We have had a pop up for 12 years. Last summer we were so ready for a TT due to rain on every camping trip! We pull with a Honda Ridgeline that is able to pull 5,000. We need bunks and a queen bed. We are intrigued by the 209BH Solaire. It is the right size and has a murphy bed making it roomier. But my question is- is it comfortable??? A local dealership told me they won't sell them as people have buyers remorse when buying a camper with a murphy bed. I also have to mention I am looking for a comfortable bed as I had a car accident last year and the pop up is no longer comfortable. Thanks for the help!

I would guess it all depends on the mattress that is used. The Doctor's office where I get my sleep studies done uses Murphy beds in their various "bed rooms" so if they are studying your sleep patterns, I would guess that they work. :)but you would have to find one of those units and try the bed out to see.bumpy

What about a big pop-up or a hybrid? Both offer lots of floor space in a smaller package that could be towable with your Ridgeline. 5000# isn't going to get you much in a full TT. We put a 3" memory foam topper on top of our pop-up's bed and it was quite comfy.

I agree with Bumpy. I think its going to depend on the mattress. I'd be more concerned about towing that thing with a Ridgeline. Yes, it has a 5k capacity. But the GVWR of the trailer is 7,550 lbs. Never, ever buy a trailer based on the dry weight. That's a fictional number and not the true weight you will be towing. That's just going to be too much trailer for the Ridgeline. Your "buyers remorse" might end up being about lack of towing ability and not the bed. Towing a travel trailer, especially one that size, is a far different experience than towing a pop-up.

Ascend makes a A231BH that is similar with a standard bed in it. probably about the same weight but doesn't have a TPO or rubber roof.I would say to never buy a TT based on the GVWR. buy it based on the actual weight plus "stuff". bumpy

We are finished with the pop up. Just want a small camper with a dry weight of about 3800. I loved the pop up but am done with popping up and down, drying out after a rain, packing stuff into the truck, then the pop up.

Are murphy bed's comfortable??? | Good Sam Community

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dadmomh
Explorer
Mar 12, 2014
The Rockwood Mini Lites offer Murphy beds in some models. We're on our second Rockwood trailer and have been very pleased with both...nice fit and finish. If you haven't already checked RV Wholesalers, you might take a look at their website. They carry the Mini Lites and have both floorplans and either pix or videos of the interior. They will email you the price if you're interested, and good folks to deal with. No games and the price is the price.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Mar 11, 2014
scbwr wrote:
Winnebago Minnie 2101DS

no bunks???
bumpy
scbwr
Explorer II
Mar 11, 2014
Winnebago Minnie 2101DS
TundraTire
Explorer
Mar 11, 2014
Jayco Jay Flight 234MBH
Jayco Whitehawk 23MBH
TracysCampWI
Explorer
Mar 11, 2014
I found the following:
23LB Micro Lite by Flagstaff
2306 Micro Lite by Rockwood
209BH Soliare by Palomino
Trail-Lite 230BH
Trail-Lite 24BH
Trail-Lite 242BH
Speedogomer
Explorer
Mar 11, 2014
Check out the Camp Lite line, they have some really cool, small and light trailers.
Caveman_Charlie
Explorer II
Mar 10, 2014
"Comfortable" is a subjective word. I sleep just fine in my TT on a 4 inch foam rubber mattress. Other people have told me they could never do that. I recently got rid of a living room chair and replaced it with a new one. All of my friends told me the old chair was more "comfortable" but, to me setting in it hurt my back. Sorry I can't be of more help to you but, what's comfortable to one person might be a nightmare to the next.
shinglers3
Explorer
Mar 10, 2014
We are looking for the same camper and can't really find one. I love the idea of the murphy bed and was in the Solaire last weekend, however it is above our budget and the length is just shy of all the 26' bunk houses available which we decided was longer than what we need and want.

Our research have provided the following that have bunks and a queen bed. Check the GVWR as some are around the 3500 range.
Wildwood X-Lite 195BH
Salem Cruise Lite 195BH
Spree Escape E19BH
Sportsman Classic 19BH
Clipper 17BH
Viking 17BH
Amerlite 198BH
Canyon Cat 17QBC
Layton 186B

If you find any with Murphy beds please pass it along.
memgrove
Explorer
Mar 10, 2014
I would check the specs for that murphy "queen" bed. If they are using a "rv queen" then it will be harder to find a replacement mattress because they are shorter. If they are using a standard queen then you can just get a mattress you like as long as it is not too deep. (like a double sided pillow top might be too thick)
TracysCampWI
Explorer
Mar 10, 2014
We are finished with the pop up. Just want a small camper with a dry weight of about 3800. I loved the pop up but am done with popping up and down, drying out after a rain, packing stuff into the truck, then the pop up.