The rear living fifth wheel floorplan is one of the most popular layouts for this RV type, and it’s easy to see why. Fifth wheels are among the most spacious campers available, and they’re our favorite design overall. With rear living space, the fifth wheel maintains a truly residential feel. The spacious rear living rooms, residential-style kitchens, and large bedrooms often offer more room than an apartment.
In this article, we will look at some of the top rear living fifth wheels for all RVers.
What Is the Best Rear Living Fifth Wheel?
While what’s the ‘best’ is often based on preference, these are some of the top rear living fifth wheels you’ll find on Camping World lots nationwide.
Keystone Cougar 316RLS
Specs
- Length: 35’8’’
- Dry Weight: 10,679 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6
Favorite Feature: Upgraded Bathroom!
The Cougar 316RLS is more spacious than many big-city apartments. The rear living space includes two couches: one theater style and one trifold. The living room has large windows, letting in all the natural light.
The camper has so much storage, including a hidden shoe rack under the stairs. But our favorite feature is the residential-style bathroom with double vanities and a massive shower with a flip-down seat. It’s bigger than the one we had in our house before we began full-time RVing!
Heartland Eddie Bauer 3100RL
Specs
- Length: 35’9.5″
- Dry Weight: 10,903 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
Favorite Feature: Unique Interior Design!
You won’t need to customize your decoration in the Eddie Bauer 3100RL, with its contemporary interior design. From the sleek and sturdy aesthetics to the thoughtful touches of modern luxury, this fifth wheel has plenty of style.
The rear living area boasts a convertible sleeper sofa and theater seating with cupholders across from the entertainment center. Massive windows on the rear wall and the campside slide-out let abundant natural light pour in throughout your camping trip. Other notable features include the pop up power stations and stainless steel farmhouse sink.
Forest River Sabre 25RLS
Specs
- Length: 29’10”
- Dry Weight: 7,678 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
Favorite Feature: Hidden Walk-in Pantry!
At less than 30 feet, the Sabre 25RLS is smaller than many comparable units. The smaller size allows you to explore places off-limits to big campers while still offering luxury amenities like a residential refrigerator, a CPAP shelf in the primary bedroom, and a walk-in pantry hidden behind the entertainment center.
The living area features theater seating and a tri-fold sofa, with a collapsible, roll-away dinette that keeps the floorplan open until you’re ready to eat. As a bonus for digital nomads, that roll-away dining table can double as a desk.
Jayco Eagle HT 29RLC
Specs
- Length: 34’1’’
- Dry Weight: 9,205 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6
Favorite Feature: Versatile Dining Table Seating!
Now you don’t have to choose between the two different dinette layouts. This rear living fifth wheel’s dinette offers a bench on one side of the freestanding table and chairs on the other. In addition to the sofa and theater seating, there’s plenty of lounge space to enjoy while someone preps food at the central kitchen island.
The Eagle HT 29RLC is considered an entry-level fifth wheel, but it has ample space in its rear living room. You can enjoy the fireside couch while watching the big-screen TV and then soak up the near-endless hot water from your on-demand water heater in the beautiful shower.
Keystone Montana High Country 295RL
Specs
- Length: 34’
- Dry Weight: 11,595 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6
Favorite Feature: Double Entry Bathroom!
The spacious bathroom in the Montana High Country 295RL has a well-designed corner shower, plenty of storage in the two linen closets, and a washer and dryer prep. It can also be easily accessed from the living space or the primary bedroom.
Thanks to the rear living space, the bedroom has a beautiful front-facing window, ample clothes storage, and a king-size bed. The kitchen is truly residential, with an 18-cubic-foot fridge/freezer, a 24” gas range, a residential microwave, and a central island with a flip-up countertop extension.
KZ RV Durango 301RLT
Specs
- Length: 34’3″
- Dry Weight: 10,620 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
Favorite Feature: Counter Stool Seating!
The Durango 301RLT has several seemingly basic amenities that add thoughtful convenience to RV living. There’s a hidden storage area behind the TV, a built-in rack by the door for keys and sunglasses, and a clothes hamper built into the bedroom dresser. Aside from those, it has all the other fifth wheel benefits of a large rear living space, a full kitchen, and a residential-style bathroom.
Unique is the added stool seating around the central kitchen island. This offers additional dining seating if you’re holding a get-together, or it provides a cozy spot for you and your partner to enjoy a quick breakfast before you begin your daily adventures!
East to West Ahara 325RL
Specs
- Length: 34 9″
- Dry Weight: 11,759 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
Favorite Feature: Dual Kitchen Island Countertop Extensions!
The Ahara 325RL rear living fifth wheel has a beautiful modern aesthetic and some great space-saving additions. The countertop extensions add so much space for meal prep, and there is also the option for a standing desk if you’re working remotely.
The dinette table includes a silverware drawer, meaning you won’t have to jump up from dinner if you need an extra utensil. That also saves you valuable storage space in the kitchen, and you’ll find additional hidden storage above the fireplace behind the 50” swivel-mounted TV. Theater seating across from the TV offers a comfy space for watching your shows, and the 78” sleeper sofa is the perfect convertible space for kids or guests.
Highland Ridge Roamer 244RLS
Specs
- Length: 28’4″
- Dry Weight: 7,680 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
Favorite Feature: TravelLINK® Smart RV System!
The TravelLINK® Smart RV System in the Roamer 244RLS allows you to control numerous critical RV systems via Bluetooth. Instead of heading to your RV’s control panel, you’ll be free to operate awnings, slide-outs, lighting, heating, and cooling systems from your phone.
The kitchen island has seating for two, and the theater seating includes an optional table tray add-on for comfortable dining while you enjoy your favorite shows. This rear living fifth wheel also boasts ample storage for its size, with a large pantry, overhead storage, and spacious bedside drawers.
Honorable Mentions
- Keystone Arcadia 3260RL with its California King bed!
- Jayco North Point 377RLBH has a mid-unit bunk room, including a desk!
- Forest River Heritage Glen 325RL with its pop up TV!
- Prime Time Crusader 335RLP has farmhouse decor; love it!
- Coachmen Chaparral 298RLS features a huge front closet with a washer and dryer prep.
How Do Rear Living vs Front Living 5th Wheels Compare?
So what is the difference between rear living and front living fifth wheels?
Aside from the obvious location of the living area, rear living fifth wheels generally place more weight in the front, which is preferential for towing. However, if you often host friends, the front living layout typically provides more separation between the kitchen and entertainment spaces. Front living fifth wheel floorplans also typically include multiple sleeper sofas and theater seating, so they may have higher sleeping capacities than their rear living counterparts.
What Is the Difference in Rear Living vs Rear Kitchen Fifth Wheels?
Rear kitchen fifth wheels are typically designed with the kitchen in the far back, the living space in the middle, and the bedroom up front. The rear kitchen often provides more counterspace, and you might have a nice window view while cooking, making it enticing for those that enjoy camp cooking or need to prepare meals for larger groups.
Compared to rear living fifth wheels, a rear kitchen floorplan will place more of the weight towards the rear of the RV—consider the heavy equipment like a refrigerator, range, and microwave, plus all your kitchen appliances. This can lead to more sway and bouncing while towing if you aren’t mindful of safely loading your fifth wheel to distribute weight evenly.
In case those layouts weren’t enough, consider these:
Still can’t decide which layout you prefer? Visit an RV show or a Camping World location to tour them in person!
