One of the most fun parts of investigating RVs and travel trailers is seeing the ingenious ways designers have built these vehicles to squeeze every inch of usable space out of them. Bedroom furnishings fold up to reveal dining areas, storage cabinets and closets are tucked into the most improbable places, and entire sides of the RV open and close to make more or less space depending on your needs. When you think about it, it’s kind of mind-boggling.
One of the best ways designers have discovered to make the most of an RV’s living space is with an RV loft.
The Best RVs with Lofts
Forest River Cedar Creek Cottage 40CDL
The Forest River Cedar Creek Cottage was specifically designed with sleep space in mind. The sleeping area is located in the rear of the trailer and includes a bright white king bedroom with a bunkhouse loft upstairs. The loft is perfectly suited for kids, and adults who don’t mind crawling up into a tight spot will be okay with the arrangement as well. The spacious loft provides sleeping space for three, plus room for storage, several USB outlets, a fan, and black-out shades. The beds are bunk mats – not as thick as an actual bed mattress, but still comfy with plenty of padding to sleep.
This RV also boasts a large bathroom with a residential shower, as well as a decked-out kitchen with an island and a hide-a-bed sofa for even more sleeping space.
- Sleep Capacity: 7
- Dry Weight: 11,954 lbs.
- GVWR: 13,615 lbs.Length: 40.5 ft.
- Length: 40.5 ft.
Forest River Sabre 37FLL Fifth Wheel
With the Forest River Sabre, you might just forget you’re staying in an RV! The unique design of this rig separates the different spaces, allowing it to feel more like a home than a tiny hideaway. The small hallway in the rear of the RV leads to a large king bedroom. Outside of the bedroom is a small set of stairs, bringing you to a double-sided loft that works perfectly as a bunkhouse or extra storage space. The loft has windows that let in lots of natural light to make the space feel even more like a “real” bedroom, as well as safety rails to ensure no one goes overboard in the middle of the night.
The Sabre 37FLL also comes equipped with a massive living area (we’re talking 3 couches!), a kitchen with a deep farm-style sink and double-door fridge, and a bathroom with a residential-sized shower.
- Sleep Capacity: 8
- Dry Weight: 11,918 lbs.
- Length: 42 ft. 9 in.
Alliance Paradigm 390MP Fifth Wheel
The Alliance Paradigm has a unique open-concept design and there’s one thing we particularly love about it — the multipurpose room! In the center of the rig, you will find a room with a sofa that converts to a bed, a desk, windows, and cabinets. This makes it a perfect space for kids to play, for adults to work on the road, or for hosting an extra guest. Above this room is a small RV loft that can, again, be used for storage or sleeping space.
The Alliance Paradigm 390MP also features a king bedroom with a huge closet, a beautiful kitchen with an island, and a cozy living space with a fireplace, reclining loveseat, and another sleeper sofa.
- Sleep Capacity: 8
- Dry Weight: 13,546 lbs.
- GWVR: 16,800 lbs
- Length: 41 ft. 11 in.
Jayco North Point 377RLBH Fifth Wheel
Jayco packs a ton of great features into the North Point trailer. This RV comes in a modern farmhouse or classic cottage design and boasts a bedroom with a walk-in closet and washer/dryer prep, a large bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bonus room (with a flip-up bunk, sleeper sofa, desk, and closet!), and a loft area with bunk mats. Like the Alliance, the bonus room works perfectly as an extra bedroom, playroom, or office.
The North Point also offers a large kitchen with flip-up butcher block countertops, as well as a shoe garage below the interior steps to keep your entryway clear of clutter.
- Sleep Capacity: 11
- Dry Weight: 14,410 lbs.
- GWVR: 16,995 lbs
- Length: 42 ft. 11 in.
Heartland Bighorn Traveler 37DB
The Bighorn Traveler is incredibly sleek, open, and airy, with a true farmhouse feel. If you’re traveling as a family or with a large group and value your privacy, the Bighorn Traveler should be at the top of your list. This RV is equipped with not one, but TWO bathrooms and bedrooms/ sleeping areas! The best part? They’re at totally opposite ends of the rig, meaning if you’re traveling with kids and they want to watch a movie, play a game, or get a little rowdy, they will have their own designated space to do so. The back area features double bunks, a sofa, a TV, several cabinets, and a loft above the bathroom. And since they’ll have their own bathroom, you won’t have to worry about fighting for sink space in the morning!
This trailer also boasts several other impressive features like a floor-to-ceiling pantry, “barefoot friendly” flooring, an outdoor kitchen, and a “store-more” basement with a triple access door.
- Sleep Capacity: 9
- Dry Weight: 12,994 lbs
- GWVR: 15,500 lbs
- Length: 42 ft. 7-⅜ in.
Jayco Jay Flight Bungalow
The Jay Flight Bungalow 40LOFT is ideal for seasonal living and destination camping. It’s designed for extended stays with residential features throughout and extremely tall ceilings, so you won’t ever have to feel cramped. The sleeping area is located at the back of the RV and features a master bedroom with a separate loft space above it. The spacious loft comes with two comfy bunk mats and plenty of room to sprawl out. If you don’t plan to use this as a sleeping space, you could use it for storage, or since the room is separated, use one half for sleeping and the other half for storage. It comes equipped with safety rails to allow you to view the living space from the loft, but if you want some darkness and/or privacy, they have blackout curtains that can be pulled around to enclose the space.
The Jay Flight Bungalow also features a large kitchen and living area with a four-burner cooktop and oven, a residential refrigerator, dual-sliding tinted entrance doors, a central vacuum system (extra convenient for crumbs if you have littles!), and linoleum flooring throughout.
- Sleep Capacity: 8
- Dry Weight: 11,345 lbs
- GWVR: 13,350 lbs
- Length: 41 ft.
As you can see, there are a number of great RVs with lofts on the market. Choose the one that best suits your needs and get ready for some of the most comfortable adventures of your life.
Not sure which one might be best for you? Why not try renting a few first to get a feel for what works and what doesn’t?
