How long is too long? (Over 40 feet - legal?)
We have found a very long DRV we like - the 43' Dallas. A couple of concerns: 1 - How limiting is that going to be in campgrounds over something like a 36' model. (We found a Lifestyle/Carria...
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43 feet too long ?
Yes, it would be for me.
Not so much for the legal reasons, because I don't know what the laws are. But I've never seen a "too long trailer" pulled over at a state line, or anywhere else. I just don't think it happens.
However, I have seen roads that prohibit RVs because of width, or height, or just prohibit them altogether. So neither a 43 footer, or my 30 footer would be allowed on those roads, limiting our choice of routes.
So to answer your question you would have to determine just how much you are willing to limit your options.
If you only drive on major highways, and camp at large (usually new)campgrounds, a 43 footer might suit you perfectly.
On the other hand, if you want to camp in any campground, anywhere, you might have to drop down to a 20 footer.
Somewhere between those two lengths is a size camper that will take you to the places you are most likely to visit.
My 30 ft. 5th wheel, plus truck, has never failed to negotiate the roads to ,or within a campground of my choice.
Well, there was one National park out west that had a low, narrow tunnel, but there was plenty of warning beforehand.
But I have been in two campsites that were too narrow. One near Seattle where I had to park the truck alongside the trailer, and one in Utah where I could not even put out the awning.
PS. Many of the people I camp with are talking about, or already downsizing. talking about it
Yes, it would be for me.
Not so much for the legal reasons, because I don't know what the laws are. But I've never seen a "too long trailer" pulled over at a state line, or anywhere else. I just don't think it happens.
However, I have seen roads that prohibit RVs because of width, or height, or just prohibit them altogether. So neither a 43 footer, or my 30 footer would be allowed on those roads, limiting our choice of routes.
So to answer your question you would have to determine just how much you are willing to limit your options.
If you only drive on major highways, and camp at large (usually new)campgrounds, a 43 footer might suit you perfectly.
On the other hand, if you want to camp in any campground, anywhere, you might have to drop down to a 20 footer.
Somewhere between those two lengths is a size camper that will take you to the places you are most likely to visit.
My 30 ft. 5th wheel, plus truck, has never failed to negotiate the roads to ,or within a campground of my choice.
Well, there was one National park out west that had a low, narrow tunnel, but there was plenty of warning beforehand.
But I have been in two campsites that were too narrow. One near Seattle where I had to park the truck alongside the trailer, and one in Utah where I could not even put out the awning.
PS. Many of the people I camp with are talking about, or already downsizing. talking about it
