10/3/06 - Coachmen's Chaparral Fifth Wheel Offers Value, Function & Fun

MIDDLEBURY, Ind. — All new for 2007 is Coachmen Recreational Vehicle Company's Chaparral Lite™, a lightweight fifth wheel that is ideal for younger and first time buyers, as well as the more experienced RVer. Coachmen aggressively designed Chaparral Lite to give owners spacious living in a small package, all at a competitive price. The first feature to notice about the Chaparral Lite fifth wheel is its generous living space yet light weight. With three floorplans at, or under, 30 feet in length, the Chaparral Lite boasts a base weight well under 7,000 pounds. Many of today's half-ton pickups can tow this fifth wheel, making the drive to that favorite vacation spot extremely easy and affordable. Chaparral Lite’s MSRP starts at $27,500. Whether at the campground with the kids or tailgating before the big game, the Chaparral Lite fifth wheel draws attention. An industry-first digitized graphics package includes photo quality graphics for outstanding curb appeal. Dark-tinted safety glass windows are a great complement to the exterior appeal. The radius fiberglass wrapped front profile yields an aerodynamic and sleek look. With the huge unobstructed exterior storage there is no problem packing all the gear needed for fun times. The trailer's underbelly is fully enclosed and heated, making it ideal for multi-season camping. Inside, you’ll find the most luxurious appointments for a fifth wheel at this price. Swivel rocker chairs from Flexsteel® (on select models) and a plush residential style sofa add to the comfort of the living area. For increased sleeping space, a hide-a-bed sofa is an option. There is even an optional skylight in the living area to enhance the natural light inside the coach. Chaparral Lite also features a custom entertainment center with leaded glass doors, a plant ledge up top, plenty of storage space and a home theater system with CD/DVD player. Complete the package with an optional LCD television. In the galley area, seamless designer countertops are the perfect complement to the residential style cabinetry design and oil rubbed bronze hardware. Other residential amenities include cathedral cabinet doors throughout the coach, spice racks, a designer faucet and a large double bowl sink. A large eight-cubic-foot refrigerator is optional. Legacy Glazed Birch cabinetry is standard with Spicy Oak available as an option. Fabric patterns include Royal Blossom, Quarry Sand or Shimmering Bronze. Three lightweight superslide floorplans currently make up the Chaparral Lite fifth wheel line. The Chaparral Lite bunkhouse floorplan sleeps eight and the rear lounge and rear entertainment center floorplans sleep six. Coachmen's Chaparral Lite gives new meaning to the phrase "big living in a small package." It's all done at a price the family can afford.