# Fifth wheels with a bathtub

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**Author:** Tara Alley  ·  **Updated:** 2026-08-27

A bathtub is one of the rarest things to find in an RV, but when it shows up it's usually in a larger fifth wheel. Some are a tub and shower combo, others are a shorter, deeper soaking tub. And some are really just showers in disguise with some high sides on the bottom so make sure to check a photo to confirm.

Floor plans like the [Open Range 3X 390TBS](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/highland-ridge/open-range-3x/390tbs) and the [Sierra 4002FB](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/forest-river/sierra/4002fb) show how differently builders work a tub into the bathroom.

## Floor plans

- [Chaparral 373MBRB](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/coachmen/chaparral/373mbrb.md): 42 ft 6 in, sleeps 8, MSRP $86,444, 31 for sale
- [Chaparral Lite 368TBH](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/coachmen/chaparral-lite/368tbh.md): 42 ft, sleeps 7, 13 for sale
- [Open Range 3X 390TBS](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/highland-ridge/open-range-3x/390tbs.md): 43 ft 7 in, sleeps 7, MSRP $101,833, 60 for sale
- [Phoenix 367BH](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/shasta/phoenix/367bh.md): 42 ft 6 in, sleeps 8, MSRP $92,741, 3 for sale
- [Phoenix 373MBRB](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/shasta/phoenix/373mbrb.md): 42 ft 6 in, sleeps 9, MSRP $93,779, 5 for sale
- [Sandpiper 4002FB](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/forest-river/sandpiper/4002fb.md): 43 ft 9 in, sleeps 6, 35 for sale
- [Sierra 4002FB](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/forest-river/sierra/4002fb.md): 43 ft 9 in, sleeps 6, 32 for sale
- [Solitude 414LJMJ](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/grand-design/solitude/414ljmj.md): 42 ft 10 in, sleeps 6, MSRP $203,883, 55 for sale

## Benefits of bathtub

- Much easier for bathing kids than trying to manage them in a small RV shower
- Actually lets you soak instead of being limited to a quick shower
- Can be useful for pets, especially a dog who found some puddles in the campground!
- Feels more like home and can make the bathroom feel considerably more residential

## Things to consider

- Usually only found in longer, heavier fifth wheels
- Fills the gray tank quickly, which is a much bigger issue when boondocking or camping without full hookups
- Hot-water capacity matters — a traditional RV water heater may struggle to provide enough hot water for a genuinely full bath
- Takes up a big portion of floor space, will definitely cut into storage

## Similar layouts

- [Travel trailers with a bathtub](https://rvenvy.com/travel-trailers/with/bathtub)
- [Fifth wheels with two bedrooms](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/with/two-bedrooms)
- [Fifth wheels with a front bedroom](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/with/front-bedroom)
- [Fifth wheels with an outdoor kitchen](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/with/outdoor-kitchen)

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Most campers with bathtubs fall into one of two camps. A **tub and shower combo** is the common one, a full surround with a curtain or door where you can sit down or stand up, and is what families with small kids are usually after. A **soaking tub** is deeper and shorter, sometimes tucked into a corner, and it trades stretch-out length for depth. A few larger fifth wheel floor plans, like the [Sandpiper 4002FB](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/forest-river/sandpiper/4002fb) and the [Chaparral Lite 368TBH](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/coachmen/chaparral-lite/368tbh), pair the tub with bunk space, which is the combination growing families tend to hunt for.

**Good to know:** a tub uses a lot of water and a lot of hot water. If you boondock, plan on filling the tub only when you have hookups, and consider how fast it will fill your gray tank. Full-timers with kids often say the tub is the feature they would not give up; weekend campers on full hookups get less out of it.

If a tub is on your list, it is worth comparing layouts that make bath time easier overall. Look at [fifth wheels with two full baths](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/with/two-full-baths) so the kids' bath and the main bath stay separate, or [fifth wheels with two bedrooms](https://rvenvy.com/fifth-wheel-trailers/with/two-bedrooms) if you need the sleeping space to match. Shopping lighter? There are also [travel trailers with a bathtub](https://rvenvy.com/travel-trailers/with/bathtub).

## Popular questions

### Can you get an RV with a full size bathtub?

Full residential-length tubs are rare, but fifth wheels come closest. Most RV tubs are shorter and narrower than what you have at home, though some large fifth wheel floor plans fit a deeper soaking tub.

### How much water does a bath use in a fifth wheel?

More than you probably expect. A shallow bath can easily use 15 to 25 gallons, which is a real chunk of most fifth wheel fresh water tanks and fills the gray tank just as fast. On full hookups it's a non-issue, but boondockers tend to use the tub for kids and dogs rather than long soaks.

### Do fifth wheel bathtubs have enough hot water for a bath?

Usually you'll be mixing. A standard tank water heater holds a limited amount of hot water, so a deep bath often means topping off with warmer water or waiting for a recovery cycle. Floor plans with a tankless water heater handle a longer soak better.

### Is a bathtub worth it in a camper?

It depends on how you camp. Families with young kids and full-timers who stay put on hookups get real use out of one. If you mostly take short trips or dry camp, that same space could be a bigger shower or extra storage, so look closely at what the tub replaces in the floor plan.

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