bunkhouse room or cave?

I am in the same position, however I cannot afford new. Fortunately we found a 2005 wildwood that a friend of a friend was wanting to sell. It has the bath and 2 "cave" style bunks in the back.

Now I have to say that most of the time the trailer will be at a lake lot where we go ATVing. Alot of those times, there are 2 families with 2 kids each.

Looking at new RVs at the RV show, the kids loved the room in the back. if I could, I would go the room, but cost and opportunity led us to the bunk style.

Our friends have same style without bunks, (not sure brand). They are always folding out couch or dropping dinnette for their sons to sleep. At least our family of 4 can sleep without "transforming" the camper.

I think a room would be a waste of space and would opt for standard bunks. My kids have never spent much time in the back by their bunks. They are either outside, inside eating, or inside watching a video before sleeping.

I agree with the put the head at the opening of the bunk. Being that young I would also use a bed rail and keep her on the bottom bunk for safety. Remember kids are very susceptible to suggestion from their parents. Instead of calling it a cave call it her barbie bed, or her playhouse, or just her camper bed all for herself. :)

I like that description! Cave maybe OK when their little. However that cave can be a bit small as they grow. Can you see your kid out growing the cave?
Funny I saw those style as caves also.
In short cave says it all. Caves are for bears. Rooms are for kids.
The bunk house is more than just a sleeping space. It is a place for kids to call their own. They can hang out and have plenty of area to store their stuff.
My vote is for the room style.
My only hesitation is that you like smaller sites. I had a 39' TT and I was always able to find a spot, however a smaller TT will always have more sites to choose from

We had the exact same decision before us last summer. The larger room with bunks was nice, but the trailers are longer and more expensive. We ultimately chose a bunkhouse with the bunks on the side near the bathroom. Our boys, ages 14 & 16 have no issues with the "cave" design. In fact, they like the comfort of their own small space.

Both kids keep their heads near the opening. The top bunk has a window, and the bottom bunk has a cargo hatch that opens so we can flip up the bunk and load large items like bikes. We have added cup holders for water bottles and small net cargo holders to the wall for their books and video games. Later this year we hope to add a window to the cargo door so both kids can see outside and get some ventilation.

Although we never considered them as a "cave," I can see your point. But they work really well for us.

Cave? Never thought of it that way. I wouuld put her head at the open end. Somme of our favorite USFS campgrounds here in Oregon limit 22 foot length. If I was in the market I would look at the Coachmen Clipper 17 BH. My oldest, 16 &18, now prefer sleeping in a tent away from their younger sisters. So things change Best of luck in whatever your choice