If you are traveling with a large family and you are looking for an RV under 30 feet, then a travel trailer with bunk beds is perfect for you! Bunkhouse travel trailers are the perfect blend of having lots of sleeping spaces without taking up a lot of room in the RV.
Finding a bunkhouse travel trailer under 30 feet in length can be a challenge! There are a lot of options for travel trailers with bunk beds, however most are well over 30 feet in length.
Finding the best bunkhouse travel trailer less than 30 feet in length can feel daunting, but don’t worry! We have done the research and put together a list of the best brands and layouts we recommend.
Here are some of the top bunkhouse travel trailers to consider.
If you know you want to have bunk beds in your rig, be sure to check out our guide to bunk bed rails, safety nets and bumpers.
Forest River Rockwood Geo Pro G16BH
Measuring just under 20′ in length, the Rockwood Geo Pro G16BH by Forest River is a perfect travel trailer under 3,500 pounds!
It has stacked bunk beds in the rear, a fully enclosed bathroom with shower, a centrally located kitchen, and a front dinette that converts into second 54″ x 82″ bed.
This travel trailer, though compact, provides all the creature comforts you could ask for in an RV.
The single slide out containing the galley kitchen that features a sink, three-burner cooktop, a convection microwave oven, and a refrigerator allows access to the rear bunkhouse and full bathroom even with the slide in. This is great for travel days when you need to use the bathroom in your rig without the hassle of putting the slide out.
The abundance of storage, both interior and exterior, of this travel trailer is incredible.
The exterior boasts five different storage compartments placed around three sides of the trailer.
The interior storage is smartly designed in the right locations which include a wardrobe, overhead storage in both the bathroom and front dinette areas, and overhead cabinets in the galley kitchen.
Key Features:
- Hitch weight 486 lbs.
- 1,206 lbs. Cargo carrying capacity
- 18′ – 6″ in length
- 9′ – 10″ in height
- 92″ wide
- Gray water: 27 gallons
- Fresh water: 31 gallons
- Black water: 27 gallons
- 12′ long awing
- Exterior ladder
- Exterior refrigerator
- 13.5K BTU A/C
- 20K BTU Furnace
- Power tongue jack
- 32″ LED TV (interior)
- Pre-wired for backup camera
- Optional tongue mount bike rack and second 200W solar panel
- 2 – 20lb. LP tanks
- 200W Solar Panel w/ 1000W inverter
What We Like About the Rockwood Geo Pro G16BH
The amount of amenities, storage, and list of optional upgrades on a travel trailer of this size is quite amazing. All of this in a travel trailer that many larger SUVs and half-ton pickup trucks could easily tow.
Jayco Jay Flight SLX 184BS
Jayco’s SLX 184BS is one of the best travel trailers under 30 feet that can sleep up to 6 people and offers a well-designed interior layout.
This RV has one slide out, containing the dinette and a large window.
The enclosed bathroom with a tub/shower combo, and a partitioned off front queen bed area offers a lot of functional living space. Combine that with two stacked rear bunk beds (29″ x 75″ beds) and a full kitchen setup and you will see why we highly suggest this layout for families!
With the light tongue weight of only 395 pounds to the max GVWR of 4,500 pounds, this is a perfect small travel trailer for those with a half-ton pickup truck or an SUV equipped with the proper towing capabilities.
Key Features:
- Hitch weight 395 lbs.
- 1,040 lbs. Cargo carrying capacity
- 20′ – 8″ in length
- 9′ – 5″ in height (includes rooftop A/C unit)
- 7′ – 1″ wide (9′-1″ wide with slide out)
- Gray water: 19.9 gallons
- Fresh water: 20 gallons
- Black water: 19.9 gallons
- 10′ long awing
- 19K BTU furnace
- Interior height: 7′ – 1″
- 6 gallon Water Heater
- Microwave
- 60″x 74″ Queen size mattress
- 1 – 20lb LP Tank
What We Like About the Jayco SLX 184BS
The ability to sleep up to 6 individuals, four of whom are located in real beds, plus the other interior amenities all under 21 feet in length is impressive.
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Forest River XLR Boost 25XLRE
The XLR Boost 25XLRE by Forest River is one of the most versatile and unique travel trailers with bunk beds. The XLR is in a class of travel trailers that straddles between a traditional RV and a full toy hauler.
With no slide outs, but a rear patio deck and rear toy hauler space that can convert into a dinette and upper stow-a-way bed, this trailer offers the versatility for active families or a group of people traveling with gear to a race or outdoor event.
The front portion of the trailer houses a bedroom with door containing a queen-size bed with side wardrobes.
There is a centrally located dual-access bathroom containing a shower, sink, and toilet. At the center of the trailer is an open communal space with a full kitchen that, if required, could accommodate longer toys accessed through the rear of the trailer.
Key Features:
- Hitch weight 884 lbs.
- 5,822 lbs. dry weight
- 3,062 lbs. Cargo carrying capacity
- 28′ – 11″ in length
- 11′ – 2″ in height
- 8′ wide
- Gray water: 38 gallons
- Fresh water: 87 gallons
- Black water: 38 gallons
- 15′ long awing
- 15K BTU ducted A/C
- 2 – 20 lb. LP Tanks
- High capacity water pump
- Insulated storage doors
- Pre-wired for backup camera
- Satellite and cable hookups + digital antenna
- LED interior lighting
- 5K BTU Furnace
- 50 Amp Electrical service
What We Like About the Forest River XLR Boost 25XLRE
The XLR Boost has an impressive and long list of options captured under their Micro Boost Xplore Package. The impressive cargo carrying capacity, a rear patio deck and the versatility of the interior layout to suit multiple needs makes this travel trailer a stand out for active owners.
Winnebago Micro Minnie 1800BH
The Winnebago Micro Minnie 1800BH is comparable in design and interior layout to the Jayco SLX 184BS but with upgraded interior finishes and the Winnebago touches.
At just under 22′ in length, this travel trailer with rear bunk beds measuring 28″ x 72″ also has a large front bed.
The center dinette converts into a fifth sleeping location, if desired.
The remaining interior space has the essentials such as a fully enclosed 24″ x 36″ shower and toilet space and a centrally located galley kitchen with a refrigerator, three-burner cooktop and a stainless steel kitchen sink.
There are a lot of options for the 1800BH in both the interior and exterior. This travel trailer is a 30-Amp electrical service, has a Smart TV, Wi-Fi prep integrated King Omni Antenna, 200W solar panel, and multiple USB outlets around the inside of the trailer.
Key Features:
- Hitch weight 374 lbs.
- 5,000 lbs. GVWR
- 1,179 lbs. Cargo carrying capacity
- 21′ – 11″ in length
- 10′ – 5″ in height
- 7′ wide
- Gray water: 25 gallons
- Fresh water: 31 gallons
- Black water: 25 gallons
- 40 lb. LP Tank
- 18K BTU Furnace
- JBL Interior speakers
- Convection Microwave
- 13.5K BTU A/C (optional 15K)
- Fully walkable roof
- Gel-coat fiberglass front cap
- 6 gallon hot water heater
What We Like About the Winnebago Micro Minnie 1800BH
We like the light and open feel of the interior finishes of this trailer. With the smaller size of this trailer, dark interior finishes can make the space feel even more cramped than it actually is. This is a functional travel trailer with a bunkhouse area perfect for families with kids.
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Grand Design Imagine XLS 25BHE
Measuring just under 30 feet in length, the Imagine XLS 25BHE by Grand Design is one of the best travel trailers with a dedicated rear bunkhouse, containing an impressive 4 individual beds.
Weighing in at 7,395 lbs. GVWR and a dry weight of 6,356 lbs UVW, this RV trailer offers all the amenities of a full-size travel trailer typically in 35 in length, but with the ability to sleep up to 8 people.
With one slide out housing the kitchen and a theater seats, this trailer offers plenty of amenities by one of the premier travel trailer manufacturers.
Other highlights include a full bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink, a front hinged bed that converts into a sofa, front wardrobes, multiple overhead cabinets, and a dedicated kitchen pantry.
Key Features:
- Hitch weight 823 lbs.
- 6′ – 6″ interior height
- 24′ – 6″ in length
- 10′ – 10″ in height
- 8′ wide
- Gray water: 43 gallons
- Fresh water: 43 gallons
- Black water: 37 gallons
- 22′ long awing
- 32″ LED TV
- 2 – LP Tanks
- Tankless hot water heater
- 25K BTU Furnace
- 15K BTU A/C
- Aluminum cage construction
- R-30 Floor insulation
- R-7 Wall insulation
- R-40 Roof insulation
What We Like About the Grand Design Imagine XLS 25BHE
The bunkhouse in this trailer is the standout feature. No doubt about it.
Boasting two 30″ wide beds on one side and two 36″ wide beds on the other, as well as dedicated storage drawers underneath, this is one of our favorite travel trailers under 30 feet with bunk beds.
Coleman Light 1905BH
The 1905BH by Coleman is one of the best layouts in their Light series of travel trailers that has bunk beds. The open floor plan, something typically uncommon in a short travel trailer, allows easy movement inside this RV.
The slide out has a large window at the dinette. There is also a full bathroom.
The front Murphy Bed converts to a couch when not in use and provides the trailer ample exterior pass through storage.
Key Features:
- Hitch weight 612 lbs.
- 4,558 lbs. dry weight
- 1,052 lbs. Cargo carrying capacity
- 23′ – 11″ in length
- 10′ – 8″ in height
- 16′ wide awning
- Gray water: 39 gallons
- Fresh water: 46 gallons
- Black water: 28 gallons
- Tinted windows
- L-shape corner dinette
- AIR 360+ Antenna w/ optional 4G LTE Add on
- 81″ Interior ceiling height
- 6 gallon DSI Gas/Electric Water Heater
- 7 cu.ft. refrigerator
- Murphy bed (front)
- Bunk beds (rear) with a 300 lb. weight capacity
- Power stabilizer jacks
What We Like About the Coleman Light 1905BH
Often in a travel trailer that is short in length an open interior is sacrificed in the design. With the Coleman Light 190BH you get the benefits of the bunkhouse, plus an open floor plan and a place to sit on days when the weather outside is not cooperating with your travel plans.
InTech Flyer Discover
We are highlighting the InTech Flyer Discover as an alternative to the traditional travel trailer with bunk beds. Our passion for InTech travel trailers – we are former owners of a InTech Sol Horizon – spills over to this unique toy hauler/pop-up trailer combo.
The Flyer Discover is perfect for the owner looking for a solid, all-aluminum frame trailer with some creature comforts, such as the front galley kitchen, but includes ample sleeping options that do not conflict with the toy storage space.
The Flyer offers two opposing fold-out sleeping bed areas that extend to the exterior of the trailer, much like a traditional pop-up RV. This provides sleeping for up to 4 people, but does not conflict with the internal storage space.
Key Features:
- Hitch weight 525 lbs.
- 5,200 lbs. GVWR
- 2,450 – 2,725 lbs. Cargo carrying capacity
- 18′ – 0″ in length
- 9′ – 7″ in height (to top of A/C unit)
- 84″ wide
- Fresh water: 8.5 gallons
- 30 Amp electrical service
- Zamp solar prep
- L-shape corner dinette
- Maxxair Fan roof vent
- 83″ Interior ceiling height
- 81″ Interior width
- 141″ Interior length
- Rear ramp opening 79″ tall x 74″ wide
- 6 gallon DSI Gas/Electric Water Heater
- 2 Burner stainless steel cooktop
- 2 tip out beds: 49″ x 84″
What We Like About the InTech Flyer Discover
We recommend this unique travel trailer for the adventurous types who want to take their toys with them on their RV trips, but want the option to have a solid place to sleep if required.
Airstream Flying Cloud 30FB Bunk
The Flying Cloud 30FB Bunk by Airstream is one of the most iconic travel trailers on the road with bunk beds. When many think of RVing and travel trailers, they immediately gravitate to the iconic Airstream brand.
With no slide outs, a well appointed kitchen, and a spacious central living and dining space, this trailer offers plenty of room for families or small groups of people planning their next roadway adventure.
The exterior is rugged made from Airstream’s eye catching all aluminum exterior cladding, while the interior finishes are built from solid wood. In addition, the inside of this trailer feels open and full of light due to the abundance of exterior windows.
Key Features:
- Hitch weight 875 lbs.
- 8,800 lbs. GVWR
- 2,128 lbs. Cargo carrying capacity
- 30′ – 0″ in length
- 9′ – 9″ in height
- 8′ – 5″ wide
- 6′ – 7″ interior height
- Gray water: 41 gallons
- Fresh water: 52 gallons
- Black water: 35 gallons
- Convertible dinette: 42″ x 76″
- Sleeps up to 8
- 30 Amp electrical service
- 15K BTU A/C
- 10 cu.ft. refrigerator
- Microwave (optional – replaces oven)
- 60″x 75″ Queen size mattress
- 54″ x 76″ Lower bunk bed
- 30″ x 78″ Upper bunk bed
- Full bathroom with shower
What We Like About the Airstream Flying Cloud 30FB Bunk
The Airstream Flying Cloud 30FB Bunk offers the nostalgia and build quality you expect from an Airstream travel trailer. The smartly designed open floor plan offers a comfortable front bed room space with the added bonus of a rear bunkhouse.
Coachmen Clipper 182DBU
The Clipper 182DBU by Coachmen boasts one of the best layouts for a short travel trailer without sacrificing the size of the bunkhouse beds. This is a perfect travel trailer for an owner who doesn’t want a large or long RV to tow, but is looking for a highly functional RV.
With no slide outs, a galley kitchen, a bathroom with dedicated linen storage, and a great deal of interior storage throughout the remainder of the RV, this trailer offers plenty of interior space .
The exterior features include an outdoor kitchen, which is often not seen on a travel trailer this short in length. Plus it has a pass-thru storage area at the front of the trailer, perfect for all your outdoor camping gear.
Key Features:
- Hitch weight 425 lbs.
- 4,433 lbs. GVWR
- 593 lbs. Cargo carrying capacity
- 22′ – 3″ in length
- 10′ – 7″ in height
- 12′ long awning
- Gray water: 32 gallons
- Fresh water: 40 gallons
- Black water: 32 gallons
- 7 cu.ft. refrigerator (Opțional 10.7 cu.ft.)
- 4 stabilizing jacks
- 13.5K BTU A/C
- 20K BTU furnace
- 2 burner cooktop
- Pre-wired for solar panels
- Microwave
- 60″x 80″ Queen size mattress
- Optional all terrain package
What We Like About the Coachmen Clipper 182DBU
The Coachmen Clipper 182DBU offers a large front dinette that can actually accommodate all the travelers with this trailer, but can be converted to a Queen size bed with a Murphy Bed setup at night.
The rear bunk beds are spacious enough for both children and adults depending on the intended use of this travel trailer.