2020 & Late 2019 Apex 245BHS AZDEL Ultralite Narrow Body Bunkhouse Outside Kitchen Coachmen Camper
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- Опубліковано 9 вер 2018
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I would like to thank you for the great review. I pick up my new 245BHS tomorrow!!!
How would you rate your RV. did you take it out? or upgraded?
I've been waiting for this trailer... windshield, u-dinette, double bunks, narrow body... and towable with mid-sized truck (Duramax). And peeps I know like their Coachmans. Just have to find storage.
I was looking at this for my 3.6 Colorado. Running the numbers I would say I am good to go as long as I really keep track of the weights that go in the truck and trailer.
@@claytoncummings4195 - You are probably going to tax the capability of your Colorado with this trailer. Check Chevrolet's trailering guide specifications for your vehicle you will see what the manufacturer recommends. If you have the trailering package, your maximum trailer weight rating is 7000 lbs. (700 lb tongue weight); if not, it's 5,500 lbs. Next, take the trailer's GVWR, take 13% of that number to find the approximate tongue weight and compare it to your payload number. You are probably overloaded on the payload alone. The best thing to do is find a CAT Scale (local truck stop), load your Colorado like you are going camping and see what the vehicle weighs. Then subtract that number from your truck's GVWR and you will have your actual available payload. You will most likely be over loaded when you add the tongue and hitch weights to this. A trailer this size normally requires a properly equipped 1/2 ton pickup truck, especially if you have kids and the junk they want to have with them. Check the stickers on your truck's door. I think you will be very surprised. Now, you probably could tow this trailer, but you will only do it once and will definitely NOT enjoy the experience. Safe travels!
Very nice camper!!
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Nice, but the toilet is so awkward.. is it sitting in the middle of the bathroom.. make it look extra small
Will the a/c still preform well not being ducted? I feel like that and a shoe garage should be standard on every camper nowadays. Thanks.
The A/C unit is the same size, but the cabin space is so small it was not deemed necessary.
Now that you are carrying this camper again, do you know if the this apex 245bhs can be ordered with a flush mount sink to help eliminate the slide traffic jam. Thanks for the help
They only offer one kitchen setup. I haven’t seen what’s in the current generation. Our team can get an advanced answer for you on that
@@JoshtheRVNerd thank you for the response. Really trying to decide between this apex 245bhs and the Jayco 242BHS this spring.
I tried contacting the coachmen Apex division multiple days with multiple listed phone numbers to inquire about the flush kitchen setup, (that would eliminate the closed slide issue, preventing practical access) with no luck. Maybe you with all your star power will have more influence. Yep, star power as I have been watching your videos for over two years now. Thanks!
Also concerning slide toppers, on a windy day or during a storm, does the slide have to be put in due to the slide topper. Lastly, those underpowered bathroom fans that whisper ineffective air, that is where the trend needs to upgrade. Reminds me of vehicle window manual cranks, outdated and not convenient.
We’re having such a hard time choosing between this one, the 259bhss, and the Freedom Express 257bhs. Any insight?
They're all slick, aren't they? Without knowing more about you and how you plan to camp it's difficult to offer more personalized suggestions. Give our team a call, explain your plans/goals. That'll help them advise which seems a better fit for you.
Love your vids! Have you seen any similar travel trailers like this one for 2022?
Yep! They still make this one. Plus here's a few more:
* Another Apex: ua-cam.com/video/dsi00wO4U98/v-deo.html
* Freedom Express: ua-cam.com/video/HaCPDvxNwFY/v-deo.html
@@JoshtheRVNerd Awesome! Thanks I will check those out as well!
First time buyer doing my research and I'm thinking this model is the one for me and the family. I'm curious, would this tow okay behind a half ton pickup? My truck is rated for 9200lbs towing and I'm sure it would pull it but I want to make sure I find something that will pull comfortably without stressing me or the truck. Any advice? Thanks!
You could tow more/larger if you wanted to. The short length, light weight, and 7'6" body will be WELL within your safe capacities.
@@JoshtheRVNerd Thanks!! My wife and I are still shopping around and are few more months out from pulling the trigger on one but working on getting our ducks in a row. I haven't been able to find this model locally as we are in MO, so we may need to work with ya'll when the time comes. Thanks for the response!!
Josh, My wife and I are looking to upgrade to the 245 from a 193, we drive a Tacoma and the max towing capacity is 6400lbs. We are using the E2. We travel with 2 adults, 1 baby, 3 dogs and a parrot. We don't put any water in, we carry clothes, tools, food, beer, diapers and a couple chairs. The 245 is about 70% of the max before adding people, the dogs, and stuff. The dogs are smaller. We have mixed answers that we would be safe. I really suck at math but I drive large airport fire trucks so I'm used to driving bigger stuff. You are the pro at this. Would we be within our safe limits?
You're easily within safe limits, but your comfort in the towing experience may vary based on your expected terrain. Vehicle will not like you in mountain climbs, but will be otherwise fine for general highway & road use.
All we ask in return for our efforts is just a fair chance to work with you. We have one of the new generation 245's here: bit.ly/2QliB91
Give our team a call and let us go to work for you!
We are very interested in this trailer. I have a 2017 Nissan frontier with a max tow weight of 6100# . Is this enough truck to pull it?
You're within safe specs. Obviously properly hitching/brake control are a must here. If your plans were to go cross-country touring then I may recommend a larger truck or a slightly lighter camper like a 208BHS Apex Nano (basically just a little brother to this one), but for any general use scenario you're fine.
I don't think you want to go any bigger, but you're fine.
You think a 2020 Tacoma 3.5 SR5 would suit this camper? I have Hellwig helper springs and sumosprings, WDH and brake controller.
Apologies I am not fantastic either Tacoma tow ratings. Out of the office today trying to keep on top of things
Our folks at 800-256-5196 can likely get you an idea
Its a baby Keystone Premier. Shut up and take my money!!!!
Operators are standing by. It's big Brother Freedom Express does an AMAZING version of this as well: ua-cam.com/video/GRJ6MnQvFrk/v-deo.html
New Freedoms are carpetless and now offer 12v fridges!
Can you get theater seats in the 245 bhs? I have not seen one yet.
You cannot as it's a step-up slide -- not floor flush.
perfect for my F250 gasser.
Oh man. Your truck would have no idea it was there
Great videos - I've learned a lot from you/them. After all the research I think this trailer is right for our family of four (kids 9 & 11). We would very likely explore - travel to different campgrounds - vs pick one and stay for the summer. I live in Calgary - Canada - with tonnes of prairie and Rocky Mountain adventures - very similar the Denver, CO geography. Yes, we have both prairie, foothills, and mountain diving...
Question - I drive a Mercedes ML350 BlueTec diesel, with 7,700# towing capacity. I'm getting a lot of mixed messages from other RV owners about towing this trailer. My RV rep says no worries, Mercedes dealership has no clue - they sell cars, not RVs thus just quote the numbers... What are your thoughts, good Sir. Seen anyone enjoy this trailer with a mid-size SUV?
Again, great videos... I've watched a lot. Really like everything you have to say about the Coachman product. I value quality and resale value... and entertaining videographers ;-)
Best advisory: Contact our team directly at 800-256-5196 so we can have a towing specialist verify everything. There's more to it than just numbers and a phone call is absolutely the fastest way to reach a definitive answer.
@@JoshtheRVNerd well said!
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Is this a walkable roof?
yep!
Is there any chance you will be getting this model back again?
Not likely at this time. We've taken a little break from stocking Apex models currently, though they've remained on our radar in the event we want to bring them back into our lineup at some point
@@JoshtheRVNerd thank you. I appreciate your honesty.
@@JoshtheRVNerd Hi Josh. Why is that? Is it because of quality? Or is there no demand for these? We are looking at this because its light weight or the Freedom express 257 (hitch weight is high). Towing with a 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 V8 (Hitch 920#, towing 9100# with a payload of 1873). Thanks.
@@jbags85 No, it was not a quality related decision. That was actually one of the things that made it so hard -- Apex was really good back in service center. Not a problem child.
They simply weren't finding the success of some of the other brands we carried here -- that's all. Freedom Express specifically was suffocating our Apex's in the 8ft wide segment
@@JoshtheRVNerd Thank you for the response. Appreciate it. I can see why, that Freedom Express 257BHS is stellar, the Apex 245BHS would just be an easier tow with basically the same layout. Thanks again.