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cchristanis
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Mar 30, 2015

How big of a 5er can i fit in my driveway??

Ok. Stupid question. But I dont want to go out and buy a 40' rv and not be able to get it in driveway. I know there are probably a few factors to consider like obstacles such as mailboxes and trees, etc. I had a 28' th that i could get into the driveway pretty well. I sometimes had to take a couple tries. I had to maneuver the th between a mailbox and a fence at the end of my driveway.Its a single car width driveway at the end and it widens to 2 car .I think Im gonna make my mailbox removable so i can get a bigger 5er and make it easier to back in. My other rv was not a 5er either which will make it easier. I think if i do that then its just a matter of how long the driveway is. I dont think ill have an issue clearing anything. When i had my th in the driveway hooked up to the truck, i never measured to see how much length was left. But I could open the garage door on the th and still have room. Across the road from my driveway is just trees and grass. Kind of hard to explain I guess. Is there anyway to do this?
  • If you are comfortable with the 28' toyhauler, and did not get stuck in the ditch across from your driveway, then a 36' will probably fit OK. But remember that it will take more space across the road to get the larger trailer into the driveway, and past the first narrow section.

    Also consider what approach angles will be, and if you will get high centered going into the driveway. If it is all fairly level, nothing to worry about. But if you where to measure the distance on your 28' from the truck rear axle to the trailer axles, it will be about 6 or 7 feet more on a 36' long fifth wheel.

    Good luck with whatever you decide.

    You can post your address, then we could take a look at your house from google.maps.com and see what it looks like from above.

    Fred.
  • they should be all the same width, so length is the only factor I can think of to be concerned about