Why understate the length

Nobody knows. Mine is several feet longer than the specs say it is.

They dont have to measure the a frame or the bumper I think?

My 20 foot is closer to 25 foot

I have been told the measurement is inside front wall to inside back wall. In other words, living space.

If your looking at the model number then it has zero corolation to the actual size.

My 24 SLE is 26ft 9in just the box. Didn't really care but it was unexpected.

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.

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

The 28IBG model number has nothing to do with its actual length, it’s just a model number.

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 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.