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triciamclaren's avatar
Feb 15, 2015

Family of 5.... what travel trailer is best?

We currently own a travel trailer but are looking to upgrade. We just need more space. My husband is 6' 4" and we have three boys. They are 13, 10, and 7. Our oldest of nearing 6 ft. We were planning on a trailer with the four bunks in the back so the boys have their own area, but now I am not sure my oldest will fit in the bunk much longer. Any suggestions?

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  • We have a front bunk fifth wheel that has a sofa across the front with a bunk above and then two bunks to the left. With the sofa AND the bottom bunk, you have a total width of the RV to spread out.

    Here is a link to the floorplan.

    My 6'3" nephew slept there last year and said he had plenty of room to move around. My DDs sleep on the top bunks when we have company.
  • With teenage boys, you might be better off getting a toy hauler and just laying out their sleeping bags on nice camping pads. :)
  • Sounds like it's time to head to a RV show with the family and do a "live in".
  • You're probably right....6' is a pinch in one of the standard bunks. Have you considered one of the areas with a sofa or jackknife sofa with a bunk above. Seems like I've seen some that have 2 regular bunks on the opposite side. While it's not ideal, you might even check out something with a sofa with an air mattress in the living area. Our DS#1 is 6'4 and he's fine on it, albeit a bit crosswise. Too bad the manufacturers don't often consider that 6'+ is a very common size and make some allowances. Good luck and happy shopping.