There's usually a negative connotation to the phrase "spoiled for choice," but here's Palomino RV putting a very positive – and comfy, if not downright luxurious – spin on it with its latest destination trailer.
Palomino RV is a division of Forest River, and it's been in the business of destination/park model RVs for several decades, more than plenty to establish a reputation as an industry leader. You obviously can't be a leader of anything if you don't… well, lead by example. Palomino does that with an impressive range of trailers that cater to all needs and budgets, striking a balance between comfort, luxury, and convenience.
Among the most recent additions to the lineup are lofted models, which, as their name clearly says, add even more space and, as such, are better suited for larger families. The 2025 Puma 402LFT unit is the latest to join the family and, in keeping with all of the above, offers sleeping for seven people and all the creature comforts of a home – but on wheels.
A destination trailer, unlike the standard travel trailer, isn't meant to do that much traveling. They're also called park models for a good reason, namely that they're designed to stay in one place (i.e. the destination) once you drive them there, whether that's a campsite or a piece of privately-owned land.
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As such, they are bigger than travel trailers, both longer and wider, and boast ample space to fit in all the basic features of a home. A Puma goes the extra mile and offers a bit more than just "basic" features. The Puma 402LFT, for one, has three slide-outs, dual lofts, a full bathroom, and plenty of entertaining space, so it lives like a gorgeous vacation home for the entire family.
The Puma 402LFT sits on a double-axle trailer and is 42.10 feet (12.8 meters) long and 8 feet (2.4 meters) wide, expanding considerably at camp thanks to the three slide-outs on both sides. The curb-side slide-out is the for the living room, while the other two on the opposing side hold the kitchen and the bed in the main bedroom, respectively.
The layout is tailor-made for family vacations, with a spacious lounge at the front, equipped with a jackknife sofa surrounded by panoramic windows, a pair of reclining theater seats, and an entertainment center with a large-screen TV and an electric fireplace. It's the perfect place to spend a relaxed evening with friends chatting or watching favorite shows, but it can also serve as an occasional guestroom without much hassle.
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The kitchen is open-plan and just as suited for entertaining. Features here include solid surface countertops, residential premium appliances (Furrion double-door fridge with freezer, 4-burner gas range with oven, microwave), heaps of storage options, a breakfast bar, and an island that holds the deep stainless steel sink and expands available prep space.
On the opposite side is a cozy nook for dining with a fold-out table, a pair of chairs, and a 2-person bench with integrated storage. It might not be big enough to fit the entire party for cozy family meals, but you can always take the party outside.
The bathroom is located in the middle of the trailer and is somehow on the smaller side, especially if you consider how many people can sleep inside. Even so, smart design still allows it to fit in all you need, no matter the duration of your stay: a flushing toilet, a walk-in sit-down shower, a sink with vanity, and a pair of cubbies for storage.
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The smaller loft, which fits a queen-size mattress, is right on top of the bathroom, while the larger one, with space for two mattresses and dual wardrobes, sits over the main bedroom. They're both typical lofted spaces in the sense that you get no headroom and very little extra space. At the very least, though, you have AC vents in both, as well as an AC unit and windows in the larger one.
The main bedroom is at the other end of the trailer, down a step. The head of the bed sits in the third slide-out, which is also the smallest. At camp, you get plenty of space to walk around the bed. Also here, you'll find a floating desk, hanging and stacking wardrobe, cubbies overhead, and a separate little room prepped for a washer and dryer. The second entrance to the trailer opens in here.
Standard features with the Puma 420LFT include tankless water heater, full winterization, walkable roof, a 26-foot (7.9-meter) powered awning with LED lights, two entries (one of which is sliding glass), a 20-lb (9-kg) LP tank, a 43-gallon (163-liter) tank for freshwater, and a pair of 35-gallon (132.5-liter) ones for black and gray water, respectively.
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The Puma 402LFT is designed as the perfect destination trailer for the entire family, but more impressive about it is its capacity to be just that while offering home-like premium features at a price point that's unrivaled in this niche. The 2025 year-model retails for around $54,000, depending on options and the dealer you choose to work with.
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