The 2024 Keystone Passport 229BH is a highly popular lightweight travel trailer designed for families who crave adventure without needing a heavy duty tow vehicle. As a flagship model in Keystone's well regarded Passport line (often within the SL or GT series), the 229BH floor plan is a standout, featuring a dedicated bunkhouse layout that maximizes sleeping capacity within a very manageable footprint, making it perfect for families or groups.
If you are searching for a new travel trailer (or a late model used RV alternative) that offers ample sleeping space, modern amenities, and is designed for easy towing, the 2024 Keystone Passport 229BH presents excellent value in the new RV market. This model is often half ton towable, making it accessible to a wide range of trucks and SUVs.
2024 Keystone Passport 229BH Specifications: Your Family Friendly Bunkhouse Travel Trailer
Overview and Key Features:
- Dedicated Bunkhouse (229BH): The "BH" denotes its signature feature: a dedicated rear bunkhouse with multiple bunks (often twin over twin or double over twin), providing efficient and private sleeping space for kids or guests. This is a primary selling point for family RVs.
- Compact & Lightweight Design: Engineered as a Passport model, it is built with lighter materials (e.g., aluminum framing, laminated walls), making it an easy to tow RV for many half ton trucks and larger SUVs. Its length makes it maneuverable in various campgrounds.
- Efficient Floor Plan: The 229BH typically features a front queen bed, a central kitchen and dinette, and a full bathroom, all designed to optimize space. This model may be a no slide out design, contributing to its light weight and simplicity, or have a single slide out depending on the specific configuration.
- Outdoor Kitchen: Many units include an outdoor kitchen with a griddle and mini fridge, perfect for al fresco cooking and entertaining at your RV campsite.
Dimensions and Weights:
- Exterior Length: Approximately 25 ft 6 in to 26 ft 0 in.
- Exterior Width: 8 ft (96 inches).
- Exterior Height: 10 ft 6 in to 11 ft 1 in (with A/C).
- Dry Hitch Weight: Approximately 550 lbs to 650 lbs.
- Dry Weight (UVW): Approximately 4,500 lbs to 5,000 lbs.
- Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): Approximately 1,000 lbs to 1,500 lbs.
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): 6,000 lbs.
- Axle Count: 2 axles (providing excellent stability during towing).
- Tire Size: ST205 75R14D.
Tank Capacities:
- Fresh Water Capacity: 43 gallons.
- Grey Water Capacity: 30 gallons.
- Black Water Capacity: 30 gallons.
- LP Tank Capacity: 40 lbs (two 20 lb tanks / 9.4 gallons), with LP cover.
- Water Heater Type: 6 gallon Gas Electric DSI (Direct Spark Ignition) Water Heater (or Girard® Tankless On Demand Water Heater as a premium upgrade on some models).
Appliances and Utilities:
- Refrigerator: 10 cu ft 12V Refrigerator (efficient and runs well on battery power).
- Cooking: 3 burner gas range with oven. Microwave.
- Furnace BTU: 30,000 BTU.
- AC BTU: 15,000 BTU Ducted Air Conditioner.
- Electrical Service: 30 Amp service with detachable power cord.
- Awning: Power Patio Awning with LED Lighting.
- Entertainment: LED TV (size varies) in living area. AM FM DVD Bluetooth Stereo. Exterior speakers.
- Solar Prep: SolarFlex™ 200 (often standard, with 200W solar panel and 30A charge controller for RV solar setups). Optional SolarFlex 400i for enhanced off grid capabilities.
- Power Jacks: Power Tongue Jack. Electric Stabilizer Jacks (front and rear).
- Backup Camera Prep: Yes.
Construction and Exterior:
- Construction: 5 sided aluminum frame construction with laminated sidewalls.
- Exterior Finish: Seamless, laminated, gel coated filon exterior. Aerodynamic front cap.
- Underbelly: Enclosed and heated underbelly (part of Four Season Protection Package for extended camping season).
- Roof: One piece AlphaFlex® TPO roofing (often with a 15 year warranty). Fully walkable roof.
- Towing and Suspension:
- Dexter® E Z Lube® axles.
- Spread Axle design (enhances stability during towing).
- Road Armor™ Suspension (optional upgrade for smoother ride).
- Spare tire and carrier.
- Storage: Extra large pass through storage with slam latch baggage doors.
- Other: Outside shower, black tank flush, LP quick connect.
Interior Features:
- Flooring: Durable Beauflor® vinyl flooring.
- Cabinetry: Hardwood cabinet doors. Ball bearing drawer guides.
- Living Area: Dinette or sofa/dinette combo (converts to extra sleeping). Roller shades. LED Interior Lights.
- Kitchen: Functional kitchen with sink, faucet, and ample storage.
- Bedroom: Private front bedroom with 60" x 80" queen mattress. Dual wardrobes. Under bed storage.
- Bunkhouse: Rear bunk beds (typically twin over twin or double over twin) with individual lighting and privacy curtains.
- Bathroom: Full bath with shower, toilet, and sink. Skylight over shower. Power roof vent.
