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TenOC
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Dec 15, 2017

How long is my 5er -- Yosemite National Park

I am planning a trip in late May to Yosemite National Park in my new 5er. This will be the first trip in the 5er. My old RV was a 30 foot TT.

I understand the Yosemite lottery for reservations and know that there are only a very few sites for a 35 foot trailer or 40 foot MH. My 5er is 24 feet of SQUARE box plus the 5 feet of "nose". My TV is a short bed truck. The question, am I a 24 foot or a 29 foot trailer??

Will I be OK booking a 35 foot MH -- 24 foot trailer site?????? . . :h . . . Or should I ONLY try for the larger site.
  • agesilaus wrote:
    If you don't fit they will not issue a refund or move you to another site. And they do walk around and make sure you fit on the pad and do not hang over the road.


    I think (?) the pads are long enough so I will not hang over the road, but there may be a parking problem.

    Maximum Camping Equipment Length:
    Max. Vehicle Length: 35
    Fifth Wheel Maximum Length: 24
    Pop up Maximum Length: 24
    Trailer Maximum Length: 24

    The maximum allowable trailer length is always shorter than the allowable RV length (due to maneuverability).
  • Call and ask to be sure. Better to get their advice before the lottery, than to guess and get it wrong.
  • If you don't fit they will not issue a refund or move you to another site. And they do walk around and make sure you fit on the pad and do not hang over the road.

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