Smaller bunk house trailer recommendations

Tahoesurfkid wrote:
Well,
A little update. I just picked up a 2012 Toyota Tundra 5.7L one owner for a really good deal. So my weight requirement has changed but my bunk house needs keep eating and getting bigger. It seems that used prices relax a bit without the need for and ultralight camper. I'd like to keep to 22' or 24' overall anyway.

Thanks everyone.

Now that you got a good size 1/2 ton truck, I'd suggest the Jayco Jay Flight 26BH. Bordline weight for a 1/2 ton but if you keep your bed load light and everyone in the cab isn't too heavy, you should be fine and not go over GVWR. I believe the Jay Flight slide models are a bit to heavy for your 1/2 ton and you'll likely go over GVWR with a family in the truck.

Love my Jayco Jay Flight 26BH. Trouble free and great build quality along with great luxury features for an inexpensive price.

Really love my 90 gallons of fresh water for the electric only State Parks and my very roomy 6'9" ceiling. One of the reasons I walked away from Amerilite superslide models was their claustrophobic low ceilings and narrow body widths. They looked built well if not a bit sparse on features, just to small inside for me.

I actually was going to go camping this week until we had about 3" of snow and temps back down in the 20s and 30s. Previous weeks were in the 50, 60, and 70s. Got to love that NW Indiana weather thanks to Lake Michigan. :)

For the size and weight, I couldn't find any better than the 26BH. Even the Jay Flight shorter models offer limited bunk sleeping with a murphy bed that only saves 2' and takes away so much storage. Then the slide models are heavier than the 26BH which is more roomy and comfortable IMO.

Good luck, just make sure you go try out models first hand and pay attention to bunk sizes. My parents use the kids double bed when they join us. Even if you don't need a double bunk, make sure the single bunks are long enough and support enough weight for when the kids get into their teens. Many are only 70" with a very low 150 lbs weight limit. Kids don't stay small for long. :) For Reference my top single bunk is 76" long and supports 300 lbs.

BTW, I prefer Stick and Tin models. I've seen way to many Fiberglass laminated trailers delaminate from glue failure (even on the dealers lot) to ever consider one unless the price was dirt cheap. There's many brands that offer more reliable stick and tin trailers in every weight and size you could want.