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ktn1966 · 10-31-2017, 08:55 AM

I am looking at moving up from a total length trailer of 28 feet to 34 feet. Six feet doesn't seem like a lot now but will I notice it while traveling? It will be pulled with a 2014 F250 6.2l.

BrianGlenn · 10-31-2017, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ktn1966

I am looking at moving up from a total length trailer of 28 feet to 34 feet. Six feet doesn't seem like a lot now but will I notice it while traveling? It will be pulled with a 2014 F250 6.2l.

Yes - the end of your trailer will be 6 more feet behind you in the mirrors ... lol.

Joking aside you may not notice it while pulling forward on straight roads depending if weight is similar or if its a small increase in total trailer weight. Side winds will affect you more (more surface area on trailer) however backing up and swinging corners will take some time to get used to the longer unit. Back end swing may be greater - the affect of longer trailer length behind the trailer axles when you pull out of a spot and turn tight to avoid the double parked vehicles in the camp spot across from you....

I have assumed you are still within your vehicle tow limits (max loaded trailer weight, GCVW, etc)...

My thoughts,
Brian

Dropthejacks · 10-31-2017, 10:02 AM

Might catch a little more air in heavy crosswinds, but nothing to worry over. It appears you have plenty of truck for the job, so other than not backing up quite as far in the back-in sites and watching on the right turns so you don't run up on the curbs, no big deal.

ktn1966 · 10-31-2017, 10:18 AM

Thanks for the replies, I have always had shorter trailers but looking at something more comfortable. I currently have a Nash 23D that I can get 2 in to almost everywherebut and now looking at a ORV Black Stone 28RKS.

Dropthejacks · 10-31-2017, 02:16 PM

We went from 29' to 38'. It was a little daunting at first and you dang sure can't roll through the McDs drive-thru anymore, but you will really enjoy that extra room!

Nunyadamn · 11-01-2017, 03:37 PM

You will get used to it pretty quick. I would say the one thing you might have trouble with is finding camping spots. You probably could pull in anywhere you want with the 28ft trailer and they can find a spot for you. With the longer trailer, you could find that just showing up without reservations might not work out every time. I almost always make reservations because we travel out of state and I can't take the chance. If you already make reservations, the length change probably won't make a big difference. If you like to just show up, look at the campground information a little to make sure first.

I have rented a few smaller trailers, had a 31ft class C and now have a 35.6ft travel trailer. I have easily fit into campgrounds that said 31ft is the largest they accommodate - lots of places advertise the length from the road to the parking block but my trailer has 8+ft behind the rear wheels so I can overhang a lot without a lot of issues.