The 9 Best Bunkhouse Travel Trailers

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Last Updated on July 16, 2026 by Paul Clayton

The 9 Best Bunkhouse Travel Trailers

Key Takeaways

• • High-Capacity / Luxury Bunkhouses (Best for Large Groups):
    • Jayco Eagle 312BHOK (34′ 11″): A high-end, comfortable option that sleeps 5 to 10 people (depending on configuration). Features a central kitchen island, an outdoor kitchen, and a dedicated, gamer-friendly rear bunk room with game chairs and a TV mount.
    • Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 404LOFT (39′): A heavy, residential-style park trailer featuring a raised loft sleeping area. It sleeps 7+ people and stands out with a rare two-bathroom layout (one full, one half) and dual ceiling fans, though it sacrifices outdoor cooking space.
    • Grand Design RV Transcend Xplor 27DBX (31′ 9″ to 36′): Highly functional and luxurious, sleeping up to 10 people with 7 distinct spots (including double bunks). It features two bathrooms—strategically placed at opposite ends—making it incredibly accessible for those with limited mobility.
  • Mid-Sized & Feature-Rich Options (Best for Balanced Space & Towing):
    • Winnebago Minnie 2301BHS (29′ 9″): Offers a massive interior feel when its deep slide-outs are engaged. It sleeps up to 8 people and features a highly functional pull-out outdoor kitchen with a two-burner stove, sink, and exterior fridge.
    • Starcraft Autumn Ridge 177BH – AR/One (19′ to 21′ 3″): A budget-friendly, high-capacity model sleeping up to 8 people. It includes a smart “jack-and-jill” style dual-entrance bathroom accessible directly from both the master bedroom and living area, plus two separate dinettes.
  • Compact, Lightweight & Budget-Friendly Models (Best for Small Vehicles & Easy Storage):
    • Jayco Jay Flight SLX 178DBS (21′ 5″ to 23′ 7″): An affordable, lightweight (3,210 lbs dry) option sleeping 4 to 5 people. Ideal for tight garages and smaller tow vehicles, though interior living and kitchen space are tighter.
    • Coachmen Catalina Summit Series 7 184BHS (23′): A highly towable, mid-sized option sleeping up to 6. It features extra-wide double bunks (perfect for active sleepers) and a modest outdoor camp fridge.
    • Palomino O.V.E. 15.2 (19′ 2″): A unique utility-focused hybrid with a rugged, open 9×7-foot front toy-hauler storage deck and a 1,922-lb cargo capacity. The interior is compact and tight, making it best for those hauling ATVs or heavy gear.
    • Coleman 17B (20′ 2″ to 36′ 10″): A lightweight, traditionally laid-out trailer that sleeps up to 10 people. It stands out in the budget class by offering premium-powered tongue and stabilizer jacks for incredibly easy campsite setup.

The sleeping area is crucial in travel trailers, regardless of how much of it you need. Some people are pretty happy with having a single queen bed in the RV. However, a few RVers out there require more than two sleeping spots.

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Bunkhouse travel trailers are excellent in terms of sleeping space. And if you happen to be looking for the best bunkhouse travel trailer, our top 9 will probably be of great interest to you.

The best bunkhouse travel trailers

Jayco Eagle 312BHOK Travel Trailer

Up first on our list of best bunkhouse travel trailers is  Eagle 312BHOK by Jayco, which is one of the higher-end travel trailers offered by this manufacturer.

This RV isn’t the best on our list when it comes to sleeping capacity, but, in our opinion, it is excellently balanced when it comes to comfort and price.

Let’s begin with what interests us today the most, which is sleeping space. The Eagle Eagle 312BHOK travel trailer has 5 sleeping spots – 2 in the rear sleeping compartment, 1 in the tri-fold sofa in the living area, and 2 in the queen bed in the bedroom.

This allows for quite a respectable amount of sleeping space, albeit not as much as in some other RVs on our list. On the other hand, this travel trailer is among those models that offer excellent comfort.

Thanks to its length of 34 feet 11 inches, the Eagle 312BHOK travel trailer boasts nearly any amenity one would expect from an RV. With this travel trailer, you are getting a very roomy bathroom with a shower, sink, and a toilet, an excellently equipped kitchen with a central kitchen island, a spacious entertainment & dining area, plus an outdoor kitchen.

Interestingly, Jayco has designed the rear sleeping compartment with entertainment in mind. Beneath one of the bunks are what Jayco calls game chairs, and across is a mount for an optional TV. This little corner has definitely been designed with the console gamer in mind.

Features:

• Size and Layout: The Jayco Eagle 312BHOK is a 28-foot travel trailer. It typically features a bunkhouse layout, which includes a separate sleeping area with bunk beds for added sleeping capacity.
• Sleeping Capacity: The travel trailer is designed to accommodate a larger family or group. It can typically sleep up to 8 to 10 people, depending on the specific configuration and options.
• Kitchen and Dining Area: The Jayco Eagle 312BHOK includes a fully equipped kitchen with appliances such as a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and sink. It may have a dinette or a booth-style dining area where occupants can comfortably enjoy meals.
• Bathroom Facilities: This model includes a bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower. The specific layout and features may vary, but it typically provides the necessary amenities for personal hygiene.
• Storage Space: The Jayco Eagle 312BHOK offers ample storage options, including cabinets, closets, and exterior compartments. This allows travelers to store their belongings and camping gear conveniently.
• Slide-Outs: This travel trailer model features slide-outs, which are sections of the trailer that extend out to create additional living space when parked. Slide-outs can enhance the overall interior space and comfort.
• Construction and Features: The Jayco Eagle series is known for its construction quality and attention to detail. It typically includes features such as a durable aluminum frame, insulated walls and roof, LED lighting, power awning, and modern interior finishes

In the end, richly equipped, the Jayco Eagle 312BHOK travel trailer seems to be designed to satisfy a wide range of RV requirements.

Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 404LOFT

Those who feel that Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow 404LOFT doesn’t quite have the sleeping capacity may find the Jay Flight Bungalow 404LOFT a better option. Built bigger and heavier, this travel trailer is overall more aimed at comfort, including that of sleeping. Furthermore, Jayco claims that this is America’s #1 travel trailer.

And their claim is pretty believable, we must say.

The Jay Flight Bungalow 404LOFT travel trailer features 7 sleeping spots – 4 in the rear compartment, 1 in the hide-a-bed located in the living area, and 2 in the queen bed of the bedroom. While 7 sleeping spots again aren’t the most that we are going to see today, it probably is going to be enough for the majority of people out there.

The Jay Flight Bungalow 404LOFT travel trailer is arguably less versatile than the Jay Eagle HT RV. Namely, we thought that the gaming area in the rear of the Eagle HT RV was a really nice touch for video game lovers. No such thing is present in this travel trailer, although it still has an entertainment center in the living area.

What this travel trailer definitely excels at is bathroom space. The Jay Flight Bungalow travel trailer has 2 bathrooms – one of them has just a toilet with a sink, while the other is a fully-equipped bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and a little area for linen.

You may also like this travel trailer if you plan to journey to hot areas. Aside from a 15,000 BTU central AC unit, this RV features ceiling fans in the living room and the bedroom for a bit of additional coolness. The AC should be able to suffice in most situations, but the ceiling fans could provide an extra punch on especially hot days.

When it comes to the kitchen area, the previous Jayco trailer is better, in our opinion. It had more countertop area, as well as an outdoor kitchen for those who like to spend most of their time outdoors.

Features:

• Size and Layout: The Jay Flight Bungalow 404LOFT is a spacious park trailer. It typically measures around 39 feet in length. It features a loft layout, which includes a raised sleeping area accessible by a ladder, providing extra sleeping capacity and living space.
• Sleeping Capacity: This park trailer can accommodate a larger family or group. It generally offers multiple sleeping options, including a master bedroom and the loft area. The exact sleeping capacity may vary depending on the specific configuration and options.
• Living Area: The Jay Flight Bungalow 404LOFT provides a comfortable living area with a sofa or recliners and a designated entertainment center. It has a fireplace for added ambiance and warmth.
• Kitchen and Dining Area: This model features a fully equipped kitchen with appliances including a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and sink. It offers a large dining table or a booth-style dining area for family meals.
• Bathroom Facilities: The Jay Flight Bungalow 404LOFT features a full bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower or bathtub. It also offers additional storage cabinets and a separate vanity area.
• Storage Space: This park trailer provides ample storage options, including cabinets, closets, and pantry space. It also features exterior compartments for storing outdoor gear and equipment.
• Construction and Features: The Jay Flight Bungalow series is known for its sturdy construction and residential-style features. It typically includes features such as a durable exterior, insulated walls, roof, and floor, residential-grade appliances, central air conditioning, and heating systems.

However, it is undeniable that the Jay Flight Bungalow 404LOFT has its own very unique specialization. Some people will likely prefer it over the Eagle RV.

Starcraft Autumn Ridge177BH – AR/One

Starcraft generally produces cheaper RVs. And while Starcraft travel trailers may lack the feeling of luxuriousness in them, they do offer no less comfort than pricier travel trailers like the Jayco models we’ve just examined.

From the point of view of today’s material, the Starcraft Autumn Ridge 177BH- AR/One is excellent – Starcraft boasts that it has sleeping spots for up to 8 people. Those who value sleeping space most of all will probably be very appreciative of what this travel trailer has to offer.

The Starcraft Autumn Ridge 177BH- AR/One travel trailer may not be as well-equipped as Jayco RVs in terms of entertainment, but it is no less comfortable an RV. You’re going to get everything that you’d expect from a 21-foot-3-inch travel trailer, including a modern kitchen and a roomy bathroom.

We like the bathroom in this travel trailer in particular. It is, first of all, situated right beside the bedroom, so those sleeping in the bedroom won’t have to cover the entire RV to get to it. In addition, the bedroom actually has two entrances – one from the bedroom and one from the living room, so you don’t even have to leave your bedroom to get to the bathroom.

It’s also quite remarkable that this travel trailer features two dinettes – one U-dinette in the living room and one regular dinette in the rear sleeping compartment. This perfectly complements the sleeping capacity of this travel trailer.

A thing that will be appreciated by those who spend a lot of time outdoors is the outdoor kitchen. Thanks to it, you won’t have to run in and out of the RV to prepare food.

Features:

• Size and Layout: The Starcraft Autumn Ridge 177BH- AR/One is a compact travel trailer. It typically measures around 19 feet in length. It features a bunkhouse layout with a separate sleeping area and bunk beds for added sleeping capacity.
• Sleeping Capacity: This travel trailer is designed to accommodate a small family or group of up to 4 people. It usually offers a combination of sleeping options, including a queen-sized bed, bunk beds, and a convertible dinette, providing sleeping space for 5 to 6 people, depending on the specific configuration and options.
• Kitchen and Dining Area: The Starcraft Autumn Ridge 177BH- AR/One typically includes a functional kitchen area with a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and sink. It may have a dinette or booth-style dining area where occupants can comfortably enjoy meals.
• Bathroom Facilities: This model usually features a compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower. It may also feature additional storage cabinets or shelves for added convenience.
• Storage Space: The Starcraft Autumn Ridge 177BH- AR/One usually provides storage options, including cabinets, closets, and exterior compartments. This allows travelers to store their belongings and camping gear conveniently.
• Construction and Features: The Starcraft Autumn Ridge 177BH- AR/One is renowned for its lightweight construction, which makes it easier to tow with smaller vehicles. It often includes features such as an aluminum frame, laminated sidewalls, LED lighting, a power awning, and modern interior finishes.

In conclusion, although perhaps less luxurious and functional than the two Jayco RVs, the Starcraft Autumn Ridge 177BH- AR/One travel trailer is a significantly better option in terms of sleeping room.

Jayco Jay Flight SLX 178DBS

Up until now, we’ve reviewed rather long travel trailers. And while they do offer a lot of free space, not everyone has enough garage space to accommodate them.

That’s why up next on our list is the Jay Flight SLX 178DBS travel trailer by Jayco. Weighing 3,210 pounds when unloaded and measuring 21 feet 5 inches in length, this is a light and compact RV. Those who have limited storage space and a not-too-powerful towing vehicle may like this model more than the previous ones.

Additionally, this travel trailer is very affordable, making it a better option for those on a tight budget.

Needless to say, to get this kind of compactness and lightweight, you need to sacrifice some free space and comfort. Compared to the previous travel trailers, the Jay Flight SLX 178DBS is less convenient and less well-equipped. However, it still has all the basics that one would want from a travel trailer.

Namely, the Jay Flight SLX 178DBS travel trailer features 4 sleeping spots, which is great for its size. Two of the spots are in the bunk beds located in the rear, while the other two are in the queen bed situated in the front. For family trips, this travel trailer looks pretty nice.

In terms of amenities, this travel trailer is close to the previous Jayco travel trailers. It still has a bathroom, a decent kitchen, and a dining area, but they are less convenient due to the limited space. Besides, you don’t get things like entertainment or gaming areas in this travel trailer, as you’d guess.

Features:

• Size and Layout: The Jay Flight SLX 178DBS is a lightweight and compact travel trailer. It measures around 23′ 7″ feet in length. It features a bunkhouse layout with a separate sleeping area and bunk beds for added sleeping capacity.
• Sleeping Capacity: This travel trailer is designed to accommodate a small family or group of up to 4 people. It offers a combination of sleeping options, including a queen-sized bed, bunk beds, and a convertible dinette, providing sleeping space for 4 to 5 people, depending on the specific configuration and options.
• Kitchen and Dining Area: The Jay Flight SLX 178DBS features a functional kitchen area equipped with appliances, including a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and sink. It has a dinette or booth-style dining area where occupants can comfortably enjoy meals.
• Bathroom Facilities: This model features a compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower. It has additional storage cabinets or shelves for convenience.
• Storage Space: The Jay Flight SLX 178DBS provides storage options, including cabinets, closets, and exterior compartments. This allows travelers to store their belongings and camping gear conveniently.
• Construction and Features: The Jay Flight SLX series is known for its lightweight construction and affordability. It includes features such as a durable exterior, LED lighting, a power awning, stabilizer jacks, and modern interior finishes.

But when it comes to the ease of storage and transport, the Jay Flight SLX 178DBS is miles ahead of the previous 3 bunkhouse travel trailers.

Winnebago Minnie 2301BHS

The Winnebago Minnie 2301BHS is a very well-built travel trailer. Not the largest RV on our list, this travel trailer feels bigger than most of the other travel trailers we’ve reviewed.

This is due to the slide-outs on the left side of the RV. When they are slid in, you don’t have as much wiggle room inside the trailer. But once you park the travel trailer and engage the slide-outs, the amount of free room inside becomes quite impressive.

And while some other RVs on our list also have slide-outs, their effect isn’t as noticeable as in the Minnie 2301BHS travel trailer.

The amount of sleeping space in this travel trailer is also great. The Minnie 2301BHS has 5 sleeping spots – 2 in the bedroom and 3 in the rear sleeping compartment. But if you opt for the optional tri-fold sofa in the living room, you get a total of 6 sleeping spots, which is pretty nice.

The kitchen amenities in this travel trailer should also be mentioned. And it’s not about the kitchen interior, which is indeed well-equipped. We are talking about the convenient pull-out outdoor kitchen that this travel trailer has.

And this kitchen isn’t just limited to a sink or a stove. It has everything you’d expect – a 2-burner stove, a sink, and an exterior refrigerator. This is a great bonus for those who spend most of their time outdoors.

The bathroom in this travel trailer is also pretty convenient. As you would expect from an RV of such a size, the bathroom is equipped with a sink, a big shower, and a toilet, but still has a good amount of free space left.

The Minnie 2301BHS travel trailer also has 2 entertainment centers – one in the sleeping compartment in the rear and one in the living room.

Features:

• Size and Layout: The Minnie 2301BHS is a spacious travel trailer. It measures around 29′ 9″ in length. It features a bunkhouse layout with a separate sleeping area and bunk beds for added sleeping capacity.
• Sleeping Capacity: This travel trailer is designed to accommodate a larger family or group. It offers multiple sleeping options, including a master bedroom, bunk beds, and a convertible dinette or sofa, providing sleeping space for up to 8 people, depending on the specific configuration and options.
• Kitchen and Dining Area: The Minnie 2301BHS includes a fully equipped kitchen with appliances such as a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and sink. It features a spacious dinette or booth-style dining area where occupants can enjoy meals comfortably.
• Bathroom Facilities: This model features a full bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower or bathtub. It also offers additional storage cabinets and a separate vanity area.
• Storage Space: The Minnie 2301BHS provides ample storage options, including cabinets, closets, and exterior compartments. This allows travelers to store their belongings and camping gear conveniently.
• Construction and Features: The Minnie series is renowned for its exceptional construction quality and meticulous attention to detail. It often includes features such as a durable exterior, insulated walls and roof, LED lighting, power awning, stabilizer jacks, and modern interior finishes

All in all, this travel trailer is a great option for having fun both indoors and outdoors.

Coachmen Catalina Summit Series 7 184BHS

Not too small, it offers ample interior room. And not too big, it is quite storage-efficient (at 23 feet 1 inch) and not too heavy (5,690 pounds).

All in all, if you felt that the 23 feet 1 inch of the Jay Flight SLX 7 travel trailer wasn’t quite enough, maybe this RV is what you are looking for.

In terms of sleeping space, this travel trailer is rather interesting. It has the standard 4 sleeping spots, with 2 in the bunks and 2 in the queen bed. The good thing here lies in the bunk – it’s nearly double the width of a regular 34 x 70-inch bunk, so people who move around a lot in their sleep would appreciate the increased width.

The Coachmen Catalina Summit Series 7 184BHS travel trailer also has an outdoor camp kitchen. It is a more modest kitchen than what we’ve seen in larger travel trailers. It features a refrigerator, along with a small countertop area, so you won’t be able to cook food outdoors. On the other hand, you won’t have to hop in and out of the RV to get food.

Features:

• Size and Layout: The Coachmen Catalina Summit Series 7 184BHS is a compact and lightweight travel trailer. It typically measures around 23 feet in length. It features a bunkhouse layout with a separate sleeping area and bunk beds for added sleeping capacity.
• Sleeping Capacity: This travel trailer is designed to accommodate a small family or group of up to 4 people. It offers a combination of sleeping options, including a queen-sized bed, bunk beds, and a convertible dinette, providing sleeping space for 5 to 6 people, depending on the specific configuration and options.
• Kitchen and Dining Area: The Coachmen Catalina Summit Series 7 184BHS includes a functional kitchen area with appliances such as a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and sink. It has a dinette or booth-style dining area where occupants can comfortably enjoy meals.
• Bathroom Facilities: This model features a compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower. It has additional storage cabinets or shelves for convenience.
• Storage Space: The Coachmen Catalina Summit Series 7 184BHS provides storage options, including cabinets, closets, and exterior compartments. This allows travelers to store their belongings and camping gear conveniently.
• Construction and Features: The Coachmen Catalina Summit 7 series is known for its lightweight construction and aerodynamic design, making it easier to tow smaller vehicles. It includes features such as a durable exterior, insulated walls and roof, LED lighting, power awning, stabilizer jacks, and modern interior finishes.

In terms of amenities, this travel trailer is similar to the 21-foot Jayco we reviewed earlier, except that it has a little more wiggle room inside. Again, if your size requirements fall somewhere in the middle, this travel trailer may be a good option.

Palomino O.V.E. 15.2 

The Palomino O.V.E. 15.2 travel trailer by Palomino is a rather interesting one. This RV would be a suitable choice for individuals who require additional storage space and are not overly concerned with comfort.

The most interesting feature in this travel trailer is its front storage deck. Sized at 9 x 7 feet and equipped with ramps, it makes the transportation of big cargo rather easy. And thanks to the 1922 lbs cargo capacity, you should be able to transport anything that could fit in the storage deck.

However, unlike toy haulers, you would need to consider protecting your belongings from weather elements, as the front deck isn’t covered from above. A simple cover should suffice, though.

What about the interior of this travel trailer? Well, this RV is 19′ 2″ feet long, and nearly a quarter of its length is occupied by the front storage deck. As a result, you don’t have too much interior storage to work with.

This travel trailer has no slide-outs, so the interior space is a bit cramped. The Palomino O.V.E. 15.2 is no less equipped than the other compact travel trailers on our list, but it isn’t too roomy.

The Palomino O.V.E. 15.2 travel trailer also has a decent kitchen area, plus a compact bathroom with a toilet and shower. 

Features:

• Size and Layout: The Palomino O.V.E. 15.2 is a compact and lightweight travel trailer. It measures around 19′ 2″ feet in length. It features a bunkhouse layout, which includes a separate sleeping area with bunk beds for added sleeping capacity.
• Sleeping Capacity: This travel trailer is designed to accommodate a small family or group of up to 4 people. It offers a combination of sleeping options, including a queen-sized bed, bunk beds, and a convertible dinette, providing sleeping space for up to 4 to 5 people, depending on the specific configuration and options.
• Kitchen and Dining Area: The Palomino O.V.E. 15.2 includes a functional kitchen area with appliances such as a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and sink. It has a dinette or booth-style dining area where occupants can comfortably enjoy meals.
• Bathroom Facilities: This model features a compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower. It has additional storage cabinets or shelves for convenience.
• Storage Space: The Palomino O.V.E. 15.2 provides storage options, including cabinets, closets, and exterior compartments. This allows travelers to store their belongings and camping gear conveniently.
• Construction and Features: The Palomini series is known for its lightweight fiberglass construction, making it easy to tow with smaller vehicles. It includes features such as a durable exterior, LED lighting, a power awning, stabilizer jacks, and modern interior finishes.

So all in all, when it comes to the interior, the Palomino O.V.E. 15.2 travel trailer is similar to any other travel trailer on our list, except that things are noticeably more compact in it. What makes this RV really stand out is its spacious front storage deck.

Grand Design RV Transcend Xplor 27DBX

Grand Design RV is quite renowned for its RVs that are more oriented toward luxury.

The Grand Design RV Transcend Xplor 27DBX travel trailer – not too pricey a model, by the way – arguably is the most functional and comfortable travel trailer on our list. Sized at 31 feet 9 inches long, this definitely isn’t the biggest RV on the list, but it has got a lot to offer for its size.

Let’s begin with the sleeping area. With its 7 sleeping spots, this travel trailer is indeed an excellent bunkhouse – 4 of the sleeping spots are in the bunks in the rear sleeping compartment, 2 in the bedroom’s queen bed, and 1 in the tri-fold sofa in the living room.

What’s even better about the sleeping spots in this travel trailer is that all of them are too far from the bathroom. The thing is that the Transcend Xplor 27DBX travel trailer has two bathrooms – one between the bedroom and the living area, and one right by the sleeping compartment and the tri-fold sofa in the rear.

So at night, regardless of where you are sleeping, going to the bathroom won’t take much effort from you. This will be especially appreciated by people who have limited mobility.

We also appreciate that this travel trailer features an outdoor kitchen, which helps minimize movement when preparing or retrieving food from the refrigerator.

Features:

• Size and Layout: The Transcend Xplor 27DBX is a spacious travel trailer. It measures around 36 feet in length. It features a bunkhouse layout, which includes a separate sleeping area with bunk beds for added sleeping capacity.
• Sleeping Capacity: This travel trailer is designed to accommodate a larger family or group. It offers multiple sleeping options, including a master bedroom, bunk beds, a convertible sofa, and a convertible dinette, providing sleeping space for up to 8 to 10 people, depending on the specific configuration and options.
• Kitchen and Dining Area: The Transcend Xplor 27DBX includes a fully equipped kitchen with appliances such as a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and sink. It features a spacious dinette or booth-style dining area where occupants can enjoy meals comfortably.
• Bathroom Facilities: This model features a full bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower or bathtub. It has additional storage cabinets and a separate vanity area.
• Storage Space: The Transcend Xplor 27DBX provides ample storage options, including cabinets, closets, and exterior compartments. This allows travelers to store their belongings and camping gear conveniently.
• Construction and Features: The Transcend Xplor series is known for its construction quality and thoughtful design. It includes features such as a durable exterior, laminated sidewalls, LED lighting, power awning, stabilizer jacks, outdoor kitchen (optional), and modern interior finishes.
• Technology and Convenience: The Transcend Xplor 27DBX features various technology and convenience enhancements, including a touchscreen control panel, entertainment system, USB charging ports, and optional solar panel preparation.

So, when you think about it, this travel trailer seems like a great option if you have people with limited mobility with you. Even if this isn’t the case for you, it is a great option for larger parties.

Coleman 17B

Yet another bunkhouse travel trailer with 5 sleeping spots! This time, it is Coleman 17B. With its 36 feet 10 inches of length and average shipping weight of 7,030 pounds (which includes common options ordered by buyers), this travel trailer is a pretty light one.

Now, how is the sleeping area distributed in this travel trailer? Well, 3 of the 5 sleeping spots are in the bunks in the rear sleeping compartment, while the other 2 are in the queen bed in the bedroom. This is quite a traditional setup for bunkhouse RVs with 5 sleeping spots, as you can see.

Being one of the smaller RVs on our list, the Coleman 17B travel trailer still has a good amount of comfort to offer. 

When it comes to amenities, this travel trailer is very traditional, and there isn’t anything particularly notable in it. The Coleman 17B still has the crucial facilities like a kitchen (indoor & outdoor) and bathroom, but we’ve seen more interesting layouts in some of the previous RVs.

However, this RV has a feature that isn’t very common in low- and mid-end travel trailers. The Coleman 17B features powered tongue and stabilizer jacks, making setup at the campground easier.

Features:

• Size and Layout: The Coleman 17B is a spacious travel trailer. It measures around 20′ 2″ feet in length. It features a bunkhouse layout with a separate sleeping area and bunk beds for added sleeping capacity.
• Sleeping Capacity: This travel trailer is designed to accommodate a larger family or group. It offers multiple sleeping options, including a master bedroom, bunk beds, a convertible sofa, and a convertible dinette, providing sleeping space for up to 8 to 10 people, depending on the specific configuration and options.
• Kitchen and Dining Area: The Coleman 17B features a fully equipped kitchen with appliances including a stove, oven, microwave, refrigerator, and sink. It features a spacious dinette or booth-style dining area where occupants can enjoy meals comfortably.
• Bathroom Facilities: This model features a full bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower or bathtub. It has additional storage cabinets and a separate vanity area.
• Storage Space: The Coleman 17B provides ample storage options, including cabinets, closets, and exterior compartments. This allows travelers to store their belongings and camping gear conveniently.
• Construction and Features: The Coleman Light series focuses on lightweight construction and efficient design. It includes features such as a durable exterior, laminated sidewalls, LED lighting, a power awning, stabilizer jacks, an outdoor kitchen (optional), and modern interior finishes.
• Technology and Convenience: The Coleman 17B incorporates various technology and convenience features such as a touchscreen control panel, entertainment system, USB charging ports, and optional solar panel prep.

In the end, if you were looking for a comfortable yet light bunkhouse travel trailer, the Coleman 17B may be a good option for you.

Final Thoughts

When shopping for a bunkhouse travel trailer, there is no single “perfect” model; instead, the right choice depends on balancing sleeping capacity, tow weight, and campsite utility. Larger families or those hosting multi-generation trips benefit most from luxury models like the Grand Design Transcend Xplor or Jayco Bungalow, which solve the “morning rush” with dual bathrooms.

On the other hand, weekend warriors or those with smaller SUVs will find highly efficient, lightweight footprints like the Jayco SLX 178DBS or the setup-friendly Coleman 17B to be much easier to manage without sacrificing essential sleeping space.

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