2025 Highland Ridge Open Range 3X 390TBS Review

Finally, a fifth wheel with your family’s needs in the forefront of its design. The 2025 Highland Ridge Open Range 3X 390TBS checks all the RV family’s boxes with two master bedrooms, a three-person loft for kids, and a plethora of laundering amenities that are often overlooked in and RV (All of which makes the underappreciated task of cleaning so much easier.)

What do I love most about the Open Range 390TBS? It makes you feel appreciated. Every corner of this rig is constructed with your individual needs as a family member taken into account. (Even your dog is accounted for. There’s a removable — and cleanable — screen door, which tough enough to withstand the endless muddy pawed scratching.) Ease and functionality are here to welcome you and your whole family to a life on the road. And there are a lot of wonderful surprises.

Clues About Quality

When I saw that the entertainment system doubled as a giant hidden pantry (with lips on every shelf), I knew this unit was going to wow me. Reversible mattresses with hard or soft options lie on a reclinable bed frame. Which turns your queen bed into a couch at the push of a button. That’s just one example the duality in the Open Range 390TBS’s functional living space.

This fifth wheel has friends and family written all over it. But notwithstanding luxury and thoughtful design. A spacious floorplan was cleverly integrated in a two-bedroom and two-bathroom unit. A mega lounge will make your family feel cozy, with a large entertainment system to enjoy. And the task of cleaning up after so many friends and family members is made easier. Somehow, there’s a washer and dryer unit hookup, dishwasher, and an in-house vacuum system. It makes you wonder: Did a traveling mom design this unit?

At a Glance: Open Range 3X 390TBS

I am giving this unit four stars out of five. The Highland Ridge Open Range 390TBS meets all the needs of its intended buyers — even the less noticeable needs. As a full-time traveling mom, I can say this unit speaks to me with its cleaning appliances and functional living spaces. Here’s a great example: The sleeping capacity meets that of its tabled seating capacity. Eight people can comfortably sleep here, and eight people can comfortably eat here. (Two things that somehow don’t always go hand in hand in RV floorplans.) This feels like a thoughtfully designed unit for traveling families, with an equally thoughtful follow through.

Check the Specs

Sleeping capacity: 8
Hitch weight: 2,970 pounds
UVW: 14,565 pounds
CCC: 2,430 pounds
Exterior length: 42 feet 7 inches (42 feet 3 inches, pin to number)
Exterior height: 11 feet 10 inches (without A/C); 12 feet 10 inches (with A/C)
Exterior width: 8 feet 6 inches or 14 feet 10 inches (with slides out)
Fresh/Gray/Black Tanks: 91/97/80
Propane: 2 x 40 pounds
Awnings: 18 feet and 11 feet

Features We Love

Removable tables for the mega lounge
Dual entry ways
Both bathrooms offer passthrough access (a plus with such a large capacity)
TravelLINK Smart RV system offers remote control of awnings, lighting, slides, heating, cooling and more (VoiceLINK responds to voice commands)
4000 MORyde suspension
16-gallon gas/electric water heater
LevelLoc: 4- or 6-point automatic leveling with JT’s Strong Arms
Blackout shadows or daytime filter shades
Rear view observation camera and door observation camera
Four seasons protection package
Waterfall table that could offer workspace
Bedroom dresser top that slides out and doubles as workspace table
Dual pane windows
Option for MORyde pin box
15,000 Btu A/C units (x3)
ACCU Slide system: 42-inch deep four corner compression
Solid Step entry stairs for safe entry/exit
Outdoor shower for muddy paws or sandy toes

Just a little preview for one cool feature (and one small criticism). This dresser in the master bedroom is very nice, but …

It can also pull forward to become a work space! So clever and convenient. However, I do wish that there was a board that fit behind it to close the gap with the wall. If I bought this, I would have one custom made.

Benefits

Bring your kids and their friends! This two-bed, two-bath unit also has a three-person loft (and pull-out couch), totaling an eight-person sleeping capacity.
Cook comfortably for everyone with a four-burner stove.
Clean with ease with an in-house vacuum, dishwasher, and washer and dryer hookup.
The design gives you the option for a small private workspace with a dual functioning dresser/desk in the master bedroom. (Sometimes you just need a workspace that is separated from all the noise and kerfuffle)

Challenges

The pull-out dresser top has so much potential to double as a perfect desk, if there was an insert to go behind the top. (This could easily be remedied with a small piece of wood cut to size.)
Outdoor storage compartments are hard to close.
This unit requires a heavy-duty vehicle to tow it.

Best For

RV families that want a sustainable and luxurious unit for their family will love what they see with the Open Range 390TBS. It gives you nice capacity for additional visitors, without sacrificing space or comfort.
Full-time RV families often require residential cleaning appliances. (Don’t feel bad: I require these amenities myself.). The Open Range 390TBS gives owners that, plus, separate living quarters, luxurious and spacious interior, and an optional private space for intermittent remote work.

Key Areas That RV Trader Reviews

RV Trader asked RV shoppers what was most important to them in their RV buying process. Potential buyers — like you — helped us to identify a list of six key areas that camping and travel enthusiasts always look at when they’re searching for the perfect RV: sleeping space, bathroom, living area, four-season capabilities, and storage space.

The RV Trader team then got to work providing you with an honest and unbiased evaluations. And that’s where I come in. I’m Olivia de Soria, RV expert and enthusiast. I provide an honest look at RVs from an RV industry insider perspective. That way, you can learn the good, the bad, and the intriguing about any RVs I review. I inspect each RV with the buyer’s perspective at the forefront. And I always evaluate those six key areas that buyers have told us that they have in mind.

So, that said, let’s take a closer look at the 2025 Highland Ridge Open Range 390TBS.

Sleeping Space

The sleeping spaces in the Open Range 390TBS are numerous. And each is thoughtfully constructed for its intended user. The master bedroom has bragging rights. It has a king-size walkaround bed, reversible mattress (soft or firm), recliner/couch conversion, walk-in closet with an option for washer and dryer hookup, and a dresser that doubles as a desk. (Whew!) The space has dressers with lovely butcher block tops, and a modest TV tucked above the dresser. I cannot imagine what more I could want in a bedroom.

The queen bedroom suite has the same 9-inch thick reversible mattress, with a power recliner. The bed is also a walkaround, but due to the reclining design, it lacks overhead storage that many similar models offer. Next to the bed is a compact dresser with a butcher block top. Across from the bed is a double door wardrobe with a shoe closet beneath. A TV can be installed on the wall across from the bed, but I fear it will be a head smasher, with little excess room to walk around the bed as it is. To give owners extra room though, the bed has the ability to recline and adjust upward. This not only allows someone in bed to sit up, but it also creates more walkaround space.

Beyond the Bedrooms

Some of my favorite sleeping features include the cleverly placed loft, above the queen bedroom suite. Three single cots are available for slumber parties or visiting grandkids. The head space is not in excess, but in my experience, the tinier the space, the more kids love putting their imaginations to work in it. (This is a fort-ready room, beckoning for games and child-led playtime.) Four open shelves are available at the foot of the sleeping space, for toys and clothes.

The sleeping arrangements don’t end there! The mega lounge folds out into a clever sofa bed, comfortably sleeping one adult. (Or maybe even two small kids.) With all the other sleeping spaces being separated, this sleeper sofa offers a comfortable, private space for visitors.

A master bedroom that deserves the name, there's a lot to love here. A king-size bed with a power base. A reversible soft/firm mattress. A walk-in closet. That's just getting started. — A master bedroom that deserves the name, there’s a lot to love here. A king-size bed with a power base. A reversible soft/firm mattress. A walk-in closet. That’s just getting started.

The mega lounge sofa is a great example of the dual functionality that is found throughout the Open Range 390TBS. As you can see here, it creates ample sleeping space.

Yes, there’s a second bedroom suite. And it’s only slightly less impressive than the master, with walkaround queen-size bed, double-door wardrobe, and its own bathroom.

Just above the queen suite is a loft the kids will absolutely love. There’s room to sleep three.

Bathroom

Two passthrough bathrooms are available in the Open Range 390TBS. The master bathroom doesn’t hold back on luxury. The shower is a lovely stand-up unit with marble tile backing and an elegant, modern faucet design with two shower heads, and four different spray options. A teak folding bench is installed with pristine glass sliding doors. A stunning vessel sink offers a slightly larger bathroom sink than most units, with more storage available underneath. There is a towel rack over the toilet, but no additional storage outside of the sink cabinet.

The second bathroom attached to the queen suite is equipped with standard amenities, but no less functional. The shower is a stand-up insert with a detachable shower head and frosted glass sliding doors. The mirror above the sink doesn’t offer any storage, but the sink cabinet has a small triangular shaped cupboard beneath it.

A nice look at the master bedroom with that stunning vessel sink. Note the storage underneath.

This shower is stunning and luxurious, from the modern shower heads and the marble tile to the teak wood folding bench.

Here’s a good view of the passthrough exit, particularly advantageous when you have up to eight passengerss

The queen suite bathroom is not as large as the master, but you can see that it’s not crowded.

Living Area

The mega lounge and waterfall table embody the comfort and functionality that this space offers. The mega lounge can comfortably seat five, with removable tables for eating on either side. I especially love this, because I think meals offer a sacred time to share with friends and family. Those meals are simply more complete when eaten from real tables.

The waterfall table is an elegant centerpiece of the living space, where function and modernity are woven together with this minimal piece of furniture. The table offers ample countertop space for preparing meals, and a place to eat them when the cooking is complete. Outlets and USB ports are available on the far end of the table.

The large TV site above a 40,000 Btu furnace, adding a cozy element to the space, complete with stunning drop-down lighting above the waterfall table. The entertainment system here has a clever secret, which I will unveil in the kitchen portion of this review. And I can’t leave this section without mentioning my favorite, but subtle feature of this unit: the drop-down blackout shades. What’s so wonderful? They also have a secondary function: pull-up daytime shades. These are the easiest and most integrated blinds I have deployed. And having two light-filtering options is extremely handy when you are living in an RV.

The size of the mega lounge is truly impressive, as is the waterfall table. Both are centerpieces of the living area.

Another angle from which you can see both the placement of the TV and, further back, the ladder to the loft over the queen suite.

Don’t let the 50-inch TV and 40,000 Btu furnace deceive you. There’s a hidden pantry behind the entertainment system.

Now facing the master suite, you can see just how spacious the living area is.

Kitchen

The galley in the Open Range 390TBS is one of my top RV dream kitchens. The four-burner stove is perfect for cooking large family meals or hosting friends. And the seating capacity is spacious and functional, with a waterfall table offering four additional seats at mealtime. The sink is extraordinary, being the first I’ve encountered with a drop in basin. Sometimes you want a big sink, and sometimes you want one that is divided. Who knew you could have both?

After meals, the dishwasher is a huge bonus, as well as the vegetable sprayer, glass washer, and button adjustable sink drain. The 21-cubic-foot fridge showcases a monstrosity of space with a water and ice dispenser on the door. The matching backsplash behind the sink and stove tie the space together with a modern and chic aesthetic. If you want to forget you ever left the luxuries of home, this kitchen will help you accomplish that.

With eight people to cook for, storage is of paramount importance. But that feature has been cleverly addressed with a hidden pantry behind the entertainment system. The entire TV and electric fireplace open as a hidden door to reveal all your storage dreams come true. This pantry is the biggest I have seen, with lips on all the shelves to keep everything in place during travel time. It also has a convenient automatic light feature. I foresee some hide-and-seek adventures here.

This was one of my favorite surprises: the hidden pantry. Better yet? There are lips on every shelf.

A four-burner stove is a real luxury that large families can take advantage of.

This model comes with a GE 21-cubic-foot residential refrigerator.

Not only do you get a big, divided sink. The Open Range 390TBS also comes with a dishwasher, sprayer, and glass washer.

Four Season Capabilities

So many features make this unit a good option for four-season camping. The vapor barrier between the framing offers 50 percent more insulation. This cuts down on morning condensation and helping keep the unit warm in winter and cool in summer. TuffShell Vacuum Bonded Laminated construction is reinforced with heavy duty fiberglass and welded aluminum frames. The underbelly is heated, and forced air is directed to the heating tanks.

The walkable PVC roofing membrane is heat-resistant and has a ladder built on the back allowing you safe access to brush the snow off in winter. In summer months, keep cool with three 15,000 Btu A/C units. The unit comes with one 200-watt solar panel and a 30-amp charge controller for dry camping. (The Xtend solar package has an option to upgrade your panels.) The windows are dual pane, further ensuring insulation in extreme weather. The four seasons protection package offers an array of cold weather protection, assuring your RV will stay insulated and protected well into a mild winter.

A closer look at that 40,000 Btu furnance that we mentioned earlier.

The Open Range 390TBS is fitted with two 40-pound propane tanks.

Storage Space

I think the storage spaces in the Highland Ridge Open Range 390 TBS are cleverly designed and dispersed. Outside there are two large storage compartments, with one of them offering pass through access. The kitchen boasts the most space with a wide, tall, and deep pantry hiding behind the entertainment system. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet and numerous dressers for all your personal belongings. But the bathroom attached could use a little more storage space. (Even so, I think any storage space that might be lacking in the master bathroom could be made up for with the master bedroom storage.)

The spare bathroom is lacking in some storage space in my opinion. But in a unit of this size, to have two bathrooms and two bedrooms, a little sacrifice must be made. The loft offers plenty of storage space when it is not in use. And if it is in full-time use, the open shelving units offer a little storage, but more can be easily made with baskets or boxes in the wide-open space available there.

The exterior storage is great (note the passthrough storage here). But there are other cool features too — like this exterior grill/griddle you see on the left.

A better look at that walk-in closet in the master suite.

The cabinets over the kitchen sink give you lots of room to store whatever you need.

Closing Notes on the Open Range 390TBS

Of the many on road features this RV has, I think the MORyde suspension system is worth mentioning. It’s a great feature for fifth wheels, increasing durability and longevity of the rig overall. It offers up to four inches of suspension travel. This protects your rig travel from road shock and reduces stress on the frame. That means you get a smoother ride and better performance from your suspension.

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