So I've been researching so we can move up from our pop-up to a trailer. 3 of us normally, 4 sometimes. The floorplan of the Jayco X213 looks perfect for us, we also travel with at least 3 bikes, and I really like the idea of storing them inside. Haven't been able to see one in person yet, but wondering.............There seems to be very little outside storage, just the little compartment under the wardrobe by the door. If I tilt up the bunk and put the bikes in (assuming they fit well, can someone comment on that?) then there's not a lot of space left for the "outside" things, like sewer hose and peripherals, water hose, electric, chocks, grilletc. Thinking about lawn chairs too.So if anyone has one of these, can you fill me in on where you keep your various camping items?thanks,

Square Dance Camper wrote:There seems to be very little outside storage, just the little compartment under the wardrobe by the door. If I tilt up the bunk and put the bikes in (assuming they fit well, can someone comment on that?) then there's not a lot of space left for the "outside" things, like sewer hose and peripherals, water hose, electric, chocks, grilletc. Thinking about lawn chairs too.Correct, very little cargo storage ... one of the major drawbacks of any rear glide travel trailer and the reason we ourselves chose to stick with a conventional travel trailer with a queen island bed at the front and copious pass through compartment storage space.

I wouldn't mind having the walk around bed, but the bunks are really needed at this point for my two sons.

Square Dance Camper wrote:I wouldn't mind having the walk around bed, but the bunks are really needed at this point for my two sons.Ergo the reason most go to a longer trailer with bunk beds, in our case a KZ Spree 240BH. There are shorter alternatives though if you're willing to make a few concessions, such as a walk around queen bed ... the Coachmen Apex Nano 193BHS being one such example.

We have one in the family and you are right about the tiny outside storage on the curb side. The pack and play door plus flip up rear bed do make storage of large items like bikes very handy. The king bed is nice but the OEM mattress was very thin in 2012 and needed replacement to be comfortable. One other quirk is the door only opens 90 degrees as it interferes with the awning beyond that. Not a deal breaker, just something to be aware of. Otherwise a really nice compact layout that has worked well for many seasons.

Sound Guy, just looked up your KZ Spree, nice. I also saw the Spree Connect C231BHS. I might have to keep those two on my list for consideration also.

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FLY_4_FUN
Explorer
Mar 14, 2016
We have one in the family and you are right about the tiny outside storage on the curb side. The pack and play door plus flip up rear bed do make storage of large items like bikes very handy. The king bed is nice but the OEM mattress was very thin in 2012 and needed replacement to be comfortable. One other quirk is the door only opens 90 degrees as it interferes with the awning beyond that. Not a deal breaker, just something to be aware of. Otherwise a really nice compact layout that has worked well for many seasons.
SoundGuy
Explorer
Mar 14, 2016
Square Dance Camper wrote:
I wouldn't mind having the walk around bed, but the bunks are really needed at this point for my two sons.

Ergo the reason most go to a longer trailer with bunk beds, in our case a KZ Spree 240BH. There are shorter alternatives though if you're willing to make a few concessions, such as a walk around queen bed ... the Coachmen Apex Nano 193BHS being one such example.
Square_Dance_Ca
Explorer
Mar 14, 2016
I wouldn't mind having the walk around bed, but the bunks are really needed at this point for my two sons.
SoundGuy
Explorer
Mar 14, 2016
Square Dance Camper wrote:
There seems to be very little outside storage, just the little compartment under the wardrobe by the door. If I tilt up the bunk and put the bikes in (assuming they fit well, can someone comment on that?) then there's not a lot of space left for the "outside" things, like sewer hose and peripherals, water hose, electric, chocks, grilletc. Thinking about lawn chairs too.

Correct, very little cargo storage ... one of the major drawbacks of any rear glide travel trailer and the reason we ourselves chose to stick with a conventional travel trailer with a queen island bed at the front and copious pass through compartment storage space.

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