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evanrem
Explorer II
Sep 16, 2016

38 foot travel trailer- Just to Big??

We currently have a 34 foot bunkhouse TT (hitch to bumper). We get out about 55 nights a year so we use it quite bit towing around the Midwest and usually one big trip a year. We are looking to upgrade and the TT units that meet most the requirements fall in around 37 foot. We can get the 34 footer just about every where we want (although tight in a few places)I'm thinking the 37 footer is just getting out of control and towing the extra 3 or 4 feet will be a pain. Looking for input on people who tow these huge TT's and what their overall experience is on it. The current rig tows like a dream after a truck upgrade (2500 HD) and I don't want to be back in the situation of a "white knuckle tow". I looked a Fifth wheels but the payload runs out quick and I really enjoy the bed space. The unit I really like is the Grand Design Reflection 312bhts
  • 1Adam12's avatar
    1Adam12
    Explorer
    Sep 16, 2016
    We had a similar size TT at one time and pulled it with an Excursion. We were nearly 56' going down the road.

    The issues were gas stations and getting into certain campsites. Some of our trips were to places we don't normally go. We had no problem 80% of the time, it was the 20% which caused some stress.
  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    Sep 16, 2016
    My Outback is 35.5 feet bumper to hitch. With truck in tow, I'm a total of 57.5 feet. We went from an 18 foot, to a 31 foot, to a 35.5 foot TT over the years, and found no problems with the 35.5 footer, except to make sure we have an adequate campsite when making reservations. A couple more feet would probably make no difference once you get this big.
  • samsontdog's avatar
    samsontdog
    Explorer
    Sep 16, 2016
    I would keep what you have. I went from a 34 ft up to a 40 ft 5th w. I towed it for a yr and now use it for a rental in Yuma as it was just two big to get into places we wanted to go to

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