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Coachmen Freedom Express 204RD

Discussion in 'Towing' started by Ruggybuggy, Sep 21, 2018.

  1. Sep 21, 2018 at 5:13 AM
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    Ruggybuggy

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    Anyone towing the FE 204RD with their 3rd gen? How do you find it tows? Any issues with the TT. Considering this TT.

    Thanks
     
  2. Sep 22, 2018 at 10:27 PM
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    Well I never heard from anyone but I'm buying it next week.
     
  3. Sep 22, 2018 at 11:22 PM
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    I like the full N/S Facing bed. It's a floor plan I've never seen before. I'm a fan of the dinette and beds at opposite ends ( I have a RPod 190 for that reason).

    Get a WDH hitch and keep an eye on how full you haul the tanks and you should be fine. Most folks with the autos towing over 4 grand tend to recommend watching the shifts or consider an aftermarket trans cooler.

    Don't be afraid to let the revs go high up the hills, it's a Toyota after all.
     
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  4. Sep 23, 2018 at 7:41 AM
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    Thanks for the reply. The truck is a manual so no concern with shifting or temps. This is an upgrade from a 2012 Jacyo Skylark that weights around 3500 when loaded. I use a WD hitch so that's covered. I'm curious how an extra 1500 lbs will tow and if the tandem axles help and if anyone have any issue with the Freedom Express.

    BTW I did consider the Rpods but the wife did not like the wet bathroom or the narrowness of the trailer. I thought they were nice.
     
  5. Sep 23, 2018 at 10:32 PM
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    Two of the RPODs come with a dry bath. Mine is the 190. It is narrow but so far it has been great.
     
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  6. Sep 28, 2018 at 10:46 AM
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    I have a little larger one than that and my Tacoma had zero issues, tandom axles and wgt dist def help a bunch, just take it easy and should be know worries
     
  7. Sep 28, 2018 at 6:20 PM
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    Well I pick it up in the morning. We'll see how it goes.
     
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  8. Oct 4, 2018 at 5:26 AM
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    Picked up the trailer and towed it back home which was approx a 8 hour drive. Towed fine and love the trailer.


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