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bogie514
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Dec 09, 2015

How long a trailer and be comfortable towing on a long trip

I am back on the camper market - children are grown and out of the house and I no longer need a trailer with bunks. My tow vehicle is a 2008 Silverado 1500, 5.3 L, 4wd, crew cab. I had an initial se...
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DutchmenSport
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Dec 09, 2015
I went from 25 feet to 31 feet to 35 feet. As far as towing and the driving experience, I never experienced any noticeable difference after the second time towing. Except, backing up the longer trailer is easier.

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