Fold-down Murphy beds are a great space-saving way to optimize your RV’s interior. Travel trailers with Murphy beds are often shorter and lighter than others without skimping on sleeping space. Many models that made our top list have bunks with sleeping capacities of up to eight people! And all of this in travel trailers under 30 feet? Yes, please!
Top 10 Travel Trailers with Murphy Beds
We’ve chosen our favorite travel trailers with a Murphy bed from leading brands like East to West, Forest River, Jayco, Keystone, and Heartland. For more Murphy bed comparisons, don’t miss our honorable mentions listed by their manufacturer!
Here are my favorite options for travel trailers with Murphy beds based on how I travel. Keep in mind that your needs and mine might not be the same.
(1) Heartland Sundance 21HB
Specs
- Length: 24’10”
- Dry Weight: 4,542 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 2,450 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
The most unique layout on this list and my favorite, the Sundance 21HB is a solid start to the top ten travel trailers with Murphy beds.
The rear dinette area opens up the middle of the RV for an expanded kitchen and a spacious bathroom, all under 25 feet. I love that there is a full closet in the Murphy bed area, a feature other compact RVs on this list are missing. The bathroom even includes a small soaking tub perfect for bathing small children or pets!
My favorite feature is the flip-up baggage door at the rear of this travel trailer. This feature gives the RV an indoor/outdoor feel, making it an ideal hybrid camper for stowing recreation gear and camping toys.
How I Ranked It
I just can’t imagine this being a bad choice for couples or small families on the go. The overall layout lends a sense of privacy to all folks by putting the convertible dinette at the rear. But let’s be honest–this is about the baggage door. Part of camping for me is taking in the sights and sounds of nature, which allows you to do that while still in the comfort of your RV. I’d look forward to rainy days at camp where I could flip up the door and listen to a storm roll through while staying dry.
(2) East to West Alta 1900MMK
Specs
- Length: 25’
- Dry Weight: 5,463 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 2,147 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
The Alta 1900MMK is designed for couples seeking a cozy, home-like experience on the road. The queen Murphy bed converts to a lovely seating area with a removable table by your theater seats. Though this travel trailer doesn’t have a dinette, I don’t think you’ll miss it much.
The kitchen is my favorite part of this RV with Murphy beds. It has abundant counterspace spanning the length of the travel trailer and huge under-counter storage drawers. I wish this model had a backsplash for that subtle touch of home, but I can overlook it with the amount of counterspace I’m getting.
How I Ranked It
This travel trailer with Murphy beds feels like a mini apartment on wheels. It’s cozy and has tons of cargo capacity (2,147 pounds worth). I love the interior layout and use of space. If you are traveling with kids, this is not the RV you need. However, for a couple on the go who might have an occasional guest, the Alta 1900MMK is one to consider.
(3) Rockwood Mini Lite 2509S
Specs
- Length: 25’11”
- Dry Weight: 5,499 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 1,434 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 8
There’s one thing I can count on with Forest River: smart, space-aware designs. The Rockwood Mini Lite 2509S is no exception. Other Murphy bed travel trailers on this list use rear corner bunks to increase sleeping capacity, but Forest River does it best.
One of the standout features of this travel trailer with Murphy bed is its bathtub. Most RVs only come with a shower option. If you have young kids or small pets you need to clean after adventures, having a deeper shower basin is a little bit of a luxury on the road.
How I Ranked It
I may not be traveling with kids, but this camper is high on my list for the innovative features Forest River includes. From the U-shaped dinette to the L-shaped kitchen with a pop up counter, this RV has everything you need for a great adventure.
(4) Forest River Flagstaff E-Pro 19FD
Specs
- Length: 20’2”
- Dry Weight: 3,417 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 1,015 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 3
Short and sweet. The Flagstaff E-Pro 19FD is a compact Murphy bed travel trailer built with couples in mind. It’s the shortest on this list and perfect for those who don’t want the hassle of towing some of the larger, heavier RVs.
When the Murphy bed is pulled down, some campers might find the interior space slightly cramped because this travel trailer doesn’t include a slide. Still, you have a nice-sized kitchen, a full-size shower, and everything you need for a stay of any length.
How I Ranked It
This travel trailer with Murphy beds is an excellent option for couples on the go. It’s got everything you need, but it doesn’t have any of the extras. When looking side-by-side, the indoor/outdoor feel of the Heartland Sundance and the expansive counterspace of the East to West Alta edge out the Flagstaff for my top spots for couples.
(5) Jayco Jay Feather 21MML
Specs
- Length: 25’5”
- Dry Weight: 5,225 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 1,275 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6
The Jay Feather 21MML is another great option for couples. One of the big differences in this camper is the extra kitchen space at the rear of the floor plan. You get countertops, overhead storage, and the sink and storage on the back of the travel trailer, with the three-burner cooktop, the refrigerator, and additional counterspace in the off-campside slide-out.
Speaking of the slide, this travel trailer with Murphy beds is one of the larger RVs on this list, and it opens up the interior space. The bathroom is large, with a built-in linen closet, which also adds to the intelligent design.
How I Ranked It
I won’t lie; the Jay Feather 21MML surprised me. I often don’t find that Jayco’s interior layouts fit my personal preferences. Their signature vintage farmhouse interior features millennial gray floors, which wouldn’t be my first choice. But this travel trailer has a really nice design. The kitchen provides a fair amount of counterspace and storage, and the linen closet in the bathroom actually boosts this travel trailer up on the list.
(6) East to West Silver Lake 1700BHLE
Specs
- Length: 22’10”
- Dry Weight: 4,693 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 972 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 7
The Silver Lake 1700BHLE is a versatile bunkhouse travel trailer that combines practicality and comfort, making it an excellent choice for families. This RV offers rear bunk beds with convenient storage underneath, ensuring everyone has space to sleep and store their belongings. When the Murphy bed is pulled down, the main sleeping area boasts a queen-sized bed with nightstands and a single wardrobe on the campside.
The bright and welcoming interior has a slide-out with a booth dinette, maximizing the living space and offering a comfortable place for family meals. Though not the most robust kitchen, it does feature a two-burner stove, a microwave, and enough counterspace for food prep.
How I Ranked It
The East to West Silver Lake 1700BHLE has everything you need to feel at home on the road while providing comfort for all travelers. Kitchen space is important to me, so this RV’s lack of counterspace kicked it down on my list.
I’m also traveling only with my husband, and while the bunks are a great option for extra travelers, it’s just not the space we need. But if you are traveling with kids, the Silver Lake is worth the look!
(7) Keystone Passport SL 189RB
Specs
- Length: 22’11”
- Dry Weight: 4,875 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 1,625 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4
The Passport SL 189RB is another stand-out option for couples. This small camper with a bathroom opens up more space in the middle of the RV for the kitchen and storage. The L-shaped counters use great space, and the pop up counter adds extra surface area for cooking on the road.
This travel trailer with Murphy beds also includes an enclosed underbelly for all-season travel. Combined with home-like interiors and smart design choices, this is a good option for couples traveling together. Another family-friendly feature is the small outdoor kitchen. While it’s not the largest, you’ll have a pull-out griddle to expand your cooking options.
How I Ranked It
This RV with Murphy beds is good but not great. While I like that the rear bathroom opens up more living space, this travel trailer feels like it lacks some of the smarter storage options you’ll find in other RVs on this list. For example, the kitchen lacks a true pantry and only has modest storage options.
(8) Jayco Jay Feather Micro 199MBS
Specs
- Length: 23’1”
- Dry Weight: 4,505 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 1,245 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 8
The Jay Feather Micro 199MBS is another solid option for families. The interior is built around simplicity without sacrifice, and it includes rear corner bunks so everyone can have a comfortable stay. The U-shaped dinette also converts to a larger extra sleeping space than you’ll get in Murphy bed campers with a booth dinette.
This towable trailer with Murphy beds includes side and rearview cameras, making parking at your campground a breeze. You also get Jayco’s Rock-Solid Stabilizer system to ensure you are level anywhere. It is also Climate ShieldTM tested, so you’ll be comfortable inside whether your trip is to Death Valley or North Cascades.
How I Ranked It
This is a fantastic option for a simple, efficient travel trailer with Murphy beds. However, the finishes bring it lower on my list. It’s a personal preference, but I am not a big fan of millennial gray and modern interiors. It feels like it lacks a certain personality and doesn’t have many of the value-added interior features that some of the other travel trailers with Murphy beds on this list include.
(9) Keystone Hideout Sport 181BH
Specs
- Length: 22’9”
- Dry Weight: 4,060 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 1,140 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 8
The Hideout Sport 181BH is another affordable bunkhouse travel trailer with a Murphy bed. This compact and lightweight trailer does not sacrifice interior features. If you have a full crew, the bunkhouse provides an extra sleeping area. If you don’t, flip up the bottom bunk for additional storage for bigger toys like mountain bikes.
That kind of versatility makes a huge difference in a travel trailer under 24 feet. Besides the flip-up bunk, this Murphy bed travel trailer has a modest kitchen with a two-burner stove, a single slide with a dinette, and a spacious bathroom.
How I Ranked It
The Keystone Hideout is very simple, but it needs some of the storage solutions included in other small travel trailers with Murphy beds on this list. The kitchen has no pantry, the counterspace is small, and the bathroom lacks a medicine cabinet. These might be negotiable for you, but I prefer more organization options when I travel.
(10) Heartland Pioneer BH170
Specs
- Length: 22’5.75”
- Dry Weight: 3,880 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 1,144 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 8
If you want a lightweight travel trailer with a Murphy bed, the Pioneer BH170 might be it. This travel trailer is the lightest on the list, making it easy to tow and maneuver for almost any truck or SUV. Still, we always recommend double-checking your vehicle’s towing capacity.
Part of what makes this travel trailer with Murphy beds so light is the lack of a slide-out. If you choose to max out this camper’s eight-person sleeping capacity, the interior space will feel quite cramped at a length of less than 23 feet. Still, this travel trailer has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The kitchen is surprisingly robust, with a dual-basin sink and plenty of counterspace. The bathroom even includes a deeper shower basin!
How I Ranked It
The Heartland Pioneer BH170 rounds out our list because of the high sleeping capacity without a slide. While the interior uses the available space efficiently, extending the Murphy bed takes up most of the interior space. I’m a big fan of personal space when traveling. My husband and I have a 6-person tent just for the two of us. This trailer feels too small for me to rank it higher on the list.
Honorable Mentions by Manufacturer
Didn’t find what you were looking for in the top ten? There are plenty of other travel trailers with Murphy beds to browse and find your perfect RV.
East to West
From leading brands like Alta and Silver Lake, there’s plenty to love about these East to West travel trailers with Murphy beds.
Forest River
Let’s pivot to highlight some of the best Forest River travel trailers with Murphy beds from brands like Rockwood, Salem, and Flagstaff.
Jayco
With intriguing layouts in their Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, and Jay Feather Micro lineups, enjoy these affordable Jayco travel trailers with Murphy beds.
Keystone
Our choices for the best Keystone travel trailers with Murphy Beds include leading floorplans in the Passport SL, Hideout Sport, and Bullet Crossfire lineups.
How To Make an RV Murphy Bed More Comfortable
You can make an RV Murphy bed more comfortable by adding a high-quality memory foam mattress topper or replacing the mattress with one designed for RVs. Consider using a mattress pad for added softness, and ensure the bedding is breathable and fitted.
How Much Weight Can a Murphy Bed Handle?
The weight capacity of a Murphy bed typically ranges from 500 to 1,000 pounds, depending on the model and installation. It’s essential to check the manufacturer’s specifications for the exact weight limit and ensure the bed is securely mounted to handle the intended load safely.
What Are The Disadvantages of a Murphy Bed?
Murphy beds can be less comfortable than traditional beds, especially if the mattress is thin or low-quality. While setup and breakdown are easy, they can also be a bit tedious. The bed’s hardware is also more likely to require repairs over time than a standard RV bed.
Travel trailers with Murphy beds provide great space-saving options without sacrificing comfort. But there are many other layouts for you to explore! Check out some of these alternative floorplans to find your perfect RV.
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