Jayco Eagle HT 30.5MBOK

[vcbice]

Sorry we love the bunkhouse. My hobbies (wood model airplanes and guns) are a bit messy for the living room and I like to have a workbench. Last, the extra storage for the wife's hobbies (jewelry and weaving) and mine is wonderful. Not very visually pleasing to have all that stuff in the living room.

Unless we went to a 38ft trailer we did not see the storage ability that we have with the bunkhouse.

We evaluated carefully how we live based on our stick house (2700sq ft) and our previous RV's. We decided that having more than the two recliners was wasted space so a smaller 'living room' was what we wanted.

That's why there are different floorplans.

PS our first consideration was a toyhauler. We decided the bunkhouse was the best of both.

PPS we have never used the bunks as bunks. Threw the mattresses in the trash the day I bought it.

[vikefan7]

Originally Posted by vcbice

Sorry we love the bunkhouse. My hobbies (wood model airplanes and guns) are a bit messy for the living room and I like to have a workbench. Last, the extra storage for the wife's hobbies (jewelry and weaving) and mine is wonderful. Not very visually pleasing to have all that stuff in the living room.

Unless we went to a 38ft trailer we did not see the storage ability that we have with the bunkhouse.

We evaluated carefully how we live based on our stick house (2700sq ft) and our previous RV's. We decided that having more than the two recliners was wasted space so a smaller 'living room' was what we wanted.

That's why there are different floorplans.

PS our first consideration was a toyhauler. We decided the bunkhouse was the best of both.

PPS we have never used the bunks as bunks. Threw the mattresses in the trash the day I bought it.

Not bagging on you, it's definitely an interesting use of that space, i guess getting rid of the bunks would definitely help using it as a storage area. I do like that you have the same model so i know who i can bug with my stupid questions, lol.

[vcbice]

Didn't view it that way, just wanted to let people know that just because something is labeled a 'bunkhouse', it does not have to be used that way.

Toyhauler is same kind of deal. You can buy one and set it up to sleep a bunch of people and never haul a toy. Or as a workshop. Or as a big rec room. Or as an artist studio. Or pet grooming business. Or a HAM radio comm center. Or.....whatever you like.

We are people who had a 2900sq ft house and four bedrooms, only two of which were bedrooms. The other two were a shop for me and weaving room for the wife. The living room held our home business.

Some people like a larger living room and have no need of shop space. Some like to entertain other people so need more couches and chairs.

Everyone has a different reason for buying the layout they have.

[Ferritdiver]

I love my 30.5mbok and both my boys love their room.

[NewBlackDak]

Is there storage under the bottom bunk?


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[Ferritdiver]

Eh kinda I slid some things under there but its pretty low to the ground

[NewBlackDak]

Originally Posted by Ferritdiver

Eh kinda I slid some things under there but its pretty low to the ground

Not too low for 5,8,10 yr olds then![emoji1]

I was really hoping that bunk would flip up and expose that space underneath. Even if it is small, every little thing helps. If there is nothing in that cavity, it is just dead space. Clothes for 5 kids, while not too heavy, takes up lots of space.


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[Dust]

Can someone confirm dimensions on the actual bunk. I saw a video on YouTube where he said the top bunk was only 60" long?

[vcbice]

https://www.jayco.com/products/fifth...heels/305mbok/

This says upper bunk is 48x60, bottom is 48x72

[Ferritdiver]

Originally Posted by NewBlackDak

Not too low for 5,8,10 yr olds then![emoji1]

I was really hoping that bunk would flip up and expose that space underneath. Even if it is small, every little thing helps. If there is nothing in that cavity, it is just dead space. Clothes for 5 kids, while not too heavy, takes up lots of space.


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Haha no I have a 2 and 4 year old and its definitely not to low for them

[KFM]

We are expecting delivery of our 30.5 in a couple of weeks. Yes, the bunks are 48x72 (bottom) and 48x60 (top). We will use the top bunk for storage while traveling and bottom bunk for sleeping. We like the idea of separate bunk room and not having to use living space for a bed. Something else to consider, even with furnace register on floor and ac vent in ceiling in the bunk room, I understand it can get a little warm or cool. Suggestions from the forum include putting a vent in the door to the room or leaving the door open. We plan to leave the door open unless we find need to close and then we would add the vent in the door.

[NewBlackDak]

Has anyone noticed how far the table is from you while sitting in the dinette? That along with how narrow the table is overall made my wife hold up on the order.


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[rsday75]

Originally Posted by KFM

We are expecting delivery of our 30.5 in a couple of weeks. Yes, the bunks are 48x72 (bottom) and 48x60 (top). We will use the top bunk for storage while traveling and bottom bunk for sleeping. We like the idea of separate bunk room and not having to use living space for a bed. Something else to consider, even with furnace register on floor and ac vent in ceiling in the bunk room, I understand it can get a little warm or cool. Suggestions from the forum include putting a vent in the door to the room or leaving the door open. We plan to leave the door open unless we find need to close and then we would add the vent in the door.

Cover the vent into the basement with vinyl when it is AC time to avoid cooling the basement. Open when you need furnace. Helps tons.

[FlaFF]

Originally Posted by Ferritdiver

I love my 30.5mbok and both my boys love their room.

We're looking at this model too. Still happy with yours & recommend it? Thanks

[Ferritdiver]

Originally Posted by FlaFF

We're looking at this model too. Still happy with yours & recommend it? Thanks

Yes! We love it!

[KFM]

Jayco sent wrong table with ours....too tight for sitting around the table. They sent correct table and now very comfortable.

[KFM]

Yes, very happy. Our Jayco dealer, Camper Country in Myrtle Beach has been great to work with in getting the few little things fixed or adjusted. Dealer does make a real difference in the buying and using experience!

[FlaFF]

What table did you end up with?

[Wire]

I just made a new post on all my thoughts on the 30.5 since owning it. It’s a bit long. We do love it and highly recommend it. I had a lot of thoughts about it though and learned a lot (it’s our very first camper), so I did a “review” of it. All of you other 30.5 owners, feel free to pile on.


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[cougar]

Hi
I just got the 5th wheel and notice that when all lights are off,if you apply the brakes all the lights come on with the brake lights.does anybody have this problem? this is a jayco 321 The dealer said thats the way they work [smart lights] lol