We have been out of the camping scene for a couple years and ready to get back into it. Here is my conundrum. Our last "child" starts college this year but oddly enough she still loves hanging out with mom and dad and wants to continue camping with us. So here I am at 53 years old looking at bunk house trailers when I figured by now I would be looking at a couples style rear living with a nice big back window. I guess there are worse problems to have. I just really wonder how much free time our soon to be 18 year old daughter is really going to have to go camping with us. I hate the idea of giving up all the room a bunk house takes up if she isnt going to be using it. Wish I could see the future. So my conundrum...... do I get a "us" camper and have her sleep on the couch or look for a bunk house where she has some privacy......

Only you know your daughter; however, what about the older kids? Their path may be telling for your youngest. Personally, I would buy for the long term, and let her sleep on the couch for the very few times she will go with you. At 18, she is becoming an adult and it is time for her to learn to fly away from the nest.

Why "give up" anything?You have enough truck for a small 5er. Sprinter campfire bunkyOne for sale with pics

When I was looking to buy my current trailer I too didn't think I had any desire for a BH either. One of my adult daughters came with us trailer shopping one time and was looking at trailers along with us. She convinced us into buying a BH because our grand kids would love it. Both of our adult children almost always accompany us at some point during our trips. The private bunk room has worked out great for us. When we have no guest its also great using it for extra storage. Our adult children are like friends and its great sharing our camping adventures with them.

I has a similar issue where I wanted the rear living area but still had a need for a small bunk room. I found the Grand Design Reflection 31MB (mid-bunk) to work perfectly for us. I have no issues with pin weight, it provides ample room for the family and provides for a separate sleeping area for the kids.

My kids are in the late 30’s married with no kids. My wife has a niece and grand nephew. She wanted to get bunk beds incase the kid wants to go along. So far in three years, just three times. However, the bottom bunk sans mattress makes a great place for ( at various times ) a dog kennel, cat kennel and litter box location, their assorted foods and toys. Upper bunk used for storage most of the times and it works out well. Just a an idea.

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cbwallace
Explorer
Jun 06, 2019
I has a similar issue where I wanted the rear living area but still had a need for a small bunk room. I found the Grand Design Reflection 31MB (mid-bunk) to work perfectly for us. I have no issues with pin weight, it provides ample room for the family and provides for a separate sleeping area for the kids.
Hondavalk
Explorer II
Jun 06, 2019
When I was looking to buy my current trailer I too didn't think I had any desire for a BH either. One of my adult daughters came with us trailer shopping one time and was looking at trailers along with us. She convinced us into buying a BH because our grand kids would love it. Both of our adult children almost always accompany us at some point during our trips. The private bunk room has worked out great for us. When we have no guest its also great using it for extra storage. Our adult children are like friends and its great sharing our camping adventures with them.
wanderingaimles
Explorer
Jun 06, 2019
Why "give up" anything?
You have enough truck for a small 5er.
Sprinter campfire bunky

One for sale with pics
DownTheAvenue
Explorer
Jun 06, 2019
Only you know your daughter; however, what about the older kids? Their path may be telling for your youngest. Personally, I would buy for the long term, and let her sleep on the couch for the very few times she will go with you. At 18, she is becoming an adult and it is time for her to learn to fly away from the nest.

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