Free Spirit by Hodge RV

Island bed & Separate toilet & shower

Points of interest:
The term "Carrying Weight" is different to "Cargo Capacity"

When it comes to how much stuff you can take away on holiday the confusion between these two terms can make up to a 250kg difference.

29th March 2011

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Coastal Free Spirit

23'4" - 2080kg Tare

Coastal Toy Hauler

28'7" - 2980kg Tare

Coastal Explorer

28'4" - 2550kg Tare

Coastal Pathfinder

28'4" - 2570kg Tare

Coastal Discover

25'8" - 2300kg Tare

All our units are designed & built to be towed with Navara, D-Max, BT-50 etc

up to 1000kg of cargo weight depending on 5th wheeler model & ute.

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Specifications

All weights & heights exclude optional extras

Tare	2080 kg
ATM	2980 kg
Axle weight	1660 kg
Hitch weight	420 kg
Cargo Capacity	900 kg
Height (external)	3.26 m
Body length	7.10 m (23'4")
Width	2.31 m
Fresh water	280 L
Grey water	210 L
Black water	Cassette or 210L
Tire size	225/70/15"

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High clearance for getting to that perfect camping spot. High strength aluminium extruded trims and skirts mean no rust and lasting good looks.

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The powder coated aluminium nose and checker plate goose-neck shield prevent stone damage.

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The high clearance is perfect for when you encounter fords. Note the large front hatch is perfect for generators.

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The fifth wheel towing characteristics mean no more fish tailing on unsealed roads. Saftey first.

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The large awning (standard on all models) is perfect for those hot sunny days or miserable rainy days. Perfect for outdoor entertaining.

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The Free Spirit is our only unit with a goose-neck style hitch. Great for keeping some more space in the deck. You can upgrade to a sliding 5th wheel hitch

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The large U-shape seat is perfect for five adults to relax or eat at. it makes down to a queen bed if needed.

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The quality kitchen now has more floor space and a larger 175L fridge/freezer and 10 roller baskets.

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The island bed can be queen or double or two singles. Easy to make and easy to get into and out of.

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Free Spirit - by Hodge RV

Island bed - Standing height bedroom - Tow with Navara, Colorado, BT-50 etc.

The Free Spirit is perfect for those wanting a smaller 5th wheel without a slide-out. The extra clearance, tank sheilds and Arc-Spray Galvanated steel chassis add to the freedom camping possibilities. It is perfect for going to the lake and parking on the bank. The luxury fit out with the large U-shape seat (makes to queen bed) and the 175L fridge/freezer and the 10 roller baskets mean for an easy long term holiday.

(note: The Free Spirit is not designed nor warranted for corrugated roads or "four wheel driving")

Standard Features

Like all Hodge RV built 5th Wheelers the Free Spirit is built from top quality materials and high end appliances. It is perfectly suited for freedom camping and for getting to the more out of the way campsites.

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Optional Extras

We have an extensive range of optional extras to enhance and personalize your 5th wheeler.

For a full list of optional extras please click here to view

Free Spirit Reviews

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WHY ARE MANY OF OUR BUYERS EX MOTORHOME/BUS OWNERS & EX HEAVY AMERICAN 5TH WHEELER OWNERS??

It is important to note that Hodge RV Coastal & Outback 5th Wheelers are designed & built to be towed behind Navara's, Colorado's, BT-50's etc.

FINANCIAL

Less capital is tied up in a brand new Japanese Ute & 5th Wheeler combo ($125,000-$165,000) compared to a new “popular brand” motorhomes at over $200,000 (would be shorter), and a new American pick-up truck and fifth wheel

Why for similar money purchase some high mileage, ex-Rental cast off motorhome, or a second hand Heavy 5th wheeler that requires an F-250 or similar. They may seem cheap for what they are, but try adding up the cost of maintenance and the cost of fuel?

Fuel economy of a diesel Japanese Ute is good even when towing a Hodge RV 5th Wheeler. Compared to an F250 that will drink almost twice as much fuel or a bus that drinks over twice as much.

Why have a motorhome/bus parked idle for much of the year? Most people use their double cab Japanese Ute as their primary drive vehicle as they are economical, safe, comfortable, and are like a car to drive.

Generally Utes are far cheaper to work on than buses/motorhomes. ‘Charge out rates' are cheaper for Japanese Utes, as truck mechanics are often needed for bus/motorhome & pick-up truck repairs.

When your Ute gets old/high mileage or you just want a change of ‘wheels', you can update your Ute, and keep your favourite holiday home.

It is usually the mileage and mechanical repair costs that depreciate a motorhome/bus so rapidly. Note, caravans historically have trended up in value, and utes hold their value better than other cars and SUV's.

SAFETY

With a double cab Japanese Ute you have five forward facing belted seats.

Most new Japanese Utes have airbags.

Modern Japanese Utes have very effective crumple zones, whereas forward control motorhomes/buses have less protection.

One of the major causes of injury in Motorhomes & Buses is being hit by debris during a crash. Everything behind you in a bus/motorhome is a potential missile aimed at you (shoes, toasters, camping equip, plates, cups, passengers).

4WD Utes enable you to park on grass campsites and softer substrates. To exit slippery, dewy campsites just put your Ute into 4WD.

A Ute with a 5 th Wheel is very stable and drives like a single vehicle, but conveniently bends in the middle for manoeuvring. There is no ‘fish tailing' like a caravan. Your overall length is usually reduced by 8-10ft as you have no A frame and your mounted over the rear axle.

CONVENIENCE

Quick 3 minute separation of Ute and 5 th Wheel – much easier and quicker than having to pack everything away to take a trip to the shops.

Most motorhomes/buses cannot fit in a typical parking space whereas a Japanese Ute will fit anywhere a car can.

Spacious bedroom compared to a cramped cab-over.

Guys you don't have to leave your wife on a deckchair in an empty campsite when you go fishing or catch up with your mates at the watering hole.

Wives, you can take the Ute and have a leisurely shop while leaving your hubby at the 5th Wheeler for a snooze.