BunkHouse RV's, why so many more TT, then Fifth wheels?

APT wrote:
Not many buyers of BH 5ers! They cost more than TTs of similar size/weight. They require more expensive tow vehicles for the same equipment and they only have 2 rows of seats for taking those larger families.

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We like 5th wheels, but getting into one with a growing family is just way too much.

The simple answer: RV manufacturers make what sells. No profit in making something that has a limited demand.

Evidently, bunkhouses sell better in a TT configuration.

Not many buyers of BH 5ers! They cost more than TTs of similar size/weight. They require more expensive tow vehicles for the same equipment and they only have 2 rows of seats for taking those larger families.

TT sleeping arrangements > FW sleeping arrangements
Class C sleeping arrangements > class A sleeping arrangements
Catering to different demographics.

You're all right. I have 3 girls, 12, 8, and 5. Always Bikes, a dog, and firewood. As far as budget goes, I'd like to stay at or under about $40,000. I've seen some toy haulers I really like, but not for $60,000.

Bmach wrote:
My guess bunks mean kids kids mean more bikes and what have you. That means more junk in the bed of your truck?

Yep that's me to a T.

There are several types of RV folks.

1) Young families with kids - want lots of bunks - limited budget - small (1/2 ton) tow vehicle used as a daily driver - almost always want a low price. TT is the market. Folks who drive a heavier truck (3/4 ton) for their daily work would opt for a 5th wheel bunkhouse if their budget works.

2) Slightly older families with teenagers - need room for kids to sleep, but comfort for mom and dad. Need lots of room for bikes, or motorized toys, etc. - Toy Haulers are in this market.

3) Grandparents - need occasional sleeping room for kids - bunks are not necessary but nice - 5th wheel with maybe a small bunkhouse for these folks.

4) Grandparents with almost no overnight visitors - want as much living space as possible and a nice kitchen - have a dedicated tow vehicle (1 ton) - big 5ers


As with any market - the price and profit goes up as the size goes up. The higher end 5ers get all the notice and are quite nice.

But every manufacturer does carry bunkhouse models - just finding them is harder in some price ranges.

As far as carrying stuff - look at the Open Range - Mesa Ridge MF346FLR - big front living room, big kitchen/dining in the middle, big rear bedroom - and over 200 cu ft of storage in the front and rear basements - including room for 2 10ft long kayaks and 4 bicycles.

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My guess bunks mean kids kids mean more bikes and what have you. That means more junk in the bed of your truck?

Most rv manf make bh in fw