Alberta-NewMexico
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I currently have a Rockwood Roo 233 Hybrid and want to upgrade to a 5th wheel but would like to keep the length down below 30 feet if at all possible. I will be towing with a 2006 Dodge 2500 diesel.
Basic needs are for 2 adults and 2 small kids with the ability to house a couple of guests on occassion. Thus I am thinking someting with a 2 bed bunkhouse with the typical slideouts for the couch and dinette. So far most of the units that offer this seem to be in excess of 30 feet. Forest River offers one bunkhouse unit in their Salem line that is under 30, but would like to know what else is out there and some of the pros and cons.
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JGRVING
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Since you asked for specific recommendations, we have loved both of our Crossroads Cruisers....the Cruiser CF25RB has bunks and is 27'3...they also have the Zinger ZF25BH which is the same floorplan with a few less features and is 27'2. Their website is www.crossroadsrv.com
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Oakman
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Also there are these models.
Hornet by Keystone offers the 25BH
Springdale by Keystone offers the 25FWBHSSR.
Wildcat by Forest River offer the 27BH. Bonus on this model, the queen bed is a full size 60 by 80.
I’m sure there are plenty of other small bunkhouse models out there.
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Butch50
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Arctic Fox makes a good unit with your requirements.Arctic Fox
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i can't find a link but Komfort had a cool 27'. the master bed was in the back, then a walkthrough bathroom.a middle kitchen. the dinnette conveted to a sleep area. the upper area that is usually the master room was more like a living room. the very front ( toward truck area ) had a fireplace + entertainment center and two fold out ( jack knife??) sofa's that would sleep 2 each. neat set up but we were seeking 35'+
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Springdale Model 249FWBHSSR
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I had a 2003 springdale 249wbhls it was a nice small 5th wheel
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Thanks for the responses. I now have a few more options to consider when shopping. However, it is interesting to note that many of the smaller bunkhouses do not seem to be offered in the "western" sales regions. Seems odd to limit some trailer sizes / floorplans to one region? Perhaps that is a function of the relative campsite sizing from region to region, ie. smaller sites are more common in the East vs. the West?
Anyone here familiar with the Hijacker hitches out of Victoria BC care to comment on the pros and cons?
Thanks.
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