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Explorer

Apr 26, 2017

What do you use as the "length of your travel trailer"?

So I've noticed that a lot of manufacturers use their model number as an indication of length which is normally different than what's in the TT specifications of "length". Example: The Jayco Jay FLight 287bhsw shows a length of 33.5 ft. If you were asked "How long is your travel trailer?" or you were to state that "My travel trailer is ___ft" would you say 33 ft or 28 ft?

https://www.jayco.com/products/travel-trailers/2017-jay-flight-slx/287bhsw/

And then you have dealers that list the same model at 28 feet:

https://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/Pan-Pacific-RV-Centers-Morgan-Hill-3030202/listing/2017-Jayco-Jay-Flight-287BHSW-120357364

https://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/Valley-RV-Supercenter-2919884/listing/2017-Jayco-Jay-Flight-287BHSW-121428721

https://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/Richardson%27s-RV-2930748/listing/2017-Jayco-Jay-Flight-287BHSW-120114788

BadgerMcAdams
Explorer
Apr 26, 2017
When I started looking at trailers, I thought that the number in the model might have some correlation to the length. But now, I think that the manufacturers just pull a few numbers out of a bucket, slap a couple of letters on that might correspond to the type of trailer and then wing the rest.
Dick_B
Explorer
Apr 26, 2017
I'd go with the longer dimension since campgrounds tend to stuff RV's into too small a site anyway. The longer dimension at least gives you a chance to fit in your trailer and tow vehicle.
Jack_Diane_Free
Explorer
Apr 26, 2017
Trailer lists as 33ft6inches. That I what I go with. Our trailer model is 316RLS which is the square footage so basically of no use.
K_Charles
Explorer
Apr 26, 2017
The length would be 33 1/2 and the model would be 287bhsw. Maybe the model has something to do with something (inside maybe) but it has nothing to do with the overall length.
fx2tom
Explorer
Apr 26, 2017
I use 35 ft - the length of my trailer from bumper to hitch. Though, admittedly, I do sometimes claim the 32 ft from the model size :-)