Is 45 feet too long?
In our constant search for a new rig... the one we like the best so far is of course - 45 feet - tag. Right now we have a 36 foot 5er. Our other choice is a 41 footer, but it's not the same quality. ...
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willald wrote:
...As you're seeing, this is an issue that folks are very 'divided' on. The responses you get will depend greatly on the size of the rig owned by the one talking.
You'll notice based on the responses you get to this question, that the size of the rig in each poster's signature is almost always the PERFECT size - Any rig larger than the one in a poster's signature, would be too big to go anywyere. Anything smaller, would not have enough room. Funny how that works. :)
That said, it IS an undeniable fact, that the larger a rig gets, the more you limit the places you can go. Sometimes, not so much 'cause of campsite size limitations, but because of the roads getting to/from them in the campground or park. Long wheelbases and long overhangs can cause serious problems when negotiating tight turns or steep inclines.
Now, just what length is the 'cutoff' at which you will find that your camping destinations are limited? Everyone will tell you something different, and it will depend on a lot of factors - where you plan to go, driver experience/confidence, how much planning ahead you typically do, etc. I think you'll find, though, that right around 40' is where you really start becoming limited in where you can camp. Still plenty of places for rigs that big or bigger, but you'll have to plan ahead more.
About 55% of my driving time, I think we are too long. About 100% of our camping time, I think we are just right ;) We only drive about 12 to 15 times a year because we generally stay at places for a month.
