Full Review of the Coachmen Leprechaun
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- Here's the good, bad and ugly about the Coachmen Leprechaun Class C RV. This is part 1 of a series. You can get specs and floorplans and pricing on this at GeneralRV.com/RVLifestyle
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I bought a Tioga Class C years ago. Hated it. Had the dreaded corner bed and no counter space etc. Sold it and got a small Class A with rear twin beds. First RV that had a decent shower and was able to travel with.
Finally got my true RV full time home. A 2000 Fleetwood Bounder 36S. Best motorhome ever. Had it til 2018 when I downsized to a 28' baby Class A and at age 92 this will be my last one. I will never leave it til I am forced to due to injury or illness, but never because of age. Doris
Being comfortable during driving is of huge impertance. I changed out the seat in my Promaster Cargo Van and now love it every time I drive. Know your personal preferences.
Your reviews are simply the best. I feel you guys view these coaches as I would. My parents were dealers from 1965 until 1995 and Jen reminds me so much of my mother checking out new units (she picked the units to stock) and exhibited the same enthusiasm for new ideas and decor. They were Coachmen dealers when it was Coachmen in Pennsylvania. Keep up the great work.
Thank you!
Next year the boys are gonna be motoring all over the place! What awesome grandparents! Unlimited kisses and bounces!! Happy 4th all!!
The Mercedes Sprinter Class C's have a much taller front window, unlike the Ford and Chevy versions. I have room to put a footstool (I'm short so I prop my feet up), lots of footwell room.
Hey Guys, We looked at the same one. We liked it until we sat down in the cab. I am 6ft and my wife is 5'10. I could not find any leg room and Jeannie said NO.She had the same issue, room for one leg. The Chevy's have a little more room.
What you don’t know is that not only is that front cramped but in the passenger extremely hot on that floor and burns your feet on long trips of about an hour to two hours. I kept complaining to hubby how hot and uncomfortable it was, we ended up going back to a class A where we both can be more comfortable and not cramped. Most of the class C’s are going to be cramped and floor gets hot. Don’t know how they can fix these issues, but it would be more pleasant if they could.
That is exactly what happened to us. We even loaded the doghouse with insulation but after an hour or so my wife’s leg was red! We ended up trading for a class A also.
We added a foam base and it works perfectly. I don’t think we’ll ever go back to a class A.
Wow, is that a Ford problem? Our Sprinter C doesn't do that
@@johncaruana6406 yeah us to, with the new gas 7.3 v8 we have no heat and very little noise because the Engine is 6 inches below the floor and not as close to the doghouse then a Class C
Great review. Just watching in bed to start my Sat morning. Very nice rig!
Thank you for the feedback!
Once you get your truck fixed, let's see you do some truck campers.
Wow! What a revelation on a class C chasis. My beloved is 6'4", and we are considering a class C possibly in future, in order not to have to hitch and dehitch a trailer. Really interested in finding a class C with a comfortable chasis and shower. We have a Ford F-250 Super duty truck now, and the seating is really roomy. Really surprising that an E-450 Ford chasis is so confining like a box truck van's. That is a deal breaker for us.
Otherwise, we actually liked the rest of the class C, although would prefer a second jack-knife sofa or washer dryer instead of the large dinette.
The decor is lacking, but like Jenn I understand, however, I love the generous amount of storage space. The lack of space in the passenger seat is crazy when they say it's a family unit. The passenger and driver MUST be short legged, and what are the odds on that ? I see it as a perfect rv for a sole traveler with a large dog. THANKS for sharing.
So glad to see you are doing reviews !
More to come!
Hi from Maine. We are looking at purchasing a Class C. I would love to see a comparison of the Leprechaun 230FS and the Jayco 24B. I would love to hear your review between the Chevy and the Ford Chassis on these Class C RVs. Boy, I was surprised to see the lack of leg/foot room in the cab area. I really like the the fact that Jayco has the one piece over cab area for less leaks due to less seams. I love the large openings of the Coachman windows vs the Jayco windows may be large but do not open up very far. Thank you for all of the wonderful information you two are sharing with all of us! Happy Camping.
I'm from R.I. I drive for a car service company. We have had Sprinters more years than the Ford Transits. The Sprinter has more room on the driver's side. The only negative was the hand ebrake. Now it's moved to the dashboard. The driver's side floor seems wider. A little tighter with the Transit.
I can't say much about the Chevy or Ford E350 or E450. There is the doghouse over the engine.
Thank you for doing this type of review. My husband is over 6 ft and I'm just over 5'7", so even if we absolutely loved the layout, the cab would be a big no.
We rented an East To West Class C in May, built on the F450, and my wife, all 5' 1" of her, found the passenger seat to be cramped. At 5' 9 1/2", I was OK behind the wheel, but that ruled it out for potential ownership.
Very nice tour! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you. Jen your so cute 👋😁. It's always a joy to watch. Thanks again. 🎶🌈
That outside pull out table is nice. 😲 Love that backend storage. Lol😅 yeah get your stuff B4 you put the slides out.
I agree. You need a balanced rig. Not just stable. TV is cool, however I prefer theaterseats. Other than that 👍.
😊 thank you
What I don’t like is all the wires I saw hanging under the chassis. They were not tied up and neatly bundled which, to me, is real problem. I can’t help but think if you can see that what is hidden from view.
Decor looks like my grandmothers home….Come on Coachman
At 6’ 4” I cannot fit in the Ford class C cab. The Chevy is slightly better, but still too cramped. Haven’t sat in a Ford Transit yet
The sofa should have 2 cupholders..I see she only flipped one side down.
We had the 2021 Leprechaun 260DS "PREMIUM" ... it was anything but "PREMIUM"- with ford factory abrasive cloth seats and a slew of problems- we traded it in after ELEVEN months and took a HUGE hit to get our 2022 Entegra Odyssey 29v- a fantastic class c
no slides please
I actually like the cab over as opposed to the class window. Less sun beaming in and cooler.
noisey generator, little legroom in cab, deal breakers from the start of review
Don’t buy a class c. My husband and I are discovering we hate ours we have had it for 4 years and getting too old to deal with the little things. The mattress is a split mattress because bed is on a slide, also I’m short and you have to climb to reach every cabinet, also can overhang, we are thinking a small class A
Why do you drive in the left-hand lane? Great reviews, but that distracts me.
Mike isn't driving on the left - he is in the States and driving according to laws here. - Team RV Lifestyle
@@RVLifestyle Thanks for the reply. I know you are not in the U.K., but appeared to be driving on what is usually for cars passing others. Some jurisdictions ticket drivers who do not move over except when passing.
You can clearly tell that the sales guy was not as enthusiastic about selling these as he was about selling the small class A ones. Body language is critical and I can see it.
$125k for this??? 😂😂😂
Who wants to drive a 20+ year old vehicle and pay $125k. At that price you can get a decent Mercedes based class C or B+ with much better interior.
You are supposed to bea professional, if that is the case may I suggest you drive in the right hand lane. You have cars and trucks passing you on the right side. Not good. You are setting a very bad example.
Mike and Jen are in the proper lane - it is the way the camera flips things that makes it at time appear that way. No worries--they are obeying the law and driving in the right lane. Team RV Lifestyle
@RVLifestyle I think you better go back and look at that again. I have two cameras in my motor home, they do not flip lanes. Sorry you are wrong. Trust me.