I have a 2014 FE 246RKS. I love all the storage and am starting my 4th season in the trailer. I can't speak to the Surveyor quality but the 264RKLE seems to have a little more kitchen counter space but is essentially the same floorplan as the Coachmen. I really fell in love with this floorplan because of all the wardrobe space. I don't understand why these manufacturers don't design these RV's with wardrobe space. Even weekend campers need a place for clothes! I understand the small kitchens with no counter space because lots of people do all their cooking outside.
The Coachmen has the Azdel walls which adds a little R-value to the insulation and doesn't wick water if you develop a leak. It is in between the inner and outer wall. The furniture in the Surveyor looks more comfy than mine but mine is holding up pretty well for the use it gets. I'm only able to get away for 15-20 days a season so mine doesn't get a lot of use.
In my trailer, the tv is directly above the dinette which makes it difficult to see the screen while sitting at the table. I actually had to replace it with a different tv that was LED instead of LCD so I could see it. I am a glamper instead of a camper, so the TV was important to me. It may not be important to you but I believe the new ones have the tv on the wall.
I have had trailers with both the standard axle set up and I now have the spread axle. I don't see much difference in the two towing-wise, but it is a teeny, tiny bit more stable when I'm parked. And I do mean teeny, tiny. I still need to have the stabilizers down. I added x-chocks which helps a little more.
I have had a few issues with mine. Most notably, my recent experience with stress fractures in the frame. Not really a Forest River issue but a Lippert issue. Lippert stepped up and fixed it at no cost to me and Forest River helped move the repair along quickly which I really appreciated. The other issues I fixed myself. The bed that came with mine was terrible so I just moved the full size mattress I had in my old trailer into this one when I traded it in.
I can get into the bathroom with the slide in but it takes effort. It looks like the Surveyor has two exterior doors so that wouldn't be an issue.
I really like the floorplan. I usually camp by myself with my small pup so I don't know how it would live with 2 people but it should be fine.
Good luck! I don't think you can go wrong with either one!
Laura
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2015 F150 XLT Sport 4WD 3.5L EB
2014 Freedom Express 246RKS
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