Smaller High Quality Fifth Bunkhouse

fordtch8 wrote:

Lantley wrote:
I think the bunkhouse needs to be large enough that the kids have room to hang out vs. just enough room for sleeping.
A larger bunkhouse gives the kids a pace to hang out and call their own.
When the kids have their own space, the adults can have their own space as well. In the end a space that you can retreat to and call your own when needed enhances the camping experience for everyone.

I agree in a lot respects. My problem is we camp in a wide variety of places. Everywhere from large commercial campgrounds at the beach to backwoods rural state parks. The large commercial campgrounds can usually handle a 40+ footer, but the smaller state parks sometimes even our current size is limitation. I understand that no RV is ever perfect in every regard, but I am just trying to strike the best balance I can for our uses.

While I generally am able to get a site wherever I go.
I'm a do it all camper as well, commercial CG's, state parks, COE, a few marinas, and we occasionally boondock with generator. I agree being a little smaller would give me access to more sites at some state parks. Occasionally there are only a few sites large enough to fit my 39' rig.
Nevertheless I do not feel the need to go smaller. Regardless of the site, we always have ample room inside the RV that we can spread out somewhat...LOL
Another size issue to be aware of is the size of the beds.Some beds can be small. Teenage kids can quickly outgrow the size of the beds in some models. Some bunks are close to the ceiling as well. Your kid may think they joined the Navy and are sleeping in a submarine.:)