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Baja_Man
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Aug 12, 2017

30-32' TT - Are they too long, difficult to park, etc?

Have decided on a USED TT. Looking for a model with the bunks that are double/full size. Would like a U shaped dinette and hide a bed couch, and a slide. Large shower also a plus.

Me, wife, 13yo, 18yo, small mini schnauzer.

Most of these features are found in a 28'-32' range. Overall lengths are 32'-36'

Looking at Jayco 2014-2016 28BHBE and 32BHS. I've read there are no AC vents in bunk area on 28 but there rear AC vents in the 32BHS. There are a couple in my area for $20K the 2014 has fiberglass slides and the 2016 has alum sides. There's also a 2016 with Elite and Thermal packages for $24K.

Some have Elite and Thermal packages and these models are $4-5K more.

The 32' BHS is around 36' overall length. The 28 around 32'

Are these considered too long for most areas (RV parks, NP, State Parks, etc)?

Most of the time we will look for locations with full hook ups. Maye be time when we would like to to try dry areas with no hookups but not often.

Most of these larger TT have around 50 gallons of fresh water and 35 of gray and black.

What are your thoughts on these longer TTs?

Thanks
  • We tow a 34'tt. I don't notice much difference between it and our old 28'er while on the road. Gas stations, parking and city driving take a little more thought and planning sometimes but it hasn't been a problem.

    Our biggest issue is the limited number of sites we can fit into at campgrounds. We only fit on approx 15 percent of sites at campgrounds around here, which are usually away from the water and beaches etc. We have to book 5 months in advance to get any site, so when we can only choose from 15 percent of those, it is difficult to get anything. My next trailer will be smaller because of this.
  • Depends what specific CGs you want to stay in, but longer trailers are problematic in many national forest, national park and state park campgrounds. This was one reason we downsized from a 34' TT to a 27' one. We still are too long for some places we would like to camp.
  • Longer trailers are easier to maneuver. You just have to make sure that with a TT you have the tongue weight around 12%.
  • The 32' 5er is shorter overall seeing as 4'-5' are over truck bed. Your overall length would be similar to towing a 26'-27' TT.
  • We have a 32' 5th wheel and have no problem parking it but the NP's may be a problem.