Rear Entertainment RVs: The Ultimate Living Room

The "RE" vs. "RL" Difference

It’s easy to confuse the two, but the difference is in the focal point.

• Rear Living (RL): Features a large bay window on the back wall with two chairs. The TV is usually on a side wall at an angle. Focus: The View.

• Rear Entertainment (RE): Features a massive entertainment center (TV + Fireplace) covering the entire back wall. The seating is arranged directly across from it. Focus: The Screen.

• Rear Den (RD): A separated room in the back of the RV dedicated entirely to lounging, often with 2-3 sofas.

Top Rear Entertainment Models

1. Keystone Cougar (The True "RE") Keystone is one of the few brands that still builds dedicated Rear Entertainment layouts in shorter lengths.

• Top Pick: Cougar Half-Ton 2400RE. A rare gem. It features a full wall of cabinetry, a large TV, and a fireplace at the rear, with a U-shaped dinette or theater seats directly opposite. It packs massive storage into a sub-30-foot trailer.

2. Coachmen (Chaparral & Brookstone) Coachmen offers excellent value with layouts that maximize viewing angles.

• Top Pick: Chaparral Lite 25RE. A dedicated rear entertainment fifth wheel that is light enough for many gas trucks. The rear wall is dedicated to the TV and fireplace, creating a cozy cabin feel.

• Top Pick: Brookstone. Look for their "FL" (Front Living) or Rear Den models that offer 50-inch+ 4K TVs and premium sound bars standard.

3. Forest River (Rockwood & Wildwood) Forest River blends the two concepts, often using a "Pop-Up TV" to give you both the window and the entertainment.

• Top Pick: Rockwood Signature / Flagstaff Classic. Many of their "RL" models feature a TV that rises out of the counter on a motorized lift.

  • Daytime: The TV is down, giving you a panoramic rear window view.

  • Nighttime: The TV rises up, transforming the space into a rear entertainment room.

Why Choose Rear Entertainment?

• Storage: The rear wall of cabinets surrounding the TV offers significantly more interior storage than a rear window.

• Viewing Angles: No more craning your neck. The TV is always straight ahead.

• Conversation: These layouts often feature "Opposing Slides" with sofas facing each other, creating a perfect conversation circle for guests.

Ready for Movie Night?

• Shop Entertainment Layouts: Filter our inventory by "Rear Entertainment" or look for model codes ending in RE, RD, or FL.

• Check the Sound: Ask our team to demo the sound system. Many Solitude and Eagle models now come with premium Rockford Fosgate or JBL audio systems.

• Sit Down: Visit RV Canada and sit in the theater seats. If you don't have to turn your head to see the screen, you've found the right RV.