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jrs1871
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Oct 17, 2014

Choosing between bunk house models

My nephew has asked me for some help in evaluating bunk house models while he is currently serving overseas. I understand there are pros and cons about whether a bunk house is desireable or not. I am more interested in specific comments about the units he has on his short list. The tow vehicle is not an issue as he will be purchasing it after he has decided on the trailer.
His current short list includes the Cedar Creek Silverback 35Qb4, Mountaineer 350QBQ and Open Range 3x 427BHS. I have already noted things like fresh water capacity, access to the fridge when the slides are closed, cargo capacity and bunk size. I am really more interested in comments on build quality, accessibility and comfort.
Thanks for your input.
  • The biggest issue I found with bunkhouses were the width of the bunk. A 28 x 60 bunk is fine for really little kids, but for teenagers, he'll probably want something that's 32" or wider. Most manufacturers show the width of the bunks on their websites.