DO YOU ENJOY HOSTING family gatherings at the campground or inviting friends to watch a big game? If so, a front living fifth wheel offers ample room for adults to mingle comfortably. This layout typically features three sofas and a large entertainment center to create a more residential feel in the camper’s front living room.
So, if you’re looking for a spacious interior, check out our list of five excellent fifth wheels with front living rooms.
Key Takeaways
- Front living fifth wheels offer spacious, social layouts ideal for entertaining. They have multiple sofas, large entertainment centers, and a separation between the living and sleeping areas for added privacy.
- Top models like the Montana 377FL, North Point 382FLRB, and Solitude 380FL provide standout features like lofts, ensuite bathrooms, solar packages, and ample storage, making them great for families and extended stays.
- Size and weight vary, but most front living fifth wheels exceed 40 feet and 12,000 pounds dry, with lighter and shorter options like the Wildcat 35FL and Reflection 360FLS available for those needing more towing flexibility.
The Best Front Living 5th Wheel RVs
Let’s look closer at our favorite fifth wheels with front living room floor plans!
Keystone Montana High Country 377FL
Specs
- Length: 41’11”
- Dry Weight: 13,513 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 3,107 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 10
Favorite Feature: Loft and Separate Off-Campside Entrance
Traveling families will love the loft above the Montana High Country 377FL’s rear bedroom. It has two bunk mats with headboard shelves and a cabinet between. The kids will have a private space to store toys and clothes for the weekend.
A second door at the foot of the loft stairs leads to the utility side of the camper—an extremely rare RV feature. If you’re buddy camping or have a large campsite, this is an easy way for the kids to access the loft or bathroom without traipsing through the rest of the trailer.
The U-shaped kitchen might be our favorite feature of this front living fifth wheel. There’s bar seating and plenty of space for meal prep opposite the freestanding table and chairs. The living room features two hide-a-bed sofas, a power theater seat, and an entertainment center with a telescoping smart TV above an electric fireplace. There’s so much to love about this layout, and we didn’t even mention the king suite with a full-width wardrobe and washer-dryer prep!
Jayco North Point 382FLRB
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Specs
- Length: 43’10”
- Dry Weight: 15,280 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 2,715 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 8
Favorite Feature: Luxury Ensuite Bathroom
My favorite feature of the North Point 382FLRB is the massive ensuite bathroom. If you’re looking for luxurious amenities while camping, you’ll love the spacious L-shaped double vanity, LED-backlit mirrors, toe-kick lights, and walk-in shower with a teak seat. There are also washer and dryer hookups.
The rear of this fifth wheel isn’t the only spacious area. The front living floor plan features two tri-fold sofas, a theater seat, an electric fireplace, and an entertainment center with a 50” TV. It’s the only one on this list with theater seating in the front cap, facing the TV and kitchen.
On the other side of the entertainment center wall, you’ll find an additional 32” TV. Whether at the kitchen island prepping meals or hanging out with friends in the living area, you can easily access entertainment.
Forest River Sabre 37FLH
Specs
- Length: 42’4”
- Dry Weight: 12,503 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 2,800 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6
Favorite Feature: Indoor-Outdoor Cooking Versatility
I love the kitchen of the Sabre 37FLH. This front living fifth wheel offers ample space to entertain guests or prepare meals for a traveling couple. There’s a kitchen island, double-door refrigerator, large pantry, hutch with additional storage, and a second closet. You will have plenty of room to store all your kitchen gadgets and maybe even have space left over.
This fifth wheel’s front living room features two tri-fold sofas, a 56” theater seat, and an entertainment center in the front cap with an electric fireplace below. The rear bedroom has a camper king bed, two wardrobes, a dresser, and a spacious bathroom with a double vanity and a closet prepped for a stackable washer-dryer.
For true camp chefs, you’ll love splitting the cooking duties between the indoor and outdoor kitchens, the latter of which features a pull-out griddle and a mini fridge. If you’re looking for plenty of interior space to hang out and store your camping gear, the Sabre 37FLH is an excellent option.
Keystone Montana 3761FL
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Specs
- Length: 41’
- Dry Weight: 14,951 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 3,049 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6
Favorite Feature: Standard Solar Package with Optional Upgrades
What I love most about the Montana 3761FL is its ability to dry camp immediately. If you’re looking to escape busy campgrounds, you’ll have no problems boondocking on public land for the weekend with a 70-gallon fresh water tank and 88-gallon waste and gray water tanks, respectively. You can also upgrade to lithium batteries or replace the standard 220-watt solar panel with your preferred SolarFlex package.
This 5th wheel also features a half bath in the kitchen and a double vanity with a spacious shower in the primary bathroom. Like other front living fifth wheels on this list, it has a pantry/buffet, dinette, residential refrigerator, three sofas, an electric fireplace, and plenty of storage.
The cargo carrying capacity is just over 3,000 pounds, meaning the Montana 3761FL has plenty of room for all your camping necessities.
Forest River Sierra 3990FL
Specs
- Length: 43’6”
- Dry Weight: 12,439 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 2,936 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 8
Favorite Feature: Upper Loft with Bunk Mats + Wardrobe Bookcases
Families will love the lofted bunk space in the Sierra 3990FL because the front living room doesn’t have to be a sleeping space. The kids can use the loft’s 44” x 74” bunk mats for their sleeping area, but the living room offers 70” hide-a-bed sofas when needed.
This design means a slightly lower ceiling in the primary rear bedroom, and you do sacrifice the ensuite bathroom you enjoy with many other front living 5th wheel floor plans. However, it expands your sleeping capacity and makes room for added hidden features like shoe storage in the loft stairs and a larger primary bedroom wardrobe.
There’s also an additional exterior compartment under the loft stairs, adding to the storage capacity in the standard forward pass through garage. Other stand-out features include a 50” pop-up TV, a 60” theater seat, and pendant lighting above the central kitchen island.
Grand Design Solitude 380FL
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Specs
- Length: 41’4”
- Dry Weight: 14,866 pounds
- Cargo Capacity: 4,134 pounds
- Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6
Favorite Feature: Underneath Storage “Garage” with Sliding Tray
Our list of the top-rated 5th wheels with front living rooms would be incomplete without at least one Grand Design model. The Solitude 380FL stands out for its bath-and-a-half layout and upscale touches like a 20-cubic-foot refrigerator, a pull-out pet dish, and a massive underneath storage “garage” with a slide-out tray for easy gear access.
From back to front, the floor plan features an ensuite rear bathroom with dual vanities and a washer-dryer-prepped closet. The bedroom has dual wardrobes across from a queen bed in a slide-out, and the step down from the bedroom brings you into the central kitchen with an island and a freestanding dinette.
The living room at the front offers opposing slides with tri-fold sofas, theater seating, and an entertainment center with a telescoping TV. The front window provides campsite views when the TV is lowered, and the electric fireplace takes the chill off on cool evenings.
Top Front Living 5th Wheel Comparisons
- Salem Hemisphere 36FL
- Wildwood Heritage Glen 378FL
- Durango Gold 388FLS
- Wildcat 35FL
- Brookstone 344FL
Comparing Front Living Fifth Wheel Floor Plans
Front living fifth wheels offer comfortable living arrangements. One reason is the added height in the rear of the camper where the bedroom and bathroom are located. This means a taller shower and an overall more spacious feel.
Another reason is the separation between the primary bedroom and the living areas. With the rear bedroom, a front living floorplan provides an entertaining area for friends and family without intruding on personal space. Guests can stay overnight on the sofas or enjoy seating for 6-8 adults.
Learn more about comparing fifth wheels with front living rooms in this RV buying guide:
What Is the Shortest Front Living Room Fifth Wheel?
As you can see, most front living room fifth wheels are large. These campers tend to be over 40 feet long. However, if you’re looking for a shorter option, you’re not out of luck. You’ll just have fewer options under 40 feet long. Some of our favorite shorter front living 5th wheels include the Reflection 360FLS and Impression 320FL.
What Is the Lightest Front Living Fifth Wheel?
Because fifth wheels with front living rooms are usually longer, they also tend to be heavier. Generally, they weigh over 12,000 pounds unloaded. Even the shorter Alpine Avalanche 346FL weighs almost 13,000 pounds. However, some of the lightest front living fifth wheels weigh in under 11,500 pounds, with our favorites including the Wildcat 35FL and Impression 320FL.
These front living room fifth wheels offer spacious interiors, sleeping accommodations for eight to ten people, plenty of amenities, and storage options to make your camping experience enjoyable.
- Check out front living travel trailer RVs
- See if front living RV floor plans are worth it
- Read about towing a 5th wheel
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