As you know, we conduct thousands of RV tours and reviews each year. In this article, we will share our unique perspective on the best travel trailers with rear kitchens.
Travel trailers with rear kitchens, unlike the typical RV that has a kitchen somewhere around the middle of the RV, offer a dedicated kitchen space. Mid kitchens usually share a space with the living room which often means the kitchen is limited in space.
There are a variety of travel trailers with rear kitchens available on the market. These are often able to provide more kitchen space as well as many other benefits.
In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into rear kitchens and their advantages. Then, we’ll provide you with 12 of the best travel trailers with rear kitchens on the market right now.
Do Travel Trailers Have Rear Kitchens?
Most RVs have a mid-kitchen floor plan. In other words, the kitchen is found more or less in the middle of the RV, usually in the same space as the living area. But, that doesn’t mean all RV’s have that floorplan.
In fact, plenty of camper trailers have rear kitchens. While it’s not as common as a mid-kitchen floor plan, it’s not hard to find either. You won’t have to search too much if you’re looking for a travel trailer with a large kitchen in the rear.
They aren’t all large travel trailers, either. Some manufacturers offer rear kitchens in some pretty small travel trailers. Although these shorter models don’t have huge kitchens, it still opens up the floor plan.
Advantages Of Travel Trailers With Rear Kitchens
So we’ve seen that travel trailers can have rear kitchens. But what exactly is the advantage of a rear kitchen RV?
For one, it gives the kitchen a dedicated space. That means it often has more countertop space, resulting in a travel trailer with a larger kitchen.
Some rear kitchens also have a breakfast bar facing the living area. This gives you extra space to eat, watch TV, and relax.
Another advantage to a rear kitchen is that it gives you a larger, more open living space. This, combined with more kitchen space, is absolutely perfect if you enjoy entertaining or are traveling with a large group.
12 Best Travel Trailers With Rear Kitchens
As mentioned, rear kitchen travel trailers are more common than you perhaps thought. My opinion is that the rear kitchen floor plans have a more residential home feel. The dedicated kitchen space and living area well well-suited for most.
Let’s look at the 12 best travel trailers with rear kitchens you’re sure to love!
1. Keystone Outback 260UML
Our Pros And Cons
✅ Generous counter space and unique features like a laundry chute
❌ No exterior kitchen
- Length: 30’8”
- UVW: 6,370 lbs
- GVWR: 8,200 lbs
- CCC: 1,830 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 870 lbs
- Sleep: 2-6
If you’re looking for an ultra-lightweight travel trailer with a large rear kitchen, it’s hard to beat the Keystone Outback 260UML.
The spacious rear kitchen has plenty of counter space, a pull-out spice rack and pantry, a microwave, a 3-burner gas stove, and a 10 cu ft fridge. Just off the kitchen is a slide-out that contains a booth dinette and a sleeper sofa. Across from the sofa is an entertainment center with a 50” TV.
In the center of the RV is a spacious bathroom, which can be entered from the living area or the rear bedroom. This is a full bath with a 34” corner shower.
The front of the trailer is where you’ll find the bedroom, with a queen bed, wardrobes, and unique laundry storage providing direct access to the pass-through storage.
2. Prime Time LaCrosse 3411RK
Our Pros And Cons
✅ Extra large bathroom and multiple fireplaces
❌ One of the smallest awnings on our list, and no exterior kitchen.
- Length: 11’1
- UVW: 8,963 lbs
- GVWR: 6,681 lbs
- CCC: 2,282 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 1,045 lbs
- Sleep: 2-4
The Prime Time LaCross 3411RK is a customer favorite chock full of unique touches.
This travel trailer has a large rear kitchen with tons of counter space, a 12v fridge, a 3 burner gas stove and oven, and a microwave.
A slide-out just off the kitchen contains an entertainment center with a 50” TV, a fireplace, and a free-standing dining table. Across from the dining table, you’ll find theater seating and a hide-a-bed couch perpendicular to that.
At the center of the RV, you’ll find an extremely spacious full bath featuring a residential shower with a molded seat and glass doors, a porcelain toilet, and a vanity sink and double medicine cabinet. The bathroom also has a linen closet with washer/dryer prep.
At the front of the trailer is the master bedroom. It features a walk-around king bed in a slide-out, wardrobe closets, a reading bench, and a dresser/fireplace combo. The great features of the LaCrosse 3411RK are rounded out by a 16’ awning on the exterior.
3. Forest River Alpha Wolf 26RK-L
Our Pros And Cons
✅ Has a walk-in pantry and second pantry, plus an outdoor kitchen with an ice maker
❌ No TV included, and the living area TV prep puts it in a spot that may be hard to see from the dining table
- Length: 32’9”
- UVW: 6,048 lbs
- GVWR: 7,715 lbs
- CCC: 1,667 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 715 lbs
- Sleep: 2
The Forest River Alpha Wolf 26RK-L is a travel trailer with a large rear kitchen and much more.
The rear kitchen has a walk-in pantry, a 12v residential fridge, a three burner stove, oven, microwave, and farm-style sink.
In the same area, you’ll find a free-standing table with two fixed and two folding chairs, theater seating, an entertainment center with fireplace and TV prep, and also a second pantry!
The center of the RV features a full bath, with a radius shower with opaque glass doors, as well as access from both the living area and bedroom. In the bedroom, you’ll find a queen bed, plus storage and TV prep.
On the trailer’s exterior, you’ll find an oversized 20’ awning and a deluxe outside kitchen. The outside kitchen features a fridge, two-burner stove, sink, and ice maker.
4. Jayco White Hawk 27RK
Our Pros And Cons
✅ Extremely spacious living area with included TV and fireplace
❌ Less counter space than many other options on our list
- Length: 32’10”
- UVW: 6,655 lbs
- GVWR: 8,200 lbs
- CCC: 1,545 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 785 lbs
- Sleep: 2-4
If you want a travel trailer with a large rear kitchen and also a super spacious living area, the Jayco White Hawk 27RK is an excellent choice.
The living area has extremely generous amounts of space and contains a tri-fold sofa, an entertainment center with a fireplace, and a TV on a lift. The rear kitchen features a fridge, microwave, three burner stove and oven, and plenty of counter space.
The center of the RV contains a full bath, and at the front, you’ll find the bedroom. The bedroom contains a queen bed, plus wardrobe closets.
On the exterior of the RV, you’ll find an ample 20’ awning, plus an outside kitchen with its own fridge.
5. Cruiser MPG 2920RK
Our Pros And Cons
✅ Hands down the most counter space of any trailer on our list
❌ Fairly small living area and bathroom
- Length: 33’11”
- UVW: 6,634 lbs
- GVWR: 9,506 lbs
- CCC: 2,840 lbs
- Tounge Weight: 706 lbs
- Sleep: 4
Need tons of counter space? But really, absolutely tons? Then you’ll love the Cruiser MPG 2920RK.
This travel trailer features a large rear kitchen with absolutely unmatched amounts of counter space, as well as a fridge, walk-in pantry, microwave, 3 burner stove, and oven. Next to the kitchen, you’ll find a convertible dinette and a sofa.
The trailer also includes a full bath, beyond which you’ll find the master bedroom. The master bedroom features a unique sliding king bed, which can be moved side to side to create more space to suit your needs better.
Outside the RV, you’ll find a large 20’ awning, plus an outdoor fridge and griddle.
6. Heartland Prowler 292SRK
Our Pros And Cons
✅ Cozy farmhouse feel and tons of seating
❌ Kitchen is a bit cramped compared to other options on our list
- Length: 33’4”
- UVW: 7,358 lbs
- GVWR: 9,886 lbs
- CCC: 2,496 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 1,086 lbs
- Sleep: 2-4
The Heartland Trail Runner 29 RKDS is a spacious travel trailer with a large rear kitchen and a homey, modern farmhouse feel.
The kitchen has a four-burner stove, oven, fridge, pantry, double sink, and a free-standing table. You’ll find two sofas, theater seating, and a TV in the living area.
Beyond that is a full bath with a spacious corner shower which can be accessed from the living area and bedroom. The bedroom features a residential queen bed, an oversized wardrobe, built-in CPAP storage, and a wireless cell charging station.
7. Grand Design Imagine 22MLE
Our Pros And Cons
✅ The lightest trailer on our list, with a unique floor plan that also maximizes space
❌ Bedroom is only separated by a privacy curtain
- Length: 26’1”
- UVW: 5,176 lbs
- GVWR: 6,995 lbs
- CCC: 1,819 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 490 lbs
- Sleep: 2-4
The Grand Design Imagine 22MLE is a travel trailer with a large rear kitchen and a unique floor plan that also maximizes space.
As you enter the RV, you’ll see a queen bed, plus wardrobe closets, which can be separated from the rest of the RV by a privacy curtain. Moving towards the back of the RV, you’ll find theater seating, a booth dinette, and a 32” LED TV, before finally arriving in the kitchen.
The kitchen has a microwave, 3 burner stove, oven, fridge, large sink, and plenty of counter space. The full bath is located in the rear of the RV and features a residential walk-in shower with a skylight.
The RV’s exterior features an 18’ awning, coax TV hookup, LP quick connect, and spray port.
8. Coachmen Freedom Express 246RKS
Our Pros And Cons
✅ Packs tons of seating into a small space
❌ The living area is fairly cramped and the rear kitchen isn’t especially large
- Length: 28’2”
- UVW: 5,300 lbs
- GVWR: 7,400 lbs
- CCC: 2,100 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 638 lbs
- Sleep: 2-4
The Coachmen Freedom Express 246RKS provides a lightweight travel trailer with a rear kitchen and more.
As you enter the RV, you’ll find yourself in the kitchen, which has a 3 burner stove, oven, microwave, fridge, and double sink with cover, providing ample counter space. The living area has a 76” dinette with a TV above it and a sofa with end tables on either side.
Beyond this is the full bath, with a 32” corner shower. Outside of the bathroom, you’ll find a bench for extra seating.
The front of the trailer contains the bedroom, which is separated from the living area by a privacy curtain. It contains a queen bed with vaulted under-bed storage and wardrobe closets.
9. Forest River Cherokee 272RK
Our Pros And Cons
✅ Spacious dinette and a bathroom with a tub/shower
❌ Kitchen is smaller than many on our list
- Length: 33.
- UVW: 6,742 lbs
- GVWR: 9,980 lbs
- CCC: 3,238 lbs
- Tounge Weight: 860 lbs
- Sleep: 6
For a cozy, comfortable travel trailer with a large rear kitchen and plenty of living space, the Forest River Cherokee 272RK is hard to beat.
The living area provides tons of room to move around, plus two theater-style seats, a bench seat, and a convertible U dinette. The rear kitchen has a stove, oven, microwave, fridge, and large sink and spacious pantry.
At the center of the RV is the full bath, which features a combination tub/shower. The bedroom is at the front of the RV, with a queen bed, two USB ports, a TV mount, and a linen closet with an optional washer/dryer.
10. Keystone Cougar 30RKD
Our Pros And Cons
✅ Spacious living area and a huge kitchen with tons of counter space
❌ Bathroom is fairly small
- Length: 34’9”
- UVW: 7,772 lbs
- GVWR: 9,500 lbs
- CCC: 1,728 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 955 lbs
- Sleep: 2-6
The Keystone Cougar 30RKD is a luxurious travel trailer with a large rear kitchen and plenty of great touches.
The rear kitchen provides tons of counter space, plus a microwave, stove, oven, and fridge. A slide out to the side of the kitchen contains a booth dinette with an option for a free-standing table instead, plus a tri-fold sleeper sofa. Across from the sofa is the entertainment center with a fireplace for staying cozy even in the cold.
The bedroom is at the front of the RV, which contains a king bed in a slide-out for extra space. Also in the bedroom is a dresser and an extremely spacious front closet.
On the RV’s exterior, you’ll find a 19’ awning, plus an exterior kitchen with a griddle and mini fridge.
11. Lance 2285
Our Pros And Cons
✅ Huge “super slide” dinette perfect for family meals
❌ Kitchen is a bit light on counter space
- Length: 27’6”
- UVW: 5,775 lbs
- GVWR: 8,000 lbs
- CCC: 2,225 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 785 lbs
- Sleep: 2-4
Like to entertain? Then you’ll love the Lance 2285 travel trailer, thanks to its large rear kitchen and spacious “super-slide” dinette.
The kitchen has a 3 burner range, oven, fridge, and microwave perfect for preparing meals for guests. Then, you can take a seat in the U dinette, which is one of the largest we’ve seen in an RV. Across from the dinette, you’ll find a full-size sofa bed, while a TV is mounted across from the kitchen.
The full bath is located in the middle of the RV and has a spacious shower with a slide bar shower head and shower miser. The sink is outside of the bathroom, just outside of the door, and sits next to a wardrobe closet.
At the front of the RV is the master suite, which features a queen-sized bed, wardrobe closets, and a privacy curtain, as well as its own entry door.
12. East To West Alta 2350KRK
Our Pros And Cons
✅ Tons of unique features, like a slide-out pet dish and a coffee table
❌ No exterior kitchen
- Length: 28’6”
- UVW: 5,906 lbs
- GVWR: 9,480 lbs
- CCC: 3,574 lbs
- Tongue Weight: 680 lbs
- Sleep: 2-4
The East to West Alta 2350KRK is a travel trailer with a large rear kitchen and tons of details you won’t find anywhere else.
The kitchen runs straight along the rear of the RV, maximizing counter space. It contains a large sink with cover, 3 burner stove, oven, microwave, and fridge. Under the fridge, you’ll find a unique pet dish for your furry friends.
The living area contains a tri-fold sofa with a unique coffee table that doubles as the dinette. Across from the sofa is the entertainment center, with a telescoping 40” TV and fireplace.
The middle of the RV holds a very spacious full bath, containing a 30×36 shower with skylight. Passing through the bathroom, you’ll arrive in the master suite, with a king bed and wardrobe closets, as well as its own entryway.
The RV’s exterior has a 19’ awning, coax TV hookup, LP quick connect, spray port, and a built-in ladder.
Do RV Kitchens Have Ovens?
Having an oven in your kitchen is a huge convenience that expands your options for what you can cook. But if you get a travel trailer with a large rear kitchen, does that mean it will have an oven?
The answer is, not always. While many travel trailers do include an oven, including many on our list, it doesn’t always come standard. However, it is often available as an optional add-on.
Keep in mind, though, that this isn’t likely to be as big as an oven in a traditional home. Instead, these are small ovens, which are best for cooking for 2 or 3 people.
Are Outdoor RV Kitchens Worth It?
Many RV’s have an outdoor kitchen, usually in addition to the interior kitchen. Outdoor kitchens can be a great feature, but you have to consider if it’s right for you.
You’ll sacrifice storage space in exchange if you get an RV with an outdoor kitchen. This could become an issue if you tend to travel with a lot of stuff. You’ll have to consider if it’s worth the trade-off.
If you like to entertain and spend a lot of time outside or love tailgating, an outdoor kitchen can be a great option. But, if you love to cook elaborate meals, you likely won’t love using an outdoor kitchen, which is small and usually limited to just a mini fridge, a griddle, and a sink.
Final Thoughts About Travel Trailers With Rear Kitchens
A travel trailer with a large rear kitchen will provide you with more counter space and more room to cook, as well as provide more separation between the kitchen and living areas.
While they’re not as common as mid-RV kitchens, there are still plenty of great options, including the ones on our list. Once you’re in your new travel trailer with its spacious rear kitchen, you’ll be able to cook better than ever!
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About the Author:
Ryan Milejczak (mill-LAY-check) is a full-time freelancer writer and Florida native with a passion for RVs.
Currently, he’s saving up to do his own camper van conversion, which he plans to take across the US and Mexico.
When he’s not writing, Ryan loves cooking, hiking, practicing his Spanish, and taking care of his plants (currently at 23 plants and counting!)
