Bunks vs Bunk House
Our family is looking at travel trailers and debating the double bunks layout against the separate bunk room with typically 3 single size bunks. I only have a F150 which can pull a max of 8,000lbs. ...
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I have kids the same age and ideally you want to bunkhouse, one with slides if you can swing it. You will probably be in the trailer more than you think. In the evening after the kids go to sleep, it's nice to be able to close their door and let them sleep while the parent wind down. Sometimes you have to keep the kids out of the heat of the day or bring them in for cooling off periods. Then there's times like nap time, rainy days, and times where you just want to rest. You'll appreciate the extra space and often times you get more storage. Ones with slides give a ton of space back there. It gives so much more space for changing closes and turns into a little play area.
If you're going to stay with the current truck then you may be able to find a bunkhouse that will foot the bill. Bunkhouses tend to be on the heavier side. The bunkhouses with slides add even more weight. You may have to stick with the lightweight models. The weight savings normally come at the cost of some quality though. If you're interested in upgrading the truck, you'll have a lot more options.
You'd be fine with a regular bunk model though. Plenty of people are out there using them everyday. On the last trip we saw a family of 5 making very good use of a 18 foot R-Pod so you can make just about anything work.
If you're going to stay with the current truck then you may be able to find a bunkhouse that will foot the bill. Bunkhouses tend to be on the heavier side. The bunkhouses with slides add even more weight. You may have to stick with the lightweight models. The weight savings normally come at the cost of some quality though. If you're interested in upgrading the truck, you'll have a lot more options.
You'd be fine with a regular bunk model though. Plenty of people are out there using them everyday. On the last trip we saw a family of 5 making very good use of a 18 foot R-Pod so you can make just about anything work.
