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Bronco999
Explorer
Feb 04, 2016

Under 23' w/ bunks & queen bed. Suggestions?

Hello everyone, first post here.

I am looking for a travel trailer to replace my hybrid. I need to be under about 23' with bunks, dinette, and queen or full bed.

I like the floorplans and price of the Summerland 1800bh, Wildwood X-lite 195bh, and Evo 195bh, but they are single axle with CCC of 900lbs or less. I'm towing with a Tahoe, so it doesn't need to be an ultra light.
I would really like to find a similar floorplan (bunks, queen bed, dinette) in a dual axle trailer with a heavier CCC, but can't find one. There are several models like the Grey Wolf 17bh and Summerland 189 for around $15k that look great and have bunks, but just a jack knife sofa in the front that won't fit 2 adults.

Does anyone know of a dual axle trailer 23' or less with bunks, a dinette, and a queen or full bed? Looking to stay around $15k if possible.

Thank you very much!!
  • SoundGuy's avatar
    SoundGuy
    Explorer
    Feb 04, 2016
    Bronco999 wrote:
    I am looking for a travel trailer to replace my hybrid. I need to be under about 23' with bunks, dinette, and queen or full bed.

    Does anyone know of a dual axle trailer 23' or less with bunks, a dinette, and a queen or full bed? Looking to stay around $15k if possible.


    23' what? - coupler to bumper or 23' box size? :@

    If the former I suspect you won't find many with dual axles but an alternate solution may be an expanable rear glide trailer like the popular Jayco Jay Feather X213.
  • Bronco999's avatar
    Bronco999
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2016
    23' coupler to bumper. I have looked at the x213, good suggestion. I also just found the Wildwood 201bhxl, just a bit over 23' and looks like it has everything I need.
  • SoundGuy's avatar
    SoundGuy
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2016
    Bronco999 wrote:
    I also just found the Wildwood 201bhxl, just a bit over 23' and looks like it has everything I need.


    We too considered models with a Murphy bed but decided this design just wouldn't work for us as they all offer considerably less storage than those with a front queen size walk around bed with underbed storage and front pass through storage compartment, a feature most travel trailer owners find invaluable. Storage in rear glide models such as the Jayco X213 is also limited but at least the front bunk bed area can serve as cargo storage during travel, usually accessible via a large cargo compartment door on the front street side of the trailer. Between the two I'd personally prefer the Jayco X213, 'though you certainly won't find a new one for your $15,000 budget.
  • RVcircus's avatar
    RVcircus
    Explorer II
    Feb 10, 2016
    We have the rear bed slide on our older KZ and love it. It allows us to have a smaller box which is a must for our driveway, but have extra space when setup. It has some drawbacks, but is a good compromise. We've been looking for a similar floorplan, but haven't found one we like better than what we have now.
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    TobyG
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2016
    It's unclear as to why the need to be 23' or less. However, if it's not a "hard" number and you don't mind looking at used check out the KZ 2405. Tip to tail it's 25.5' but, it has a rear hard slide and a side slide for the couch which make it feel roomier than you would expect. When opened up it's 29' with the queen bed at one end and the bunks at the other.
  • TobyG's avatar
    TobyG
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2016
    It's unclear as to why the need to be 23' or less. However, if it's not a "hard" number and you don't mind looking at used check out the KZ 2405. Tip to tail it's 25.5' but, it has a rear hard slide and a side slide for the couch which make it feel roomier than you would expect. When opened up it's 29' with the queen bed at one end and the bunks at the other.
  • Bronco999's avatar
    Bronco999
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2016
    23' isn't quite a hard number, but it's darn close to the max length I can store and am comfortable towing and backing into my small storage area. 25' and up is a bit too large. I will check out that KZ 2405, though.

    That Camplite 21bhs mentioned above looks real nice, more than I want to spend, but thanks for the suggestion.

    Thank you all for your responses. I just don't know why all of the smaller (20-22') bunkhouses with queen beds have to be ultralights with such low CCC. The same manufacturers make rear living and other floor plans the same length with 2 axles and much higher CCC. I think the Wildwood 201bhxl is going to be my best bet. Something like the Wildwood 195bh would work too, but I would always have to be careful about not overloading it.

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