Campsite issues with longer 5ers?
In the process of comparing TH options, I've been told there are lots of CGs that don't have sites large enough to park the 40+ footers. How much should I factor this into my decision process?
Forum Discussion
We've been full-timing in a 42' TH for 3 years and been In 42 states so far. It's true that your access with your rig to State and National Parks will be limited, as well as to older campgrounds. With that said, we have yet to miss visiting a NP or any area of the country we wanted to visit. We sometimes have to find a private campground in a nearby area, but since most of our touring is on our motorcycle, that's fine with us.
We ALWAYS have a confirmed reservation before pulling into a campground, but may have made it the day before except during peak camping holidays or around high traffic venues. When we call we always specify our length and type of rig, that we have a long bed truck, and emphasize we'll be unloading and loadin our bike. I've also often used Googe Earth to look at a park to make sure trees, turns and layout will be manageable. Not perfect but it helps.
Bottom line is there is little in these United States that you cannot do or see in a big 5ver TH. It just takes a little planning. Have fun!
We ALWAYS have a confirmed reservation before pulling into a campground, but may have made it the day before except during peak camping holidays or around high traffic venues. When we call we always specify our length and type of rig, that we have a long bed truck, and emphasize we'll be unloading and loadin our bike. I've also often used Googe Earth to look at a park to make sure trees, turns and layout will be manageable. Not perfect but it helps.
Bottom line is there is little in these United States that you cannot do or see in a big 5ver TH. It just takes a little planning. Have fun!
