Thanks again for all the replies. Let me clarify with some additional informaiton.
The trailer sits on a piece of property we own along with another 5th wheel. We use it in place the majority of the time, but do try to take several smaller trips each year and maybe one longer one. I use the trailer year a couple of long weekends per month all year long. When my wife and the kids come, we usually have a 6 and two 14 year olds along. A few times per year, we'll have the whole clan. When on the longer trips, we may or may not have the older kids, but definately have the younger ones.
With all that said, is it worth staying with a bunkhouse for the two or three times per year when everyone is around? If I go with this approach, I'll never get away from the bunkhouse. 90% of the time, I'd rather have the bigger living room.
We are going to the RV show here in Dallas in a few weeks and hope to be able to walk through more options. I am considering some new bunkhouses, but only if I can get a couch/relciner setup across from the TV verses the traditional bunkhouse setup. There are also some mid ship bunk house models that are interesting. The big issue I have is the bunk house models are all over 40'. I know my truck can pull it, but some of the roads in/out of the state parks that we like to use really make this hard.
We currently have a 2008 Cougar 314BHS. I have the bugs worked out of it, have upgraded the tires to 16" Michelin Ribs, and have installed a 2nd AC and Mor-Ryde pin box. It works very well for what it is, but we are ready for an upgrade.
