Hi All,New people here about to venture Into RV'ing. I have another thread whereby I am asking opinions on build quality and brand feedback. During that discussion a member mentioned I would be very limited in accessing most national parks with a unit that is 42'. I realize not all campgrounds are suited for large tag axel units. We don't expect to rely too much on terrestrial services which is why I am seeking a house on wheels so to speak. Is this a bad idea? Can I hear some feedback on your experiences of denied access due to coach size.

Hi,Find a floor plan you can live in with the shortest possible length. I full time in a class c that is 28'5". I boondock as much as I can. I have no slides to fail.Quality control in the rv industry is low. Expect to have start up issues with a new RV and huge depreciation. That is one reason to consider a used RV.

It is true in many cases that newer larger RV's are too large for some older design CG's. But in most of these places, like national park areas there are also many private, more modern CG's nearby. You'll fit in fine in those places. And enjoy the national parks just the same.

I haven't been denied access to any parks but our rig is only 34' long. I will say that sometimes, even finding a site for a 35' rig is difficult in National Parks if we don't book far enough in advance. There are always commercial parks available but we prefer not to stay often in those.An example: Yosemite Valley has 9 sites for 36-40' rigs. Nothing for larger. There are @18 sites for 35' rigs.

We have a 38 foot. I have never been turn away due to size, but I think that depends on where you are going. We see 45 tags in most of the places that we go to. We are in New Mexico and so far all the state parks we visit have space for us.

This is our sixth year full timing with our current coach. We've not had any difficulty finding accommodations close to where we wanted to go. You will find some parks are not suited for the larger rigs due mainly to road widths and turning radii...you do not bend in the middle...but you will find CGs in close proximity to the places you wish to visit. For instance, you won't fit in any of the campgrounds inside Yellowstone Natl Park, but Grizzly RV Park is right outside the west gate and is a perfect spot to visit the park. Buy the coach that suits YOUR NEEDS...finding a place to camp will not be an issue.....Dennis

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dahkota
Explorer
Jan 02, 2015
I haven't been denied access to any parks but our rig is only 34' long. I will say that sometimes, even finding a site for a 35' rig is difficult in National Parks if we don't book far enough in advance. There are always commercial parks available but we prefer not to stay often in those.

An example: Yosemite Valley has 9 sites for 36-40' rigs. Nothing for larger. There are @18 sites for 35' rigs.
sch911
Explorer
Jan 02, 2015
It is true in many cases that newer larger RV's are too large for some older design CG's. But in most of these places, like national park areas there are also many private, more modern CG's nearby. You'll fit in fine in those places. And enjoy the national parks just the same.
pianotuna
Nomad III
Jan 02, 2015
Hi,

Find a floor plan you can live in with the shortest possible length.

I full time in a class c that is 28'5". I boondock as much as I can. I have no slides to fail.

Quality control in the rv industry is low. Expect to have start up issues with a new RV and huge depreciation. That is one reason to consider a used RV.

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