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- Jayco-noslideExplorerI don't mean any offense to you personally but I just don't get the desire to have bigger which seems pretty common in the RV world. We have a 30 ft. MH and that's only because we couldn't find a 27 footer that has all the features (not size) that we wanted. I'm sure you can adapt to bigger if that's what you really want and need but I don't think there's any question that as size increases so do problems with finding sites, maneuvering around gas stations, etc. When we had a 26 ft. 5th wheel, we traveled with friends who had a 36 footer and the increase in problems was obvious. Sometimes our 30 footer is too big for some of the places we would like to take it; national forest campgrounds for example.
- loulou57ExplorerI think you will be fine and not notice any difference.
Our TT is just over 30' including hitch. We sometimes pull our 20'boat behind the TT. With TV added on we are 73' long. We have had some strange looks at gas stations. One was angled and a very tight squeeze, LOL. The only time we had a problem at a site was we had to get park staff to help as we needed to go the wrong way on a one way to get trailer in. They were very understanding as well as other campers.
You get the bigger trailer and enjoy it. - jmtandemExplorer II
3' should make much difference.
Not putting words in your mouth, but maybe you meant to say 'three feet should not make much difference'?
The OP's existing 32 foot trailer and tow vehicle is around 55-57 feet long on the highway depending on hitch, truck or tow vehicle, and how the trailer manufacturer calculates length. Three feet longer certainly is not that much more expressed as a percentage of overall length of the combination. But in camp, the interior space of an added three feet is significant. If the OP can get 32 feet into restaurant parking lots, gas stations, and campgrounds, three more feet is not going to be that much challenge. - Go_DogsExplorerWhy is it that when you're towing it, it feels as big as an iceberg-when you get set up, it feels as small as an ice cube?
- jimski3456ExplorerThanks for all the responses. Since 1998 we have been part time campers approx. 3-4 weeks per yr. going all over eastern half of USA & will go full time or at least 6 mos./yr when wife retires in 2 yrs. We plan on going west & exploring. Up to this time with our 32 footer, we have run into a few navigating problems at gas stations & restaurants, especially busy restaurants whereby you turn into parking lot off of a busy street only to find an extremely difficult situation where we got out OK but afterwards wished we had chosen a different place. I realize 3 ft. longer is not a huge difference, but surely there is an upper "sweaty palm" limit. Perhaps everyone has his own comfort level.
- RoyBExplorer IIDon't forget it is relative easy to disconnect the trailer in an open area and go fuel up and come back for the trailer. Have done this a couple of times in a pinch haha...
Roy Ken - goducks10ExplorerIf you have the truck I'd seriously considering looking for a 32' 5th wheel. You will have the same interior space as the 35' TT but be 7' shorter when towing. Plus in a short spot you can back the truck under the front over hang of the 5'er.
As far as going from a 32' to a 35' TT, you're are already in the longer realm of TT's and subject to certain spots when camping. 3' should make much difference. - Bears_DenExplorerMaybe it's me but my 30' trailer seems to tow better than my 23' trailer and seems easier to back into campsites. Maneuverability seems to be of no issue here.
- Jack_Diane_FreeExplorerWent from a 17ft to 27ft to current 35ft with no regrets. Have never had a problem with campgrounds or with getting gas. The longer trailer I find is actually easier to manoeuvre.
- CeciltExplorerWent from popup to 29' TT to 34' TT to 36' TT in last 4 years. No regrets. Does not pull any different assuming you have a good hitch and capable TV. My only fear and dislike is gas stations when on the road. I fear pulling off and getting in a bind by either not finding a suitable gas station or not being able to get safely off the road to somehow turnaround. We drive a V-10 so getting gas is harder for us than guys with Diesels that can rely on Truck stops and just use the truck lanes to fill up.
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