The trips, the campgrounds, the mods, and the occasional thing that didn't go to plan. No fluff, just honest notes from the field.
Every product in these write-ups, from the Coleman 17B upgrades to the tools on the Sea King, in one place. If it is on the list, we bought it and use it.
After 11 trips and over 2,000 miles in our Coleman 17B, these are the 12 things we think every Coleman travel trailer owner should have, from leveling blocks to a moisture meter.
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If the AC in your Coleman 17B is dripping on the bed, the wall, or your head, the camper is probably sitting at the wrong angle. Here is why it happens and the cheap fix we use every trip.
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Water is the one thing that can quietly ruin a camper. Here is how we use a pinless moisture meter to check our Coleman 17B for hidden leaks, where to scan, and what to do if you find one.
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A year, 11 trips, and over 2,000 miles in our 2025 Coleman 17B. These are the 10 things we bought for it that actually earned their spot, from a flush cooktop to a keyless lock.
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I bought a 1972 Johnson 6 horse for $300 out of a driveway in Iowa. Here are the checks worth doing on any used outboard, which ones matter most, and which ones you can save for after the deal.
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Just shy of a year, 11 trips, and over 2,000 miles in our 2025 Coleman 17B. Here is the honest long-term review, the good, the bad, and the leaks to watch for.
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We swapped the factory lock on our 2025 Coleman 17B for a keyless RVLOCK entry handle to make the camper easier to rent out. Here is the honest install, start to finish.
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Heery Woods sits right on the Shell Rock River in Clarksville, Iowa, with riverside campsites, a boat ramp, a dam, and a bike trail. It feels like a real campground, not an RV lot.
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One of the first upgrades I wanted was a real TV. Not a tiny screen or a tablet on the wall. A 32-inch TV on a swivel mount that works from anywhere in the trailer.
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We pulled the Coleman 17B into Fontana Park on a quiet weekend and came away genuinely impressed. Buchanan County does not get talked about enough as a camping destination.
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We have owned our 2025 Coleman 17B for about six months. Here is an honest owner review of the layout, what we upgraded, and what to know before you buy one.
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