Best TT in the western parks?

[PepperUp]

We’re beginning to plan a multi week trip with two teen boys to see the great west! Looking for any tips on taking a TT 5000 miles through the major parks (Yellowstone, Rocky Mountain, Bryce /Zion, Grand Canyon).

We want to trade/sell our older 2006 expandable TT and upgrade but having trouble deciding what we need. We definitely expect to keep camping with it after the boys go to college etc (they are 14 & 15 now) but we won’t see as much room then.

Tow vehicle is a 2014 F150 with tow package.

DH wants about 27 -28 ft with slide and larger bunks. Trying to stay close to 5000 lbs dry weight. I think shorter would be better for all those mountain roads, busy campgrounds etc. I like the 23 -24 ft size but we sacrifice roominess inside and storage. Don’t many parks have limited hook up sites? Smaller to me gives us more options of sites to choose from. Maybe that 4 ft doesn’t make a big difference??

Guessing gas mileage will be terrible with any length and we know the truck can pull more weight but still have to load it and pull up all those mountains. DH doesn’t want to stress the engine too much.

We like to be out and seeing things but DH may have to do some work days from the campsite to give us the ability to make a longer trip and see all we want to.

Interested in others experiences or advice. Thanks!

[wing_zealot]

You’d getter better responses if we knew what the weights are that are listed on the two stickers on the drivers door of your truck. There are several weight ratings on theses two stickers.
For good reliable answers, let us know what all of those ratings are.
For wild ass guesses - carry on as is.
For learning and research on your own > clicky

[jdc1]

1.Find a floorplan you like.
2.Find a weight your truck can handle.
3.Do not limit yourself to new trailers.

[agesilaus]

Your 1/2 tone really limits you to lighter TT. And I doubt there is a best. We downsized from a 35 ft Fiver to a 30ft Arctic Fox TT but it weighs over 10,000 pounds.

Four people in a 24 ft TT will get very crowded and it will be impossible to keep the place organized with that many people in it. We found our 35 ft fiver overstuffed with us and two older teen boys. Generally 30 ft and below will get you in most National Parks assuming you can get a reservation. There are some exceptions.