ForestRiver> Coachman CrossTrail 20XG Extreme

[GetOutside]

Brand New Coachman Crosstrail 20XG Extreme, In the driveway since August 18.

( We've been in a 2011 Artic Fox 990 on a 2007 GMC dually on a wide CM Aluminum Flatbed for 10 years. < Look here In the classifieds for sale > ...Great Times Overlander, Several winters in the Rockies & the PNW, many Coast ,Desert ,and Cascades Trips )
But for her 73rd BD the Gal got her 2nd new knee, and that 50 inch climb is getting TooTall for us both)

Ticked many big boxes for the Gal and I . Easy entry to a Transit 350-HD dually AWD Platform, Ford recognized Lift, Good Coach perimeter insulation, and Importantly Great Storage access for WIndsurf/Windfoil/Kayak/Sup/Bikes/Skis&Boards. Our Off-Grid lifestyle should benefit from the Integrated Renogy 800A/H Lithium, 2x200 watt solar, 60amp Dc2Dc charging & 3000W invertor Charger .

Live in a Land of Many Van Upfitters, DIY & Small quality shop. So Have taken a Chance on a "Big Factory" Build despite many known quality "shortcuts/choices" they are commonly recognized for.

There are quite a few small issues that were bought eye wide open, and evolved that I'm not happy with, but begrudgingly accept.

UNFORTUNATELY, Three weeks out the Solar as never worked (+13 hours of troubleshooting with support) and a newly discovered Serious Roof issue. The Dealer has submitted a warranty claim thru FR Portal. We'll see where it goes. Will keep the board posted

 

[Neal]

Congrats on your new rig!