Just wo xering ic a 17 ft tt is too small for full time camping.we are New to tt and have not yet purchased. I cant make up y mind as to whether a 17ft tt is too small or not? Advise,, suggestions? Thanks

It's small, but workable. It will depend on just how you plan to use it. If you plan to park at CGs with all the amenities, such as laundry and baths, you could Full-Time in a P'Up.....but if you plan to spend lots of time boondocking, it's gonna get tight.It also depends on YOU.....are you OK in tight spaces? A larger RV will allow you to have an "easy chair" so you'll be move comfortable watching TV or just relaxing....larger will give you more room to have an area to "veg" out or entertain if that is something you plan to do?Rent a 17' trailer, take it out for a week or so....see how you feel.Good luck:)

Only you can answer that. Some people 40' is to small others live just fine in a small RV. I could live in a 26' with a 12' slide out. What do you plan to use to tow it with?

kellybelly wrote:Just wo xering ic a 17 ft tt is too small for full time camping.we are New to tt and have not yet purchased. I cant make up y mind as to whether a 17ft tt is too small or not? Advise,, suggestions? ThanksLooks like your keyboard has issues with dropped characters. :)I had a 17' hybrid which is larger in terms of floor space than a 17' TT and based on my experience with that a 17' TT is too small for full-timing.Of course anything is "possible". Some folk are forced to live in a cardboard box under an overpass, and to them full timing in a 17' TT would be simply palatial.For those of us not in that predicament, the 17' space would become very small in a heartbeat especially given that it is the two of you (based on your other post about looking good while FTing). Heck it was a bit small for us and we are recreational RVers.I strongly suggest renting one for a week or so and see how you make out. You'll see what I am talking about, I am sure.

How many people is "we?" How much stuff do "we" need to keep and carry with us?Some people can get their life down to what fits in a car, on the back of their motorcycle, in a shopping cart, or a backpack. Others can pare down for a couple weeks or a few months at a time, but still need a bigger place to call home.A lot of people are in 40-45 foot motorhomes because that is their minimum comfortable lifestyle. They might be full time, or just going for the season.I've known several people, singles, for whom everything they owned, everything they thought they needed could fit. in their car, then it was often a VW van, but at least one did OK with a compact sedan, VW type 1. But they did not also live in that space, and they all eventually outgrew this, buying houses or apartments and needing moving vans to carry the stuff they owned.I've also met families of four to six people full timing in a 24-28 foot TT, with a tow vehicle and sometimes a second car to help carry the people and their extra stuff. I meet these. people in RV parks and trailer parks that cater to people who move around to work at temporary jobs.So maybe 17 foot TT would work for full timing if you can fit in the space, and your lifestyle fits the space. Only you can figure out what works for you.

We have a 19 as well as a 30 and we have full timed in the 19 for 3 months at the end of which it was getting REAL small.

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CavemanCharlie
Explorer III
Nov 12, 2013
I like my 20 foot. A 23 foot would be perfect I think. I had a 17 and even for weekend camping like I do it was a bit too small. Mostly because the bathroom in it was so small.

As for taking your family and pets into your house bathroom for a week? I know I'm poor but, you all have 17 foot bathrooms in your houses? Wow. And, campers are laid out different then the bathroom in your house.
doxiluvr
Explorer II
Nov 12, 2013
Full timing in a 17' TT would be really hard for me. We have a 34' TT and just spending about 3 months in the summer in it, is enough for me. I enjoy getting back home. I feel "too much togetherness is not good."
Ivylog
Explorer III
Nov 12, 2013
K...B, over the years I've owned about every type of RV. Once we had enough time off I bought a used 36' DP because of posts on here about 36' being the max of SP, NP, USFS, BLM CGs. Did not take long to realize that's not true so on the third try we got what works for us. Twice the husband is too true and it could be four times after five days of rainy weather. Buying a bigger tow vehicle and RV is cheaper than a divorce... so I've been told.
kellybelly
Explorer
Nov 12, 2013
Ivylog wrote:
Twice the husband on 1/2 the money in 1/10th... NO, 1/20th the space? Why are you going so small? I always say: "Buy more RV than you think you need... ONE TIME." and you are asking about "staying beautiful while onthe raod" in 17'. Good luck, but then I'm comming at this from 42' and four slide for half time.
lol! Twice the husband, that alone is enough to go bibber
kellybelly
Explorer
Nov 12, 2013
beemerphile1 wrote:
kellybelly wrote:
Just wo xering ic a 17 ft tt is too small for full time camping....

Only you can decide but here is a way to find out. Take your family and pets into the bathroom of your house, now stay in there for a week. :B

oh, wow! Thanks so much,! That puts it in perfect perspective.
Ivylog
Explorer III
Nov 12, 2013
Twice the husband on 1/2 the money in 1/10th... NO, 1/20th the space? Why are you going so small? I always say: "Buy more RV than you think you need... ONE TIME." and you are asking about "staying beautiful while onthe raod" in 17'. Good luck, but then I'm comming at this from 42' and four slide for half time.
DesertHawk
Explorer
Nov 12, 2013
This lady is full timing in a 17' Castita. http://rvsueandcrew.net/

Likewise, this couple is full timing in another 17' Casita.
http://www.casitaescapes.blogspot.com/

There are other folks full timing in this site.
http://www.hitchitch.com/links.html
69_Avion
Explorer
Nov 12, 2013
Good advice above, to rent what you are asking about. There are folks that full time in large TCs. For me, I would want a 20' TT as a minimum and that would even depend on the layout. I have a 34' Avion that may seem small to some folks.
beemerphile1
Explorer
Nov 12, 2013
kellybelly wrote:
Just wo xering ic a 17 ft tt is too small for full time camping....

Only you can decide but here is a way to find out. Take your family and pets into the bathroom of your house, now stay in there for a week. :B
Opie431
Explorer
Nov 12, 2013
Look thru the things you own and decide if you can get rid of most of it without any trouble. Every year we meet someone in a small trailer that is full timing. We also meet people in a 40 foot 5W that are having to give it up because they do not have enough space. Only you can decide what will be right for you but take everything into consideration first.
And most of it should be changed to all except for some dishes and clothes.