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4x4crazy
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Oct 30, 2018

How long of a trailer is too long?

I am looking at toy haulers. We have seen some things we like that are a bit bigger but we know bigger isn't always better with RV's. We're looking at toy haulers but it will be for general camping use as well. The first unit we looked at was listed as a 21 foot model but hitch to bumper is 27 feet. We prefer the next size/model up. That unit is called a 25 foot model but is actually 31 feet from hitch to bumper. We are concerned about getting into campgrounds with whatever we choose. We are located in northern California and most of our camping will be in California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona areas. Just getting into the RV so we don't really know about any specific campgrounds we will be going to. Just looking for advice on size. We wouldn't want to get the smaller one if it doesn't help much on getting into sites. It seems there are so many massive RV's on the roads but then so many restrictions on sites. Just relying to figure out what people are doing? The toy hauler will be set for boondocking with 100 gallons of fresh water and a generator so we wouldn't need the hook ups all the time.

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  • I've done all of California's National Parks and not a few State Parks.

    And I'm glad I settled for a 21' when I was actually looking at the larger 35 and above.

    Even on that size, I still have to make reservations early. It's not just the length limitations but the maneuvering space too as they won't allow to knock down some trees to make room to maneuver bigger rigs.

    You will be faced with some pros and cons and the final decision will take you to make some compromises.

    Good luck with the search .
  • donn0128 wrote:
    As a toy hauler I assume your plannongmto haul some toys? So I guess the number one item is to find the smallest hauler that will fit your toys


    A lot of the newer trailers will fit our toy but there are conveniences for the living area we are looking at as well as an ease of getting the toys in.
  • You posted: "25 foot model but is actually 31 feet ."

    Boondocking makes it a lot easier with most any length trailer.
    and....most campgrounds, public or private will be able to accommodate a trailer of that size....certainly any Oregon State Park.

    Good luck with with you search and choice.
  • We don't camp on the left coast but we can get into virtually any private campground at 30 ft. long.
  • As a toy hauler I assume your plannongmto haul some toys? So I guess the number one item is to find the smallest hauler that will fit your toys