Murphy Bed RVs: Two Rooms in One

How the Modern Murphy Bed Works

Forget the clunky wall beds of the past. Modern RV Murphy beds are designed for convenience.

• Bedroom by Night: A full-size Queen mattress (often 60" x 74" or 60" x 80") folds down from the front wall.

• Living Room by Day: When you wake up, simply lift the bed frame (assisted by gas struts) and lock it into the wall. This reveals a comfortable sofa underneath.

• "Always Made" Design: Most modern systems allow you to strap the pillows and sheets to the mattress, so you don't have to unmake the bed every morning. Just flip and go.

Top Brands for Murphy Beds

1. Forest River (Rockwood Geo Pro & Wildwood FSX) Forest River is the undisputed king of the Murphy Bed.

• Top Pick: Rockwood Geo Pro (or Flagstaff E-Pro). Almost the entire lineup (like the G19FD) features a Murphy Bed. This allows them to fit a full bathroom and kitchen into a 20-foot trailer while keeping the weight under 3,500 lbs.

• Value Pick: Wildwood FSX / Salem FSX. The 178BHSK is a classic family layout. The Murphy bed allows for a massive "Platinum" series front window, flooding the camper with light during the day.

2. Coachmen (Apex Nano & Freedom Express) Coachmen excels at creating "Couples' Coaches" that are easy to tow.

• Top Pick: Apex Nano 187RB. A legend in the RV world. It’s a sub-3,500 lb trailer with a full walk-around Queen Murphy Bed (rare!) and a giant rear bathroom.

• Top Pick: Freedom Express Ultra-Lite. Offers slightly more luxury and width, with Murphy bed layouts that feel like residential apartments when the bed is up.

3. Jayco (Jay Feather Micro & SLX) Jayco combines rugged durability with the space-saving bed.

• Top Pick: Jay Feather Micro. Models like the 166FBS use the Murphy bed to allow for a slide-out dinette, creating a massive dance floor in a tiny trailer.

• Top Pick: Jay Flight SLX. The 7-foot wide series often features Murphy beds to keep the length short enough for easy garage storage or driveway parking.

4. Keystone (Passport & Springdale) Keystone uses the Murphy bed to pack features into their "Mini" lines.

• Top Pick: Passport SL Series. Look for their "QB" (Queen Bed) models that feature the clever "Pivot Furniture" system, where the sofa folds flat instantly.

Why Choose a Murphy Bed?

• Tow Smaller: You can get the living space of a 26-foot trailer in a 20-foot model. This opens up towing to mid-size SUVs (Explorer, Highlander, Grand Cherokee) and V6 trucks (Tacoma, Colorado).

• Better Views: When the bed is up, many Murphy bed models feature a massive Front Windshield (especially Rockwood and Wildwood), giving you panoramic views of the campsite.

• Versatility: On rainy days, you have a comfortable sofa to watch TV or read. In a fixed-bed trailer of the same size, you would be stuck sitting at the dining table all day.

Ready to Maximize Your Space?

• Test the Mechanism: Visit RV Canada and try folding a bed up and down yourself. You’ll be shocked at how light and easy it is.

• Shop Lightweight: Filter our inventory by "Murphy Bed" to see which models your vehicle can tow.

• Upgrade Your Comfort: Since Murphy mattresses sit on a hard platform, we often recommend adding a high-quality topper from our Parts Department for the perfect night's sleep.