any regrets with a longer TT?
We are considering upgading from a 32 ft. TT to a 35 ft. TT. Our only concern is maneuverability at campgrounds, gas stations, etc. Has anyone regretted going to a 35 ft. or longer TT for these or ot...
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OP, you don't say what your TV is. If you have a regular cab with short box, probably not much noticeable difference. But if you have or upgrade to an 8' box and super or crew cab, the extra TV wheelbase plus longer overall length could be a handful to get around corners. We have a supercab with long box plus a 29' TT and I have to be on top of things sometimes when entering and going through a corner correctly otherwise I can hit or go over a curb.
If just going to a longer TT, I can't see the extra 3' making much of a difference at all if camping at ordinary campgrounds. Back country dry camping might be another thing. At 32' now, I doubt you do much backing up other than into a standard site anyway. We once had to back about 1000' along a winding road to a site but that was with a 20' TT. I wouldn't want to try that at much more than 20'...
In any event, we like using walkie talkies for backing up. Makes it a lot easier to back up and no spousal wars, lol. We're thinking of adding a backup camera for the times I'm by myself.
Oh, and if you doing any trips on ferries, the extra length could make a difference. We got dinged an extra fare last summer for literally a few extra inches over the increment. Had I known, I would have taken the spare tire off beforehand. Now thinking of a spare tire carrier underneath. :D
If just going to a longer TT, I can't see the extra 3' making much of a difference at all if camping at ordinary campgrounds. Back country dry camping might be another thing. At 32' now, I doubt you do much backing up other than into a standard site anyway. We once had to back about 1000' along a winding road to a site but that was with a 20' TT. I wouldn't want to try that at much more than 20'...
In any event, we like using walkie talkies for backing up. Makes it a lot easier to back up and no spousal wars, lol. We're thinking of adding a backup camera for the times I'm by myself.
Oh, and if you doing any trips on ferries, the extra length could make a difference. We got dinged an extra fare last summer for literally a few extra inches over the increment. Had I known, I would have taken the spare tire off beforehand. Now thinking of a spare tire carrier underneath. :D
