Greetings all,We actually found the perfect camper!The 2014 Coachmen Catalina 25RKS. However, we have been looking online for a dealer that has what we want in stock at a price we can live with. In the course of this search I happened to notice that some websites show exterior photos and the camper is labeled "Coachmen Catalina Deluxe Edition" while others, with the same model number, are simply "Coachmen Catalina". A visit to the Coachmen RV website is unenlightening concerning the difference between the two. In fact, there is no mention of a deluxe edition anywhere on the website that I can find. When I compare the photos from the different dealers' websites, it appears the only difference is color/pattern on the outside and inside. The floor plans are identical and even the fixtures are the same.I'm confused because I can't find anything anywhere that actually says there are two different versions of the same camper, but I'm seeing what appears to be two different versions.I'm hoping somebody on here is able and willing to explain the difference to me and provide guidance as to how I can ensure I get what the boss wants (she prefers the pattern of the one called "Deluxe Edition").Thanks in advance for your help!

Here's the website for the deluxe edition click Maybe the the other Catalina is a 2013 model.

Just a glance on their website and all I see is the Catalina Deluxe Edition under the Travel Trailer pull down menu from the main page. TT manufactures often have a few different color schemes for the same trailer.

Their website lists 3 different Catalina: Destination, Santara, and Deluxe. A destination trailer is probably built more for long term placement and not really intended to be moved around very much. destination style campers may not have holding tanks for instance. As for the "Deluxe" series I think the main difference is in features offered and possible differnces in construction/materials. Check the specifications on the website carefully. If you can - find a RV dealer or show so you can see for yourself. I was frustrated as well because I also saw what appeared to be the same camper listed at some dealers as Deluxe and some just as Catalina when they were clearly the exact same camper.I looked at the Deluxe series last year while we were researching and ended up going with our Starcraft mainly because we wanted a specific floorplan and outside kitchen layout. The Catalina Deluxe Edition and Jayco Jayflight were also close to the top of my list.

In the Gulf Stream world, the Supreme package just means more things are included - like a Camry XLE vs a Camry XL. I wouldn't assume it means it's a destination trailer and has no holding tanks - it may just be upgraded trim!Call a few dealers you are planning on working with. If they can't give you a satisfactory answer, you don't want to deal with them!

FWIW: We have the 2012 Catalina 25RKS. It is not the deluxe edition, in that it has the regular white front end, no electric tongue jack. I don't really know what else the deluxe package will get you. It is a very nice floor plan, as you can access the kitchen/bathroom with the slide in. The bathroom is very roomy, and you get lots of counter space in the kitchen. On our PDI, the kitchen drawers were flimsy, the CD/DVD player needed replaced, microwave door latch was broken. On our first trip, the frame on the bed cracked. DH fixed that himself, as the wood they used was suitable for firewood, only. Check all that on your PDI. After all that got fixed, it's a great trailer. I have covered the sofa/dinette seats. It's easy to clean. Good luck on your search. I also have a feeling the dealers may have older models on their lots, and that may be the 'deluxe' differences. Negotiate for a good price on those!

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DutchmenSport
Explorer
Sep 10, 2013
The first Google search I did landed on this page:

http://www.garickrv.com/Page.aspx/diid/7395189/list/InventoryList/pageId/20855/view/Details/2014-Coachmen-CATALINA-25RKS.aspx

I noticed the dealer description does not have the word "Delux" in it, but the photo of the trailer does.

Doing more Google searches on "2014 Coachmen Catalina 25RKS" produced similar results, but photos of the 2014 model all have the word "Delux" on them. Maybe you're searching against 2 different year models?
wrvond
Explorer II
Sep 10, 2013
Thanks all.
Normally, I wouldn't be too surprised to see a base model and an upgrade model of anything, but usually the manufacturer or at dealer, makes it clear what the differences are. In this case, the manufacturer provides information on the upgrade model only. As far as they are concerned, the regular model doesn't appear to exist, making it difficult to determine what the differences are. The dealer descriptions don't offer any insight either, as no dealer I have found carries both.
Go Dogs, very, very useful and much appreciated insight. I really like the floor plan more than any other for precisely the reasons you pointed out. I also really like the exterior access to the bathroom. For such a small camper, it really has a huge amount of room.
Go_Dogs
Explorer
Sep 10, 2013
FWIW: We have the 2012 Catalina 25RKS. It is not the deluxe edition, in that it has the regular white front end, no electric tongue jack. I don't really know what else the deluxe package will get you. It is a very nice floor plan, as you can access the kitchen/bathroom with the slide in. The bathroom is very roomy, and you get lots of counter space in the kitchen.
On our PDI, the kitchen drawers were flimsy, the CD/DVD player needed replaced, microwave door latch was broken. On our first trip, the frame on the bed cracked. DH fixed that himself, as the wood they used was suitable for firewood, only.
Check all that on your PDI. After all that got fixed, it's a great trailer. I have covered the sofa/dinette seats. It's easy to clean.
Good luck on your search. I also have a feeling the dealers may have older models on their lots, and that may be the 'deluxe' differences. Negotiate for a good price on those!
rjf7g
Explorer
Sep 10, 2013
In the Gulf Stream world, the Supreme package just means more things are included - like a Camry XLE vs a Camry XL. I wouldn't assume it means it's a destination trailer and has no holding tanks - it may just be upgraded trim!

Call a few dealers you are planning on working with. If they can't give you a satisfactory answer, you don't want to deal with them!
Farm_Camp
Explorer
Sep 09, 2013
Their website lists 3 different Catalina: Destination, Santara, and Deluxe. A destination trailer is probably built more for long term placement and not really intended to be moved around very much. destination style campers may not have holding tanks for instance.

As for the "Deluxe" series I think the main difference is in features offered and possible differnces in construction/materials. Check the specifications on the website carefully. If you can - find a RV dealer or show so you can see for yourself. I was frustrated as well because I also saw what appeared to be the same camper listed at some dealers as Deluxe and some just as Catalina when they were clearly the exact same camper.

I looked at the Deluxe series last year while we were researching and ended up going with our Starcraft mainly because we wanted a specific floorplan and outside kitchen layout. The Catalina Deluxe Edition and Jayco Jayflight were also close to the top of my list.
mileshuff
Explorer
Sep 09, 2013
Just a glance on their website and all I see is the Catalina Deluxe Edition under the Travel Trailer pull down menu from the main page. TT manufactures often have a few different color schemes for the same trailer.
mark5w
Explorer
Sep 09, 2013
Here's the website for the deluxe edition click Maybe the the other Catalina is a 2013 model.

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