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04-03-2016, 08:51 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
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Chaparral 390qsmb
Anyone own or have input on a 390qsmb? Looking for the good, bad, or indifferent on the unit. Any mods you've completed or want to complete.
Thanks!
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04-03-2016, 09:12 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Outside StL
Posts: 208
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I bought one in January. I considered over 15 different trailers. Every mid-bunk I could find in the price range I was wanting. Went and looked at 6. The 390 checked every box except large fresh water tank. I've been out in it 3 times and the only thing I have found wrong is the coax going to the front BR was kinked and cut. I fixed it in 5 minutes.
It is the perfect trailer for us. I had a traditional bunk house 5er for 13 years and wanted something with more living room space. This nailed it and the kitchen layout is great.
J
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2016 Coachmen Chaparral 390QSMB
2011 F350- CC, DRW, LB, PSD
2016 nights camped: 40
2017 nights camped: 16
2017 nights reserved: 30
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04-03-2016, 09:14 PM
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I mounted some hooks in the basement to hang power cord and water hose. Put some decorative baskets on the wall in the kitchen because DW liked them. And I put a magnetic knife holder next to the stove.
J
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2016 Coachmen Chaparral 390QSMB
2011 F350- CC, DRW, LB, PSD
2016 nights camped: 40
2017 nights camped: 16
2017 nights reserved: 30
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09-15-2016, 09:28 PM
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Location: Everywhere, USA
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I'm a little late on this one, but I removed the outdoor kitchen in favor of a beer station.
Overall, we love our 390!
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09-15-2016, 09:35 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Southern, IL
Posts: 3,272
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRowlands
I'm a little late on this one, but I removed the outdoor kitchen in favor of a beer station.
Overall, we love our 390!
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OMG, I bow to your creativity... 
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Bob & Michelle
2016 Ford F-250 Lariat 4x4
2017 Flagstaff Super Lite 526RLWS
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10-05-2016, 07:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Michigan
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Got many ideas, this is the first. Keyless entry
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2011 Coachmen North Ridge 290RKD 5'er
2005 Dodge quad cab dually diesel 6'spd manual
1 weird cat with an occasional attitude problem. 
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10-05-2016, 08:33 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Everywhere, USA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenz
Got many ideas, this is the first. Keyless entry
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That's high on my wish list, along with keyless compartment doors! What brand did you get and where?
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10-05-2016, 02:21 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kenz
Got many ideas, this is the first. Keyless entry
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Me x2. I want to get one of these for our 390QSMB. I've seen them on this site before: https://www.rvlock.com/
I didn't like the non-lockable bathroom pocket door that's in our 390 so I picked up a pocket door latch that's lockable at HD.
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2011 Dodge Ram 3500
2017 Coachmen Chaparral 390QSMB
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10-06-2016, 06:57 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Michigan
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Mine is from Bauer products it of Grand Rapids MI. www.bauerproducts.com
Got it at the COA rally, they were selling them for $100. Easy install, and simple to use.
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2011 Coachmen North Ridge 290RKD 5'er
2005 Dodge quad cab dually diesel 6'spd manual
1 weird cat with an occasional attitude problem.
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10-07-2016, 09:00 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: NH
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AP Products makes a version too for about $150. It is capacitive so you touch it, no buttons to physically push. Was looking at them a couple days but figured since this weekend iso my last trip, why bother spending the money this year.
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10-17-2016, 11:54 AM
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Location: Everywhere, USA
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Replaced the bunkhouse door with a folding door so the kids can sleep in there without putting the slide out if necessary
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10-17-2016, 02:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRowlands
Replaced the bunkhouse door with a folding door so the kids can sleep in there without putting the slide out if necessary
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That's genius!
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2014 RAM 3500 4x4 CCLB Dually, Cummins / 68RFE / 3.42 / B&W Patriot 16K
2016 Coachmen Chapparral 360IBL
SOLD - 2012 Salem Cruise Lite 281BHXL
SOLD - 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 QCLB Cummins
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10-17-2016, 10:40 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Outside StL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRowlands
Replaced the bunkhouse door with a folding door so the kids can sleep in there without putting the slide out if necessary
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Do you have the double bed or the sofa/sleeper. I have the sofa and can get in the door with the slide closed.
j
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2016 Coachmen Chaparral 390QSMB
2011 F350- CC, DRW, LB, PSD
2016 nights camped: 40
2017 nights camped: 16
2017 nights reserved: 30
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10-18-2016, 07:35 AM
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Location: Everywhere, USA
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We have the queen bed. We are full time, so wanted real beds for the kids.
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10-18-2016, 01:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRowlands
We have the queen bed. We are full time, so wanted real beds for the kids.
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Makes sense. It is just 3 of us. DS is 18 and wanted his place to hang out. Funniest part is, half the time he sleeps on the couch in the living room.
j
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2016 Coachmen Chaparral 390QSMB
2011 F350- CC, DRW, LB, PSD
2016 nights camped: 40
2017 nights camped: 16
2017 nights reserved: 30
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10-18-2016, 02:33 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Everywhere, USA
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That couch is very comfortable. We pulled it out once and it does not lay flat, but as a couch it is great for naps!
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10-19-2016, 03:08 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Corpus Christi
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheRowlands
Replaced the bunkhouse door with a folding door so the kids can sleep in there without putting the slide out if necessary
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Where did you get the door? How much plz?
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 Corpus Christi, Texas
TT: 2016 40' Chaparral 360IBL at 14000lbs
TV: 2016 F450 Platinum 6.7 CC LWB FX4, B&W Companion Hitch
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