Our family is convinced that our 21 foot (24 foot with rear slide out extended) travel trailer will fit in their driveway. We are getting a few more measurements, but at the moment it looks like we might only have 20 inches total clearance for the width, perhaps up to 32 inches total. We will be backing in from a large street but not with a driveway directly across. We were thinking we would be better off staying at an RV park due to concerns of not fitting, especially with the potential difficulties in maneuvering. Thoughts?

It is very doable, but that depends on your skill level and confidence. I can't help think about the scene from the Long Long Trailer where Desi is trying to back the trailer into relative's driveway with everyone yelling different directions, and he takes out the side porch on the house.

We always choose a nearby RV park. Full Hookups so we can use air conditioner and our washer/dryerGives us a place to get away on our ownWe can sleep in and show up when we chooseDoesn't cause hosts any inconvenience by having driveway blockedThat being said you will have enough room to park but may not be able to get by the RV depending on obstacles. Just take your time when backing in and make sure only one trusted RVer is helping you back up. Suggest that everyone else go back inside the house and relax, because this may take awhile. Or be honest and tell them that crowds make you nervous and will cause the parking operation to take longer.

After becoming familiar with your rig I would expect you can back it in there without much trouble. You've got almost a foot on each side.

One has to look at the whole situation.Does the family want you there as a matter of their own pride, convenience or just to be host? As to the measured clearance, that is totally a question of how well you can place your RV and what room it really needs. I have been in places that I needed to pull out the city water hose and power cord, tie them to the side of the coach and then park. We were so close to the house that the cord and hose connections could not be accessed after we were parked. But, we had a great time and their kids came and went steadily. Matt

I store my TT next to the S&B home but city restrictions require 3 foot clearance on the house side for fire gap and access around in case of emergencies. Backing it into the space should not be a problem once you get used to the situation but other matters may be more important.

How much clearance do you recommend when parking?

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obgraham
Explorer
Nov 01, 2013
After becoming familiar with your rig I would expect you can back it in there without much trouble. You've got almost a foot on each side.
the_bear_II
Explorer
Nov 01, 2013
We always choose a nearby RV park.

Full Hookups so we can use air conditioner and our washer/dryer
Gives us a place to get away on our own
We can sleep in and show up when we choose
Doesn't cause hosts any inconvenience by having driveway blocked

That being said you will have enough room to park but may not be able to get by the RV depending on obstacles. Just take your time when backing in and make sure only one trusted RVer is helping you back up. Suggest that everyone else go back inside the house and relax, because this may take awhile. Or be honest and tell them that crowds make you nervous and will cause the parking operation to take longer.
I_am_still_wayn
Explorer
Nov 01, 2013
It is very doable, but that depends on your skill level and confidence. I can't help think about the scene from the Long Long Trailer where Desi is trying to back the trailer into relative's driveway with everyone yelling different directions, and he takes out the side porch on the house.

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How much clearance do you recommend when parking?

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