22' 0r 25'? Does Size Matter?

[wsc7050]

Hello all and thank you in advance for any insight. Here is my quandary. I currently have a 2010 Nash 22h and an 07 5.9 cummins 2500. The trailer is great. 120w solar, super clean, and paid for! I have finally got a break from the real world and will be heading out in the spring of 2017 for a year plus trip. My family is my wife and I, our 22 month old, and our sweet but #110 dog. We have made quite a few local trips in the 22h and it has worked great. Tight but I'm grateful. But now that my son is mobile and I'm looking at an extended period in the trailer, I have started thinking about not wanting to have to put down the table in order for my son to be able to go to sleep. I don't really need to be convinced on more room, but I'm concerned about a larger trailer being a pain and limiting. If we went bigger it would more than likely be the Nash 25c as it really seems to be a great price point vs. quality trailer. Although I'm open to suggestions!
So here is the deal. Will a 25 limit me substantially more than the 22? My truck is the mega cab so it is long! We plan on driving cross country and are more of "off the beaten path" type of people, but we are realistic.
Any input from people who have done a longer trip would be greatly appreciated. Matt

[Walaby]

No issues. Go for it. When you get into the 30 ft range, then you might have some things to consider and be picky on sites. My previous TT was 26 ft, and I had no issues going anywhere I wanted. Current TT is 32 ft, and I just have to be selective on sites... still not a real issue.

Mike

[atreis]

Does length matter? Sure. There are places one can go, and more campsites one can use, with a shorter trailer. That said, 22 vs. 25 isn't really going to matter much. It seems to be around 27 or so that things get more limited.

[Mr__Camper]

The first question should be can you handle the new, larger payment? As others have said the towing with weight distribution bars and a sway control bar should not be an issue.

[Rolling_Condo]

Hands down, a longer trailer will give you more storage and more 'living room'.

[Dick_B]

The real question is which size is more comfortable for us when at a site.

[DutchmenSport]

The longer they are the easier they back up, if the wheel base is longer. I tow 36 feet with crew cab and 8 foot bed trunk. Never had a problem driving anywhere. With this length I just have to pick camp sites a little more careful. 2 or 3 feet will make no difference.

[keymastr]

You will not notice a big difference in towing and only a little tougher to back in. Still fits most state park sites easily. I would go for it.

You can also look at Outdoors RV and Arctic Fox. Made by the same people in the same plants as your Nash. Just slight differences in finishes, fabrics etc. All the construction is the same across all their product lines so windows, frames, insulation, roofing, subfloors etc. are exactly the same from one to the next. Should give you some options as far as color choices of fabrics etc.

[SoCalDesertRid1]

I don't see 3 feet as being a problem. Have there been places you've been where 3 feet more length would have meant you couldn't go there?