2025 Coachmen RV Pixel P 2.0M Review

Coachmen RV’s new Pixel model may look like a small package, but don’t be deceived. The 2025 Coachmen RV Pixel P 2.0M has everything RV buyers are looking for in a daily driver. And it’s an equally good unit for those seeking adventure. With the optional pop-top, the Pixel P 2.0M could also sleep  four, which would make it an especially social Class B.  

 

At a Glance: Pixel P 2.0M

The 2025 Coachmen RV Pixel P 2.0M earned 7.6 out of 10 points, a strong rating but one that it absolutely deserves. The quality of the materials and thoughtfulness of the design are really class-leading. As a Class B, it does have some limitations that you’d expect, but the Pixel P 2.0M more than makes up for those with surprising storage, cargo handling, and a very pleasant interior with multiple use cases. 

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Check the Specs

• Sleeping capacity: 2
• UVW: 7,861 pounds 
• CCC: 1,489 pounds
• Exterior length: 20 feet 11 inches
• Exterior height: 9 feet 4 inches
• Exterior width: 7 feet 2 inches
• Fresh/Gray/Black: 29/26/NA gallons (no black tank; comes with cartridge toilet)
• Propane: N/A
• Awning: 13 feet 1 inches
• MSRP: $156,967

 

Features We Love

• Cargo/storage area offers good space for a Class B
• L-track tie-down/mounting system (x4), aka “click track” that helps keep things where they belong
• Rearview mirror camera
• MaxxAir vent fans to prevent condensation
• JBL portable Bluetooth speakers
• Upgraded suspension springs and HushMat insulation
• 30-amp Smart Plug system
• Overall quality of materials and attention to detail very good

 

 

Benefits

• Class B storage space. With the bed flipped up, there is a surprising amount of cargo space in this van and the carrying capacity to hold it. The click track is an industry-standard item that has all sorts of connection gadgets to make holding bikes, kayaks, or all type of gear in place. 
• Superior build quality. It’s pretty inescapable as you go through this model. The build quality and materials on this van correspond to the selling price. 

 

Challenges

• Low gray tank connector. The gray tank connector seems almost dangerously close to the ground. While I didn’t have any speed bumps to test it on, it looked like you could hit it on a speed bump more easily than I am comfortable with. 
• Overhead compartments in window seats. This may depend on your personal height; but I’m not excessively tall (5 feet 10 inches), and I found (the hard way) the overhead compartments to be a little more near than expected.

 

 

Best For

• Daily drivers. The most obvious use for this Class B is as a camper but imagine — if you have children in group activities, you could use this as a daily driver where they have a secure seat to sit in on the way to those activities but then a kitchen and clean bathroom. There’s even enough space in the back that, if one of those kids is a tuba player, you’ll likely not have an issue bringing that along. 
• Adventure van lovers. Vans like this that are nimble are great for exploring places other RVs can’t. Yet they’re small enough to park in a normal parking space and even get reasonable fuel economy. 

 

Key Areas We Evaluate for RV Buyers

Sleeping Space

The standard version of the Pixel P 2.0M features a bed across the rear cargo area that is a Murphy bed — of sorts. The mattress is in three pieces. One piece is on the camp side; one is on the road side; and the middle piece that’s suspended on wooden slats that hinge up. 

If you want to optimize the cargo space the slat assembly flips up and now you have a rather sizable cargo bay. The slats also make the mattress more comfortable, and Coachmen RV put a mattress in here that wasn’t the typical chiropractor’s calling card. (Whew!)

There is also an optional pop-top feature — think VW camper from the 1970s — that has sleep space for two more individuals on top of the Pixel P 2.0M . The example we saw didn’t have this, but it would double the number of people you could sleep in here. 

 

 

Bathroom

Most RV folks know that Class B bathrooms are notoriously bad. Fortunately, this one in the Pixel P 2.0M is much less so. I was able to stand in the bathroom with the retractable shade-style door closed and pretend to use the shower and toilet. Delightfully, there was enough space for me to accomplish whatever I would have to. Of course, the challenge is that the bathroom opens directly to the hallway. So, if you step out of the shower before donning your clothing, you’ll either impress or depress the others who are there with you. 

There is also a high-performance vent fan, which is even more important as smaller RVs experience condensation more quickly. These MaxxAir vent fans go a long way to keeping condensation at bay.

The toilet in the Pixel P 2.0 is a cartridge toilet, which isn’t uncommon for Class Bs but is certainly something a buyer wants to be aware of. In truth, these are really convenient. You can empty the five-gallon cartridge into just about any normal toilet or pit toilet at a campground. And, if you follow the instructions, it’s not a messy process at all. 

 

 

Living Area

The living space in the Pixel P 2.0M consists of a second-row set of bucket-style seats and then the captain’s chairs that are part of the cockpit of the van. Those captain’s chairs swivel around to face the back (don’t do this while also trying to drive!), so you have a decent conversation space. 

There is an included Lagun-style table which is a table that can move up and down and in all directions enabling you to place it to accommodate various sizes of occupants and also various functions. 

One of the nifty things I found was that the aisle seat in the second-row seating has a provision to slide out into the aisle somewhat. In this way, it increases the space for posteriors and people. But you can slide it back in easily to optimize aisle space. 

(Something to note: I’m 5 feet 10 inches and, sitting in the window seat in the second row, I did bump my head on the overhead compartment. This isn’t an issue for smaller travelers but would be for adults.)

There are really easy-to-use screens over the rear cargo doors and also over the sliding door. So, you could leave these doors open, based on the weather, and draw the screens to keep the flying nuisances at bay while still enjoying the breeze. 

 

 

Kitchen

Another hallmark of Class Bs? Lousy kitchens. Thankfully, the Pixel P 2.0M defies this convention as well with its relatively long counter space and a decent rectangular sink. Both were nice surprises. Also included is a convection microwave oven and a portable induction cooktop, which could be used inside the van or on a little drop-down table outside the van. 

The refrigerator is a model with a traditional top refrigerator section and a drawer-style bottom freezer. For a Class B, I found it rather spacious. (Note: The high score of eight that I gave the kitchen doesn’t make this the same value as a fifth wheel with the same number; but, compared with other kitchens in Class Bs, this one’s pretty nice.)

There is also decent drawer and cabinet space and even a pull-out drawer with a trash can. 

 

 

Four-Season Capabilities

The holding tanks in the Pixel P 2.0M do have a provision to heat them, but be advised:  The gate valve for the gray tank does not. Therefore, an owner would want to be aware of the temps when you go camping. 

 

Storage Space

It may come as a surprise to read that the storage and cargo carrying in this Class B is really impressive. With the rear bed flipped up, you have a very large cargo hold in the back of the van with click tracks which are an industry-standard track system that has a seemingly limitless number of things that work with it. You could easily bring an e-bike, for example, and get the tie-downs to hold it in transit. 

Another detail is the overhead cabinetry, which is a high-quality plywood. This is lined with a carpeting material, both as a sound deadening component and to protect the contents and the cabinet. 

 

 

Chassis/Suspension

The base chassis on this is the Ram ProMaster, which is a front-wheel-drive van that uses Chrysler’s Pentastar V6 and nine-speed automatic transmission. This combination delivers decent performance, as well as pretty acceptable fuel economy. 

Coachmen upgraded the stock suspension on the Pixel P 2.0M with upgraded springs which add a greater deal of control and ride comfort to the vehicle. They also applied a product called HushMat throughout the build, which adds both insulation properties and function to deaden sound. The springs and HushMat are things aftermarket builders might do in a more premium offering and are a nice feature to find at this price. 

 

Cockpit

Class Bs like the Pixel P 2.0M aren’t the workman’s specials of yesterday. Thankfully, they offer all sorts of safety and comfort features, including a variety of airbags, handing control technologies and more. These really do make good daily drivers with all the safety and technology features built into them. 

I also like that Coachmen RV put a digital rear-view mirror that can let you see what’s behind the van — no matter what you’ve loaded in the cargo bay. 

 

 

Off-Grid/Sustainability

The Pixel P 2.0M’s offering really shines in terms of off-grid usability in both the standard form and in the options available. 

The standard van includes two AGM batteries and a 2.8-kilowatt-hour, gasoline-fired generator. You could literally run all the systems in this van from this configuration, and it’s matched with a 1,000-watt inverter as well as 200 watts of solar. 

If you are less the generator type and more the lithium/solar person, there is an optional system with 640 amp-hours of lithium battery along with a 3,000-watt inverter/charger that is charged by a second alternator on the engine. This system takes the place of the gasoline generator but can run the Truma Aventa air conditioner or any other appliance on board. If the sun isn’t much help, you just idle the engine to recharge the battery.

 

Value

Considering how many first-rate features built into this vehicle, the MSRP of around $160,000 is a very good deal. Shopping around here on RV Trader, I’ve seen these discounted nicely. So, that makes the pot even sweeter. 

Add to that value that the Pixel P 2.0M could very easily be a daily driver, particularly if you have children in group activities. In that case, you’d have daily transportation that has a bathroom, kitchen, and even a bed. As always, value can be subjective, but there’s almost no denying the value built into this Class B. 

 

Closing Notes on the Pixel P 2.0M

Impressive Build Quality

What struck me the most was the build quality and materials in this van. I have already mentioned the HushMat treatment and upgraded springs (in the Chassis/Suspension section). Both of these features are uncommon but very welcome. 

The Pixel P 2.0M uses a high-quality Truma Aventa A/C unit and also a Truma Combi water heater and furnace that draws from the gas tank. So, you don’t have to worry about a second propane tank. 

The windows in this Class B are the dual-pane polycarbonate awning-style windows that swing open from the top and incorporate screens and light-blocking blinds. These are absolutely a premium product.

Another top-notch feature is the caliber of the cabinet builds which use a plywood material. The cabinet doors are of the soft-close variety but, even more impressive, the drawers feature a dovetail construction that is also a high-end feature. 

Lastly, this van uses a 30-amp Smart Plug system. This system is head and shoulders above the typical 30-amp connector. Smart Plug makes a positive latching plug that clicks into place. (You know, rather than the fiddly 30-amp plug many of us fight with and curse.) Honestly, the build quality and material use in this van are really high-quality in every place I looked. 

 

 

Great Combination of Features and Function

When I was going through the Pixel P 2.0M, I liked it enough that my wife and I added it to our own Class B shopping list. The combination of build quality and features really stand out in a good way. The single thing that was really concerning to me was how low the gray tank connection was to the ground. It just looks like trouble. 

But there are so many nice features in this van. The materials and components really are better quality, so I think Coachmen RV has absolutely nailed it here. Considering the multiple use cases, I really liked what I saw. 

 

A Note on the RV Trader Review Process

RV Trader asked RV shoppers what was most important to them in their RV buying process. Potential buyers — like you — helped us to identify a list of six key areas that camping and travel enthusiasts always look at when they’re searching for the perfect RV: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, four-season capabilities, and storage space.

The RV Trader team then got to work providing you with honest and unbiased evaluations. If you’re wondering, that’s where I came in. As an RV expert and enthusiast, I provide an honest look at RVs from an RV industry insider perspective.