Challenges with a long(er) trailer?
Have to replace our 30' fifth wheel due to damage. My TV was pretty well maxed out, and more recent versions are just enough heavier that I'll be exceeding payload. So, looking very close at going t...
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Since you know you have trouble getting your 22' boat trailer in the driveway, why not measure the boat trailer from hitch to axles and try to find a TT that's shorter and can make the turn into your driveway. No point in looking at long trailers if parking it at home is a problem.
Our toy hauler is 30' from bumper to hitch. There are some old state parks with very short parking pads that my camper won't fit on but most state parks have that information listed so I just avoid those campsites. I've never had to change campsites because the camper was too long or I couldn't make the turn backing up. OTOH, I have been able to camp where tall 5th wheels and motorhomes could not because our camper is fairly low profile at 10'2" tall. Width is pretty standard so no difference going down a single track access road unless a tight turn was required.
One of our favorite state parks is on a remote county road with tight S curves and switchbacks up and down hills before the park entrance. I have to use both lanes and make sure no one is coming before I maneuver thru the turns. A shorter rig would make it a little easier but I'd still be using both lanes in those situations.
Shorter trailers react to steering inputs more quickly when backing and if they're really short they can be very difficult unless you go real slow.
Our toy hauler is 30' from bumper to hitch. There are some old state parks with very short parking pads that my camper won't fit on but most state parks have that information listed so I just avoid those campsites. I've never had to change campsites because the camper was too long or I couldn't make the turn backing up. OTOH, I have been able to camp where tall 5th wheels and motorhomes could not because our camper is fairly low profile at 10'2" tall. Width is pretty standard so no difference going down a single track access road unless a tight turn was required.
One of our favorite state parks is on a remote county road with tight S curves and switchbacks up and down hills before the park entrance. I have to use both lanes and make sure no one is coming before I maneuver thru the turns. A shorter rig would make it a little easier but I'd still be using both lanes in those situations.
Shorter trailers react to steering inputs more quickly when backing and if they're really short they can be very difficult unless you go real slow.
