Moving down the highway, length is not a problem. The challenge is fueling (have to stick to truck stops or a very open stations), entrance roads to rv parks and maneuvering within the rv park. My rig is 42โ and pulling with a SRW CC short box Ram 3500. So I have a decent radius. My problem is I have nearly 16โ of rear overhang. Tail swing on my rig is horrendous, as is many of the larger rigs in this size range. Even though I realize it is present, it has still bitten me in the @ss three times now.
So, look for the shortest rear over hang as possible no matter how long you are. If I could do it over again, I would look in the 10-12 overhang area. Even a 53โ box van big rig only has about 10โ of overhang with about a 72โ overall length. King pin to rear axle length is also a consideration. The longer that measurement is, the more room you need to turn that combo.
Larger rigs are challenging to say the least, and some rv parks are a bit unforgiving. I drive a 63โ transfer truck for a living and donโt have as much trouble with it as I do my 57โ of rv and truck.
Good luck on your quest. And safe travels.
2018 Ram 3500 Crew Cab Laramie 6.7L, Aisin, air ride, Ram puck prep, SuperGlide 20K auto slide.
2018 Bighorn Traveler 4 slide w/Apt.
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