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Napria
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Feb 28, 2014

Going from a 33' to a 40'

So, seven feet seems like a huge amount to tack on to a fifth wheel, but we can't find any floor plans we like much under 40'

If you've gone from mid 30' to 40' or so can you give me your thoughts? Are you sorry? Was it a big adjustment?
  • x3 we are 13.2 high and I worry.
    We went from 32'5er to 40' triple axle. Turning is a bit different (cant make as tight of turns) but overall length made no difference in traveling or parks.
    Jo
  • We went from 29' to 35' to 40' over the years and I too worry much more about height. The length is not as much as an issue for us.
  • We went from a 34' Big Sky to a 40' toyhauler. It does take a little getting used to, but not nearly as much as I thought it would. Mostly it's just watching turns a bit closer, and making sure the stopping space is long enough. To be honest I'm more concerned with the height rather than the length.

    I'd rather have something a bit less tall, and maybe a couple feet shorter, but this toyhauler was the only one that met our criteria. We stay in commercial campgrounds as a rule, so finding a spot isn't that big of deal.