Coachmen·Class A·2025

Coachmen Mirada 35OS

Name: Coachmen Mirada 35OS
Brand: Coachmen
Price: 175000 USD

4.2across 2,800 reviews on retail listings

|36 ft|24,000 lbs|Sleeps 8

The Coachmen Mirada 35OS is a spacious Class A with an outdoor entertainment center and triple slides. It's designed for families who love to camp and entertain at the campsite.

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MSRP from

$175,000

$$$$ Luxury

ChassisFord F-53

Engine7.3L V8 Gas

Solar100W

Slide-Outs3

Specifications

Length

36 ft

Weight

24,000 lbs

Sleeps

Fresh Water

80 gal

Gray Water

56 gal

Black Water

42 gal

Features

Triple Slides

Outdoor Entertainment

Bunk Beds

King Bed

Residential Fridge

Fireplace

Generator

Highlights

Outdoor entertainment center with TV makes the campsite a social hub

Triple slides create a living space that rivals a small apartment

Solid mid-range option between budget and luxury Class A coaches

What owners report

Summarized from Reddit and owner forums — not a first-hand test.

The Coachmen Mirada 35OS is a big-footprint value gas Class A: a 35-foot Ford F53 coach that sleeps up to eight and prices well below the premium brands while offering more standard amenities than the bargain-basement competition. For families or groups who need maximum berths and living space per dollar, the Mirada's length and content are the draw, and Forest River's vast dealer network backs it up.

Day to day it delivers a roomy, well-equipped interior, but the 35OS's owner reports center on assembly and systems quality. Documented examples include the dash AC arriving not connected from the factory, USB ports wired incorrectly, crushed HDMI cables, a bedroom AC unit that died within months, grey-tank-area leaks when full, and a stubborn solar overcharge fault that appeared whenever another power source was added. The chassis is the familiar F53 story - the rear anti-sway setup leaves it hard to keep centered and the front end can feel like it's floating until owners add handling upgrades. Coachmen is generally rated 'above average' for a value brand, but that comes with the standard caveat that new coaches can need repair right at delivery, so a thorough PDI and early punch list are essential. Fuel economy is the usual gas-A 6-8 MPG, and the 35-foot length plus slides make it a big rig to handle.

The Mirada 35OS suits buyers who prioritize sleeping capacity and amenities-per-dollar and will accept value-brand QC and F53 handling quirks. Against a Winnebago Vista or Thor ACE it offers more length and berths at a competitive price; against a Tiffin Open Road 34PA or Newmar Bay Star it saves substantial money while giving up fit-and-finish, the renowned Tiffin/Newmar customer service, and long-term refinement. Buy it for the space and features, inspect it hard before delivery, and budget for chassis handling mods.

What owners like

+Above-average amenities and standard content for a value brand - owners note Coachmen tends to include more features than the bare-bones competition at a similar price
+Current 7.3L V8 (350 hp) on the Ford F53 chassis is a proven, easy-to-service gas powertrain, and the coach drives on a normal license and tows a toad without trouble
+Strong value-per-foot - you get a lot of length, slides, and sleeping capacity for the money compared with a same-size Tiffin or Newmar that costs far more
+Forest River's enormous dealer and parts network means service and warranty support are widely available almost anywhere in the country
+Modern Ford cab brings Electronic Stability Control and Hill-Start Assist, improving the safety baseline over older F53 coaches
+Coachmen's reputation sits a notch above the rock-bottom value brands - owners generally rate it as 'above average' for quality in its price tier

Common complaints

−Factory wiring and assembly misses are a documented theme on the 35OS - owners report the dash AC not connected at the factory, USB ports wired wrong, and crushed HDMI cables, the kind of mistakes that mean a delivery punch list
−Air-conditioner reliability complaints, including a bedroom AC unit dying within about three months, point to weak components or installation
−Solar/charging integration has bitten owners - a documented case where adding any other power source (shore, battery, or engine) caused a solar overcharge problem that took months to diagnose without resolution
−Grey-tank-area leaking is reported, especially when the tank is full, suggesting plumbing/seal issues that need attention
−Gas Class A fuel economy is poor at roughly 6-8 MPG, and the 35-foot length with multiple slides makes it a sizable rig to maneuver and park
−Value-grade interior materials and the general 'horror stories of new coaches needing repair at delivery' caveat apply - QC is above the worst but still inconsistent
−Getting F53 chassis service can be difficult post-COVID, with many Ford dealers declining motorhomes and pushing owners to commercial truck shops for non-warranty work

Questions owners ask

How many people does the Coachmen Mirada 35OS sleep?

Up to eight, which makes it one of the higher-capacity value gas Class A's at its length. It's a genuine large-group or extended-family coach, achieved through a combination of the bedroom, convertible furniture, and the spacious 35-foot floorplan.

What problems do Mirada 35OS owners report most?

Factory wiring and assembly misses lead the list - dash AC not connected, USB ports wired wrong, crushed HDMI cables - along with an AC unit dying early, grey-tank-area leaks when full, and a tricky solar overcharge issue. A detailed pre-delivery inspection and early punch list are important.

Is Coachmen a good-quality brand?

Coachmen is generally considered above average for a value brand, with more standard amenities than the cheapest competition. That said, like most mass-market RVs, new units can arrive needing repairs, so quality is good-for-the-price rather than premium.

How does the Mirada drive on the Ford F53 chassis?

Like other F53 coaches, the rear anti-sway setup can make it hard to keep centered and the front end may feel like it's floating, especially in wind. Adding a beefier sway bar and a steering stabilizer is a common fix that owners say makes a big difference.

How does it compare to a Tiffin Open Road or Newmar Bay Star?

The Mirada is significantly cheaper and gives you more length and berths per dollar, but it trails the Tiffin and Newmar on fit-and-finish, interior materials, and especially customer service. If maximum space on a budget is the goal it's compelling; if long-term refinement and support matter most, the premium brands earn their premium.