National Parks

Borrowing a 22 ft Travel Trailer. Any suggestions ......things I should be aware of???

What are using as a tow vehicle (TV) ? Towing a box long distances might not be the same as towing boat. You might need a WD hitch where you might NOT be using one to tow a boat. Do you know how to set A WD hitch up ?
Do you have a tow package in your TV ?

As far as taking the trip, the rest is common sense. Decide where, decide how much time you need and reserve sites.

There are many 'campsite videos' you can view to see what the sites look like . Sunny/shady, level, rocky etc .

If you contact me I can walk you thru the whole trip. I drive to Jackson Wyoming twice a year from Phx. Jetdoctor@ cox.net

Been there done it a dozen times. At Grand Canyon go to the north rim . After GC stay in kanab and do Zion and most of so Utah.The so rim of GC is a zoo

Not sure how much time you are spending on this trip
Based on my experience I would focus on what is called the 4 Corners UT-AZ-CO-NM & save the Yellowstone & Glacier for another trip to include Rocky Mountain National Park & much more. In the 4 corners there is plenty to see and includes most of what you have expressed an interest in seeing and in the Corners a must see is Mesa Verde Ntl Park. M.V. will blow you away and it completely negates anything about Columbus "discovering" America. You can do the Grand Canyon on your way out or on your way back. For Grand Canyon camping I recommend the the North Rim all though the views are more dramatic from the South Rim. Be sure to get off the interstate as much as possible. A must do is the old RT 66 from Kingman AZ to Seligman AZ. It's an earlier America frozen in time. In Seligman you have to stop in and see Angel Delgadillo. Incredible man & incredible story of him and RT 66. I see that N. AZ University is excepting his archives which is great news. I was totally fascinated with his place and himself. Check out his Facebook.

You might be surprised at how much driving & trailering you will be doing. So, keep that in mind in your planning. If your going in true high season Natl Park camping sites could be difficult but not impossible. I would not lock myself into too many reservations. You could be looking at a use it or lose it $$ if you do. Keep it flexible so that if you want to hang around longer at a certain place your not pressured to move on. There are usually private camp grounds just outside the Parks that you can default to. Some are good, some are not but they are a place to hang your hat. Also, on a long trip I would plan to take an occasional break from the camper and check into a hotel/motel if just for a hot shower, a better night's sleep, and maybe even a swim. Be sure your okay with trailering this far on a maiden voyage. Just take it slow and easy. Make sure you have the right tow vehicle for the TT. I would do a practice camp set up before you head out. This way when you inevitably get to a camp after dark it may not be such a frustrating experience. AND lastly, someone mentioned to take a nice TV ?? FORGET TV! Your 24/7 entertainment is outside your TT not inside. You can watch TV when you get back. Sounds like a great trip an a memorable experience. Focus on this and not seeing more than you should take on in one trip. Trust me it's a fun trip but it's also a tiring one too. Oh Yeah speaking of TV, if you get the Smithsonian Channel check out their Aerial America series. If you catch the shows right or can DVR them they're great previews on what you will see. Sorry to go on and on but this was one of my most favorite trips I ever took.I hope it's the same for you guys

I would make Utah a separate trip. Camp at Bryce as it has a higher elevation and is cooler in the summer. From there you can day trip to Zion. Arches is hot, hot, hot in the summer. Find a campground in Moab to have electricity for the A/C. I just did this trip last summer.
Glacier, Yellowstone/Teton is another trip I did a few years ago. Yellowstone is huge. Lots of driving to see some of it. Glacier was my favorite. Lots of hiking with shorter drives to the trail heads. Going to the Sun road was great. Drive it, don't take the bus tour. That way you can stop when and where you want. Don't forget to pack for a picnic at one of the many places to stop.
This summer we're going back to Glacer and then up to Jasper and Banff which I haven't seen yet.
Happy trails!

Search this Forum for each of the parks of interest. Lot's of posts.

I think your trying to do to much. If it was me that would be at least 2 trips. Grand Canyon, Zion, Bryce, Arches (which also has canyonland near by) then do a trip up north to Yellowstone, Tetons, and Glacier. To do all of those you listed in 1 trip I would need at least a month. Even with a smaller 22 foot trailer heading to those parks up north you will want a nice TV. You have a lot of mountains to go up, down, and around. Side note I have been to all of those parks and it will be a beautiful trip even if you are only able to see 2 or 3 of them during one trip.

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don't try and do too much if your time is limited. stop and smell the roses, and all of these parks have lots and lots to see.

It's a great itinerary. How much time?

In that part of the country you could hardly go wrong if you "meander"

There's also Moab and Canyonlands, and Monument Valley.

To me, in that area, the drive is the adventure.

There's a great organic farmer near Torry, Utah.
You'll want to track down his store and feast on his goodies.

We got to see a very good cowboy poet, and some musicians at the park
in Torry, where he was set up at a farmers market.