King Bed RVs: Sleep Like Royalty

The "RV King" vs. "Residential King"

Before you buy sheets, you need to know exactly what you are getting. Not all King beds are the same size.

• The RV King (72" x 80"): This is the most common size in the industry. It gives you 12 inches more width than a standard Queen. However, it is slightly narrower than a standard home King (which is 76" wide).

• The Residential King (76" x 80"): Found in high-end luxury fifth wheels (like the Jayco Pinnacle or Keystone Montana). This is a true house-sized mattress.

• The Custom King (70" x 80"): Occasionally found in travel trailers where slide-out width is limited.

The "Space Trade-Off": What You Lose

To fit a massive bed into an 8-foot wide room, something has to give.

• The Nightstand Sacrifice: In many floor plans, upgrading to a King bed eliminates the bedside tables. You might only have small shelves or a tight squeeze to get into bed.

• The "Side Shuffle": If you choose a King bed in a mid-profile fifth wheel, walking around the bed to get to the closet often requires a sideways shuffle.

• The Verdict: If you need CPAP machine space or easy walk-around access, sit on the bed in the showroom to ensure you fit comfortably!

Top Categories for King Beds

1. Luxury Fifth Wheels (The Standard) In this class, a King bed is usually standard equipment.

• Top Pick: Keystone Montana. As the #1 selling luxury fifth wheel, Montana prioritizes the bedroom with massive wardrobes and true residential-sized beds.

• Top Pick: Jayco North Point. These units often feature a "North-South" bed slide that preserves walk-around space better than competitors.

2. Mid-Profile Fifth Wheels (The Upgrade) In this category, the King bed is often an Option.

• Top Pick: Keystone Cougar. Many Cougar floor plans allow you to swap the standard Queen for a King. Just remember, this will reduce your nightstand space.

3. Travel Trailers (The New Trend) King beds in travel trailers are becoming hotter every year.

• Top Pick: Forest River Wildwood. Look for their unique "Versa-Tilt" bed systems or "Custom King" options in their Heritage or Hemisphere lines.

• Top Pick: Jayco Jay Flight. Select models in the Jay Flight lineup (usually 34+ feet) utilize a slide-out in the bedroom to accommodate a King bed—a rare luxury in a "stick and tin" trailer.

• Top Pick: Coachmen Freedom Express. Known for smart design, they squeeze 72x80 King beds into ultralight trailers by utilizing a specialized slide-out mechanism.

North-South vs. East-West Beds

• North-South (Head at Front Cap): The standard for Fifth Wheels. It offers the best wardrobe space (full front closet).

• East-West (Head in Slide-Out): Common in Travel Trailers. The bed slides out the side of the RV. This creates a massive amount of floor space in the bedroom but sacrifices the large front closet.

Ready to Upgrade Your Sleep?

• Shop King Bed RVs: Filter our inventory by "King Bed" to find units that prioritize comfort.

• Upgrade the Mattress: Stock RV mattresses can be firm. Visit our Parts Department to test out a premium specialized RV King Memory Foam mattress.

• Test the Space: Visit Leisure Days RV Group and lie down on a King bed in a Montana or North Point. Once you feel the extra width, you won't go back to a Queen.

• Not sure what you are looking for - shop our range of floor plan options.