NEW FLOOR PLAN 2024 Nova 20D Li3 Twin Bed by Coachmen on Ram Promaster with Sunshine State RVs
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- New twin bed layout, with mid-ship bathroom, is gorgeous with the soft grey interior and stunning white cabinetry includes a powerful lithium energy system.
The 2024 Coachmen Nova 20D Li3 is priced at Sunshine State RVs for $154,950 on Nov 04, 2023.
Great to have Nick from Sunshine State RVs walk us through this all new floor plan by Coachmen on the new Ram Promaster 3500 chassis.
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What is the feature you like the most in the 2024 Nova 20D by Coachmen RV? In-person events, campouts, Zoom chats, and more at www.GoSmallLiveLarge.com. Thanks for watching and subscribing :)
Scott, thanks this video. We are picking up a 20D with double Li at SSRV in 2 weeks! I appreciate your help through this process with all the information you've provided. And, I'm shopping your equipment recommendation page also. If you recall we were 3 adults traveling to AKC events with our pup, but my mom passed so now it's 2 and a pup.
Awesome. Thanks for buying from Sunshine State RVs.
The screen in the back is nice.
Wow, this is a great floor plan! I would always get annoyed that the bathroom had the best view in the house, but scooting it slightly back to put the huge refrigerator there, plus filling the back with windows that open is just lovely! Marine vinyl on the walls and ceiling instead some fuzzy or fabric mess is just sooooo good! The only thing missing is the Jensen that Nick loves so much 🤣🤣
I totally agree!
For us, the problem with these combo bed/eating areas is they look great in the showroom, but for daily use, where is the bedding and pillows stored? Do you leave it on the bed, if not where is it stored? Most B’s simply don’t have that kind of storage. Unless these beds are really comfortable, which gauging by the height of the cushions they probably aren’t, lots of people add toppers etc to their RV beds like we do. Is that even practical with this setup? These “twins” are even narrower than the Travato’s, so am I really making up the “big” bed option every night if I want something better than sleeping on a couch? We use our Van for months at a time, over the last 4+ years and these practical “real life” considerations are often forgotten about by folks shopping for their first Van. The sales reps are often clueless to real world use of their products. Consumers need to go through a “day in the life” of their van, and decide if they want to be continually “converting” these larger multi use areas or go with floor plans with dedicated areas. Yes, it’s a great big eating area, but I can count on one hand the number of times more than 2 of us ate inside our “2” passenger van.
Thanks for watching and sharing
What van do you have? Thank you
@@lvlv1225 2020 Travato KL
Love my Coachman Beyond. Just returned from a 5 1/2 week trip up the Calif and OR coasts. The “C” model works well for me with the couch that converts with the push of a button into a bed. The Ford chassis was my deciding factor as it boasts a 10 speed eco boost engine with AWD. It drives like a dream. The quality of the workmanship of the Coachman is what sets itself a part from most other “B” vans.
Thanks for sharing!
There are the front seats for dining. But I would just fold the bedding in half or roll it to the bathroom end. You only need a small area for table. You can also put your own slightly wider custom mattresses in.
Here’s a tip. On the Nova 20D that trash can will fit on the floor in that corner and the drawer will pass over it when it’s open. Perfect place for bread, chips … even a bottle of wine will stand up. LOVE it!
Thanks for the tip
Ooooohhhh... I really like this floorplan. Thanks for sharing this video, Scott!
You are so welcome!
Finally they have a twin bed with the larger fridge! Sweet!
Right on
I love that it has that big battery bank and lots of solar. I wish more RVs would do it. putting in a small battery and 100 w solar panel and then touting it has solar is a joke. If you're going to do solar, do it right. love this!!
Well said
Thanks for sharing. Excellent quality
Glad you enjoyed it
I like that my Clam screen room and rolled outdoor mat might be able to be stowed under that bench. Much improved shades and screens on the awning windows. Love, love the Aventa AC.
Thanks for sharing
I like the twin beds in the back so that the driver and one passenger (or relief driver) can quickly unroll their sleeping bags for a restful night's sleep . Also the refrigerator and freezer appears adequate for a week's worth of food including several complete frozen meals that require only the microwave for quick preparation. Conversely, the beds provide simple but adequate seating for daytime visitors or even a shared meal. The single induction cooktop MIGHT be limiting, but not if the owner adds a coffee maker, instant pot and the like to the list of cooking options.
It seems the kitchen/ bathroom area (hallway) would be a bit claustrophobic.
Thanks for sharing
Scott… I’ve been off the grid for a while. Literally and figuratively…anyway, thanks for your amazing content. Much love from me to you. Hell yeah! Oh, also… kinda love what coachmen is doing with class b’s..
LOVE our 23 20D! We leave the twin beds and put 2 of the “slats” which makes a bed for our dog between us and we can still easily get in and out of bed without all 4 of the slats out.
Congrats on loving your beyond
That was my thought exactly. Or storage for a foldable e-bike :)
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS.. love color, windows and very must… what’s the MSRP
Hey Cheryl. Please visit www.SunshineStateRVs.com for latest pricing
@@gosmall.livelarge thank you
I find it difficult to compare lithium packages while shopping for a Class B. Some manufacturers list amp-hours, some list watts, etc. etc. How can I REALLY tell what the lithium capabilities are in order to fairly compare??
Nice comparison. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
All I can say is he must sell a lot of class b RV’s being that he’s wearing a Rolex Sky-Dweller around $15,000 or more.
Sunshine State RVs is a successful B-Van only dealer, because they focus on customer needs, do things the right way, and for the right reasons. $$ is a measurement of doing things the right way (usually), isn’t it. AND he has great tastes in watches right?
When people talk about quality in an RV, unless they have driven it and camped in it, they are referring to appearance and the sales talk. Best advice from this Coachmen owner is to talk to someone who bought the model you’re interested in and disregard 90% of the sales talk.
What model do you have and what has been your experience? We’re looking at the Ram,nova RB
@@stuartstuart866 2018 Coachmen Freelander 26RS Motorhome. I wouldn’t recommend Coachmen.
Well said
A lot of very nice features but I wish they had a combined grey and black water drain.
Good to know
Agreed ! Empty black and then grey to rinse!
Love your videos Scott. So helpful without a bunch of nonsense. One difference that is huge for me between the Beyond and Nova is that the windows don't open in the back on the Beyond. I gotta have air. Also, another feature I want is a water filter. I "think" the Nova D has one. Really like this floorplan.
Thanks for sharing!
I love the capability of making a bed with just the two head end bed slides so us mobility challenged can easily get up in the middle of the night.
A great floor plan.
WHAT is the measurement between the twin bed? Will a tote fit between the beds?
Not sure on exact measurement but a tote would like fit.
Hey Scott and Nick you Guys did an excellent job great presentation I give you five stars
And I will take five stars. Thank you, gentlemen.
If you have guests I suppose they sit on the sofas looking at each other than getting to look out the windows. I'd never go to that hassle to fold out into a bed, or just leave it a bed forever. It would be either drive or lay down only.
Scott loved the show and i thought the van was spot on loved it
But the salesman had me clearing my throat often sorry
Good to know
I think the floorplan is very functional . The setup is more like a home than one sardine can, meaning that the different spaces lead to more opportunity to change one’s perspective.
L O L! Sardine can
Friday, Nov 17 5 pm.....if you are still at camp in Gainesville FLA come see us on site 192!
Thanks for the offer. I was in Indiana on that date. Hope you enjoyed Santa Fe Palms RV resort.
I love this floor plan but I'm a little confused. I saw one yesterday in person and have seen some online in videos (with you). Sometimes there is a storage unit in the floor between the beds and sometimes there isn't. Some times the back cushion of the bed is one long piece and other times it is in two (two makes more sense to me). I did not see much storage under the bed in the 2024 Nova I saw in person yesterday. This is the model I want but I am confused by the minor (but important to me) differences in what is supposedly the same year and model.
Oh no! The valves are exposed outside! This means that you won’t be cold weather camping for much time. Went skiing in my Airstream 23FB and froze the valves, had to wait for over a week for them to thaw.
Hi Erin
We like travado bathroom in the back twin beds. So when you are cooking your back isn't against the bathroom door . As you walk in it is open more as well.
Will the wifi ranger work with Starlink?
Good question not sure
Not sure why they didn’t put the city water, cable connection, etc behind a panel. Any idea of what road clearance is? Automatic levelers? Thanks for the video as always!
Graham Clarence is probably 6 to 7 inches.
I like the Promaster layout but find the driver seat leg room to be lacking.
Good to know
Wish Coachmen built a Nova model on the 136 wheelbase Promaster
Thanks for sharing
I hope they keep awning style windows in stock because the one over the sliding door track shouldn't last long and it is not a warning sticker that will prevent that.
On many RV vans, there is a “stop” screw that prevents operating that window.
@@ctzerbe1 I think Coachmen rely on a warning sticker to do so...
Definitely a design flaw.
Thanks for that
I can't believe how amazing this build is for the price. I watch Nick's videos constantly I'm flying down to Gainesville in the very near future to see what I want because of their amazing selection . this model is amazing as I stated and that dovetail design for the drawers means longevity and when you're spending this kind of money you don't want it falling apart in a year like some of the thin plywood stuff that is on the market. Not a big fan of that hot plate as a matter of fact I can't stand them ,so as long as there's propane on board ? a line can be connected to a dometic DS1 and there goes that problem solved... Also I have my e-bike to consider that goes inside not outside because of its value so that would fit just fine in this and I have two cats I have to travel with and plenty of space under that seat for their private time..lol . Again X-cellent video I'm glad you guys team up so I've got the best of both worlds watching this video...🙂
I’ve always had propane stove and thought I would hate the induction but now that I’ve used it I actually love it! It heats faster (believe it or not), doesn’t heat up the van and cools quickly. You couldn’t get me to go back to propane.
@@creationsfromlace6894 I agree, we started using a portable induction at home and it’s stunning how fast it boils water compared to gas.
Thanks for sharing. And when you start hitting up Nick at Sunshine State RVs, tell him Scott. Sent you.
Good to know
Thanks Nick, i can't believe Ford does not have push button start.
Nick does the Ford have Camera on the rear view Mirror? Thanks
Thank you for watching
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Too many windows in the sleeping area and the beds are too narrow.
Thank you for your observation
Definitely too many windows
Love this but bet it is very expensive
Always impressed with Sunshine State RVs and the Coachmen products. If we didn't have Embassy as an option, Coachmen for sure! Be seeing you!
Well said!
How comfortable is the couch/bed for sitting as well as sleeping? The induction seems close to the wall...wonder how it would handle splatter? A metal sheet might have been less worries. Looks like a great van option...maybe for you after Miss Lilly retirement?
Howdy GEG Steve
Can you carry any passengers in the back. The 20C allows you to have a sofa with seat belts. Does the 20D allow for people sitting in the back? Are there any seat belts back there?
I believe there are two sets of lap belts. But you’ll want to check with the Coachmen website to be sure.
The length of the Ford makes it difficult to park in a standard parking space. That's disappointing since I like AWD.🤷♂️
Don, assuming you haven’t driven nor park that van in a standard parking spot before? The van length is about the same length as a Ford F150 four-door pick up truck. Once you drive and park you’ll understand that it really is not that big of a problem. 24 feet long van completely different story.
😊
Hi Peggy
Thx Scott. We’re still in love with our Coachmen Beyond and purchased at Sunshine State. Nick is the best.
Well, set as always.
Perfect, except the bathroom sink and shower head. Needs to be the larger sink and separate larger shower head.
Thx Rose
I really like that floor plan !
Wood, wood, wood, Amish wood, wood wood. Embassy for me. No wood... Que the jokes
No wood for you
Good job, Scott!
Great video very informative as usual
Glad you enjoyed it
Wouldn't buy an eco-boost.
Super helpful! Journey On
What brand s d fridge. I like d size and d drawer style freezer
Novakool, I know it seems like I would be joking about that but that's actually the name of the company that makes the refrigerator. I've seen it in person and it's huge for a class B
I believe it is a nova cool in the Coachmen nova
How many seatbelts does this vehicle have?
So it looks like the 2024 model has two seat belts in the back although I can't imagine it's very comfortable for a long trip but Coachmen does offer the 20c which is a sofa in the back and that if I remember right has three seat belts so it would be able to carry five. I think that they are coming out with a pop top version that can sleep to more but you can get a mattress that goes across the two front seats so you could theoretically sleep three
Sorry we didn’t count those. Best to check with the Coachmen website.
Like seeing inside first
Right on
As always, it's a great video, Scott. You are a fantastic interviewer. You let your guests talk and only interrupt as needed for clarification, unlike some You Tubers I have seen who only want to hear themselves.
Wow, thank you!
Awesome floor plan. Here’s a couple thoughts.
1. Back doors need a screen like side door has.
2. Awning for back doors
Thanks for sharing
What is the tire brand and size? Thanks
So I can't confirm 100% but our ProMaster has Nexen, we bought it used and it had 38,000 mi in the original tires so we replace them and just opted for the same brand. Some people will swear by other brands for ride quality. I was happy with the fact that we got over 40,000 Mi before we replaced the tires and I just opted for the same. They are 225/75 R16, all four were somewhere around a $1,000 installed, I'm going to suggest Discount Tire just because I made so many calls and a lot of places can't lift an RV because of the weight and height in the location of the tanks and Discount Tire will use a jack.
Hi Paul. I think Coachmen uses the Firestone brand of all-terrain tires. Your best source for that would be Coachmen ‘s website.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it Peggy
Love it
Thanks for watching and sharing K3
Love the windows and the screens!
Agree with you
rats nest under that bench seat
Thank you for watching
What a cool layout. Really like the increase in options in B's.
Well, said
Amish or Mennonite? Big difference when business is involved.
I think Nick mentioned Amish Thx AG
That smile really creeps me out.
Got it. Smile less.