I am buying my first Fifth Wheel. I am looking at one that is 29.4 total length and one that is 32.5 total length. Can anyone tell me if I would notice the difference in towing the extra three feet. I am concerned with turns and backing it in a camp site.thank you.

No problem w/ just 3 feet. Before you go to the campground, go to a local (vacant) lot like a high school and practice backing into a space. If by chance you have any traffic cones, put them on the front corner of space to help act as a guide for you. Plus, practice making turns in the lot as this will help you and give you an idea just how tight you can go w/o hitting back window.

3' length difference is NOT an issueWhat is weight difference?

when I was shopping for motorhomes I questioned an additional 2-3 ft. and the salesman held up his hands 3 ft apart and said that is all we are talking about. no issue.bumpy

No, 3' in length will not be noticed. Often times a little longer will be easier to back. Height will make a difference, for clearance, depending where you camp. Height of FW overhang should be considered, due to taller late model trucks. You don't want to tow nose high. A 3' longer FW could be much heavier. If your truck can handle the extra pin weight, it won't be an issue.Jerry

I can tell the difference however its something you get used to quick or I did anyway. I went from a 26' 7600 gvwr trailer that weighed 5800-6000lbs when road ready to a 28' 5er with two slides at 11100-11300 lbs gross weight. I could tell the difference in weight....but it was something I got used to.

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Bumpyroad
Explorer
Mar 13, 2017
when I was shopping for motorhomes I questioned an additional 2-3 ft. and the salesman held up his hands 3 ft apart and said that is all we are talking about. no issue.
bumpy
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Mar 13, 2017
3' length difference is NOT an issue

What is weight difference?
ACZL
Explorer
Mar 13, 2017
No problem w/ just 3 feet. Before you go to the campground, go to a local (vacant) lot like a high school and practice backing into a space. If by chance you have any traffic cones, put them on the front corner of space to help act as a guide for you. Plus, practice making turns in the lot as this will help you and give you an idea just how tight you can go w/o hitting back window.

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