In theory if I can get a 30' BP in my drive way can I get a 35' 5th wheel in the same spot?

Txsurfer wrote:In theory if I can get a 30' BP in my drive way can I get a 35' 5th wheel in the same spot?If the 30" BP is the one on your sig line and the then you have to look at it and the 5er seperately, you know you have 30' do you have 5' additional in front of the tt?

Sure, go ahead, buy it, the worse that will happen is you'll have to pay for off site storage and fix the truck after you break the back window and dent the cab. How do you expect anyone on this forum to give you a reliable answer? It's apples and oranges.Not only is the length different, the hitch point is different, the wheelbase is different, no one knows how wide your driveway is, what the slope is, how much room you have before you hit the back window on the truck, what the clearance you have over the truck bed, etc., etc., etc.

Txsurfer wrote:In theory if I can get a 30' BP in my drive way can I get a 35' 5th wheel in the same spot?I started with 30 ' not much of an issue, went to a 34' ,still okay but getting a little more difficult. Went to a 38' , now things got a lot more difficult. Combination of a 10' RV pad, street that doesn't afford being able to get a good angle backing in. Takes a few maneuvers to get it back there. All this being said, 8' made a lot of difference in getting it backed up in there for me. 5' could be more of an issue in your case. I knew going in it would be more difficult for me ,but doable. Its something that I think only you can figure out. Good luck.

Only YOU can answer that question. It's all determined by your own skill.

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Txsurfer
Explorer
Jul 31, 2017
Thank You in the end I have a friend with a 38' I can prob get him to come over with his for a test fit when the day comes.
schlep1967
Nomad
Jul 31, 2017
Txsurfer wrote:
Sorry should have specified trying to keep it on the right side of the drive where it's all concrete.. not planning keep it there jus load/unload.

Going to the right side I think you will be fine. Especially if you are just doing it to unload. No need to get it in a perfect spot every time.
Txsurfer
Explorer
Jul 29, 2017
Sorry should have specified trying to keep it on the right side of the drive where it's all concrete.. not planning keep it there jus load/unload.
MFL
Nomad II
Jul 29, 2017
Campinfan wrote:
You could also back in on the "blind side". Back from the right of your picture to the left. I have had to do that for a few years now but this year I trimmed some pine trees that line the driveway.

I agree with this. It is what I do, and I use the paint marks on the driveway as well. If you try backing in tight by the mail box, it is really going to stress your tires/suspension. Sure you can do it, but I wouldn't. IMO, it just works better to back/park across the driveway, in a narrow street maneuver.

Jerry
Campinfan
Explorer III
Jul 29, 2017
You could also back in on the "blind side". Back from the right of your picture to the left. I have had to do that for a few years now but this year I trimmed some pine trees that line the driveway.
Txsurfer
Explorer
Jul 29, 2017
Agreed one person job and at least mine is flat
5thwheeleroldma
Explorer
Jul 29, 2017
Agree w/mtofell1. Backing a trailer is a one person job. Just have to get out frequently and look for yourself. My wife and I drive each other crazy if she helps. We have a nice long, wide driveway, but it is around a corner, up a steep hill, and into a shed only about 4' wider than the trailer. Still stressful after 19 years.
Ron3rd
Explorer III
Jul 29, 2017
Txsurfer wrote:
In theory if I can get a 30' BP in my drive way can I get a 35' 5th wheel in the same spot?

Yes
mtofell1
Explorer
Jul 29, 2017
Parking at home is honestly the biggest stress with my RV. I really don't worry too much once out on the road. After years of back in/out of the same spot with RVs of varying size I've finally got it down pretty good.

The best thing I ever did was to paint a few marks on the ground to give me something to aim at. I have a mark to shoot for as I'm crossing the sidewalk and another once I'm beside the house. It takes out all the guessing if I'm too close to the fence or not.

After having my wife try to be a spotter and watching you other folks in the campgrounds I've realized it's best as a 1 person job. I just stop, get out and evaluate often when in tight quarters. My main thing is to not be in a hurry at all.
BarneyS
Explorer III
Jul 28, 2017
Many campgrounds are tighter than that. I suspect you will have no problems.
Barney