If you are planning a road trip, one of the most important things you want to be sure of is that there is enough space for everyone. A standard trailer may not be enough. The next best thing is a bunkhouse travel trailer. Bunkhouse trailers are preferred for their convenience since you don’t need to keep transforming the dinette or couch and you get private sleeping space.
Whether you are renting or buying a bunkhouse trailer, there are a few features you need to look for to make sure you get value for your money. Some of these features are the trailer’s floor plan, its holding capacity, the dry and haul weight and the water tanks capacities.
There are also a few additional features that differ depending on the make you go for. While some of these features will mean greater comfort, they also often raise the overall cost of the trailer and make maintaining it more expensive. They include added kitchen appliances, entertainment systems, TV screens, and bathroom facilities. Here is a look at 13 of the best bunkhouse travel trailers.
2021 Forest River Cherokee 304BH
This unit is one of the longer ones manufactured by this brand. As a result of its weight, it can be towed by a half-ton truck, at least.
This unit can comfortably host seven people. The master bedroom has a walk-around queen-sized bed with a power outlet, a nightstand, and a closet on either side. At the back of the trailer, is the storage pantry and a bunkhouse. It has 3 bunk beds and a couch that could double down as a sleeping area.
You can throw your barbecues and cookouts better with the full outside kitchen in this unit. It has a large fridge/freezer combo for your meat, vegetables, and beverages. It has two 2 doors: one side being the fridge and the other being the freezer.
For all your washing needs, the kitchen has a plastic sink with a drain and both hot and cold water. This set up also includes a portable ice-maker. The pull-out two-burner cooker is perfect for quick and convenient cooking.
The outside kitchen is made out of metal, which provides more structural integrity than wood, which is used in some models.
It also has an attractive interior with a plush couch and a u-shaped dinette that fits six. The zebra blinds let up an down pretty smoothly. The slide-outs leave enough room for the trailer to have an island that has a covered sink. There is another fridge inside (10 cubic-foot). The inside stove has three burners and an oven under it, with a microwave next to it.
The bathroom is pretty spacious, and it has a door that lets into the master bedroom.there is a large sink with a medicine cabinet right next to the toilet. The shower has a glass surround and a skylight. There is plenty of storage space in this camper for your stuff.
Key features
- Dimensions: 37ft 1in x 8ft 1in x 11ft 1in.
- 11,215 pounds gross weight.
- 46-gallon fresh water, 38-gallon black, and gray water tank capacities.
- 15-foot power-retractable awning.
- 3 slide-outs.
- 2-axle wheel.
- A 50-watt solar panel on the roof and a controller.
2021 Black Label 16BHS Wolf Pup Bunkhouse Mini Camper
The 2021 Black Label is a good selection if your vehicle can’t tow heavy weights and you don’t have a lot of people with you, as it can sleep a maximum of five people.
There is a queen-size bed with cross-breeze windows on either side and some lighting on top. There is also a Wi-Fi prep plug for a quick setup for you to stay connected. The booth-style dinette can sit two by day and sleep one person at night. There is also a set of 2 bunk beds for the kids with individual lights and USB plugs. There is a door that leads to outside the trailer in this bunk area.
In the kitchen area, there is a 10 cubic-foot large compressor driven fridge. The solid surface on the sink together with the gas cooker covers provides you with plenty of counter space. You can fix up dinner on the stove, which is a two-burner with a tempered glass cover that also works as a backsplash. Outside, there is a 2-cubic foot fridge, which adds more storage.
The bathroom is a little crowded on this one. The foot-flush toilet is pretty convenient, especially for the little children (if there are any) since they won’t need your help on getting to the flush. This unit doesn’t have a countertop sink but there is a miniature sink that can function as a soap dish at the corner of the bathroom and it also drains into the gray water tank.
Key features
- Gross vehicle weight is 3,877 pounds.
- Dimensions: 21ft 5in x 7ft x 10ft 6in.
- 26-gallon fresh water, 23-gallon black, and gray water tank capacities.
- 12-foot power-retractable awning.
- A 50-watt solar panel on the roof and a controller.
- Outside entertainment hook-up with a TV mount and speakers.
- Anti-slam door.
2020 Apex 208BHS AZDEL Bunkhouse
This travel trailer falls on the heavier side and you might need a half ton truck to haul it. With this model, you can travel and comfortably host 6 other people.
There is a queen-sized bed and the option of a Murphy bed right in front of it, which can also sleep two. It takes you less than 5 minutes to set up this bed. Both sides of the bed have charging outlets, a nightstand, and a closet with a mirror. You also have plenty of room to store extra sheets and bedding with the overhead cabinets and the compartment under the bed.
The booth dinette can also fold down to a bed. The bunk bed can fold down to two beds.
The kitchen also makes this unit a worthy purchase. It has a 6 cubic-foot fridge, which is big for a trailer of this size. It has a double porcelain sink with a hot and cold faucet. Right next to this, there is a two-stove burner with a microwave oven and a few cabinets under it.
For all your cleaning needs, you have a small and simple bathroom. It has a small sink with an overhead medicine cabinet and power outlets below it, right next to the foot-flush stool toilet and a shower/tub combo with a curtain. There is an outside shower to rinse you or your pets off if it gets too dirty.
Key features
- 6,000 pounds gross weight and 3,948 pounds dry weight.
- Dimensions: 24ft 11in x 7ft 6in x 9ft 10in.
- 3-gallon fresh water, 30-gallon black, and gray water tank capacities.
- 14-foot power-retractable awning.
- One slide-out.
- Pass-through storage.
- Azdel fiberglass sidewalls.
- 13,500 BRY air conditioner.
2019 Grand Design RV Reflection 285BHTS
This unit was designed by Grand Design, which can be considered one of the fastest-growing RV companies. Its a fairly large trailer, and it can house up to eight people.
It contains two double beds in the bunkhouse, which is enough sleeping space for 4 adults. It is separated by a pocket door that consumes no space. There are some cabinets and closets in the room for added convenience.
The U-shaped dinette can also transform into a bed if you get a guest or for the pet. Some more sleeping space is available at the couch right next to the dinette, as it is a tri-fold hide-a-bed that sets up pretty fast.
At the back of the trailer, you have your master bedroom with a queen-size bed, charging stations, and plenty of cupboard space.
It has an outside kitchen, so you can comfortably cook in your yard under the long awning. It also has a mini-fridge, for your kids’ refreshments and cold drinks.
The indoor kitchen has a large counter with plug-ins for your appliances. It also features an 8-cubic foot fridge right next to the cooker and a microwave under it.
The floor plan of this unit places the bathroom as the first room after the outside door. You can store extra towels and toiletries in the cupboards above the porcelain foot flush toilet. You don’t have to bend and squeeze in the spacious shower and it has a separating door. The sink is made out of stainless steel and there is plenty of room for your brush holders and extra supplies on the countertop and the medicine cabinet.
Key features
- 9,495 pounds of gross vehicle weight.
- Dimensions: 35ft 7in long and 11ft 6in high.
- 60-pound LPG tank capacity (two 30-pound tanks).
- 60-gallon fresh water, 43-gallon black, and 86-gallon gray water tank capacities.
- 35,000 BTU heating furnace.
- 21-foot long power-retractable awning.
- Aluminum cage construction.
2020 Geo Pro 16BH
The Geo Pro is one of the lighter models we reviewed. Its sleeping space allows it to host up to four people.
The U-shaped dinette at the front can sit up to 6 people by day and convert to a sleeping area for one by night. At the back of the trailer, there are two bunk beds with windows to let in more natural light.
This unit has an included grill cooktop and a table to set it on for you to use when cooking outside. You also have a small electric fridge for refreshments.
The indoor slide-out kitchen has a gas/electric/battery-powered fridge and icebox combo. Cooking is also faster with the three-burner cooktop and instead of a regular oven, this unit has a convection oven for your pizzas and pastries. The countertop has a porcelain sink and some ports, which can recede into the counter to give you more space.
The bathroom has a tub/shower combo that’s perfect for washing the kids. It uses the Shower Miser, which saves your stored water. This travel trailer has everything you need to get cleaned up without leaving. You also get a medicine cabinet and mirror above the counter and even more storage space underneath. Above the foot flush toilet, there are some netting storage units.
Key features
- 2,993 pounds dry weight.
- Dimensions: 18ft 4in x 7ft4in x 9ft7in and an interior height of 6ft 6in.
- 37-gallon fresh water, 30-gallon black, and gray water tank capacities.
- 20,00 BTU furnace and 13,500 BTU air conditioner.
- Two 20-pound LPG tank capacity.
- 12-foot power-retractable awning with LED light strip.
- Front bike rack.
- Built-in solar panel.
2021 Forest River Alpha Wolf 26DBH-L
If you have a big family or group of friends, this unit might be what you need to go on the road. With it, up to 9 people can sleep comfortably. In the back of the trailer we have a set of double bunk beds that can sleep 4 in total. Both beds have a light, a USB port, and a charger outlet.
The U-shaped dinette is convertible and so is the jack-knife couch next to it. The main bedroom has a queen-size bed and a mirrored closet on either side.
The kitchen on the side of the trailer has a mini-fridge and an ice maker for your drinks on a hot summer day. The indoor kitchen counter has a solid tile backsplash and the farm-style sink has a similar cover. The stovetop has three burners for faster cooking and an oven under it. The knobs on the cover also have beautiful LED lighting around them.
You also have a large fridge inside for your food and drink. Dry foods and perishables can be kept in the drawers and cabinets above and below the countertop and the pantry.
The outside shower has a hot and cold water setting for you to rinse off after a messy adventure. There is a door that leads to the bathroom from outside as well. It has a corner medicine cabinet and with storage under, since you can never have too much storage. The shower area is separated with a curtain and there is a skylight right above it. There is also a three-speed exhaust fan on the ceiling.
Key features
- 7,632 pounds of gross vehicle weight.
- Dimensions: 31ft 6in x 11ft x 8ft.
- 55-gallon fresh water, 42-gallon black, and gray water tank capacities.
- 20-foot long power awning.
- Built-in bunk ladder.
- Two-axle wheels.
- Two 20-pound capacity propane tanks.
- 2-inch thick laminated walls insulated with foam.
- Pet-friendly leash latch.
- Fireplace and entertainment center.
2020 Jayco Jay Flight 28BHS
This trailer was produced by Jayco, a brand that has been around for a while in the RV industry. It can host around 8 guests. The master bedroom located at the front of the trailer is fitted with a queen-sized bed with lots of storage space and windows with privacy shades. For added privacy, you have a pocket door that occupies almost no space.
The dinette can also collapse into a bed, and so can the couch. The couch has LED lights under it that makes it look cooler. The double bunk bed can carry 300 pounds on top and 600 pounds at the bottom and you have some extra storage.
This one also has an outdoor kitchen with a grill top and a small washing sink. There is also a mini-fridge for your sodas.
The indoor kitchen has a solid surface countertop and a high-grade chef’s faucet. The sink’s cover can also work as a cutting board. For your cooking needs, you have a 3 burner cooktop with a hood range and an oven under it.
The walk-in bathroom is also a selling point for this unit. The shower has glass slide doors and a skylight, so you can enjoy your showers more. The toilet is a porcelain foot flush stool and the sink is also made out of the same. With this unit, storage space is not a thing to worry about.
Key features
- 8,750 pounds of gross vehicle weight.
- Dimensions: 33.17ft x 8ft x 11.08ft. It has an interior height of 6.7 feet.
- Two fresh water tanks with a total capacity of 76-gallons, 39-gallon black and gray water tank capacities.
- 2 propane tanks with a total capacity of 60 pounds.
- Wood constructed body and aluminum sidewall.
- One power-retractable slide-out.
- One 20-foot long power-retractable awning.
2019 Puma 31DBTS
This is also a large-party vehicle with a maximum sleeping count of up to ten. This is only possible because of the many convertible beds in the unit. The U-shaped dinette can seat around seven people for a meal or a show on the 39-inch LED TV. You can also make it into a bed. The couch right beside it also serves two purposes, and it includes a cup holder for convenience.
In the master bedroom, you have a queen walk around bed, so your partner doesn’t have to wake you every time they leave the bed. You also have a nightstand for your lamp and little things. You can keep your clothes in the mirror closets that are on either side of the bed. The manufacturer included two entry points into this section, which checks another convenience box.
bunkhouse is extremely spacious and it has 4 beds and a jack-knife couch that can be a bed. The room also has two wardrobes, a TV hookup, and a couple of power outlets.
The floor plan places the kitchen next to the dinette. The countertop is spacious and it has accent LED lights all around, which makes this trailer cooler. You can wash your vegetables and dishes in the large sink which comes with a roll-up cover that can work as a dish rack. Your cooking station has a three-burner stovetop with a flush mount cover and a well-lit oven. Your meat and perishables can be kept in the gas/electric double door fridge and freezer.
This bathroom also isn’t as spacious as other units but it has all you need to get ready for the day. It has a foot flush toilet and a vanity mirror secured to the medicine cabinet. To shower, you have to go past the sliding glass doors and into the bath/shower combo with a skylight on top.
Key feature
- 9,995 pounds of gross vehicle weight.
- Dimensions: 31ft x 8ft x 11.08ft. It has an interior height of 6.7 feet.
- One fresh water tank with a capacity of 51 gallons, 35-gallon gray water tank, and 32-gallon black water tank capacities.
- 2 propane tanks with a total capacity of 40 pounds.
- Wood constructed body and aluminum sidewall.
- Three power-retractable slide-outs.
- One 18-foot long power-retractable awning.
- Screen door.
2020 Cougar 31MBS
This unit has a middle bunker floor plan, which is uncommon, especially with the manufacturers of the unit. The immediate usher into the trailer is an entryway with a bench and some coat hooks. You can sleep a maximum of 8 here.
The theatre-style couch and the booth dinette can be converted. The master bedroom has a king-size with windows and mirror doors on each side. The bunk room has only one bed and a convertible couch with drawers and a closet.
The kitchen occupies a large part of the back of the trailer. You gave a double sink with one cover serving as a dish rack and one that could pass as a chopping board.
In addition to the counter space, you have large cabinets, drawers, and a spice rack. Next to the 3-burner stove and oven is the microwave and the fridge, which I loved because of its size.
The bathroom is pretty spacious, which can be thanks to the corner placement of the shower, which has a glass surrounding and a skylight. The sink is also deep so you don’t have to worry about splashes. For spare towels and toiletries, you have a medicine cabinet and a set of shelves. The bathroom has two doors, one which leads to the main bedroom.
Key features
- 9,500 pounds of gross vehicle weight.
- Dimensions: 35.25ft x 8ft x 11.42ft.
- One fresh water tank with a capacity of 60 gallons, 60-gallon gray water tank, and 30-gallon black water tank capacities.
- 2 propane tanks with a total capacity of 60 pounds.
- Aluminum constructed body and a fiberglass sidewall.
- Two power-retractable slide-outs.
- Two 23-foot long power-retractable awnings.
- Electric fireplace.
2017 Winnebago Minnie Plus 27BHS
The exterior of this unit has a brightly-colored exterior, which is bound to catch the eyes of people as you drive around. You can accommodate up to 8 people with this unit.
The set of double bunks is right next to the door, and it has a ladder for ease of access. The master bedroom has a queen-sized bed with bedside stands and cupboards. Besides these, the dinette can convert to sleeping space and so can the couch next to it
The outside kitchen has a two-burner cooktop and a fridge and the indoor one has a 3-burner one with an oven under it and a gas/electric fridge and freezer. You can also do some of your cleaning in the deep stainless steel sinks with solid covers.
Similar to the trailer received right before this one, it has a corner bathroom with a skylight. Behind the toilet, there is a set of shelves for additional storage. You can easily brush your teeth and wash your hands at the sink, which has a vanity mirror with lights all around it.
Key features
- 6.500 pounds dry weight.
- Dimensions: 32ft x 8ft x 10.83ft and an interior height of 6.67ft.
- One fresh water tank with a capacity of 50 gallons, 69-gallon gray water tank, and 28-gallon black water tank capacities.
- 2 propane tanks with a total capacity of 60 pounds.
- Aluminum constructed body and a fiberglass sidewall.
- One power-retractable slide-out.
- One 20-foot long power-retractable awning.
2020 Grand Design RV Imagine 3250BH
This bunkhouse has a spacious layout so you won’t keep bumping into people and things. It has two entry points, one which leads into the main bedroom. The other door leads to an entryway with a bench and a small cabinet for shoes.
The main bedroom has reading lights on top of the king-sized bed and some cabinets and drawers. The recliners in the living room have a massage setting and some cup holders which is perfect after a long day out.
The bunkhouse is also pretty spacious and it has 3 beds and a couch you can pull out. In total, this unit can sleep 8 people.
The outdoor kitchen beats the other models as it has more storage and counter space than the others. The pull-out cooktop and the mini-fridge complete the kitchen’s functionality.
The slide-outs make the trailer spacious enough to accommodate an island in the kitchen, which has the sink and faucet and plenty of space under the counter. The cooker has three burners and a hygiene cover and added space.
The bathroom also has two entryways, one from the master bedroom. The doors have racks that you could hang your towels on. A fascinating feature about this bathroom was that it comes with two mirrors and two medicine cabinets. The shower at the corner is set apart by a set of glass doors and the door to the main bedroom is a quiet pocket side door.
Key features
- 8,496 pounds dry weight.
- Dimensions: 36.92ft long and 11.33ft high, with an interior height of 6.75ft.
- One fresh water tank with a capacity of 52 gallons, a 90-gallon gray water tank, and a 45-gallon black water tank capacities.
- 2 propane tanks with a total capacity of 40 pounds.
- Aluminum constructed body and a fiberglass sidewall.
- Three power-retractable slide-outs.
- One 21-foot long power-retractable awning
2020 Coachmen Freedom Express 20BHS
This bunker weighs a lot less than some of the ones reviewed today, so you can easily tow it. Despite its size, it packs a mean punch, as you will see. This unit is suitable for a small family as it can house a maximum of five.
There’s a long comfortable couch at the entrance and it pulls out, then the queen-sized bed goes on top of it. The dining area seats around three, but when the table is detached it can form a bed. The bunkhouse has a set of two beds that can fit 2 if the need arises.
The kitchen area is the part that rests on the slide-out. It has plenty of counter space which makes it easier to cook, declutter, and clean. The double-basin stainless steel tank is perfect for washing and rinsing fruits and vegetables and you can cover it for that extra space. Making meals is easier with the 3-burner cooktop that has led lights on the knobs and a glass range cover.
The outdoor kitchen has a mini-fridge, a large drawer, and a drainage sink. All these are on top of a platform that rolls into the RV.
The bathroom has an attractive layout, with the tub/shower combo at the corner, separated by a curtain. Both the toilet and the sink are porcelain, which makes them stronger and more durable. This unit also has well-calculated storage compartments all around it.
Key features
- 3,883 pounds dry weight.
- Dimensions: 22ft x 8ft x 10.5ft, with an interior height of 6.75ft.
- 52-gallons freshwater, 33.0-gallon gray, and black water tank capacities.
- 2 propane tanks with a total capacity of 40 gallons.
- Aluminum constructed body and a fiberglass sidewall.
- One power-retractable slide-out.
- One 21-foot long power-retractable awning.
- 8 cubic-foot fridge.
- Indoor and outdoor entertainment system.
2020 Jayco 27BHB
This model by Jayco is an upgrade from a previously released unit, so every modification made was done with the user’s satisfaction and in mind. This new release is capable of comfortably sleeping up to 9 people.
At the back of the trailer, there is a standard double-wide bunker with more than enough room for the kids. There are windows above each bunk. More sleeping space is available in the master bedroom, which has a queen-sized bed and storage compartments above and on each side of the bed. As you watch the TV, you can kick your feet up with the recliner and massage chairs with cup holders. If your kids want a friend to stay over and there is no room, you can flip the kitchen dinette into a quick sleeping spot.
The standard outdoor kitchen has a basin, a mini-fridge, and a grill cooktop. The whole setup sits in an embossed metal base since it is more durable and more structurally secure. The unit has an aesthetic interior color called the ‘modern farmhouse’ which makes the unit feel brighter and durable tongue and groove plywood floors.
Your indoor kitchen has a cooktop and oven with the blue knobs and plenty of counter space for your meal prep. The mid-size fridge is supplemented by the one outside, so you have enough cold storage to go by.
The bathroom is pretty spacious, and the cabinets around the bathroom build upon storage. The porcelain sink is deep and the counter space can be used as a stand for toothbrush holders. The shower is separated by a glass door.
Key features
- 6,400 pounds dry weight.
- Dimensions: 31.5ft x 8ft x 10.67ft, with an interior height of 6.5ft.
- 42-gallons freshwater, 61-gallons gray, and 30.5-gallons black water tank capacities.
- 2 propane tanks with a total capacity of 40 gallons.
- Aluminum constructed body and a fiberglass sidewall.
- One power-retractable slide-out.
- One 21-foot long power-retractable awning.
- Front and rear manual leveling jacks.
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