Is it much harder to tow an 8ft wide trailer than a 7ft? Can you describe the differences? We camp primarily at state and national campgrounds. Does anyone have experience with an 8ft wide trailer on the typically narrow roads of these type parks? Thanks!

From mirror to mirror, your TV is probably 8 feet or so.Our TT is 8 feet, I did not know they made they made them any narrower. Our PUP is 7 feet.In my opinion, when it comes to driving or maneuvering, the length and dual axels are a far greater problem than the width.

Not a problem! I've had a 8' wide Sunline trailer (29') and our Minnie (26'9') and never had a problem due to width. Now, I think when you start getting up to 34' or longer trailers along with a good size truck, it can get a little tricky. And, it depends on the state park system you are visiting. Most of our experience has been in NY, PA and OH.

The worst that will happen is you'll have to put a set of mirror extensions on to see around the trailer easier.They make 7' wide cargo trailers, but I don't know if they make RV trailers that are 7' wide. You didn't say what type of trailer you're considering.By going down from 8' to 7', you loose 12.5% of your room.After one or two tows, you'll never know the difference.Bill

I have a couple enclosed trailers, one is 6ft wide and the other is 8ft6in wide. The only differance to me is the little one i can see behind it more than the wide one, other than that no real differance. My TT was 8ft wide and same with it compared to other trlrs

A 8' wide trailer will fit fine in National Parks, State Campgrounds and everything in between. Even if you have a slide (usually 3' deep) The towing experience is the same as a 7' trailer in my opinion.

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scbwr
Explorer II
Feb 20, 2015
Not a problem! I've had a 8' wide Sunline trailer (29') and our Minnie (26'9') and never had a problem due to width. Now, I think when you start getting up to 34' or longer trailers along with a good size truck, it can get a little tricky. And, it depends on the state park system you are visiting. Most of our experience has been in NY, PA and OH.
rbpru
Explorer II
Feb 20, 2015
From mirror to mirror, your TV is probably 8 feet or so.

Our TT is 8 feet, I did not know they made they made them any narrower. Our PUP is 7 feet.

In my opinion, when it comes to driving or maneuvering, the length and dual axels are a far greater problem than the width.

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