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.
Every Coleman 17B spec in one place, checked against Keystone's own spec sheet, plus what it really takes to tow one. Here is the length, dry weight, GVWR, hitch weight, tanks, and how we pull ours with a 2012 Ford Expedition.
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Our score: 8.0/10On our second trip to Glacier, we spent five nights at Mountain Meadow RV Park in Hungry Horse, Montana, in my parents' teardrop, about nine miles from the park. Wooded sites, our best-scoring bathhouse yet, and the trip that got us into camping.
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How we winterize our 2025 Coleman 17B, start to finish. We blow every line out with air, then pump pink RV antifreeze through the whole system. Here is every step, with photos, plus what the tankless water heater changes.
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Our score: 7.5/10We spent three nights at Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping on the Straits of Mackinac. A $29 water and electric site, a sandy beach, the bridge on the horizon at sunset, and an easy base for Mackinac Island. The one catch is how tight the sites are.
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Camping World pitches the Let's Go Camping RV Care Package to new RV buyers, often for $1,000 or more. Here is every item on the flyer, what the same gear costs on its own, and the questions to ask before you sign.
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The Coleman 17B bathroom has almost no storage. One narrow cabinet beside the toilet fixed that for us. Here is what we added, how we secured it for towing, and what we keep in it.
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Coleman campers switched from Dutchmen to Keystone for the 2025 model year. Here is what changed on the 17B, how the older Lantern LT compares, and what to check if you are shopping used, from someone who owns a 2025.
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A stock Coleman 17B can only go a day or two without hookups. Here is my plan to set ours up for boondocking and emergencies, from water and power to backup heat and a grab-and-go kit, starting with the first 10 things to buy.
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The Coleman 13B and 17B are two of the most popular small travel trailers out there. We own a 17B. Here is how the two compare on size, weight, power, sleeping, and layout, and which one fits which family.
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The Coleman 17R and 17B are nearly the same size, weight, and price. The real difference is what is in the back. Here is how they compare and which one fits a couple versus a family, from someone who owns a 17B.
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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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Our score: 6.5/10Heery 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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Our score: 8.5/10We 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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