Newbie, 2006 Coachmen Freelancer 31' (E450)

jorn wrote:
Sounds great! Do you know the exact model? Have they done any mods/upgrades to it?

2006 Coachmen Freelander 3100 SO
As far as upgrades, they have the toad set up, and upgraded stove/microwave to a 2 burner (propane) and a single electric plate stove, with a convection microwave oven.
I don't know the tank sizes (water, propane...) so i'm assuming they are all standard...?
The sticky point now is where to store it. We live in a newer community (HOA) and i've found out that it'll be like $250/month to keep it nearby (outside storage, inside is more like $350)... i'm looking at maybe 45min/1 hour away to see if price is lower.

Sounds great! Do you know the exact model? Have they done any mods/upgrades to it?

littlemo wrote:
Even though this RV would be a little large for DH and myself, I don't think you will beat a deal like this. Jump on it and enjoy every bit of it. Learn by getting out there and using it! It will be so much fun!

That 31' will not be as small when you are staying in it on a rainy day. With the extra length you probably get a little bigger tanks and those are great. For driving you won't know t he difference between 31' and 25'.

Even though this RV would be a little large for DH and myself, I don't think you will beat a deal like this. Jump on it and enjoy every bit of it. Learn by getting out there and using it! It will be so much fun!

Well, you have the hitch, now you need the base plate that fits to the CRV frame. Each vehicle is unique in that regard. Then you need the braking system - you need to be aware that there are 2 kinds. The least expensive if the "on - off" type, which means your brakes are either on or off. The second is the proportional system, which applies the brakes relative to how quickly you are stopping. I would use the proportional if I were you, as it will save the brakes on the CRV. Then you need to wire the tail lights/brake lights/turn signal lights on the CRV. Lastly, check to make sure that the CRV that you have is towable 4 down, what speed you can travel with it, and do you need to stop every so many miles in order to let the tranny cool down. I know nothing about the CRV, just some of the pitfalls with towing without knowing.

Good luck, and I think the deal you are getting is quite reasonable. Getting a MH from someone that you know looked after it is worth a lot of money for the future - not having to do repairs you weren't counting on.

Funny you mention cost. The last owner has a set up to pull a PT Cruiser. I'm sure I'd have to get it fited for a CRV, but surely my cost would be a lot less.
I'm still just unsure how good of a deal this is for me in the long run....

FYI...Could tell you a thing about the RV, but Get ready for a price shock on setting up CRV for towing. I can't believe what a towing hitch place wanted just to tow car.

Nice set up...I'm guessing that it's probably got a similar floor plan to ours, and we love it. Sometimes it seems a bit large, but when we get the dogs and the grandson in there, it starts getting very small...LOL!!!

The CR-V is supposed to be a great Toad.

Welcome to the forum...lots of great people here, with loads of advice.