Why a Rear Dinette Travel Trailer?

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Stephanie Hatley

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Staying at Watchman Campground inside Zion National Park was one of the best experiences of my life! We also love Acadia, and my kids are begging us to return to White Sands.

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North Carolina

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Our family travels in a 2022 Grand Design Reflection 28BH, but we hope to one day own an Airstream!

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Our family hit the road in September 2021. We spend more time traveling than we do in NC, and because of that, we’ve visited 28 states and 19 of the 63 national parks so far. We love roadschooling, meeting new people, trying new foods, and embracing our beautiful country on this adventure!

RV manufacturers offer all types of floor plans to suit travelers. However, the rear dinette travel trailer is a highly sought-after layout because of its spacious interior. Instead of the dining area in the center of the floor plan, it fills up the entire rear of the camper. This usually means large, panoramic windows that offer spectacular views if you’re camping in the canyonlands of the Southwest or on the beaches of Florida.

With the rear dinette travel trailer floor plan, owners also have more privacy in the front of the camper where the bed is located. There may not always be a door to close off the space, but it’s far enough away that it feels more private. Larger travel trailers offer a separate sleeping space with a door and wardrobes. For families or travelers who enjoy entertaining, this layout is ideal.

What Are The Benefits of a Rear Dinette Travel Trailer?

To recap, here are the benefits of a rear dinette travel trailer:

  • Spacious cooking space. You typically have more counterspace and cabinet storage than other types of travel trailer floor plans.
  • Comfortable dining area. Most rear dinette travel trailers feature a huge U-shaped dinette along the entire rear wall.
  • Panoramic windows. Not only do you get a beautiful vista outside your camper, but you also let in loads of natural light.
  • Private bedroom. With a rear dinette travel trailer, the bedroom is farther from the eating area on the opposite end of the camper.
  • Additional sleeping space. The convertible booth dinette has a large second sleeping area, ideal for families or travelers who often host friends.

While a rear dinette travel trailer isn’t the best fit for everyone, it’s an excellent choice for RVers who want a more spacious interior while maintaining privacy.

Best Rear Dinette Travel Trailer RVs

Let’s look at a few rear dinette travel trailers that showcase these benefits. This list highlights eight excellent options, ranging from simple, lightweight trailers to larger, heavier campers with slide-outs to create even more interior space. All of these floor plans feature a huge U-shaped rear dinette except the East to West Silver Lake 2300RD, which has a booth dinette across from a sofa instead.

East to West Silver Lake 2300RD

East to West Silver Lake 2300RD
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Specs 

  • Length: 27’10”
  • Dry Weight: 4,953 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 2,612 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6

This rear dinette travel trailer features a jackknife sofa across from the booth dinette. I love how East to West has provided storage underneath the sofa. The front king bed also has underneath storage, and the kitchen is equipped with overhead storage and a sizeable pantry. You won’t have any problems finding places for your gadgets, clothes, and other camping necessities.

The Silver Lake 2300RD doesn’t have any slide-outs. For some, this will make the travel trailer feel smaller, especially since the bathroom takes up much of the center area. However, having no slide-outs also means eliminating malfunctions and problems that come with these mechanical rooms.

Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 20RDSE

Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf 20DSE
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Specs 

  • Length: 25’4”
  • Dry Weight: 4,053 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 3,397 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4

If you’re looking for a rear dinette travel trailer with plenty of cargo carrying capacity, the Grey Wolf 20RDSE is an excellent option. Just make sure your tow vehicle can safely handle the 7,450-pound maximum load. Like the East to West Silver Lake 2300RD, this camper has no slide-outs.

I love the U-shaped dinette in this floor plan, which takes up the entire rear wall and provides plenty of dining space. While there isn’t a sofa in this camper, the dinette converts to a comfortable lounge area. The rear dining area also has plenty of overhead storage and a large pantry.

Keystone Passport 190RD

Keystone Passport 190RD
Photo by Keystone RV

Specs 

  • Length: 21’11”
  • Dry Weight: 3,510 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 1,310 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4

At just under 22 feet, the Passport 190RD is much smaller than the previous two campers. It’s an excellent option for RVers who have an SUV or light-duty truck and need a travel trailer under 5,000 pounds.

This floor plan resembles the Cherokee Grey Wolf 20RDSE, with a large U-shaped dinette in the rear and a bedroom in the front. However, this queen bed faces east to west rather than north to south. There’s also only one wardrobe, making it better suited for couples rather than families.

Heartland Eddie Bauer 210RD

Photo by Heartland RV

Specs 

  • Length: 26’2”
  • Dry Weight: 4,240 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 3,264 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6

Like the Silver Lake camper, the Eddie Bauer 210RD also features a rear booth dinette and jackknife sofa. It’s another rear dinette travel trailer with no slide-outs, so the interior is cozy but still offers ample room for a couple or a family.

The kitchen features all the necessities for a comfortable camping trip, including a stainless steel sink, 3-burner cooktop, oven, fridge, and microwave. The front bedroom has a queen bed with side wardrobes, and the jackknife sofa provides additional sleeping space for guests or kids.

Keystone Cougar Half-Ton 25RDS

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Specs 

  • Length: 29’10”
  • Dry Weight: 6,419 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 2,381 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6

The Cougar 25RDS is one of the longest and heaviest of our rear dinette travel trailers on our list. You likely won’t be able to tow this camper with anything less than a light-duty truck. However, it features a large slide-out in the living area, increasing the interior space and providing plenty of room for children, pets, and guests.

This rear dinette travel trailer also has a spacious U-shaped dinette along the rear wall with ample overhead storage. There’s a tri-fold sleeper sofa in the slide-out and a 12-volt refrigerator. This fridge type is great for campers who want to dry camp more because it uses less electricity and doesn’t require propane. The L-shaped kitchen countertop is also the most spacious of all the rear dinette travel trailers on our list.

Another significant difference between this Cougar camper and the others is the front layout. The bathroom is a walk-through, leading into the bedroom, with a king bed, storage drawers, side wardrobes, and a second entry door. This travel trailer offers more privacy because of this unique floor plan.

East to West Silver Lake 2500RD

Photo by East to West RV

Specs

  • Length: 29’10”
  • Dry Weight: 5,915 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 1,722 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6

This East to West travel trailer floor plan is similar in size and weight to the Keystone Cougar and offers a similar floor plan with a walk-through bathroom into the front bedroom. There’s a second entry door in the Silver Lake 2500RD as well.

Like the Cougar, this travel trailer also features a 12-volt refrigerator, a rear U-shaped dinette, a large slide-out in the living area, and an L-shaped kitchen. The jackknife sofa provides additional space for kids or guests to sleep. Families who like the rear dinette layout will appreciate the space and accommodations of both the Cougar and this Silver Lake.

Keystone Hideout Sport 177RD

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Specs 

  • Length: 20’11”
  • Dry Weight: 3,165 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 1,235 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4

If you’re searching for a lightweight rear dinette travel trailer that an SUV can tow, the Hideout Sport 177RD may be the perfect option. Its total GVWR is 4,400 pounds. With no slide-outs, it offers a smaller space than some of the other travel trailers on our list. But you’ll still find everything you need for an enjoyable weekend camping trip, including a 2-burner cooktop, 3.3-cubic-foot 12-volt fridge, microwave, and tankless water heater.

The U-shaped dinette covers the entire rear wall, and the kitchen counter is spacious enough for a solo traveler or couple to prep and cook meals. Like the Passport 190RD, it features a queen bed facing east to west and a single wardrobe in the front of the camper.

Heartland Trail Runner 211RD

Photo by Heartland RV

Specs

  • Length: 25’8”
  • Dry Weight: 4,420 pounds
  • Cargo Capacity: 3,164 pounds
  • Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4

The Trail Runner 211RD is another rear dinette travel trailer with no slide-outs. This simple layout is great for weekend travelers who want full amenities but don’t need all the bells and whistles.

The comfortable U-shaped dinette along the rear wall seats 4-6 people. I love the windows surrounding this space, which provide plenty of natural light and the possibility of scenic views. Overhead cabinets and a pantry provide storage for the living area, and the front bedroom has two side wardrobes. You’ll enjoy ample storage options for your camping gear.

How Can I Make My Travel Trailer Dinette More Comfortable?

Memory foam is a go-to option for many RVers. While travel trailer dinettes have some padding, an extra layer of memory foam will make your eating area more comfortable. If you plan on using the dinette as a second sleeping space, this is essential to ensure a pleasant night’s sleep for kids or guests.

What Size Is the Dinette Bed on a Travel Trailer?

The size of the bed varies depending on the type of dinette. For example, the U-shaped dinette in the Trail Runner 211RD sits along the entire rear wall of the camper, which makes it about 80 inches long. A dinette situated along one of the opposing walls in the kitchen, like in the Silver Lake 2300RD, will be smaller, generally 64 to 74 inches long.


These best rear dinette travel trailers provide spacious kitchen areas for entertaining guests or accommodating families. With simple, lightweight options and longer, heavier trailers with slide-outs, this list highlights some of the best options for weekend camping!

Which rear dinette travel trailer is your favorite? Let us know which and why in the comments below.

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