Yellowstone - Will we get turned away at 44'?

ReneeG wrote:
The OP probably hasn't returned because he asked a simple question and various opinions, of none that he asked for, were provided.

I think some of the replies stem from his statement that "we are considering a 44' Toy Hauler". While not a direct question, the fact that he uses the word "considering" opens up the topic a bit. Seems like there are several options:

• Keep the current rig and the status quo, keeping more campsite options available
• Add a tent or TC to the mix for the kids
• Go for the 44' unit and realize there are very limited number of campsites that will fit this rig considering on his stated desire to camp in more NP's and SP's
• Get the 44' unit and recognize he will primarily be camping in private CG's near NP's and SP's.

Personally I wouldn't travel great distances to any NP or SP assuming I could fit my rig into a spot that is smaller than the size listed on the reservation website. Some of those sites are just for that size rig with little additional room. At other places I've stayed, I've seen and know the sizes of some of the sites and feel comfortable making a reservation for them, even if they list the size as smaller. Of course with a PUP, I have the added advantage of having much of my length extended out behind the back of my trailer box when I extend the bed.

FWIW, I've never been measured in any campsite, but I've also never had any part of my rig extend even a little out into the access road. I have been places where I've seen campground hosts make people move their rigs so they are totally out of the road and the RV's wheels totally on the pad.