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mgann
Explorer
Mar 03, 2019

Why is my trailer "model 19N" instead of "model 17"

Maybe someone can explain this to me. I have a 1995 Mallard (model 19N) by Fleetwood. I measured it and found ball to bumper approx 21ft and camper body is 17ft. I would have thought the model "19N" would indicate the camper body would be 19ft but not the case. So why would it not be model 17 and who knows what the N in 19N means? Thanks in advance for any info.
  • scbwr's avatar
    scbwr
    Explorer II
    Mar 03, 2019
    Ahhhhhh....you can't apply logic to model numbers on RVs! Generally speaking, model numbers give you an approximation of the overall length....give or take a foot! My Bay Star 3302 actually has a total length of 33'11". The Minnie 2201 DS trailer we had was almost 27' long, so I'd say the 22 may have been the length of the actual box of the trailer. Bottom line....you always have to check the specs to see the actual overall length and carry a tape rule with you to check any dimension you're interested in when looking at an RV.
  • WNYBob's avatar
    WNYBob
    Explorer
    Mar 03, 2019
    19N makes it sound bigger! Who knows what salesmen think, they are not logical creatures!

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