I'm new to RVing with a travel trailer, but not RVing in general.When places say max length (ie: 25') does that include the tow vehicle too? I'm guessing so. I've only ever RV'd with a Class B and truck camper thus far, so I honestly never paid any attention to such things. I could fit most anywhere.But it's a whole other ball of wax now with this 30' trailer plus a 20' truck.

Usually its the length of trailer only...When you book sites online, especially state parks they state the total length of pad/driveway.Usually you park the truck sideways or off to the side...I have also fudged my lengths either way...If the site says 25 ft Ill measure without tongue and tell them 26ft. Then I squeeze in.If its a place I never been I tell them im 30 ft so they give me room...The downfall on me getting this larger trailer is I cant go everywhere I used to now... Sad...

You have 50' off TT and truck. You'll need a 50' site. However you can sometimes hang the rear of the TT over the carrier at the end of the CG spur depending on whats under your TT. You can sometimes park your truck off angle if room allows.

lawrosa wrote:The downfall on me getting this larger trailer is I cant go everywhere I used to now... Sad...Check my profile for a pic. I was full timing in the camper shell on the truck. I had a cargo box on the back for my generator and other gear. Now I have the long trailer. It definitely changes some places I can go. Although, I did often stay at Walmarts, truck stops, rest areas, etc. I almost never pay for camping because why? It's not needed unless you need gobs of electric and water.I might even cancel my gym membership I only use for showers because a lot of them have parking lots that I almost couldn't fit even the truck+cargo box into.It'll have to wait until I get a proper water heater though. A previous owner put a 2.5g electric only one. That isn't much of a shower. Bare minimum is about 5 gallons, based on using a one of those solar camp shower bags this past summer in a shower tent.

In Indiana State Parks we find the length given is the depth of the paved or gravel area to park on.

Usually it's the length of the TT. However you need to carefully read what they are asking for. Sometimes it can be both.Cubey wrote:I'm new to RVing with a travel trailer, but not RVing in general.When places say max length (ie: 25') does that include the tow vehicle too? I'm guessing so. I've only ever RV'd with a Class B and truck camper thus far, so I honestly never paid any attention to such things. I could fit most anywhere.But it's a whole other ball of wax now with this 30' trailer plus a 20' truck.

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goducks10
Explorer
Feb 09, 2018
You have 50' off TT and truck. You'll need a 50' site. However you can sometimes hang the rear of the TT over the carrier at the end of the CG spur depending on whats under your TT. You can sometimes park your truck off angle if room allows.
lawrosa
Explorer
Feb 09, 2018
Usually its the length of trailer only...

When you book sites online, especially state parks they state the total length of pad/driveway.

Usually you park the truck sideways or off to the side...

I have also fudged my lengths either way...

If the site says 25 ft Ill measure without tongue and tell them 26ft. Then I squeeze in.

If its a place I never been I tell them im 30 ft so they give me room...

The downfall on me getting this larger trailer is I cant go everywhere I used to now... Sad...

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