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Explorer

May 27, 2013

Need some information

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

13 Replies

drenjoey
Explorer
May 27, 2013
We have a Palomino Stampede Ultra lite S-238 and simply love it. It is a well built HTT.
One thing we love in particular is the bathroom with a shower bigger than most of the HTT on the market.
We use a Dodge Ram 1500 with a 5.7 engine to pull it.........no problem.

Dre
eric_facemire
Explorer
May 27, 2013
Just saw the Shamrock. Like the dinette and couch setup better on it I think than on the Palomino. The Coachmen is just EXPENSIVE!
bikendan
Explorer
May 27, 2013
have you looked at the Roo or Shamrock 233S. the Coachmen is a copy of the original 233S model that has been a huge seller for a number of years.

get prices from RVW and RVDirect on the Roo 233S for price comparison with the other two. i think RVW also sells the Palomino model.