Need some information

eric_facemire wrote:
Wondering if anyone out there owns either a Coachmen RV Freedom Express LTZ 23TQX or a Palomino Stampede Ultra-Lite S-21RGS. These are the two hybrids I am looking at. The Palomino is a tad lighter, longer by a foot, shorter by a foot and has a slightly different dinette/sofa layout. I have a family of 6. Two boys, two girls and the wife and I. So the queen bed layouts are great. Have a 2008 Ford E350 with a 5.4L (I know, the V10 is better. But this is paid for so I don't want payments on a newer V10) at a TV. I am showing 6700lbs MAX for towing capacity but like to stay around 80% of that. The Palomino fits the bill a little nicer for that aspect but the Coachmen I could keep around 5700lbs pretty easily until I am where I need to be.

Just looking for anyone who owns or who has knowledge of these two for comparisons. I know the Palomino is listing a lot less but appreciate any information.

Thanks,
Eric

Greetings Eric!

I have the Freedom Express 22DSX and tow it with a 2007 Ford Expedition EL with the 5.4l....no complaiints. Plenty of towing power. The camper is well built, but lacks storage. We downsized from a 30 foot Jayco travel trailer, but DO NOT regret the purchase.

Forest River puts out a nice camper.....As many on here can tell you, look at the Roo, Shamrock, and Coachmen....Are there other cousins to these models?

I chose the Coachmen over the Roo, I really wanted the 22SS, but my local dealer started carrying the Coachmen hybrid line and wanted to stay local.

Happy camping....and shopping!!!

Swmpbgy