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gochiefs58
Explorer
Mar 06, 2015

never towed question's

First off, sorry if this topic is old. I did try to find an answer to my specific question, but failed. I have never towed anything ever. I really want to take my family out camping in a TT. Im conflicted about my first puchase as far as length. Im looking at
lenghts of 30' to33'. My question is this..... is this too long to jump right in and go? I really only want to buy once, dont want to trade up to what I want as confidence grows in other words. Thoughts?

My TV is a 2011 silverado 2500 HD crew cab if that helps with putting together advice

Thanks to all

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  • APT's avatar
    APT
    Explorer
    Mar 06, 2015
    Your truck should handle nearly any non-park model travel trailer. So pick your size/length based on the floorplan you like compromised with how many sites you want to fit in. A 25' RV fits in a 35' site, but not the opposite. You may want to browse some campgrounds that you think you will like for the number/location of sites that a 35' RV fits. Some "campgrounds" have hundreds of sites for 40+ foot motorhomes. Some campgrounds do not accommodate anything longer than 25'. So find out what type you expect to camp in.
  • handye9's avatar
    handye9
    Explorer II
    Mar 06, 2015
    Lots of folks will tell you "buy your second trailer first". That said, go for that 30 - 33 footer. You have enough truck to pull it. Get yourself a good weight distribution hitch and find a place to practice.

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