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Why understate the length

jodiesel2
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I bought a new 28' toyhauler. When I measured the outside of the box for a cover, I was shocked that it was 33' long (not including hitch). Why do manufacturers do that?
2019 Eclipse Attitude 28IBG
28 REPLIES 28

fj12ryder
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Did you assume it was 28' because of the model number or did the dealer tell you it was 28 feet? You know what they say about assume.
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beemerphile1
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A model number is a model number, not necessarily the length.
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jodiesel2 wrote:
Jayco-noslide wrote:
Many people like to think they are going "small" and the manufacturers know that. Sort of like getting a 32 waist size that's labled 30. Also a question of exactly what is measured. Learned to take along a tape measure when looking.


HA! I wish I could fit in a 32....

I measured the inside at 31' 7". Still quite away from 28. Doesn't really change anything. I was just surprised when I measured for a cover. When I purchased I was more concerned with the maximum trailer size and tongue weight my rig could handle.

The model # does not designate the length.
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BB_TX
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The model numbers have not reflected the length in many many years. My 10 yr old 3075RL is 34'-8" long king pin to rear bumper according to specs.

jodiesel2
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Jayco-noslide wrote:
Many people like to think they are going "small" and the manufacturers know that. Sort of like getting a 32 waist size that's labled 30. Also a question of exactly what is measured. Learned to take along a tape measure when looking.


HA! I wish I could fit in a 32....

I measured the inside at 31' 7". Still quite away from 28. Doesn't really change anything. I was just surprised when I measured for a cover. When I purchased I was more concerned with the maximum trailer size and tongue weight my rig could handle.
2019 Eclipse Attitude 28IBG

Jayco-noslide
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Many people like to think they are going "small" and the manufacturers know that. Sort of like getting a 32 waist size that's labled 30. Also a question of exactly what is measured. Learned to take along a tape measure when looking.
Jayco-noslide

camp-n-family
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The 28IBG model number has nothing to do with its actual length, itโ€™s just a model number.
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Old-Biscuit
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jodiesel2 wrote:
I bought a new 28' toyhauler. When I measured the outside of the box for a cover, I was shocked that it was 33' long (not including hitch). Why do manufacturers do that?


Where did you get the 28' length?

Attitude Website shows 34'4" Over All Length
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ScottG
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Years ago we were looking at a certain "28" model floor plan that just about everybody made. They were all about 29 actual feet long.
We were thrilled when we found a great one that was extra roomy inside.
Then I found out why; it was 33 feet long.

mat60
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My 24 SLE is 26ft 9in just the box. Didn't really care but it was unexpected.
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donn0128
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If your looking at the model number then it has zero corolation to the actual size.

12th_Man_Fan
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I have been told the measurement is inside front wall to inside back wall. In other words, living space.
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GordonThree
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They dont have to measure the a frame or the bumper I think?

My 20 foot is closer to 25 foot
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azdryheat
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Nobody knows. Mine is several feet longer than the specs say it is.
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