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ac_sheldon
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Aug 29, 2016

Flexible floorplan for soon to be empty nesters

Not sure if this has been asked before.

We are considering upgrading our bunkhouse TT to a 5th wheel. Our kids are in high school and will be leaving the nest soon. We are looking for a floorplan that can give them their space now like they have with the bunkhouse but where we can use that space for "adult living" when they are off to school.

Any suggestions?

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  • Most manufactures now put their floor plans online. That is where we started. We eliminated lots of manufacturers from the start because of things that would not work for us (corner showers and islands with a sink were our 2 big 'do not wants'. Then when we had a handful that looked good, those were the ones we checked out up close and personal! It's a process but we wanted to find the just right one and we did! Good luck!
  • Mid BH floorplans appear to us empty nesters primarily due to the separate space -- perfect for a sewing room, a quiet reading room, a place to have a quiet phone conversation. One of the first things I noticed that if I wanted to have some quiet time while the TV was going, I either needed to sit outside under the awning to lay on the bed -- this led me to start thinking of the benefits of a bonus room.
  • Just as ACZL says, the mid bunk units have a small "bedroom" with a couch and usually a bunk above. There is some wardrobe room, but then an entertainment center, which is perfect for a den or office if the kids aren't around.

    They are large units, usually 42+, but there are a couple of manufacturers whose units are a few inches smaller.

    That is my plan within the next couple of years, but I'll wait until I can get a fairly new but used one.
  • Have you looked at mid BH offered by many mfr's? Have the rear LR yet still have a room for the kids if they want to come along. Most of these set-ups have a loft above them for add'l sleeping---but it's tight. Could use this area for storage of things and the BH as well or an office/computer room when just the 2 of you.
  • Go start looking. Everybodies wants and needs are different. Go play house in different plans and see,what works for you. Bemsure to take lots of notes to compare at home.