RE: We re looking at 2002 Coleman Caravan 25SLB today

[my4cuties]

 If you have one of these, would you please respond to tell us:
 
 1. What do you LOVE about it?
 
 2. What do you wish could be BETTER about it?
 
 3. Are you happy with your purchase?
 
 4. What do you tow with - safely?
 
 5. And if you don t mind saying, how much did you pay?  Was it new or used?
 
 
 If we get this hybrid, we ll have to upgrade from my husband s Saturn sedan to a truck-like vehicle.  We could use help knowing what works for you.
 
 Thanks!  Laurie in PA

[traci36]

 my4cuties
We have a 2002 Coleman Caravan 25SLB.
 
 1.  We love having our own bathroom and solid walls.   Our girls love the bunks.
 
 2. If we could change something about our trailer , it would be outside storage.  We wish there was more.  
 
 3.  We are very happy with our purchase.
 
 4. We tow with a 1999 GMC Suburban.
 
 5. We paid under 16,000 for it in July, brand new.   They were clearing them out to make room for the 2003 s.
 
    Traci

[CamperJones]

 my4cuties
1. What do you LOVE about it?
 Open airy feeling, spaceous, good storage, BIG bathroom, BIG Closet (we have the C25SL), LARGE Fridge and sink.
 
 2. What do you wish could be BETTER about it?
 One thing I wish I would have considered were the bunks for the grandkids but we will probably trade ours in a few years for a newer model.  We have the 2002 model and I understand the 2003 has a longer sofa which I would love.  However, these things are not that important in the overall scheme of things for us.  We are completely happy with our camper.
 
 3. Are you happy with your purchase?
 YES, YES, YES!  
 
 4. What do you tow with - safely?
 We have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 and use the Reese Dual Cam and it tracks perfect for us.  Many Caravan owners have moved on to the Hensley Arrow or are planning to do so (quite pricy but worth the money so I am told).  However, we are planning on moving up to an F250 Crew Cab XLB Diesel in the next year or so.  If you are planning on buying a new tow vehicle and are going to be towing something like a Caravan - there is no such thing as TOO MUCH TRUCK so get as much tow vehicle as you can afford!  
 
 5. And if you don t mind saying, how much did you pay? Was it new or used?
 Brand new - full loaded with all options available except the larger 15,000 A/C unit (and our 13,500 works great in the Florida heat)  $17,999 out the door!