What is the best selling type of floor plan?

X2 on loulou's advice. There is a buyer out there for every floor plan. Those that only use theirs occasionally normally (stressing "normally"!) prefer a rear living room. Those with kids need a bunkhouse. We, tho, are FT'ers and have just purchased a Rear Kitchen. The kitchen becomes quite important when your rig is your home :D I would worry more about the slides than anything. Even on vacation trips, the slide may become vital. Picture a rainy day, nothing to do except hang out in the rig. Does it feel comfy or confined? Bottom line.....pick what YOU want. When the time comes, it will sell!

journeyernow wrote:
How long to people usually keep their fifth wheel campers?

Ours is 15 years old, bought new.

Jim

How long to people usually keep their fifth wheel campers?

It's a toss up for us. We really like the rear kitchen models because you get enormous amount of counter space as well as a good amount of cupboards. Draw back is no rear view. That's why we have bought rear living rv's. If we do get another one it will be a rear entertainment center one. With chairs facing the tv and the rear open with a view. More $$$ so when the time comes we'll see. Those also come with a kitchen island sometimes which gives you more counter space.
I would never worry about re-selling it, as why have something you don't like so someone else can have what they like?
Hard to say what's more popular as I guess it depends on who walks into the RV dealership on any given day. IMO the 4 most popular are RK, RL, RE and anything with bunks. Deviate from those and it may take longer to sell.
I would get exactly what you want so you at least after a couple years you will know whether you still like it or not.

We too, are looking at 5th wheels; and after looking at dozens of floorplans, have decided we like the rear living room models because they feel more "residential" than "RV"?? (Hope that makes sense?) We are avoiding rear kitchen models - mainly because those offer the biggest kitchens - and MY whole goal of a vacation is to cook as little as possible...LOL! So it's a feature we just don't need. Bunkhouse models are still on our list - mainly because if we find we like being snowbirds, we'd probably buy a new one and offer whatever the current 5er is, to one of our kids for their family.

But that's just us.

I agree with Dick. Buy the trailer that suits you. Don't worry about what someone else would like. There will be a buyer for it down the road.

The only comment I could add is make sure it is big enough for your family. You will be turned off the RV life if you are all super crowded on a rainy day.

There really isn't any perfect floor plan.

I am asking this, since we plan to start out small and inexpensive but if we really like this, will want to trade up to a bigger size.

I see all types of floor plans, and wonder when we try to sell it on our own, which floor plan types are most desirable and will sell the fastest?

We are looking in the 29' - 34' range.

I think you are asking one of those questions that has no right answer i.e. "How long should a man's legs be?" Answer, "long enough to touch the ground":) Buying a trailer to meet your RV likes, dislikes or needs based on what might sell in the future instead of meeting your current today RV needs and likes could end up being less than a positive experience. I think there are real general models of trailers that are designed for specific interests of RVers i.e. Toy Haulers for those who want to carry quads, motorcycles, bunk beds for those with children , trailers/RV's that are in the 16' to 24' range for those with smaller trucks to pull and then the majority of RVers who have rigs in the 30' 38' range who have at least 3/4 to 1 ton trucks. Moral of the story, like is too short to buy an RV that dosen't meet your needs or desires for use today:) If you maintain a rig where all of it's systems work and looks well maintained will sell later.

I have to ask, why does it matter what the best seller is? Get what you wan't.
My best advice is to go to a RV show and look at all the various floor plans. Pick out one that suits your needs and tastes and don't worry about what other people buy.

We can adapt to anything....we would not like to have to be stuck with something that is not going to sell. We just want something for a starter unit and pretty sure that we will either sell it if we hate camping or trade up to larger if we love it.

Depends on if you have kids or not. If so, a bunkhouse. If not, a rear living room.

But I wouldn't base my decision on what might sell. You have to live with it and buying a floor plan you don't like will just mean selling it faster.