2027 Brinkley Model I 290: A New Bunkhouse Floorplan Built for Families Who Want More

Family-friendly RV floorplans often require buyers to compromise.

You might find the bunk beds you need but lose the comfortable living room. You might get enough seating for everyone but end up with a cramped kitchen. Or you might find a spacious bunkhouse only to discover the primary bedroom offers less comfort and storage than you expected.

The 2027 Brinkley Model I 290 takes a different approach.

This new Brinkley travel trailer floorplan combines rear bunk beds, family seating, a residential-style kitchen, a private bedroom with a king bed, smart storage, and the premium details that have made Brinkley one of the most talked-about brands in the RV industry.

At 33 feet, 11 inches long, the Model I 290 is designed for families and groups who want a practical bunkhouse without giving up the upscale atmosphere of a luxury travel trailer. Brinkley describes the new 290 as a floorplan featuring rear bunks, a king bed, family seating, and smart storage.

Now available at Tacoma RV Center, the 2027 Brinkley Model I 290 gives Washington RV shoppers a fresh option for family camping, extended road trips, and weekends throughout the Pacific Northwest.

What Is the Brinkley Model I?

The Brinkley Model I is the brand’s premium lightweight travel trailer line.

Brinkley developed the Model I for RVers who want the company’s residential design, thoughtful construction, storage solutions, and premium features in a towable travel trailer. The lineup is intended to bring the Brinkley experience to customers using smaller tow vehicles than those commonly paired with large fifth wheels or toy haulers.

The Model I family includes several floorplans designed around different camping styles. Some prioritize couples’ travel, while others focus on kitchens, living space, storage, or family sleeping capacity.

The new Model I 290 adds something especially important to that lineup: a family-focused bunkhouse with seating designed for everyone.

That matters because a good bunkhouse is not simply a trailer with extra beds. It needs to function throughout the entire day—not only at bedtime.

A successful family floorplan needs places to eat, relax, store clothing, charge devices, prepare meals, and move around without everyone feeling crowded. The Model I 290 is designed around those everyday needs.

If you are comparing family-friendly layouts, explore our guide to bunkhouse travel trailers and learn which features make these floorplans so useful for group camping.

A New Bunkhouse Floorplan From Brinkley

The biggest story behind the 2027 Brinkley Model I 290 floorplan is its combination of rear bunk beds and a true family living area.

Bunkhouse trailers sometimes dedicate so much space to sleeping capacity that the central living area feels like an afterthought. That may work at bedtime, but it becomes frustrating on rainy days, during meals, or whenever the entire family wants to relax inside.

The Model I 290 is designed to address that problem.

Its rear bunk arrangement gives children, guests, or additional travelers a designated sleeping area while preserving the main living space for family seating. This creates a layout that feels useful throughout the day instead of becoming a hallway filled with beds.

The floorplan can sleep up to eight people, depending on how the sleeping spaces are used. It includes two bunks, a king bed, and convertible family seating. The trailer also features a single slide-out to expand the main living space.

For Washington families who camp with children, teenagers, grandparents, or friends, that flexibility can make a major difference.

Rear Bunks Give Kids and Guests Their Own Space

The rear bunks provide a dedicated sleeping area away from the front bedroom.

For families, that separation can help everyone maintain a more comfortable routine. Parents can relax in the living room after the kids settle into bed, and early risers can start moving around without immediately disturbing everyone else.

Bunks are also useful for more than sleeping. Depending on how your family travels, they can hold:

• Blankets and pillows

• Clothing

• Toys and games

• Sports equipment

• Pet supplies

• Backpacks

• Extra camping gear

Families often discover that a bunkhouse gives them the flexibility to adapt the RV as their needs change. One trip might include several children, while the next might use a bunk for storage and the other for a guest.

That versatility is especially valuable during longer Washington road trips when everyone brings more gear.

Need help comparing sleeping space, storage, and family-friendly features? Our guide to the best RVs for families can help you decide what matters most in your next floorplan.

Family Seating That Makes the Living Room More Useful

One of the standout features of the Model I 290 is its family seating.

Brinkley pairs the bunkhouse design with an L-shaped sofa and an EZ-Out bed, helping the main living area serve multiple purposes. The seating gives the family a place to gather for movies, conversation, meals, games, and rainy campground afternoons.

That last point matters in the Pacific Northwest.

When the weather changes unexpectedly, your RV becomes more than a place to sleep. It becomes the living room, dining room, kitchen, and entertainment space for everyone traveling with you.

The L-shaped design creates a more conversational setup than a traditional straight sofa. It also makes the room feel residential instead of resembling a narrow row of furniture.

At night, the EZ-Out bed provides additional sleeping flexibility without requiring a permanent bed to take over the living area during the day.

Brinkley’s own Model I gallery specifically highlights the Model I 290’s L-shaped sofa and EZ-Out bed as one of the floorplan’s defining features.

A King Bed for the Primary Bedroom

Parents do not have to give up their own comfort simply because they choose a bunkhouse.

The front bedroom features a king bed, giving the Model I 290 a more residential feel than many family travel trailers. A king bed can be especially appealing for couples taking longer trips or anyone who simply wants more sleeping space after a full day of hiking, sightseeing, or keeping up with the kids.

The bedroom also benefits from Brinkley’s focus on smart storage.

Instead of treating the primary bedroom as a place for only a mattress, Brinkley designs the Model I line around practical storage, bedside space, charging access, and everyday usability.

The large front window also helps make the room feel open and connected to the outdoors. At a scenic Washington campground, that window could frame mountain views, forest scenery, or the morning light outside your campsite.

Shopping for your first family RV? Our step-by-step buyer’s guide can help you compare sleeping space, towing needs, storage, and the features you will actually use at the campground.

A Residential-Style Kitchen for Real Camping Meals

Feeding a family requires more than a tiny counter and a place to warm up snacks.

The Brinkley Model I line is known for residential touches such as solid-surface countertops, dovetail drawers, premium cabinetry, and Brinkley’s pull-out trash and paper-towel caddy. The kitchens are designed around the way people actually prepare food, organize supplies, and clean up after meals.

The Model I 290 includes practical features such as:

• A 12-volt refrigerator

• Three-burner cooktop

• Convection cooking

• Solid-surface countertop space

• Pantry and cabinet storage

• Conveniently placed outlets

• Dishwasher preparation

These details can make the trailer much easier to use during extended trips.

A family traveling around Mount Rainier, the Olympic Peninsula, Lake Chelan, or the Washington Coast may not want to eat at a restaurant every night. Having a kitchen that can handle groceries, cookware, meal preparation, and cleanup gives travelers more freedom at the campground.

A Bathroom Designed for Everyday Use

The Model I 290 includes a large bathroom designed with residential comfort in mind.

Brinkley’s Model I bathrooms feature solid-surface counter space, a porcelain toilet, and a one-piece molded fiberglass shower with an integrated seat.

For a family, bathroom layout matters.

You need room to store towels and toiletries, enough counter space to get ready, and a shower that does not feel impossible to use. These details become even more important during longer camping trips when the RV is functioning as your full-time home base.

The Model I 290 also has two entry doors, helping improve access to different areas of the trailer. This can be particularly convenient when children are coming and going from the campsite or when someone needs to enter without moving through the entire living space.

Smart Storage Inside and Outside

Storage is one of the most important features in any family travel trailer.

Every additional traveler brings clothing, shoes, food, outdoor equipment, chairs, bedding, electronics, toys, and personal items. Without designated storage, those belongings quickly take over the floor, seating, and countertops.

The Model I line is designed around practical storage solutions, including a large pass-through storage bay. Brinkley equips the front pass-through compartment with lighting, power outlets, insulation, heating, and durable flooring.

The Model I 290 also includes rear exterior storage, giving families more places to organize campground gear.

That can help keep muddy shoes, hoses, tools, leveling equipment, outdoor toys, and other items outside the main living area.

Once you have a bunkhouse built for the whole crew, start planning your next trip with our guide to family-friendly RV campgrounds throughout Washington.

Built for Confidence on the Road

A luxury interior is only part of the RV ownership experience.

The trailer also needs to feel capable while traveling between destinations.

Model I features include an anti-lock braking system with anti-sway and dynamic brake boost, a tire-pressure monitoring system with a wireless display, a Road Armor suspension equalizer system, reinforced axle hangers, and heavy-duty axles on larger floorplans such as the 290.

The Model I 290 has a dry weight of approximately 8,568 pounds, a hitch weight around 851 pounds, and a GVWR of approximately 10,495 pounds. It measures approximately 33 feet, 11 inches long.

These figures are important, but they are not the only numbers that determine whether a tow vehicle is appropriate.

Payload capacity, hitch setup, passengers, cargo, water, installed options, and the tow vehicle’s individual ratings must all be considered. Always verify the exact specifications of the RV and tow vehicle before purchasing or towing.

Before pairing a truck with the Brinkley Model I 290, review our RV Towing 101 guide to understand payload, hitch weight, towing capacity, and other important safety considerations.

Ready for Modern Camping

The 2027 Brinkley Model I 290 includes features designed for the way families camp today.

Highlights include:

• 200-watt solar panel

• Solar and lithium-ready controller

• 50-amp electrical service

• Dual air-conditioning capacity

• Tankless on-demand water heater

• Large smart television

• Electric fireplace

• USB and USB-C charging locations

• Electric awning with LED lighting

• Backup and security camera preparation

• Heated and insulated storage areas

• Pet-friendly design features

These features help support weekend camping, extended travel, warm summer destinations, and cooler shoulder-season trips.

For families carrying phones, tablets, cameras, laptops, and other devices, convenient charging is no longer simply a luxury. It is part of keeping everyone organized and connected throughout the trip.

A Pet-Friendly Family Travel Trailer

Family camping often includes four-legged travelers.

Brinkley includes pet-friendly touches throughout the Model I line, including limited floor ducting, carpet-free flooring, a child and pet screen protector, and an exterior security tie-down for pets or property.

Carpet-free flooring can make cleanup easier after wet Washington campground weekends, while the protected screen door may provide additional peace of mind when pets are inside.

These may seem like small details, but thoughtful everyday features often make the biggest difference after several days on the road.

Bringing your dog along in the Model I 290? Explore our pet-friendly Washington campground guide and prepare your four-legged traveler for life on the road.

Who Is the 2027 Brinkley Model I 290 Best For?

The new Model I 290 may be a strong fit for:

• Families who want dedicated bunk beds

• Couples who frequently travel with guests

• Campers who want a king bed

• Buyers who need seating for the whole family

• RVers who prioritize storage

• Travelers who want a luxury travel trailer instead of a fifth wheel

• Families planning longer road trips

• Campers who travel with pets

• Buyers who appreciate residential finishes

• Washington RVers looking for a premium bunkhouse

It may be especially appealing to buyers who have looked at traditional bunkhouse trailers but want a more refined kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living area.

If you want luxury and family space but are not sure whether to choose a travel trailer or fifth wheel, compare the two RV types before making your decision.

See the New Brinkley Model I 290 at Tacoma RV Center

Floorplans can look good online, but an RV feels different when you walk through it.

Seeing the 2027 Brinkley Model I 290 in person gives you the opportunity to stand in the kitchen, test the family seating, view the rear bunks, explore the storage, check the bathroom space, and decide whether the king bedroom fits your camping style.

Tacoma RV Center’s non-commissioned sales team can help you compare the Model I 290 with other travel trailers, bunkhouse layouts, and Brinkley floorplans without the pressure of a traditional commissioned sales experience.

If you are looking for a premium family travel trailer that balances sleeping capacity with comfort, storage, and residential design, this new Brinkley floorplan deserves a closer look.

View the 2027 Brinkley Model I currently available at Tacoma RV Center:
https://tacomarv.com/inventory/2027-brinkley-rv-model-i-23354

Then stop by Tacoma RV Center in Fife to experience the new floorplan for yourself.