Introduction
This is the perfect time of year to shop for a new Class B Motorhome, and Coachmen has some top-tier choices we think are worth a closer look. Check out the Coachmen Nova RV and the Coachmen Galleria, two popular Coachmen RV models, perfect for weekend trips or coast-to-coast travel.
From spacious interiors to convenient areas for relaxing and cooking, the Coachmen Nova and Coachmen Galleria offer unique driving experiences and different interior styles and layouts. Keep reading to learn how the Coachmen Nova compares to the Coachmen Galleria as we give you a closer look at floor plans, key features, and amenities so you can choose the perfect Class B motorhome to get your adventure started this summer.
Key Takeaways
- The Coachmen Nova and Coachmen Galleria RVs differ in size, chassis, and style.
- The new Coachmen Nova features the Ram ProMaster 3500 chassis, while the Galleria has a Mercedes-Benz 3500 EXT with a turbo diesel engine.
- With interior space for two and new features, the Coachmen Nova may not be as upscale as the Galleria, but it’s practical and easy to drive.
What’s the difference between the Coachmen Nova and the Coachmen Galleria Class B motorhomes?
The Coachmen Nova and Galleria RVs are part of the same Coachmen family but differ in size, chassis, and style. The Coachmen Nova RV has a Ram ProMaster 3500 chassis with a 3.6L V6 gas engine. The Coachmen Galleria RV is built on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis with a 2.0L turbo diesel engine, delivering a smoother, more refined ride. Both the Coachmen Galleria and Coachmen Nova RVs offer advanced safety features and offer good highway fuel efficiency, which is especially beneficial during peak travel seasons when fuel prices tend to rise and become unpredictable.
Coachmen Class B Motorhome Comparison
| Coachmen Nova | Coachmen Galleria | |
| Chassis | Ram ProMaster 3500 | Mercedes 3500 EXT |
| Engine | 3.6L V6 | 2.0L Turbo I-4 |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Diesel |
| Floor plans | 20C, 20D, 20RB | 24A, 24FL, 24Q, 24RB |
| Features | LED Smart TV, Wi-Fi Router, Cell Phone Booster, hardwood cabinetry, front and rear swivel tables, | LED Smart TV, USB ports, Garmin touchscreens (2), hardwood expanding table, Blind Spot Monitoring/Lane Assist Sensor, Back-up Camera, heated seats, heated exterior mirrors, refrigerator, handcrafted maple cabinetry, shower, two beds, and other options. |
| Exterior Colors | Silver, White, Ceramic Grey | Brilliant Silver, Arctic White |
Which Coachmen Class B motorhome offers more interior space and accommodates more people, the Coachmen Nova or the Coachmen Galleria?
The Coachmen Nova offers three floor plans with enough room for two people. The Coachmen Galleria offers four floor plans and also accommodates two people. Both Coachmen Class B motorhomes feature spacious interiors with overhead cabinets, a compact galley, wet/bath facilities, and a microwave and refrigerator.
What sets the all-new Coachmen Nova apart from the luxury Coachmen Galleria is that it offers practical travel solutions with a reliable, smooth ride, plus safety features and amenities similar to those of the upscale Coachmen Galleria. As the latest addition to the Class B motorhome lineup, the Nova RV delivers everything you need while you’re traveling, from the 24-inch LED smart TV, cell phone booster, and new 30AMP LED smart plug to the solid hardwood cabinetry and imported European dual-pane acrylic windows with solar-reflective exterior pull-downs.
Which Coachmen RV Class B motorhome is right for me, the Coachmen Nova or the Coachmen Galleria?
Both the 2025 RVDA Quality Circle Award-winning Coachmen Nova RV and the Coachmen Galleria RV Class B motorhomes are excellent choices for your next RV. The all-new Coachmen Nova includes upgrades such as the 30AMP LED smart plug, which is weatherproof and perfect for all-season travel. Other new standard features in the Coachmen Nova RV include a dehumidifier with three speeds and night mode, plus a larger sink area with a pull-out sprayer faucet.
If you prefer the Mercedes-Benz design, powered by the clean turbo-diesel Blue TEC, with heated seats and four floor plans offering a variety of sleeping options for two, the Coachmen Galleria RV is worth a closer look. With a pull-out freezer in some plans, a Wi-Fi booster, a cell phone booster, removable handheld Garmin touchscreens, Amish handcrafted maple cabinetry and custom trim, and exterior and interior Mercedes Sprinter designs and components, the Galleria RV is the perfect upgrade for your next van-life road trip.
New and Classic Coachmen RVs
Travers St. Louis RV features the all new Coachmen Nova RV and the classics from the lineup, along with the brands, makes, and models you love to travel in. Visit our showroom in O’Fallon, Missouri, or shop our top inventory online, and let us know how we can help you find the perfect RV to start the season off right in style and comfort.
