Coachmen·Travel Trailer·2025

Coachmen Catalina Summit 184BHS

Name: Coachmen Catalina Summit 184BHS
Brand: Coachmen
Price: 24000 USD

3.9across 3,000 reviews on retail listings

|22 ft|4,200 lbs|Sleeps 6

The Coachmen Catalina Summit 184BHS is an affordable, lightweight bunkhouse trailer perfect for families new to RVing. Easy to tow and set up, with a queen bed and bunk beds.

FamiliesBudgetFirst-Timers

MSRP from

$24,000

$ Budget

SolarNone

Slide-Outs0

Specifications

Length

22 ft

Weight

4,200 lbs

Sleeps

Fresh Water

30 gal

Gray Water

26 gal

Black Water

26 gal

Features

Bunk Beds

Queen Bed

Full Bathroom

A/C

Power Awning

Pass-Through Storage

LED Lighting

Highlights

Under $25K makes it one of the cheapest bunkhouse trailers available

No slides keeps weight low and reliability high

Light enough for most half-ton trucks

What owners report

Summarized from Reddit and owner forums — not a first-hand test.

The Coachmen Catalina Summit 184BHS exists to solve one problem: getting a family into a bunkhouse trailer without a giant truck or a giant loan. At roughly $24K and around 4,200 lbs dry in a narrow 90-inch-wide body, it's towable by a midsize SUV or a small pickup — exactly the rig a young family already owns. The rear bunks give the kids their own space, and a convertible front bed plus dinette push the paper sleeping count to eight.

In practice, this is an entry-level trailer and it shows. Storage is sparse — essentially the under-dinette space and a small closet — so families learn to pack lean. The front Murphy bed folds in the middle rather than lying flat, and some owners flag the slide-out support as a spot to reinforce against sagging. Materials are basic particle board and thin vinyl, and the insulation keeps it firmly in 3-season territory. None of that is surprising at the price; it's the trade you accept for the low cost and light weight.

This trailer is for first-time families on a tight budget who camp a handful of weekends a year and tow with a smaller vehicle. Compared to the Jayco Jay Flight 264BH, the Catalina Summit is cheaper and noticeably lighter but gives up interior space, storage, and Jayco's longer warranty and stronger roof. If you need the lightest, cheapest way into a bunkhouse, the 184BHS delivers; if you can stretch the budget and have a half-ton, the Jay Flight is the more livable long-term choice.

What owners like

+At around $24K it's one of the cheapest real bunkhouse trailers you can buy — a genuine entry point for young families
+The 90-inch-wide narrow body and roughly 4,200 lb dry weight mean a midsize SUV or small pickup can tow it, no big truck required
+Rear bunks plus a Murphy/convertible bed and dinette let it technically sleep up to 8 — a lot of beds for the footprint
+Light and short enough to fit smaller campsites and to back into a tight driveway for storage
+Coachmen's outdoor features and the simple, no-frills systems are easy for first-timers to learn
+Big aftermarket and forum support across Forest River Forums for mods and fixes
+Some factory-ordered units arrived with bonus upgrades like an auto tongue jack that weren't even listed as options

Common complaints

−Interior storage is minimal — basically under the U-dinette and a small closet, so families have to pack light
−The front bed is a fold-in-the-middle Murphy bed, not a true flat queen, which some owners find uncomfortable
−Front stabilizer jacks and a power tongue jack aren't standard on all builds — budget for upgrades
−Build quality is entry-level value: thin materials, particle board, and the usual budget-trailer fit-and-finish
−It sleeps 8 on paper, but realistically it's tight for more than a family of four

Questions owners ask

What can tow the Catalina Summit 184BHS?

Its narrow 90-inch body and roughly 4,200 lb dry weight make it one of the few bunkhouses a midsize SUV or small pickup can handle. Loaded, you'll want decent tow capacity and a weight-distribution hitch, but you do not need a big diesel.

Does it really sleep 6 to 8?

On paper yes — rear bunks, a convertible front bed, and a dinette that folds down. Realistically it's comfortable for a family of four; six is doable for short trips, and eight is a stretch reserved for small kids.

How is the build quality at this price?

It's entry-level value. Expect particle board, thin vinyl flooring, and basic insulation. Owners specifically watch the slide-out support for sagging and reinforce it. For occasional family camping it's fine; it's not built for heavy full-time use.

Is the Murphy bed comfortable?

The front bed folds in the middle rather than lying perfectly flat, and some owners find the seam noticeable. A mattress topper helps a lot. It's a reasonable trade for the floorplan flexibility in such a small trailer.

How does it compare to the Jayco Jay Flight?

The Catalina Summit is cheaper and lighter, the Jay Flight is roomier, better built, and has a longer warranty plus a stronger roof. If towing weight or budget is the constraint, go Coachmen; if livability matters more, the Jayco is worth the extra money.