Hi,I've just finished a divorce and will have possession of my daughter according to an every other weekend and several weeks in the summer arrangement. I plan to full time in a 5th wheel and am looking at several options.A bunkhouse would give my daughter plenty of privacy, but dedicating a room that will only be occupied 30% of the time would be a waste of floorspace.Another option would be a front living layout with a curtain. This would work well, she would have the front when I have her, and I could use it when I don't.I've seen a few rear den layouts that would work well, but by far, the most common floor plan is the rear living/entertainment variety.So this brings me to my question, has anyone installed a curtain in a rear living layout and been happy with it?Thanks in advance,Robedit - didn't mean to imply that having a room for my daughter would be a waste, that came out real cold - all I'm trying to do is see if there is any sort of compromise that gives her her space but is still functional when I'm alone.

Its your life, but you might want to rethink this:"A bunkhouse would give my daughter plenty of privacy, but dedicating a room that will only be occupied 30% of the time would be a waste of floorspace."

I think a curtain, hung from a shower curtain rod type of hanger, would be successful. You didn't say how old your daughter is, but no matter, they all should have privacy. She'd probably consider it "her cave". She'll love being with dad, no matter how you set it up. Best of luck!on edit: Be sure the bathroom (toilet) is private.......that's VERY important for a young lady.

The one thing I would offer: you didn't mention how old your daughter is - but as she gets into middle and high school, she's going to want to bring a friend along. Kids that age are just social creatures :-) So a bunkhouse model - maybe one with a lower futon - might not be such a bad idea? if not now, maybe in the future?

If she doesn't have her own space I don't think you will have to worry about her being around much. I think you should be looking at a bunk house that maybe you could turn into an office or den later on.

At an RV show recently, we saw a really neat TH. The garage area housed the booth dinette an extra television, additional stereo, 1/2 bath, wardrobe, drawers and a drop down bunk. The booth dinette folded to the sides of trailer so an ATV would be optional to carry along but not required to be used as such. The floor plan in the remainder of the trailer was still very spacious and nice. I wish I could remember the brand of the TH. I'll have to see if I picked up a brochure. I think I did. What seemed also neat about this particular trailer was the patio doors heading out to the porch. Not exactly sure how they folded to load ATV but they kept elements out of the garage area and allowed for heated/cooled space leaving the porch opened out. We don't carry toys with us but I could see that floor plan fitting our lifestyle real well. Too bad we are not in the market for anything new.

Anyone install a curtain in a rear living floorplan?

lakeside013104
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
I grew up poor. There were no curtains for anyone and a three holed “bench” was the place to share quality time. Making children too modest and feeling like normal body functions are something taboo and to be hidden was not part of my parent’s child rearing plan. There were four of us and we did not turn into sex offenders, murders, perverts, or suffer from any form of childhood abuse. We ended up becoming normal productive tax paying members of society with no more or less faults than the next person in a line.

If you choose to make a partition for your daughter, a simple sheet on a string, hung between two eye hooks should fit the bill and be temporary so that in your daughter’s absence, the curtain could be easily removed or pulled back to the walls. Good luck.

Lakeside
C_B_
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
Check out Laredo 321BH

Bath and 1/2
Front room with a sofa and bunks.

She has front room privacy when with you.
You have your own bedroom w/half bath.

C.B.
ddschuman
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
At an RV show recently, we saw a really neat TH. The garage area housed the booth dinette an extra television, additional stereo, 1/2 bath, wardrobe, drawers and a drop down bunk. The booth dinette folded to the sides of trailer so an ATV would be optional to carry along but not required to be used as such. The floor plan in the remainder of the trailer was still very spacious and nice. I wish I could remember the brand of the TH. I'll have to see if I picked up a brochure. I think I did. What seemed also neat about this particular trailer was the patio doors heading out to the porch. Not exactly sure how they folded to load ATV but they kept elements out of the garage area and allowed for heated/cooled space leaving the porch opened out. We don't carry toys with us but I could see that floor plan fitting our lifestyle real well. Too bad we are not in the market for anything new.
K_Charles
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
If she doesn't have her own space I don't think you will have to worry about her being around much. I think you should be looking at a bunk house that maybe you could turn into an office or den later on.
Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Apr 23, 2014
The one thing I would offer: you didn't mention how old your daughter is - but as she gets into middle and high school, she's going to want to bring a friend along. Kids that age are just social creatures :-) So a bunkhouse model - maybe one with a lower futon - might not be such a bad idea? if not now, maybe in the future?
amandasgramma
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
I think a curtain, hung from a shower curtain rod type of hanger, would be successful. You didn't say how old your daughter is, but no matter, they all should have privacy. She'd probably consider it "her cave". She'll love being with dad, no matter how you set it up. Best of luck!

on edit: Be sure the bathroom (toilet) is private.......that's VERY important for a young lady.
Fulltimer50
Explorer
Apr 23, 2014
Its your life, but you might want to rethink this:

"A bunkhouse would give my daughter plenty of privacy, but dedicating a room that will only be occupied 30% of the time would be a waste of floorspace."

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