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aamyotte
Explorer
Sep 10, 2013

Bunk slide out on back of trailer

I currently have a queen bed rear slide trailer and love the reduced length for towing. I am looking for a trailer floorplan with bunks on the rear of the trailer that slide on the rear wall similar to a rear slide model. Years ago coachmen had a model that did this. I recently saw a floorplan or a rear bunkhouse where the bunks are mounted to the rear wall and it slid back. I can't remember the model or manufacturer. Does anyone know of the manufacturer?
  • Mike_E_'s avatar
    Mike_E_
    Explorer II
    Sep 14, 2013


    Found an old stack of brochures from when we were looking for our first trailer.
    Here's an Aerolite like you describe: 27RS-SL

    http://www.brownsrvonline.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?veh=86263&Manufacturer=3322

    Mike
  • APT's avatar
    APT
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2013
    I too disagree there is significantly handling difference by that extra 2.5'.

    BTW, if that were true, then the longer rear slide of a rear king bed would be even better.
  • popupcamping's avatar
    popupcamping
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2013
    aarond76 wrote:
    I don't agree with the cross winds comment. You are talking about a 30' trailer vs. a 32.5' trailer. Also, with the rear slide you are adding more weight at the very rear of the trailer helping the tail wag the dog. I have to believe those two differences are going to cancel each other out.



    and likely the reason RV companies dropped it. Kind of a stupid design.
  • aarond76's avatar
    aarond76
    Explorer
    Sep 13, 2013
    I don't agree with the cross winds comment. You are talking about a 30' trailer vs. a 32.5' trailer. Also, with the rear slide you are adding more weight at the very rear of the trailer helping the tail wag the dog. I have to believe those two differences are going to cancel each other out.
  • aamyotte's avatar
    aamyotte
    Explorer
    Sep 12, 2013
    The few feet can make a difference especially in cross winds. That is my concern and for maneuverability as well.
  • APT's avatar
    APT
    Explorer
    Sep 12, 2013
    I'm with Aarond76. I remembered a Rockwood Signature Series like that too. But I don't see the point either unless you that exact 2.5' makes a difference for storage at home, barn, etc.
  • aarond76's avatar
    aarond76
    Explorer
    Sep 12, 2013
    Rockwood used to make what you are looking for. I just checked their line-up and do not see it anymore. I personally don't understand the point. You are adding cost, weight, and mechanical complexity to save 2-1/2' going down the road. Since it will weight more than one that was simply 2-1/2' longer I don't believe you will see any advantage in towing. The only possible advantage was if you needed that 2-1/2' back in order to store it at home.
  • aamyotte's avatar
    aamyotte
    Explorer
    Sep 10, 2013
    This is what I was referring to. http://www.rvguide.com/specs/coachmen/travel-trailer/2008/captiva-tm-ultra-lite/270rs.html. As far as I can tell this model is discontinued. I am looking for a new trailer like this layout.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Sep 10, 2013
    I don't know of one either but I like the idea very much.

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