Early units with bunks

[Katman1100]

I currently own a 24'born free and am thinking of changing to a class A for an extended trip(approximately 8 months).

I am trying to find out when bunks became a widespread option. I still want to keep the large bed in the rear, but I like the units with the bunks in the side.
Unfortunately I really need to stay at as low of price point as possible so I need to go older. I have seen several units that were 2007, I was just wondering if there were any class A's built earlier with bunks? If anyone wants to include models to be on the look out for that would be great.
I also really like the overhead bed above the front seats,but I believe this is something relatively new?
I have seen a couple Thor products that have both and are pretty new, but from what I have read here I think I will stay away from Thor for now.
Thanks for any help

[4x4van]

What's old is new, what's new is old. While bunks have never really been "common" or widespread, they HAVE been available in at least a floorplan or 2 from most manufacturers for many years, both class C and class A. My brother's 1986 Tioga class C had bunks, as did my neice's +/-2010 Fleetwood class A.

And while overhead bunks (in a class A) are considered a relatively new option, that is not really the case either. Nearly all of the really early class A's had drop down bunks over the cab area; my grandfather's class A had one in the early 70's. They kinda fell out of favor by the 90's, but now seem to be making a comeback.

[Dave_in_TN]

I was going to suggest you look at 2007 Winnie Sightseer or Itasca Sunova 35J modelss, or the Hurricane had a similar floorplan that year too i think 34B. Also Damon in the Challenger. But then I see you are looking for earlier than that. I first became aware of bunk models in 2007 so not sure if they were available before then. Good much with the search.