TC's w/ Fold Out Extra Bed in Cabover

I figure that I can just move stuff from the cab-over bed to the tip-out or bunk, when the bed when we get to where we are going. It should be an interesting challenge going from a 21ft floor trailer to a TC. But I actually liked our 16ft floor trailer we had before. I will probably get a small utility trailer or small boat that could carry some stuff too. Also thinking about a box to put on the roof of the TC as well.

Thanks everyone!

Jason

Only problem with using pop-up/fold-out spaces for storage is that you have to take everything you have stored there out and store it somewhere else for travel. It's the only thing I really don't like about my TC.

Alum. is cheaper/easier to repair and lighter weight than filon. I had both and like the alum. I'm tired of delamination issues with filon, too much work/expense.

I like old school and I had trouble with a filon trailer getting water damage in the luan backing material. The totaled the trailer. I like the idea if being able to repair damage it it ever happened. With a wood framing as well, the aluminum skin is more attractive to me. Just my thought process. The new graphics on the filon do look nice though.

Thanks,

Jason

You can sleep 5 comfortable in a 8.5arrow with the upper bunk already! Add the XB and even more sleeping/ storage area. I would stay away from aluminum siding because that is old school and doesn't have many benefits composed to a clean fiberglass look.

Thanks for the reply's. Having the Fold Out XB in the cabover, seems like a great way to get some extra storage space and/or give a place for the kids to sleep. I am looking at getting this on an Northstar 8.5 Arrow, with aluminum siding and putting it on a short bed F350 crew cab. Hoping this will allow me to drive the truck daily and give just enough room for two adults and two kids (3 & 7) to sleep. I have been pulling a travel trailer, but we only use it when we can make reservations. Hoping that a TC makes it possible to just pick up and go w/o worrying about fitting in a camp space. It would also be nice to pull a small fishing boat or utility trailer when we do go for the extended stays in one place.

Thanks,

Jason

The flip-out in the cabover is exclusive to Northstar.

I recall that Lance at one time had a rear fold-out bunk option on TC's that had the side door entry. I am not an Lance aficionado... perhaps those who are better versed on this brand can comment as to if it is still available.

Yes Amerigo !

The 2 popup TC companies in Colorado make them.