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Aridon
Explorer
Aug 29, 2013

Space required to back in compared to MH

We currently have a 43ft motor home. Thinking of trading to a similar sized fifth wheel.

Our rv lot is located in a very nice but older park so the roads are tight. 45ft motor homes are common and even our slightly smaller rig fit fine if a little on the tight side when backing in but no issues.

When backing a fifth wheel do you need much more space when compared to motor homes of the same size?

I realize the truck extends further out on fifth wheels but I also realize the motor home is a rectangle that doesn't bend where a fifth wheel does. Which should cut down on the space needed to back in.

So if a 45 ft prevost can back in can a good fifth wheel backer back in a similar sized fifth (foot or two shorter) in the same space?

Thank you

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  • motorcycle_jack's avatar
    motorcycle_jack
    Explorer II
    Aug 29, 2013
    I would think so. I drove a 52 passenger bus and put it in some tight spots in Atlantic City but think I could have put my DRV in any of those spots just as easily. You don't say how much room is in front of the site to swing that MH but a 5th needs less.
  • aruba5er's avatar
    aruba5er
    Explorer
    Aug 29, 2013
    With time and practice you will be able to back into the same spot you are now in, however your temper will have reached the max. I put mine in a space the crowd that gathered said it took a half hour for others to get into and most left and requested a differant spot. Remember, the truck in swiveling unlike the MH and does not respond quickly. For ease of driving I'd stay with the MH. If it wasn't for having the truck to site see and go shopping, I liked the MH better but I now license and insure 1 less vehicle. I quit going to the national campgrounds in WI because the roads are so narrow and end up in the trees across the driveway trying to get backed in. And I'm only 30 feet.

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