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DKRITTER
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Jul 13, 2015

Large (largest) Travel Trailer

We are going to order a new travel trailer shortly and have found the Jayco Eagle 338RETS we really like so far. We really haven't found a good trailer that is larger than this, is anyone aware of something larger?

The 338RETS is 39' long and we will spend over 100 nights a year in it. I would get a 5th wheel but because of my truck configuration I need to stay with a bumper pull.


Thanks

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  • I use a trailer for several purposes;

    A couple of times a year we will take multi-week vacations, we live near Fort Worth, Texas and just spent 3 weeks in the mountains of southern NM.

    I travel all over Texas and Oklahoma for business and try to stay in the trailer while I am out of town if it will be more than 2 days.

    I compete in AKC Field Trials with Labrador Retrievers and spend 15-20 4 day weekends a year in the trailer.

    In reality it is more of a home than a camper, the 338 is the closest we have found yet that is almost a 5th wheel. We looked at a park model but with an empty tongue wt of 1800-1900 lbs that's to much for the ol F250.
  • To the OP: is your intention to travel around multiple states? Travel in one state only?

    If staying in one state, then look at that state's max trailer length allowed to make sure you're legal.

    If traveling multiple states, then you really don't want to go longer.
  • donn0128 wrote:
    From personal experiences, I see little reason for a TT that long when a fiver is so much easier to pull.


    The OP indicated that due to his pickup's configuration, he can't go with a 5er.
  • donn0128 wrote:
    From personal experiences, I see little reason for a TT that long when a fiver is so much easier to pull.



    If I could pull a 5th wheel with my truck configuration I would. I have a box in the bed that takes up about 5 feet of it. That's why I need a bumer pull.
  • From personal experiences, I see little reason for a TT that long when a fiver is so much easier to pull.
  • I believe 40ft is the standard max length for travel trailers per state laws. There are a few states that allow slightly longer, but I don't think any are shorter. So, 39 feet is about the longest manufacturers are going to build - anything longer will have very limited sale potential.

    Edit: to clarify, this is regarding towing the trailer on roads. If you're looking for a park unit, that would be different.
  • Not to long ago anything over 37-37 feet was concidered a park model or perminent located trailer. I guess times have changed as people are towing 39 feet. Not thinking there are many or any larger.