Well we just got back from another great trip to a Texas state park. Now the family wants to start going with us. (this a great thing for me) But we are thinking about upgrading to a larger trailer possibly 35-37 ft. So the questions to you guys is do you have trouble towing thru cities? Seems like every direction go I've got to go thru one. So you'll know we have a 2500hd gasser and propride. We have a 30 ft trailer now. It just seems like I'm competing with the 18 wheels for space on the road.LOL Also I hope to go on longer trips this summer Fla. or Colorado.Thanks for your comments mayor

Truth is. the only time you will notice a longer trailer, Is when you are doing a sharp turn, backing in, or finding a campsite. On the road. You won't see much if any difference.

Terryallan wrote:Truth is. the only time you will notice a longer trailer, Is when you are doing a sharp turn, backing in, or finding a campsite. On the road. You won't see much if any difference.+1

We went from 30.5 feet to 35.5. With the bumper carrier on the trailer attached, it's closer to 38 feet. Navigating on the road? I never noticed any difference, except we'd had the 30 foot for 8 years when we sold it (so I wasn't so overly cautions any more), and the new one was ... well ... new! So I was originally overly cautious. But really, no noticeable difference. Now, here is its almost 4 years later with the 35 footer and its now just "old hat" comfortable now.

mayorb wrote:We have a 30 ft trailer now. It just seems like I'm competing with the 18 wheels for space on the road.LOL Thanks for your comments mayorEverytime we compete with an 18 wheeler, we LOOSE (big time).Seriously, towing won't be a big change from what you have now. Tighter turn and some campsites can be an issue.Good luck with your choice.

On the road it won't matter how long you are, your space is your space. Width is the same and that's where an over-the-road problem would matter.It will be a lot easier to use pull thru sites. Most of those CG access roads are wide enough to accommodate large rigs to access a pull thru. At times, trying to get to get to some back-in sites, the access road to them was the problem...too narrow and tight to turn. On any trip , I always plan ahead and do a visual of my intended route on Google maps . I use the satellite function to actually see the landscape. Makes it easy to pick n choose large easy in/out fuel stops as well possible tight turn options. Often a website (youtube has many) will show a video of each site at various CG's. Having a visual of a site prior to occupying it can sometimes be helpful. Tight turns in towns will require you to use more of the other lane to to turn right. At times, I sometimes needed (it was easier) to go around the block to turn at an intersection with no other traffic allowing me to use ALL the lanes, or drive past my intended right turn, then make a u-turn in a large parking lot then come back and make a left. A lot easier to make lefts towing long trailers. :)

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Terryallan
Explorer II
Apr 21, 2017
Truth is. the only time you will notice a longer trailer, Is when you are doing a sharp turn, backing in, or finding a campsite. On the road. You won't see much if any difference.
kohai
Explorer
Apr 21, 2017
Terryallan wrote:
Truth is. the only time you will notice a longer trailer, Is when you are doing a sharp turn, backing in, or finding a campsite. On the road. You won't see much if any difference.

+1
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Apr 21, 2017
We went from 30.5 feet to 35.5. With the bumper carrier on the trailer attached, it's closer to 38 feet. Navigating on the road? I never noticed any difference, except we'd had the 30 foot for 8 years when we sold it (so I wasn't so overly cautions any more), and the new one was ... well ... new! So I was originally overly cautious. But really, no noticeable difference. Now, here is its almost 4 years later with the 35 footer and its now just "old hat" comfortable now.
downtheroad
Explorer
Apr 21, 2017
mayorb wrote:
We have a 30 ft trailer now. It just seems like I'm competing with the 18 wheels for space on the road.LOL

Thanks for your comments
mayor

Everytime we compete with an 18 wheeler, we LOOSE (big time).

Seriously, towing won't be a big change from what you have now. Tighter turn and some campsites can be an issue.
Good luck with your choice.
bobndot
Explorer II
Apr 21, 2017
On the road it won't matter how long you are, your space is your space.
Width is the same and that's where an over-the-road problem would matter.

It will be a lot easier to use pull thru sites. Most of those CG access roads are wide enough to accommodate large rigs to access a pull thru. At times, trying to get to get to some back-in sites, the access road to them was the problem...too narrow and tight to turn.

On any trip , I always plan ahead and do a visual of my intended route on Google maps . I use the satellite function to actually see the landscape.
Makes it easy to pick n choose large easy in/out fuel stops as well possible tight turn options.

Often a website (youtube has many) will show a video of each site at various CG's. Having a visual of a site prior to occupying it can sometimes be helpful.

Tight turns in towns will require you to use more of the other lane to to turn right. At times, I sometimes needed (it was easier) to go around the block to turn at an intersection with no other traffic allowing me to use ALL the lanes, or drive past my intended right turn, then make a u-turn in a large parking lot then come back and make a left. A lot easier to make lefts towing long trailers. :)
Dick_B
Explorer
Apr 21, 2017
I don't know what Family means but if kids are included they change their minds like you change socks. I'd hate to plunk out $50K or more and then find out they don't want to go anymore.
How about tents for the Family? Or choose a campground with cabins and put the Family in the cabin for sleeping but in the RV for everything else.
corvettekent
Explorer
Apr 21, 2017
Terryallan wrote:
Truth is. the only time you will notice a longer trailer, Is when you are doing a sharp turn, backing in, or finding a campsite. On the road. You won't see much if any difference.

You will notice it in the mountains or at least you should.
Terryallan
Explorer II
Apr 22, 2017
corvettekent wrote:
Terryallan wrote:
Truth is. the only time you will notice a longer trailer, Is when you are doing a sharp turn, backing in, or finding a campsite. On the road. You won't see much if any difference.

You will notice it in the mountains or at least you should.

You will notice the weight, (long doesn't mean heavier) as you would with any TT. but on a main road, you won't.

Now I do agree you will notice it on a back skinny mountain road. some Cg we go to, I have to use both sides, and then some to get thru the 180 curves. You can almost look over and see the TT wheels.
73guna
Explorer
Apr 22, 2017
The longer the trailer the more you have to be aware of the tail swing.
Bob_Shaw
Explorer
Apr 22, 2017
Many state parks have a size limit. Many are 35'. I have a 40' 5th wheel and I can't negotiate the roads in many of the Georgia State Parks. And on one occasion at Fort Desoto State Park near St Petersburg Fla, the surrounding trees prevented me from maneuvering into the assigned site. Rear swing, as mentioned is an issue with any towed vehicle, and can get interesting in city traffic.