We know caravans usually have a queen bed, but have you considered a single-bed layout? Choosing single beds in a caravan over the standard queen bed offers a variety of advantages. It can significantly enhance your space, and provide flexibility in your layouts.
No matter how you travel, solo, with a partner, or as a family, single beds provide much more flexibility, comfort, and space. Let’s look into why single beds may be a better option in your new caravan, and explore the benefits of this layout choice.
1. Maximising Space with a Flexible Layout
One of the biggest benefits of choosing single beds in your caravan is the increased space and flexibility in the caravan layout. Caravans are compact by design, so optimising every inch of available space is essential. If you can opt for single beds, it opens up pathways for everyone to move around more freely..
Queen beds, however, can dominate the bedroom area. This limits the space available for storage and can make it a struggle to get in and out of bed when there are 2 of you. This is especially important as we get older, or even if you are travelling with young children.
For those travelling with kids, the extra floor space can make a massive difference. Giving them space to unwind after a day of adventuring, or providing them an area out of the way to set up their toys allows everyone space to move around. This setup also allows for better access to storage compartments or cabinets that are hidden under or beside the beds, further enhancing the practicality of the caravan layout.
2. Better Storage Access
Maybe one of the great advantages of caravans with single beds, rather than larger beds is the ease of storage access. A lot can be stored under your beds, and having 2 separate compartments can make it easier for everyone to get to what they need. These spaces are ideal for stowing away luggage, camping gear, or even extra bedding. Lifting a single mattress is also much more doable than trying to constantly lift a queen.
When you take into account that many of us will be travelling with kids or pets, this added storage becomes invaluable. Space for toys, dog bedding, or outdoor equipment, caravanning families often find themselves with a lot of gear to store. Incorporating single beds in your layout allows ample storage underneath which makes for easier organisation and quicker access without compromising on living space.
3. Better Sleep for Couples and Families
If you’re travelling with a partner, you may be against the idea of sleeping on separate beds, but if you talk to seasoned caravaners you may find that it’s much more practical and comfortable. Due to the tight spaces of caravans, single beds offer more personal sleeping space. It also means that you all get sleep, especially if your partner tends to move around during the night.
If you’re bringing the kids or the dogs, single-bed setups are ideal for dealing with different sleep schedules for restless sleepers. With single beds, and bunk setups you can even have adults at one end and kids at the other giving all a bit of privacy..
4. More versatile and customisable
Most of those who caravan love the freedom and versatility that comes with it. Single-bed caravan setups provide options that you may not have with a fixed queen bed. For example, some single beds in caravans can be converted during the day to provide more seating, giving that same space a dual purpose. This will further maximise the space when you need it. This feature is particularly useful if your caravan lacks a dedicated lounge area or if you’re caravanning with kids and need additional seating for mealtimes or activities.
Customising your space to allow everyone to have their beds can also be a huge advantage if your friends or extended family are joining you on a trip. Having a bew for everyone mens that you can take anyone with you and not feel the awkwardness of sharing a bed.
5. Accessibility
Let’s face it, most of us are not getting any younger! In most caravans with a queen bed layout, you have 1 person that is constantly crawling over the other, or you both have a small section on the side that you can’t quite walk down. With a single bed configuration, you can both use the same path in the middle where the roof height is at its maximum.
This will be especially important for night time toilet runs, or if 1 person gets up earlier than the other. Now you can move around without worrying bout waking up your partner multiple times a night.
If you have kids on board, having them sleeping in their own bed means they can play in bed in the mornings, instead of waking up the entire caravan looking for somewhere to set up heir toys.
This ease of access is particularly important for older caravaners or those with mobility concerns. The layout allows for less strain and greater freedom of movement, contributing to a more enjoyable caravanning experience.
6. Think Better Air Circulation
Caravans can get hot and stuffy, especially in summer or through rain when you can’t have windows open. This mostly overlooked issue can be solved with a single bed caravan layout. By installing two single beds with space in between, you allow more air to flow leading to better air circulation and alleviating the feeling of stuffiness in most cases..
7. Cost-Effectiveness
Looking at the costs involved a single bed layout caravan may also offer considerable savings over time. Queen bed mattresses in caravans are often custom made, and therefore attract a hefty price tag if they need to be replaced. Queen bedding is also dearer than single bedding.
Single beds in vans are a standard size, so you can change your mattress quite cheaply if needed, but replacing the queen is much harder than you think.
For families traveling with kids, this becomes even more relevant. Since kids tend to outgrow their sleeping arrangements or preferences may change over time, the ability to easily swap out a single bed or adjust the sleeping layout without a hefty price tag is a practical consideration.
Conclusion: Should You Choose a Single Bed Caravan?
Looking back, opting for multiple single beds in a caravan rather than a queen can offer many advantages and can enhance your caravanning experience. From maximising space, providing better storage, and extra play areas to offering more flexibility and improved sleep quality, single-bed caravans can be a great choice for families, couples, and solo travellers. If you’re caravanning with kids, this layout provides extra space for play and creativity and extra relaxation areas. All while also offering the comfort and convenience of personal sleeping arrangements.
For those whose priority is flexibility, comfort, and practicality choosing single beds can make your caravanning holidays more enjoyable and stress-free.
