Right out the gate, the 2024 Coachmen Euro 25EU stands out. This is a Class A that looks different than the large, bus-style motorhomes in its class. It’s smaller and sleeker, which makes it nimbler. It also means its cabin space is more intimate than its Class A cousins, with sleeping space for two in the main bed plus space two more on a folding couch.
While the function and features of any RV are what I like to focus on (and we’ll get to that), it’s impossible not to be taken aback by the appearance of this coach. I spoke with Zach Eppers, the general manager for Coachmen’s Class A division. He told me that European motorhomes are the inspiration for this design. In Europe, motorhomes tend to be smaller and more maneuverable. And that would certainly be an apt description of the Euro 25EU.
At a Glance: Coachmen Euro 25EU
I gave the Coachmen Euro 25EU four and a half out of five stars. There is a lot of thought that went into the details of this rig. Plus, it’s got a number of just good features. I also think it’s a size that successfully balances a drivable size with a comfortable interior space.
Check the Specs
- Sleeping capacity: 4
- GVWR: 16,000 pounds
- GCWR: 23,000 pounds
- GAWR (front): 6,500 pounds
- GAWR (rear): 11,000 pounds
- Fuel capacity: 80 gallons
- LP tank capacity: 85 pounds
- Exterior length: 28 feet 8 inches
- Exterior height: 11 feet 1 inch
- Exterior width: 8 feet 3 inches
- Fresh/Gray/Black: 50/31/31 gallons
- Awning: 16 feet
Benefits
- Drivers enjoy the enhanced maneuverability of sleeker size, the incredible visibility with a huge windshield, and rear and side safety cameras
- Smart use of overhead storage and lots of clever tech run throughout the length of this Class A
Challenges
- Not everyone loves an S-shaped kitchen
- Limited baking options with a conventional microwave
Best For
- Class A lovers who want a smaller, more stylish rig that they can comfortably drive and park
- RV couples who enjoy hosting a few friends
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So, that said, let’s take a closer look at the 2024 Coachmen Euro 25EU.
Sleeping Space
As I write, there are two variations on this floor plan. The one I saw has a king-size bed in a rear slide room, but there is also one which features twin beds in the back. The bed in this model is one that is split such that you basically flip the bottom of the mattress over the top to accommodate the closing of the slide room. This is a Lippert SlimRack mechanism.
Outside the bedroom and behind the cockpit, there’s a hide-a-bed sofa on the passenger side, which can accommodate two more sleepers. So many Class As enable you to bring a crowd, but the limited sleeping space in the Euro 25EU makes sure the sleeker and smaller European-like design doesn’t get too crowded.
Bathroom
One of the first things that I noticed is that with the slide room closed it was very difficult to get into the bathroom. (That is, unless you’re very thin.) One of the benefits of having a motorhome is that you have a bathroom available for pit stops along the way. But, depending on your size, that might not be as true in this slim Class A.
Making Elite Systems Standard
One of the surprises in the bathroom was the macerator toilet system. If you’re not familiar with macerators, you can think of them as a garbage disposal for the black tank. It does just what a garbage disposal does and grinds the contents. The advantage of these systems is that they pump out the contents when it’s time to dump the system rather than relying on gravity to accomplish that task. You may have heard an old saying that the contents of a black tank don’t flow up hill, but they would with a macerator system. This is something more common in higher-end rigs but not as much so in a more mainstream offering.
Another surprise is the use of an Oxygenics showerhead in this rig. Many RV buyers are disappointed with the shower head that comes with their RVs. Highly disappointed. This often leads them to purchase an upgrade — like the showerhead that’s already in this motorhome. In the Euro 25 EU, it’s just standard. Which is awesome.
Living Area
Behind the main cockpit of this rig are two theater seat/captain’s chairs on the road side and a hide-a-bed sofa on the passenger side. Each of these seating areas feature lap belts. But take note: Some states have limitations on who can ride sideways in a vehicle. (Some of these limitations are based on age and others on the size of the individual.)
The captain’s chairs do recline a bit, and there’s a Lagun-style table that slots in the space between them. One of the nifty things about these is that you can adjust the height, and they can be moved around like a planchette on a Ouija board. So you can find all sorts of positions that may work for you.
This table is also able to take up the floor space between the captain’s chairs and the sofa. Which means that you could share it amongst the people seated on either side of the aisle.
This motorhome also features horizontal strip lights that span the width of the curved ceiling, which is something I’m seeing appear in more RVs. I think these add a very modern flair but wish that you could disable individual fixtures, although there is a provision to dim the lights
Kitchen
Based on the comments I’ve seen about this in various forums around the internet, the interior and interior features of this rig do have a few polarizing pieces. The first of these is the kitchen cabinet which has an S-shaped build. That curvy design extends below the countertop to a drawer. That drawer has two trash cans and what I would describe as a housekeeping tote in it. Those totes are kept in place by specific cutouts in the drawer.
Something I liked about the drawers and many of the cabinet doors in this rig are that they feature positive mechanical latches and soft-close drawer glides. These latches mean the drawers and cabinets won’t go flying open in transit. (Always a plus!)
A Few Cooking Options
Surface cooking in this motorhome is done by a two-burner induction cooktop. There are a larger number of people using induction cooking. And I can see why. It makes so much sense not to have an open flame in an RV. Essentially, this cooktop uses magnetic energy to create heat in compatible cookware.
This wouldn’t be a rig that would appeal to those who liked to bake as the only other heating appliance in here is a conventional microwave oven. I would like to see Coachmen offer a convection microwave as an option, and the RV supply chain now has a number of convection microwaves that fit into the same size slot as this RV microwave.
Some Upscale Additions
Overhead cabinetry in this is something Coachmen will make a lot of noise about. They’ve employed a high-quality curved cabinet design, which is admirable because it certainly isn’t the least expensive way to go.
Another thing in this space is a rather elaborate stainless steel vent hood over the convection cook top. I’ve seen more than one internet commenter state that they wished there were either a convection microwaves up here or just more counter space instead. But I have to say, this vent hood is rather stylish.
Further back, there’s a 12-volt refrigerator, which I like to see in a motorhome. These are designed specifically for the realities of going down the road unlike residential refrigerators. Having managed warranty claims at a dealership, I’m not much of a fan of residential appliances in a mobile environment.
Four-Season Capabilities
For seasonal camping, the holding tanks on this RV are not enclosed in a heated compartment. The company indicated that the body on this was lowered to create the design we have here which eliminated the ability to put the holding tanks in a heated compartment.
That being written, the holding tanks do have 12-volt heating pads on them, but you’ll want to learn how this coach performs in colder environments before heading out for that winter jaunt to Alaska.
Standard Features and Options
A number of options available for this RV might affect your off-grid camping. The standard build for these includes an Onan 5,500 gasoline-powered generator which can run the entire rig including air conditioners and such. There is also a 100-watt solar panel on the roof, but, quite honestly, that’s nothing more than a battery tender at best.
Since we’re looking up, that’s where you’ll find the two 13,500 BTU air conditioners that come standard (nice!) in this smaller motorhome. Both of those also feature heat pump technology so you could heat or cool this rig entirely on electric power, depending on the ambient temperature.
When it does get colder that’s when you’ll want to be sure that you have propane aboard so you can run the proper furnace. That propane is also used for the tankless water heater.
Storage Space
I’ve already mentioned the very impressive overhead cabinetry. There are a few more cabinets that deserve our attention toward the back of this rig. Right behind the fridge is a pantry that’s rather deep. However, the door opening is narrow, so I can imagine that some folks will have trouble getting to the back of this space. With so many other obvious cases of attention to detail I’m surprised that this isn’t a pull-out pantry.
On the road side is a space that features hanging storage and more space above that for things like shoes or whatever. Opposite that on the camp side is another larger cabinet that has hanging storage and a removable shelf, but this can also be used for a washer-dryer combo unit with the appropriate plumbing and water service.
Closing Notes on the Coachmen Euro 25EU
Driving This Class A
Measuring just over 28 feet in length and about 99 inches wide, I would imagine that there are few campgrounds that you couldn’t get this into. Further, the size might make it a great rig for boondocking. (And the features included would support that.) With this being based on the Ford F53 chassis with its gasoline-fueled “Godzilla” 7.3-liter V8, this should have little trouble keeping up with traffic.
There’s a large touch screen on the instrument panel of this rig that features both Apple Car Play and Android Auto. Interestingly, this display can also be rotated. It also has more of the feel of an aftermarket iPad installation than something built into the instrument panel. Which is not a bad thing, at all. There are also side and rearview cameras to assist in seeing what’s out there on the road.
That copilot’s seat also features a flip-up desk so they can tell the driver where to go (in the politest of terms, of course). And there’s a household power outlet here so if the navigator is using a laptop, they can keep it charged up. There are actually a number of smart details like that in this rig.
Here’s another example. The driver has a control for their four-point auto level conveniently located on their armrest. Roll into a campsite and push a button and the coach will be doing its leveling dance in no time.
Great Views — Big and Small
That entire front compartment features a huge windshield as well as large windows on the side. When night falls and you’re no longer driving there is a power-operated shade that blocks the light from the windshield as well as manually operated shades for the side windows.
Another unique feature is a small window in the footwell of the copilot front cabin. I suppose it could be used to monitor what’s outside in traffic. But I expect it may be better used by a small breed to see just who needs a good barking at.
Conclusions on the Euro 25EU
There’s a lot to like about this motorhome, not the least of which is that it’s a good balance of interior space and exterior size. I’m with the various commenters on the internet who would prefer either more cabinet space or a convection microwave in place of the fancy vent hood over the induction cook top.
I would also like to see that pantry behind the fridge become a pull-out pantry as my wife couldn’t reach the back of it and you know that that’s where the most important ingredient would end-up when you’re in a hurry.
If I were the buyer on this, I would want to have an extensive test drive on freeway speeds and on a few back roads before signing on the dotted line. I have been told that this chassis can be a bit nervous in some driving conditions. There are upgrades to the handling of these, including a product called Liquid Springs, but they’re not inexpensive.
Overall, I like this size a lot and there are some good features and thinking here. Plus, this is a stylish rig that definitely stands out in a good way.
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