16-18' Travel Trailer for 4 - WHO Has the BEST Floorplan

That is kind of like me asking you what kind of shoes should I buy.

WE like closets, pantry, a bed accesable from both sides, a slide and full bath. We needed a 25 footer to get what we wanted.

If you are not sure, rent one the size you think you need for a week. You will learn a lot.

Wwe also canoe and tent camp, so it is a matter of what your objectives are.

Good luck

gmw photos wrote:
I'll be curious to hear what the OP decides on when all said and done. Because to me "16-18 tt" and "for four", is an oxymoron ! :)
I can't imagine it being acceptable, let alone fun.

Having said that, my funfinder 189FDS has a sideways queen bed with a bunk for one above that, and a dinette that makes into another bed. And I suppose in a pinch, you could put another person on a air mattress or cot on the floor.
However, as is pretty typical of trailers this size ( 19' ), you are not going to get some of or most of the features the OP has outlined. When dealing with such a short trailer, compromises are part of the deal.
In my mind, under 20' trailers are ideal for one person, and possibly acceptable for two people, if they really like each other a lot.

OP here I think I understand the limits but just trying to think through the possibilities. This is as small as I think "I" could even envision for two, with the possibility of the Granddaughters coming for a night or three. Would a larger unit be better - Sure but with weight and size the limiting factors if I had this floor plan "would it work?"

This is a whole lot in 144 sq ft and 2500#'s.

Thanks, as you can see from my signature I've made a much larger choice to date.

But keep the info coming,

I'll be curious to hear what the OP decides on when all said and done. Because to me "16-18 tt" and "for four", is an oxymoron ! :)
I can't imagine it being acceptable, let alone fun.

Having said that, my funfinder 189FDS has a sideways queen bed with a bunk for one above that, and a dinette that makes into another bed. And I suppose in a pinch, you could put another person on a air mattress or cot on the floor.
However, as is pretty typical of trailers this size ( 19' ), you are not going to get some of or most of the features the OP has outlined. When dealing with such a short trailer, compromises are part of the deal.
In my mind, under 20' trailers are ideal for one person, and possibly acceptable for two people, if they really like each other a lot.

Busskipper wrote:

7. Need a real closet, or will the 1/2 sized unit on each side of the bed work?? Thinking a little personal storage space would be nice.(but in 18' where would it go?

I was going to question those short closets but they are adequate for a shirt and pants need to be folded over a hanger. I would prefer one of them being full height but in a unit this small something has to give.
bumpy

OK OP here and this is what I think I've come up with;

1. Need room to sit in the water closet. NOT enormous just big enough.

2. Need to be able to walk around the bed. So both can get out in the middle of the night, also is then possible to make it in the morning.

3. Need a place to sit, and the Seat's need to be comfortable, so you can watch TV - work on computer, rest, relax and read. (footstool)

4. Need to be able to prepare a meal, if inside.

5. Need - Refrigerator - Stove? - Micro/convection? - Sink and Counter space. Might look to have a flip up or slide out extension for counter top.

6. Need a real shower (6'2" and 225).

7. Need a real closet, or will the 1/2 sized unit on each side of the bed work?? Thinking a little personal storage space would be nice.(but in 18' where would it go?

8. Need light - Windows - more light the better - add to that really good lighting and something that works for reading in Bed.

9. Need really Good Heat and A/C - as efficient a unit as possible.(would be great if it ran on a single 110 plug - 15 amp max)

10. Dreaming that a Desk top, Dishwasher and a W/D combo would make this really nice, just no place to put this in 18'x8', JAT

Have I thought of everything? This is still the closest thing to what I think will work.

Floorplan Here

Keep the info coming,

I was turned off when looking at trail manors. first, lots of stuff to collapse if leaving and it is raining. the wardrobe closet had to be laid down to close up. the bath seemed makeshift with standard screen door hooks to assemble. only a shower pan. and bath walls/etc. rattled when walking around.
bumpy

Another vote for a Trailmanor.

avoidcrowds wrote:
The only answer at this point is: "it depends". It depends on what your needs/wants are.

You said 4 people, bunks and a possible queen dinette. Put the kids to bed, then you and spouse stay at the dinette playing cards, or whatever, then you go to bed when you want?

How much are you looking/willing to spend? What will you tow it with? 18' generally can be towed with a half-ton, or a reasonably-sized SUV.

Campgrounds, dry camping, hookups, boondocking?

I really like a TrailManor 2417KB, as it is 18' from coupler to rear bumper while towing, but opens to 24' of living space. The 2417KB has a king bed in back, a double bed in front, and a dinette that converts to a twin. Depending on size of kids, they could sleet feet-to-head on the double. People say they are pricey, but they are a great design.

Some TM 2417s have a 40-gallon fresh tank, 6 gal cassette toilet, 30 gallon gray tank, 6 cu ft fridge. There is a wet bath, 2-burner stove, lots of storage for a small trailer.

Another thing in the Rockwood is that the overhead cupboards appear to open to the top and use struts to stay open. I have found that struts tend to break often and when they do, you're having to hold the door open with your head in order to get something out of the cupboard. Overhead cupboards that open to the side are more user friendly and less likely to be a problem.

That murphy bed over/behind the sofa looks pretty slick. I'm surprised how fast it deploys and folds back up.

One thing about the '05 Rockwood we had, the drawers would not stay in. During travel they'd almost always vibrate outward and allow contents to jump out/spill. We had to add child proof locks to keep the drawers closed.

Busskipper wrote:
OK looked at a few how is this?

Any problems?

Seems to handle everything - what am I missing?

Thanks,

I like that. This is the first time I have seen this and have never seen one in person but, I agree this seems to fit the needs of the Original Poster well.

In fact is would set my bachelor needs fairly well too. I would just remove the bunk above the dinette and be good to go.