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bobnap
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Feb 13, 2019

2 Bedroom 5th Wheel for Adult Visitors

My wife and I currently have a travel trailer (2005 Jay Flight 31BHS) that has served us well for many years. Our children are now grown and still sometimes camp with us and we also have other friends visit/stay with us fairly regularly so we are in the market for a 5th wheel that can accommodate visiting adults. We try to avoid having folks sleep in the living area as that makes mornings a little awkward when tiptoeing around sleeping guests. One other challenge is that I'm trying to keep GVWR at or around 14k lbs or under and length under 37' or so.

We've looked at some mid bunk models that have convertible sofas and have liked some of those (although many are too long and/or heavy) and we've also looked at some rear bunkhouse models which have foldout sofas that look like they could work. Our current favorite is the Grand Design Reflection 311BHS (we'd have to be careful how much we packed because that one could push our top end weight limit). The 2nd 1/2 bath in this model is also appealing for visitors as well.

I'd be interested in hearing from others who have overnight adult guests and which floorplans have worked for them.

Appreciate any and all input.



Bob

20 Replies

  • JMO, but I would not buy a new FW, designed to accommodate other adults wanting to spend the night, on a regular basis. If grown adult children, give them the old trailer, rather than trade it. If they do not want it, offer it to your friends, that like staying with you, giving them a bargain they can't refuse.

    It is fun to camp with other adults, but nice to have them sleep, shower, use toilet, in their own unit, or rented cabin. For a once in a while need, the fold out couch, or floor, should be good enough.

    Jerry
  • Only problem with a TH is that they're, typically, pretty pin heavy when empty. Even a fairly light TH can overload the pin on an older truck without the "toy(s)" loaded up.

    Lyle
  • I vote for a toyhauler, the garage area can be converted into a separate bedroom once it's emptied of any toys. When no visitors are with you the garage can be used as flexible space...office, media room, gym...etc.
  • A front living model might work, too. While most don't have a door into the LR, it wouldn't be hard to hang a curtain.

    Lyle
  • Sabre has one for a short while. But I think it was longer and heavier than you want.
  • This might work for ya Montana has 2 of these Bonus room floor plans https://www.keystonerv.com/fifth-wheels/montana/floorplans/3855br-fifth-wheel/ And also they have this floor plan with the lighter and less expensive Montana High Country which is pretty cool https://www.keystonerv.com/fifth-wheels/montana-high-country/floorplans/364bh-fifth-wheel/
  • Are you specifically looking for the mid separate room with a sofa bed, or a sep bunkroom?
    Since you have a Jayco, a Bunk model like this could work,
    https://www.jayco.com/products/fifth-wheels/2019-eagle-fifth-wheel/325bhqs/

    Or for something different
    https://www.jayco.com/products/fifth-wheels/2019-eagle-ht-fifth-wheel/295fbds/
    https://www.jayco.com/products/fifth-wheels/2019-eagle-ht-fifth-wheel/305mbok/
  • Have you looked at any toy haulers that have bed/s in garage area and door that separates garage from living area?