JCasper
Hillsboro, OR
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I'm hoping that next year we can purchase a new bunkhouse fifth wheel. We thought we would love the cougar 322QBS, but after being in one we no longer do.
What I need is 3-4 bunks in a seperate bunkroom. I want to be able to get up in the morning and not wake up all of the kids. I love the ones that have the outdoor kitchens, we could use the heck out of that. I also want something with good sized tanks because we do dry camp occasionaly and 40 gallons of fresh water doesn't go far with 5 people.
I can search all day on the internet and find fifth wheels all over the place, but sometimes other peoples suggestions and experience really help to find something that was missed.
So please post up what you like and don't like about different models.
We currently have a springdale 267 with 2 bunks. We've used the heck out of it and have probably pulled it over 10,000 miles in the 4 years we've owned it.
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ACZL
UPstate,NY
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Check out Cedar Creek and Silverbacks 5th wheel bunkhouses. Fresh tank cap is 60 gallons, black/grey/gally 40 ea.
2003 F250 SD,CC,4x4,SB,AT,Lariat,6.0PSD
2006 Cedar Creek Silverback 33 LBHTS "Custom"
Member of The Cedar Creek RV Club
"Creekin' in the Summer"
"The best part of RVing and Snowmobiling is spending time with family and friends"
"Catin' in the Winter"
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nremtp143
Georgia
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Take a look at the Sandpiper and Sierra lines. We've had a Sandpiper 355QBQ and a 365SAQ and have loved them both. Both have a bath and a half, and have a complete separate bunkroom for the kids. They carry 54 gallons of fresh water and have 108 gallons of each grey and black water. The QBQ has the center isle in the main bedroom and the SAQ(hence the name) has the side aisle. The kitchen is much more open in the SAQ and the main bath has the toilet/shower together(which we found we really like). Both of ours have the outside kitchen which is where most of our meals are prepared. Good luck in your search and happy camping.
2012 Sandpiper 365SAQ
2010 F350 DRW 6.4L 4x4, Edge CTS, B&W Companion
2001 Excursion Limited 7.3L 4x4
2001 Silverado 3500 DRW CCLB 8.1L 4x4
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heaterswa
Plainfield, IL. USA
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How about your Tow Vehicle? This has a large play in what type of BH 5ver we could help you narrow down to. The Sandpipers, Cedar Creeks, and KZ's have some really nice 355 series BH's, but a 1 ton TV is required.
-Bryan
Me, Wife, 3 daughters, and a woof woof
TV: 06 GMC 2500HD D/A SLT 4WD / Prodigy / Reese Signature 18K
FW: 07 KZ Durango 315BH / Fifth Airborne / Sidewinder
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The Black Pearl
Ottawa
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We have the KZ 305BH. Really nice set up, however I would only buy this model if its on the lot and you can hook it up to your TV prior to purchase. I have a level issue that KZ and the dealership are working on.
2010 F-150 XLT-XTR - Max Tow
2011 KZ Durango 305BH
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trainnut200
NH. USA
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We have a Montana High Country 333DB. Great trailer will meet all your needs.
2011 Keystone Montana High Country 333DB
2008 F450 Twin Turbo Stroke King Ranch DRW
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oneeyesquare
Belmont
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We have the Coachman Chapparal 355RLTS. Been a great unit!
The dream unit for me is the Open Range 427RLS.Course I'll need to "upgrade" the truck as well.... 
2001 Ford F350 Dually 7.3~ Loud and slow but 100% ours...
Coachman Chaparral 355 RLTS
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bigseadaddy
All Over
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+1 of either the 355QBQ or the 365SAQ. The QBQ is lighter and shorter by a little. Our max GVW is like 13,800 but we do not full time and have never seen north of 12,500. We do not haul water or wast so that may be one reason.
Navy Chief, Navy Wife, 2 Sons and 2 Daughters
2010 Sierra 355QBQ GVW 13500
2009 F250 CC 6.8l V10 - 4.30, 5-Star Tune, 11500 GVWR, 22500 GCVWR
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AUWing
Slinger, WI
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saw a Jayco 30.5 this past weekend. Bunk house area looked like a room instead of a place with a curtain drawn drawn over the hallway. An enclosed bathroom and lots of storage.
From someplace in SE Wisconsin
2011 Silverado 2500 Ext-cab / reg box / D/A
2008 Jayco Eagle 313RKS
2008 Goldwing
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sodakfisherman
South Dakota
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I have heard good things about Prime Time Manufacturing:
Prime Time Crusader 355BHQ
2010 Dodge Ram 2500 SLT Mega Cab 4x4 6.7L CTD
2010 Coachmen Freedom Express LTZ 230BH
Equal-i-zer 1000/10000
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