can't wait to see it when it gets to the dealer, it will be the first time.

We have an Apex 214rb and love it. Have had it 2 years and had a minor leak in shower drain. Otherwise great TT. Tows great, lots of room for the two of us and our 3 pups. Sometimes I wish we had gotten the outside kitchem model. Good luck with yours.

Thank you Slate and Terry for your reply, much appreciated!

I'm happy for ya! Glad you got the Elite Package, it adds to an already pretty loaded trailer Hard Valances w/ Side Curtains, Night Shades, Décor-Matched Borders, Sink Covers, the AM/FM/CD/DVD Stereo and 24" LED TV, Access Doors Under Dinette, Deluxe Graphics, nice looking Aluminum Wheels,Ground Effects—Metal Skirting & ABS Fender Skirts, and Slam Latch Doors at Pass-Thru as well as Magnetic Door Catches and a front mounted Stone Guard, Hot/Cold Outside Shower, propane Bottle Covers too. Nice and congratulations!

One thing I noticed at a recent RV Show was that Forest Rivers Coachmen RV's under the guidance and the big cash flow of Mr. Warren Buffet...have really grown as far as quality control, name brand componants, terrific value and truely nice coaches.

KS56 wrote:
Just ordered a Coachmen Apex 215RBK with the elite package, electric awning and frameless windows.
Great floor plan with an outdoor kitchen and walk around queen bed.
Traded in my Surveyor SV233T hybrid since its 8 person sleeping capacity is no longer needed.
Hope I won't regret it.
Needed something easier to work with. The fold out beds in the Surveyor were getting too difficult for me to handle.
Don't know much about the Apex line but was very impressed with some similar units I saw at the dealership. The construction looked at least equal to or better than my Surveyor.
Any advice on what to look out for when the new unit arrives at the dealership in about ten weeks will be highly appreciated, along with any other owner experiences with the Apex line of travel trailers.
Thanks in advance, and happy holidays!

Really like my APEX. It is much lighter than even a normal Extra lite, because of the AZDEL construction, and the AZDEL, also helps keep the TT cooler, and warmer, because of the added insulation value.
The only problems we have had with ours. Was the kitchen sink elbow / trap was a little loose. Easily fixed by me at the CG. The AC seemed to vibrate some. Dealer took care of it. They also replaced the slide seal with out being asked. Said it didn't look right.

It tows great.