Hi there,My husband and I got a 2007 Coachman Clipper this year (little popup not hardside) and love camping. I am ready to upgrade to something with A/C and bathroom though. Our friends have a Forest River Salem with a Bunkhouse and it gave me the itch.Looking for recommendations for trailers in the 19-23 foot range. Ideally will have bunks, and a queen bed (Murphy is awesome cause hubby can crawl out to go pee in middle of night easier). I thought the Apex Nano 193BHS and 194BHS were awesome layouts (Bunks and slider for more room).But just beginning the search and open to any and all suggestions and feedback. So glad I found this community :)

That 194 layout is slick, the only downside I see is the microwave being down low. I'm also not sold on 4,800 pounds on a single axle and set of tires. Otherwise it's a great list of features in a small trailer and I'm jealous of the 30 gallon holding tanks and the outside kitchen.

We just bought a KZ 241BHKSE and are waiting to pick it up. We had a Coyote years ago and loved it. KZ is known for great quality and better than average customer service. They have a 231 with a Murphy bed, but our 241 is the same layout with a walk-around queen. Our selling factor after past experience was the bunks are long, and are good for average-sized adults should we take friends along. Weight and length are perfect for us too, should our college kids decide they don’t want to camp and it’s just mom and me.

See what you can safely tow, pay particular attention to trailers GVWR.Wife and I went to a couple of RV shows late 2019 and will say, have fun as there's a plethora of trailer choices. Having limiting factors help narrow down the trailers. I gave the wife a length limit and GVWR limit and said.....have at it. LolShe did well.

Most bunk house trailers are over 24', so you will have to do some shopping.I dislike outdoor kitchens, especially on smaller trailers, because they eat up too much inside room. Of course this depends on how many people you need sleep in the bunks. Double bed bunks are fine for kids under 12 yo. Once they are 13 or so they are going to want their own bed.

We have a rockwood minilite 2504s. Probably a bit bigger then what you are looking for. It we love it.

Looking for a smallish BHS trailer, first timer

kellem
Explorer
Jul 10, 2020
See what you can safely tow, pay particular attention to trailers GVWR.

Wife and I went to a couple of RV shows late 2019 and will say, have fun as there's a plethora of trailer choices.

Having limiting factors help narrow down the trailers.

I gave the wife a length limit and GVWR limit and said.....have at it. Lol

She did well.
Kampfirekid
Explorer
Jul 10, 2020
We just bought a KZ 241BHKSE and are waiting to pick it up. We had a Coyote years ago and loved it. KZ is known for great quality and better than average customer service. They have a 231 with a Murphy bed, but our 241 is the same layout with a walk-around queen. Our selling factor after past experience was the bunks are long, and are good for average-sized adults should we take friends along. Weight and length are perfect for us too, should our college kids decide they don’t want to camp and it’s just mom and me.
afidel
Explorer II
Jul 10, 2020
That 194 layout is slick, the only downside I see is the microwave being down low. I'm also not sold on 4,800 pounds on a single axle and set of tires. Otherwise it's a great list of features in a small trailer and I'm jealous of the 30 gallon holding tanks and the outside kitchen.

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