any regrets with a longer TT?

[jimski3456]

We are considering upgading from a 32 ft. TT to a 35 ft. TT. Our only concern is maneuverability at campgrounds, gas stations, etc. Has anyone regretted going to a 35 ft. or longer TT for these or other reasons?

[Cotay]

Bigger isn't inherently bad and is nice. However, you need to remain congnizant of the size limits of the campgrounds you frequent or might frequent in the future. We went with a 27'6" TT with a rear King popout since 30 ft is the maximum size we can bring into some of our favorite sites. Going big just for the sake of going big will be a problem if you can't take it where you want to go. If you have no such concerns and your TV is adequate for the task, get as big as you can safely tow.

I told the wife recently that if I won the lotto I'd buy several lengths of TTs so we could have them for specific types of camping.

[LewBob]

We started with a 16-foot, traded for a 21-foot, then a 32-foot, now enjoying our 24-foot Arctic Fox. As has been said, the 32-footer was no more difficult to back than the others and certainly easier than the single-axle 16-footer. That said, we like to camp in Forest Service and Park Service campgrounds and have found that the 24-footer fits in a lot more sites. We don't really miss the extra space even though we spend 3-4 months at a time on the road.

[6_7_tow_rig]

We went from 27 to 36 ft. We have stayed in all of our favorite spots at every campground, and never not been able to get fuel. It tows just as easy as the 27' and has tons more room. What's not to like about that? Only down side is needing the correct tow vehicle. With a trailer that big you need enough truck or its no fun. Gas or diesel will do, a half ton wont.

[jimski3456]

I guess if loulou can tow with a TT & boat combo & few problems, then I should be OK.

As far as need to go bigger, it's either that or go fulltiming without DW. She has been good sport for yrs with small bedrm & bath while camping on 1-2 wk excursions. But fulltiming, we both would like bigger bathrm shower, slideout bedrm, & large forward clothes closet like Cougar HC 321RES. I realize many are happy fulltiming in smaller, sometimes much smaller rigs, & to be sure there are advantages, but these responses have assured me that we should be OK. Thanks again.

[fla-gypsy]

None for me, all upside

[jimski3456]

Not sure of the total length of rig. I tow with an 04 chevy express cargo van 3/4 ton 6L, so 5th wheel option is out. Perhaps my biggest concern will be backing into my inclined driveway - a hard 90 degree on narrow res. street. I already scrape slightly on sidewalk.

Royb, I like the gas station-disconnect idea. Never thought of that option if one gets in a pickle. Duh!

[Jayco-noslide]

I don't mean any offense to you personally but I just don't get the desire to have bigger which seems pretty common in the RV world. We have a 30 ft. MH and that's only because we couldn't find a 27 footer that has all the features (not size) that we wanted. I'm sure you can adapt to bigger if that's what you really want and need but I don't think there's any question that as size increases so do problems with finding sites, maneuvering around gas stations, etc. When we had a 26 ft. 5th wheel, we traveled with friends who had a 36 footer and the increase in problems was obvious. Sometimes our 30 footer is too big for some of the places we would like to take it; national forest campgrounds for example.

[loulou57]

I think you will be fine and not notice any difference.

Our TT is just over 30' including hitch. We sometimes pull our 20'boat behind the TT. With TV added on we are 73' long. We have had some strange looks at gas stations. One was angled and a very tight squeeze, LOL. The only time we had a problem at a site was we had to get park staff to help as we needed to go the wrong way on a one way to get trailer in. They were very understanding as well as other campers.

You get the bigger trailer and enjoy it.

[jmtandem]

3' should make much difference.

Not putting words in your mouth, but maybe you meant to say 'three feet should not make much difference'?

The OP's existing 32 foot trailer and tow vehicle is around 55-57 feet long on the highway depending on hitch, truck or tow vehicle, and how the trailer manufacturer calculates length. Three feet longer certainly is not that much more expressed as a percentage of overall length of the combination. But in camp, the interior space of an added three feet is significant. If the OP can get 32 feet into restaurant parking lots, gas stations, and campgrounds, three more feet is not going to be that much challenge.

[Go_Dogs]

Why is it that when you're towing it, it feels as big as an iceberg-when you get set up, it feels as small as an ice cube?

[jimski3456]

Thanks for all the responses. Since 1998 we have been part time campers approx. 3-4 weeks per yr. going all over eastern half of USA & will go full time or at least 6 mos./yr when wife retires in 2 yrs. We plan on going west & exploring. Up to this time with our 32 footer, we have run into a few navigating problems at gas stations & restaurants, especially busy restaurants whereby you turn into parking lot off of a busy street only to find an extremely difficult situation where we got out OK but afterwards wished we had chosen a different place. I realize 3 ft. longer is not a huge difference, but surely there is an upper "sweaty palm" limit. Perhaps everyone has his own comfort level.

[RoyB]

Don't forget it is relative easy to disconnect the trailer in an open area and go fuel up and come back for the trailer. Have done this a couple of times in a pinch haha...

Roy Ken

[goducks10]

If you have the truck I'd seriously considering looking for a 32' 5th wheel. You will have the same interior space as the 35' TT but be 7' shorter when towing. Plus in a short spot you can back the truck under the front over hang of the 5'er.

As far as going from a 32' to a 35' TT, you're are already in the longer realm of TT's and subject to certain spots when camping. 3' should make much difference.

[Bears_Den]

Maybe it's me but my 30' trailer seems to tow better than my 23' trailer and seems easier to back into campsites. Maneuverability seems to be of no issue here.

[Jack_Diane_Free]

Went from a 17ft to 27ft to current 35ft with no regrets. Have never had a problem with campgrounds or with getting gas. The longer trailer I find is actually easier to manoeuvre.