Today’s RV review is the 2025 Keystone Hideout 24LOF travel trailer. And I have to use the description “travel trailer” loosely because, while it’s legally a travel trailer, it’s really more a destination trailer. In fact, the first time I saw one of these was in 2023 at the RV Open House, when I shared the story with you about the Timberwolf 16ML travel trailer.
The show was abuzz with people commenting on that unit, with some people thinking it was the greatest new invention since the wheel—and others scratching their heads over it. But, whatever the case, now we’re seeing others come online. This is just the latest interpretation of that floor plan.
In fact, the Timberwolf 16ML is interesting in that it comes well-equipped from the factory with a washer-dryer, ice machine, dishwasher, and all of that. Well, today’s Hideout is at the opposite end of the equipment equation with none of those things.
The Keystone Hideout 24LOF is different
I’m going to start differently in this trailer because I feel these are so different that certain things need to be established here.
When you look at the profile of this, especially the front of this rig, it is a giant brick. Further, it is covered in corrugated aluminum.
I can imagine that towing this thing with anything other than at least a one-ton diesel would be horrible. And, even with that, it’s still not going to be pleasant. But I think that’s okay simply because this is really meant to find a home and stay there.
So, while most travel trailers are meant to have some time on the road, this is really meant more to find a spot and live out its days there. And that’s not really a bad thing. It’s also not really different than any trailer that would be considered a park model trailer and, in many ways, that’s also what this is. A smaller park model trailer.
What’s inside the Keystone Hideout 24LOF
In the 1950s and ‘60s, there were a lot of people who would live in homes on wheels, with those homes being towed occasionally to new destinations so that the residents of them could work in that new location. The idea of a trailer with a loft for sleeping wasn’t unusual at all, and many manufacturers made that sort of rig.
That’s basically what this is—a smaller living room and kitchen with two upstairs lofts for sleeping.
But what those trailers didn’t have, at least none that I have ever seen, are large decks. And this one does have that. At the back of this trailer is a rather nice patio deck. If you’re someone who has access to a place that backs up to something really worth looking at, such as a stream or mountain range or something like that, this might be a great choice.
There are also plenty of windows so you can enjoy the view of the outside while you’re inside.
Living room
Living room space in this is okay, with a couch on the camp side facing a small chest of drawers on the road side. That cabinetry holds some magic as there are several drawers in it. But there is also a table that pulls out and accommodates three or four people at chairs, depending on how far it is pulled out. In fact, it could accommodate five, if the fifth person is willing to sit on the couch for the evening’s meal or game.
The kitchen is a step-down affair with a decent amount of counter space. There’s an RV-sized microwave, a three-burner stove, a worthless 17” RV oven, and a 12-volt, 10-cubic-foot refrigerator. There are also plenty of cabinets and drawers—so storage isn’t bad at all.
Interestingly, there is plumbing on the road side in the kitchen, so you could put a washer-dryer unit.
The bathroom is at the very front of the unit but offers decent headroom and space to accomplish whatever you would want to accomplish in a bathroom. The shower is more like what you’d find in a fifth wheel and has a seat. The toilet has plenty of space around it.
Sleeping in the Keystone Hideout 24LOF
As the loft name might imply, lofts are where you do your best snoring.
Up at the front is a larger loft with a spiral staircase to access it. Here you’ll find a short queen mattress on the “floor” of the loft as well as a number of cabinets toward the front of the RV. There’s also an electric fireplace.
The shape of this trailer is rather odd but it works well for this design. The roof is higher at the front than at the back, which is part of why these are so awful to tow but work out well inside.
You can sit up in the bed/mattress of the front loft, and there is a provision for a TV here. It works.
There’s a second loft at the back of this rig over the porch. This one is a bit more of a compromise, with headroom being tight. There is also no real storage up here.
Final thoughts on the Keystone Hideout 24LOF
I can see this rig either working very well for some people or not at all. There’s not really going to be much middle ground.
Use cases I see for this include perhaps plopping one down on a beautiful piece of property and then renting it out as an Airbnb. For an MSRP of around $50K, you’ll have a completely usable unit. Try doing that with a stick-built home.
Or, if you’re a traveling professional, perhaps this could work in an RV park, as well. Or, maybe a small apartment on your own property as long as local jurisdictions will allow for it.
So, an unusual use case, indeed, but one that will absolutely work well under the right circumstances.
As for this model versus the Timberwolf we’ve looked at in the past, this one has the advantage of a larger back open deck and also features a traditional RV entry door on the side. But it also really does feel less homey and well-equipped simply because it is less well-equipped.
For example, there is no TV included. There are hook-ups at the top of that cabinet in the living room, but I think a projector screen would make much more sense here.
What do you think? Can you see this working for you? As always, your feedback is encouraged and welcome.
My thanks to Josh from Bish’s RV for the video and photos in this article.
More about these RV reviews
These RV reviews are written based on information provided by the manufacturers along with our writer’s own research. They are based on information from a single unit and may not reflect your actual experience. Shop your RV and dealership carefully before making a buying decision. They are intended only as a brief overview of the vehicle, not a comprehensive critique, which would require a thorough inspection and/or test drive.
Tony comes to RVtravel.com having worked at an RV dealership and been a lifelong RV enthusiast. He also has written the syndicated Curbside column about cars.
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13’4 tall. Wow! two inches shorter than semi trailers. If you want furniture on that porch, I guess you have to store it inside while you travel to your destination – or buy it when you get there. I’m not sure about all you other ‘youngsters’ here in rvtravel, but I can tell you I’m not going to be climbing any circular staircases like the one in this trailer. Once we get back out camping this spring, I’ll be sure to count all of these trailers I see in campgrounds – or on the road. I remember back in the 50s & 60s, every year new cars looked completely different. Now they pick a body style and stick with it – for years. RV mfgs take note.
The campground we work at in the summer bought one of these last year to use as a rental. Customers love it!
They’re certainly a unique option and I can see why – these do have a pleasant feel to them when you’re inside.
A “park model” is built to near-residential standards, has no tanks, is 11-13′ wide, and must be hauled by a commercial hauler as a “wide load.” It is no different than a modular home except by being limited to 399 sq. ft.
This Hideout has none of those specs. It is just an 8′ wide, short destination trailer built to RVIA’s generally low-quality “standards”. Anyone with a one-ton truck can haul it with no special requirements, just using a lot of fuel due to its height and “brick” shape.
Statistic waiting to happen- looks more like a circular ladder than a staircase with the rung spacing. Also, I’d need to know a lot more about those queen short beds. 1st thing I have done is toss the manufacturer’s mattress (don’t know why they include them). But looking at the storage doors, a thicker mattress may not work?
That would certainly be worth some time with a tape measure for sure.
RV mattresses are a head scratcher and while I would like to see them go the way of the dodo bird the logistics of dealers having to stock all the sizes and styles for the RVs they sell would be a logistical headache. But, still.
Thank you, Tony! A friend once threatened to build a house on our property so we could spend more time together. Although it never happened, this would have worked admirably because she would have lived here part of the time and it would not take much time or effort to put this in place. Have a great weekend and safe travels!
Plus when they got tired of the friend the tiny house could just “disappear” one day while they were out buying smokes and beer.
Oh Tony, the way your mind works!?! 😉 It is so entertaining, yet practical. 🙂
13’ 4”? BE CAREFUL.