trailer lenth

jamesu wrote:

dyb wrote:
I 69 this month and for the last several years I've noticed it seems when when I gain a year in age the Trailer grows a foot in lenth especially when backing into a site.

I am 64 this month and I have found that the "length" of my trailer is pretty consistent when backing, but what I really notice is the amount of time/distance it takes to get worn out has steadily decreased over the past few years. Not long ago I could pull to Spokane (300 miles), maybe make a rest stop half way across the state, and arrive feeling fairly fresh. Now I'm only good for about 150-200 miles and I'm just plain pooped. Why is that? Does 3 to 4 years make that big of a difference?

YUP!!!

Buckeye Chuck wrote:
At age 69 finally moved up a fith wheel. I love it. Much easier to hook up and tows better than my TT.

@76 and full timing I would switch to a 5th or MH but the hooking up of the 33 foot TT (with out an electrical jack) keeps me sharp and in good physical conditions.

dyb wrote:
I 69 this month and for the last several years I've noticed it seems when when I gain a year in age the Trailer grows a foot in lenth especially when backing into a site.

I am 64 this month and I have found that the "length" of my trailer is pretty consistent when backing, but what I really notice is the amount of time/distance it takes to get worn out has steadily decreased over the past few years. Not long ago I could pull to Spokane (300 miles), maybe make a rest stop half way across the state, and arrive feeling fairly fresh. Now I'm only good for about 150-200 miles and I'm just plain pooped. Why is that? Does 3 to 4 years make that big of a difference?

At 71 this year we got rid of our truck camper and went to a 28' TT. my wife was tired of crawling up into the bed and we wanted room to entertain inside.

milo wrote:
As I get older (pertnear 65) the only thing thats changed is ... I keep getting better ...at everything I do. lol

Same here!

AT 80 I/we gave up the fifth wheel (#5) in favor of a small MH. Easier to back in etc. After a couple of years of 3+ months steady summer travel driving the beast and hooking up etc. has become too much so this year we will continue traveling for 3+ summer months in the car/motels etc. Still lots of wonderful places to go and see but life goes on!

At age 69 finally moved up a fith wheel. I love it. Much easier to hook up and tows better than my TT.

As I get older (pertnear 65) the only thing thats changed is ... I keep getting better ...at everything I do. lol

magnusfide wrote:

We finally switched to a motorhome last year.

X-2 We gave up our Airstream after 20 years and went with only our Popup. Could not stand that any more and got a small motorhome a few years back. I am 76 now and we go all the time. Wish I had done it sooner.

magnusfide wrote:

dyb wrote:
I 69 this month and for the last several years I've noticed it seems when when I gain a year in age the Trailer grows a foot in lenth especially when backing into a site.

;)
We finally switched to a motorhome last year.

So did we. Even tho I loved my little trailer pictured, I have to say the MH is much easier.