Coachmen’s new Chaparral Mid Profile Fifth Wheel... ‘Ready for Anything’

RV Buddies is pleased to introduce the new Coachmen Chaparral - a great new fifth wheel. This is truly a great new RV with features gallore. Check out the information below. We've also included some great photos. Click on any of them for a larger view. We only received one of the floor plans. We'll share more when we receive them - until then - this one is incredible!

The Chaparral Mid Profile fifth wheel from the Coachmen RV division of Forest River has been completely redesigned for the 2010 model year and now sports the tightest turning radius in the industry, said Fred Hershberger, sales manager for the new Chaparral product line.

Chaparral engineers collaborated to create a new fiberglass front cap that is aerodynamically designed to improve fuel economy while also allowing the tow vehicle to pivot 90 degrees. “We call it TurnTec Engineering,” said Hershberger. “It’s one of the linchpins in our effort to make the new Chaparral Mid Profile ‘Ready for Anything.’”

“Anything” includes dry camping, addressed by the new Chaparral’s Dry Camp Package that includes 12-volt lighting and stereo power, a dedicated space for a generator and a fully enclosed underbelly.

Termination valves are also enclosed to handle extreme weather camping, and are part of a universal docking station that conveniently houses, in one location, items such as city water hookup, fresh water fill, electric and satellite hookups.

Other new features that add to the “Ready for Anything” capabilities of the Chaparral include:

• Arctic Package for cold weather camping, which includes heated and enclosed holding tanks and valves, astro foil insulation, insulated baggage doors and optional thermopane windows.

• Heavy-duty axles.

• Equa-Flex™ suspension to dissipate road shocks.

• Goodyear tires.

• Pack Max Storage — Larger, insulated pass-through storage doors to make more room for coolers and camping equipment.

The new Chaparral Mid Profile offers nine floorplans including one that has a unique loft room in the rear. “It incorporates a dedicated bedroom and family room within the same space. It’s perfect for kids, grandparents or even an office,” said Hershberger. “It takes full advantage of our industry-best headroom.”

The loft bed, accessed by side steps, provides nearly 30 inches of mattress-to-ceiling room while a 6’ 2” tall traveler can easily stand in the living space below, which offers a couch and flat screen TV.

Other new interior features provide all the appointments of fine living and entertaining, including elegant Corian countertops, Jensen AM/FM/CD/DVD player with dedicated MP3 hookup and zone listening, full-sized queen beds (60” x 80”) and an optional 32-inch LCD flat screen TV.

Also new for the 2010 Chaparral are an electric awning, aluminum wheels, 12 volt battery disconnect, electric stabilizer jacks and the Magic Night Sleep system that deploys an air mattress with the touch of a button.

“We’ve specifically engineered the 2010 Chaparral for easy and adventurous travel,” said Hershberger. “Whether navigating rush hour traffic or crossing mountain ranges, cold weather camping, hot weather camping or dry camping — the Chaparral is ready to make the most of your RV experience no matter what conditions you may encounter.”

MSRPs for the 2010 Coachmen Chaparral Mid Profile begin at $27,900. For more information, contact Coachmen.

2010 Chaparral Mid Profile
Model                   Length              # Slides

278DS                    27’ 8”               2 slides
299TSB                  29’ 8”               3 slides
322RL                    32’ 2”               3 slides
330BH                    33’                   3 slides
355RLS                  35’ 5”              3 slides