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Towing difference between 37 and 42ft FW

Sinton4616
Explorer
Explorer
DW and I have been trailerless since Hurricane Harvey decided to destroy our TT. We're looking at FW and still discussing (READ: arguing) the floor plans.

Realizing there will be a difference between towing a 34ft TT and a FW, how much of a difference have you noticed between a 37ft and a 42ft FW? Is there much of a difference in handling? Figure GVWR of what we are looking at is between 14-15.5K.


(Not worried about weight. Truck is an F350 DRW with 5,490lbs CC according to the door jam and a 3.55 read end. I've also purchased a 20K B&W Companion hitch after reading review and listening to advice here.)
2018 F350 6.7L DRW 4WD 3.55 with 5,490lbs CC "little yellow sticker"
B&W 20K Companion Hitch
2018 Keystone Avalanche 321RS
Destroyed by Hurricane Harvey: 2006 Fleetwood Prowler 3102BDS
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fj12ryder
Explorer III
Explorer III
^^^^^^^What he said.
Howard and Peggy

"Don't Panic"

IdaD
Explorer
Explorer
I would agree that towing won't be any different. Parking is where you'll notice the extra length.
2015 Cummins Ram 4wd CC/SB

MFL
Nomad II
Nomad II
Towing either will not be a big difference. Depending where you camp, five extra feet will be noticeable in tight back-in sites. Also, if one is a foot taller, you will notice the difference, especially coming from a not too tall TT.

Jerry