Ground clearance on a 2021 Coachman Leprechaun ??

[Zoo43]

I have a new Leprechaun and it looks like the plumbing and such the I can see underneath between the axles is pretty close to the ground.

I am concerned about crossing "humps" entering some parking areas where the street and the parking area a both lower than the sidewalk,

Any comments would be welcome. Thanks, Zoo

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Welcome to RVF, @Zoo43; glad you've joined us here.

I guess I can't conceive of a RV manufacturer (especially one that's been around as long as Coachman) designing and selling something that would have ground clearance problems with the plumbing. I suppose it could happen, but the problems would be immediately apparent and the manufacturer would be in for a lot of expensive retrofitting under warranty.

While I can understand that the pipes may look close to the ground, I'm guessing that as long as you stay in terrain that the coach was designed for, it will be fine. Now, if you are into off-roading in areas with deep ruts and steep pitch changes, then I would be talking with the dealer or manufacturer about your concerns.

Good luck.

TJ

 

[Zoo43]

Welcome to RVF, @Zoo43; glad you've joined us here.

I guess I can't conceive of a RV manufacturer (especially one that's been around as long as Coachman) designing and selling something that would have ground clearance problems with the plumbing. I suppose it could happen, but the problems would be immediately apparent and the manufacturer would be in for a lot of expensive retrofitting under warranty.

While I can understand that the pipes may look close to the ground, I'm guessing that as long as you stay in terrain that the coach was designed for, it will be fine. Now, if you are into off-roading in areas with deep ruts and steep pitch changes, then I would be talking with the dealer or manufacturer about your concerns.

Good luck.

TJ

Thanks much TJ. I just looks sort of tight to me. Take care. Zoo

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Think this one through. First you say between the axles. The wheels keep a consistent height between the axles.

An example would be when I built out my double axle cargo trailer. I put my battery bank between the axles. The frame of that box is 1 to 2 inches below the axle so can be seen when looking under the trailer. The box has never been close to dragging even while parking the rig in a fairly rough dispersed campsite.

Look again under the rig and imagine the arch between the axles and you will likely see you are good to go.

My fifth has the tanks at the back and has drag bars at the back of the frame. I think I could hurt the plumbing if I tried but I would have to try.

 

[Zoo43]

Think this one through. First you say between the axles. The wheels keep a consistent height between the axles.

An example would be when I built out my double axle cargo trailer. I put my battery bank between the axles. The frame of that box is 1 to 2 inches below the axle so can be seen when looking under the trailer. The box has never been close to dragging even while parking the rig in a fairly rough dispersed campsite.

Look again under the rig and imagine the arch between the axles and you will likely see you are good to go.

My fifth has the tanks at the back and has drag bars at the back of the frame. I think I could hurt the plumbing if I tried but I would have to try.

Thanks, I should have taken a photo fo the parking lot entry that is the "threat". Maybe later.