We are updating our tt. We currently own a 24' Coachman. We are planning a trip to Alaska and we usually stay in state parks or federal parks. What is the suggested best length in your experience.Thank you.

Not sure there is any best length for a trailer. I've had just as much fun in some of the smaller trailers 17 feet ad up, as I've had in my 34 footer. Not really much difference other than the ability to spread out. IN about 80,000 towing miles I've only been asked to leave one campground (after getting set up and ready to pay) and my preference is disburssed camping in NFS, BLM etc. areas. Most any size will work for nearly any situation.

I have a 25' class TT... which is actually a 27' in real world terms. Some places I have been to have had a tight squeeze.I have yet to stay at a National Park GC, But from what I hear (mainly on this site), anything longer than a 30' overall is beginning to limit your options. I am sure a fellow poster with more exp, can elaborate further for you.If you do take a trip to Alaska, we expect some pictures of your trip posted for us to see. :-) Good luck and SAFE travels.

I have a 34' Avion and it is a wonderful trailer. I really enjoy using it, but I haven't pulled it in about 4 or 5 years. Now, I only use my C-11 camper on a trailer because I can take it off road. It really depends on what you are doing with it.

My sister's family has a 26 foot TT and they have towed it from coast to coast, over the Rockies, several times. They pull it with a diesel Dodge truck. They tell me that they think it's the best combination of roominess and towability along with getting it in pretty much every camp ground. They think that the overkill on the tow vehicle takes any stress out of towing as they barely feel that trailer back there.

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Verne
Explorer
May 05, 2013
Gee, kind of like asking what size shoe you should wear. It depends on what's comfortable for your particular feet and what kind of running/walking you want to do. I.e, how big is the family, where and how do you want to camp, and what amenities are important to you . . .

For us the answer was 23'
ScottG
Nomad
May 05, 2013
26' 4" is the absolute perfect length for TT.
vermilye
Explorer
May 05, 2013
TPUC wrote:
Only the OP can answer his own question. With that said we love our 22 footer.
So true - My 17' works great for me, but I suspect there are those that would find it confining. I will say that the shorter you get, the more opportunities you will have for sites, particularly at the National Parks.
TPUC
Explorer
May 05, 2013
Only the OP can answer his own question. With that said we love our 22 footer.
Dtaylor
Explorer
May 05, 2013
It comes down to personal preference. I like space and do not like to feel closed in. For the wife and I, a 27' (30' overall) with the slide was the only way to go. You may not require the space I do. JMHO but I would think 25-28' (30-31' overall) living space.
whwaldrep
Explorer
May 05, 2013
Well I guess my unit is to long then. It's 41' exterior length.
CavemanCharlie
Explorer III
May 05, 2013
I would think around 23 feet. That way you can get a walk around queen bed in the front, a rear bath, and a right side dinette. Those are the things I would look for if I were in the market for a new TT. But, I think a lot of it is preference of the owners and what they think is perfect.
falconbrother
Explorer II
May 05, 2013
My sister's family has a 26 foot TT and they have towed it from coast to coast, over the Rockies, several times. They pull it with a diesel Dodge truck. They tell me that they think it's the best combination of roominess and towability along with getting it in pretty much every camp ground. They think that the overkill on the tow vehicle takes any stress out of towing as they barely feel that trailer back there.
69_Avion
Explorer
May 05, 2013
I have a 34' Avion and it is a wonderful trailer. I really enjoy using it, but I haven't pulled it in about 4 or 5 years. Now, I only use my C-11 camper on a trailer because I can take it off road. It really depends on what you are doing with it.
2oldman
Explorer II
May 05, 2013
17.5'