Hi guys. My wife and I are interested in making the switch to a 5th wheel and I'm going crazy with the advertised versus actual lengths.I like to keep it under cover and the spot in the shop is only 31' deep. We've been to multiple RV shows. dealerships and walked RV parks and most seem to be longer than our desires.Do any of you have any recommendations for a 5th wheel in the length we're "stuck" with?Looking for something with at least 1 and preferrably 2 slides. I have a 1 ton crew cab dually so I should be able to tow the size we're looking for. Thanks very much........john

Mine was advertised as 39'2" and it is 39'2". Added rear ladders and other things can change your exact length measurements.I would suspect about the only thing you could do would be to look on-line and find some 29' or 30' floor plans you like and then go actually measure one. Most dealers probably have never physically measured one themselves and would just tell you what is printed in their paperwork for unit they currently have.

Jrork wrote:Hi guys. My wife and I are interested in making the switch to a 5th wheel and I'm going crazy with the advertised versus actual lengths.I like to keep it under cover and the spot in the shop is only 31' deep. We've been to multiple RV shows. dealerships and walked RV parks and most seem to be longer than our desires.Do any of you have any recommendations for a 5th wheel in the length we're "stuck" with?Looking for something with at least 1 and preferrably 2 slides. I have a 1 ton crew cab dually so I should be able to tow the size we're looking for. Thanks very much........johnYou looking at a new or used trailer? Chris

Your best bet is to looks at ALL the spec sheets... That is where you should find the actual length. Our unit is model # 36 REB3.. with an overall length of 38'11"..

ford truck guy wrote:Your best bet is to looks at ALL the spec sheets... That is where you should find the actual length. Our unit is model # 36 REB3.. with an overall length of 38'11"..Yes, the model numbers generally don't mean much. Our is a 34RLT and is 37'10". Check the specs or take a tape measure when shopping! Good luck!

And if it has a hitch extension and rear tire you can add 2ft or so to the length as it would sit in your shop. You could take off any hitch extension and rear wheel but a 26-28 footer would be easier to fit in. Not trying to sell you anything but this is a typical layout for that size with slide.27ft the site says the length is approximate but since the model number is 25 I suspect the 27 is about right. Notice it has a hitch extension of about 15 inches or so.

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ford_truck_guy
Nomad
Feb 17, 2015
Your best bet is to looks at ALL the spec sheets... That is where you should find the actual length. Our unit is model # 36 REB3.. with an overall length of 38'11"..
Me_Again
Explorer III
Feb 17, 2015
Jrork wrote:
Hi guys. My wife and I are interested in making the switch to a 5th wheel and I'm going crazy with the advertised versus actual lengths.
I like to keep it under cover and the spot in the shop is only 31' deep. We've been to multiple RV shows. dealerships and walked RV parks and most seem to be longer than our desires.

Do any of you have any recommendations for a 5th wheel in the length we're "stuck" with?

Looking for something with at least 1 and preferrably 2 slides. I have a 1 ton crew cab dually so I should be able to tow the size we're looking for.

Thanks very much........john

You looking at a new or used trailer? Chris
C-Bears
Explorer
Feb 17, 2015
Mine was advertised as 39'2" and it is 39'2". Added rear ladders and other things can change your exact length measurements.

I would suspect about the only thing you could do would be to look on-line and find some 29' or 30' floor plans you like and then go actually measure one. Most dealers probably have never physically measured one themselves and would just tell you what is printed in their paperwork for unit they currently have.

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