WHILE BUNKHOUSES ARE GREAT OPTIONS for small families, there are other 4-person travel trailer layouts, especially if you’re open to the idea of convertible beds. These floor plans dedicate more room for living space, allowing for optimum versatility.
As my teenage sons got older, they traveled with us less often, leaving us with wasted bunk bed space. But we weren’t quite ready to downsize to an RV without room for four. A versatile four-person RV would have been perfect for this stage of our lives. Luckily, there are four-person travel trailers for every family or for hosting occasional guests.
Key Takeaways
- Versatility for Families of Four: Travel trailers with convertible beds offer more living space than bunkhouses, making them ideal for families with older kids, guests, or changing needs. Choosing the right size starts with understanding tow capacity, storage space, and sleeping preferences.
- Lightweight Options: Smaller four-person trailers under 5,000 pounds—like the Coleman Light 21RX, Campsite Reserve 23SF, Jay Flight SLX 210QB, and Coleman 19R—balance towability with features such as rear kitchens, slideless layouts, and convertible seating for extra beds.
- Larger Luxury Models: Bigger trailers like the Campsite Reserve 25MW, Coleman Legacy 2950RL, Jay Flight SLX 262RLS, and Salem 270ZEN provide high-end interiors, creative storage, and expansive living areas.
Are you ready to explore some of the best 4-person travel trailers?
What Size Travel Trailer is Best for a Family of 4?
Since there is so much variety in RVs for four-person families, how do you decide which size travel trailer is right for you? Understanding your vehicle’s towing capacity is the critical first step. You can explore the best tow vehicles in general, or narrow your search to SUVs made for RV towing if you’re interested in a lighter model.
Here are some general weight guidelines for towing:
- Mid-size SUVs usually tow approximately 3,000 to 6,000 pounds.
- Larger SUVs and compact trucks usually tow approximately 4,000 to 7,700 pounds.
- Full-size trucks usually tow approximately 10,000 to 13,500 pounds.
In addition to matching your tow vehicle and travel trailer, consider where you’ll store your RV, as this influences how long and tall your RV can be. Luckily, you can find small four-person travel trailers for practically any size storage space.
Finally, consider sleeping preferences. If you want dedicated beds for everyone, you may prefer a bunkhouse. If you’re open to convertible beds, you can find layouts with sofas and dinettes that provide additional sleeping spaces.
If you don’t think a bunkhouse is for you, consider the following four-person travel trailers that offer convertible beds in the sofas and dinettes.
Small 4 Person Travel Trailer Options
If you have an SUV or compact truck with a tow capacity of around 5,000 pounds, here are some lightweight 4-person travel trailers:
Keystone Coleman Light 21RX
Specs
- Length: 25’5”
- Dry Weight: 4,465 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 2,035 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
- Floor Plan: Rear Kitchen
Many desirable features come standard on the Coleman Light 21RX, including an entry door assist handle, an Oxygenics® shower head, and a medicine cabinet. Thanks to the Suburban® tankless water heater, you can take long, hot showers and easily hook up your outdoor grill or griddle with the LP quick connect.
A separate entrance for the front bedroom is another amenity you’ll surely enjoy since it allows ease of access and lets in air and light. The pass through bathroom is easily accessible from both sleeping spaces and adds more privacy.
The rear kitchen is a standout for a trailer of this length, offering a wall of cabinets, a high-rise faucet, and seamless countertops. As someone who never used the propane ovens in my travel trailers, I especially like the space savings offered by the combo convection oven, microwave, and air fryer. Whether you want to bake cookies or fry some wings, this appliance can do it.
Forest River Campsite Reserve 23SF
Specs
- Length: 27’6”
- Dry Weight: 4,818 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 2,882 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
- Floor Plan: Rear Living
While slideouts expand your space, slideless RV floor plans require less maintenance and may be lighter. If you’d like a slideless camper, check out the Campsite Reserve 23SF, which offers a rear living area with a dinette, couch, and full kitchen.
An extra-large window in the dinette allows you to enjoy views of your campsite. This is an often-overlooked amenity you are sure to appreciate! The large pass through bathroom has additional storage.
The front bedroom is a standout, with a walk-around camp king bed offering underbed storage. Forest River provides cloth bins on open shelving here and in the living room for easy organization. Smart storage solutions are also found outside. The front pass through storage is accessible from an oversized magnetic door, which is helpful while loading gear.
Jayco Jay Flight SLX 210QB
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Specs
- Length: 25’8”
- Dry Weight: 4,260 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 1,740 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
- Floor Plan: Rear Living
The Jay Flight SLX 210QB is a great couples camper providing space for kids or guests to sleep, with a jackknife sofa across from a convertible dinette. You’ll find a good balance of overhead storage and large windows. Instead of a pass through bathroom, this layout has a mid-ship private bathroom.
This slideless floor plan is lightweight but packed with amenities. Jayco offers upgrades like MORyde® solid entry steps for stability, an on-demand tankless water heater, and G20 dark-tinted windows that help keep the interior cool. For those who prefer a propane oven separate from the microwave, this kitchen includes both.
Keystone Coleman 19R
Specs
- Length: 23’11”
- Dry Weight: 4,114 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 1,886 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
- Floor Plan: Bunkhouse
The single-axle, slideless Coleman 19R is one of the lightest four-person travel trailers in this roundup, allowing for nimble towing. The cozy rear gathering space offers a sofa, a dinette, and wrap-around windows. The kitchen has a surprising amount of counterspace and a large sink.
While it’s under 24 feet long, it still features a full kitchen and bathroom, with some distance between the two sleeping areas. The front queen bed has underbed storage, and the exterior offers full pass through storage at the front of the travel trailer.
Amenities like an entry assist handle, Furrion backup camera prep, and a 15,000-BTU air conditioner are included.
Top Lightweight 4 Person Travel Trailer Comparisons
- Coleman 13B – This incredibly lightweight RV features bunks, a corner bed, a kitchen, and a bathroom in a 16-foot trailer.
- Campsite Reserve 20LJ – The walk-in pantry and French door fridge are stand-out amenities in this slideless travel trailer.
- Hideout Sport 186SS – You won’t believe the storage in this layout, which offers a full wall of cabinets at the rear.
- Silver Lake 2300RD – This slideless model offers a walk-around front king bed.
- Rockwood Geo-Pro 20FK – The flip-down bunk over the rear queen bed is an innovative way to sleep more in this 21-foot camper.
Bigger 4 Person RV Campers
Check out some of the larger 4-person RV trailers if you have a half-ton or full-size truck. You won’t believe the amenities packed inside these four-person RVs:
Forest River Campsite Reserve 25MW
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Specs
- Length: 29’8”
- Dry Weight: 6,008 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 1,757 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
- Floor Plan: Rear Bath
While RV manufacturers moved away from brown interiors over the last decade, the Campsite Reserve 25MW is bringing brown back in a good way. The European-style minimalist wood cabinets, sleek black accents, and billowy drapes create a warm and natural interior, connecting you to the outdoors.
The storage elements seem to have been designed by real campers. There is a hideaway spot for shoes, a dedicated spot for a trash can, hidden shelving behind the entertainment center, and oversized storage at the end of the L-shaped kitchen.
Even the exterior storage is extra large and accessible from a door with a magnetic catch. An outdoor kitchen allows you to enjoy the great outdoors while prepping meals, and the family chef will appreciate the combo griddle and grill.
Keystone Coleman Legacy 2950RL
Specs
- Length: 33’11”
- Dry Weight: 7,385 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 2,115 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6
- Floor Plan: Rear Living
If you want a 5th-wheel-inspired interior in a travel trailer, check out the Coleman Legacy 2950RL. The luxurious kitchen rivals any premium fifth wheel, with a center island, 16-cubic-foot refrigerator, a coffee hutch, and extensive storage.
Family and friends can gather in the huge rear living space, which is enhanced by two slideouts. It offers a freestanding dining table, a pair of theater seats, a tri-fold sofa, and a grand entertainment center with a 65-inch TV and an electric fireplace. Who wouldn’t want to hang out in here?
The front bedroom features a walk-around king bed and three wardrobe closets for abundant clothing storage. The impressive features continue outdoors, where you’ll find two electric awnings, offering up to 22 feet of coverage.
Jayco Jay Flight SLX 262RLS
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Specs
- Length: 31’1”
- Dry Weight: 6,160
- Cargo Capacity: 1,740 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
- Floor Plan: Rear Living
Reclining chairs are a rare feature I love to see in RVs, as they offer the true comfort of home on the road. The impressive rear living room of the Jay Flight SLX 262RLS includes a pair of recliners, a booth dinette, and a plush jackknife sofa surrounded by large panoramic windows. Relax indoors without missing the beauty of the outdoors.
The kitchen has an impressive number of upper and lower drawers and cabinets. Thanks to the oversized 52-gallon fresh water tank, which is among the best in this class, you won’t have to worry about frequent refills. You’ll also appreciate the instant hot water from the tankless, on-demand water heater.
The front bedroom has a separate entrance and a walk-around queen bed, with the pass through bathroom creating more privacy for both ends of the trailer. Plus, Jayco’s mandatory Customer Value Package includes useful features like Keyed-Alike™ entry and baggage doors, backup camera prep, and solid MORryde® entry steps.
Forest River Salem 270ZEN
Specs
- Length: 33’7”
- Dry Weight: 8,598 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 2,687 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
- Floor Plan: Rear Living
If you want an interior like no other, check out the Salem 270ZEN, which could be mistaken for a modern loft instead of an RV. Creative uses of wood decor, light fixtures, and elegant fabrics add visual interest. The creativity doesn’t end there, as you’ll also find unique furniture, with a pair of modern swivel chairs located in front of the massive rear picture window.
The kitchen is also unique, with a massive island, built-in cooktop, and extended breakfast bar. In a clever move, the microwave is hidden behind a mirror. This isn’t the only hidden element, as the living room TV is on a televator lift system, allowing it to be tucked away to give you more usable counterspace.
Top Comparisons for the Best 4 Person Travel Trailer
- Campsite Ultra 26TH – This four-person RV camper features extensive kitchen countertops, hidden shelves, and extra-large windows.
- Eddie Bauer Signature 3311RL – The Eddie Bauer touch shines through in the fashionable hardware, mix of cabinetry colors, and plush furnishings.
- Wildwood X-Lite 25ICE – The unique Versa-lounge convertible sofa/dinette creates a cozy hang-out spot.
How Much Does a Family Size RV Cost?
The price range for a four-person travel trailer varies greatly based on size, manufacturer, location, and amenities. The RVs in this roundup have MSRPs ranging from $10,000 to $50,000. For additional savings, compare these new floor plans to used campers.
If you are looking for other layouts for a four-person camper, check out these posts:
- Explore more of the best RVs for families.
- See the best bunkhouse campers of the year.
- Find out if a travel trailer with a bunkhouse is your dream RV.
- For larger dedicated beds, check out these travel trailers with two queen beds.
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