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KennyGolub · 12-08-2014, 02:17 PM

I'm browsing thru LOTS of pics with small to huge trailers being pulled by class A MH.......

I still have to ask:

Where do you guys put your trailer when arriving at the camp ground ? Do you have to call in advance for parks that allow those ? Isn't this a little more difficult than using a dolly ?

Not that it's very hard, but I'm confused.....

RickO · 12-08-2014, 04:00 PM

Hi and welcome to the forum.

I always towed four down but have stayed among many folks who towed trailers of all sizes. I was very envious of those who have a well outfitted garage/workshop in the trailer once the auto is removed.

I'm sure that this requires some amount of extra planning. Folks with direct experience are sure to chime in but I'm pretty sure that they either request 60'+ pull throughs or make arrangements with the CG that they can store their trailer in a special area.

Best of luck

Rick

lanerd · 12-08-2014, 05:54 PM

Rick, a 45' motor home with a trailer that can haul a car plus workshop is going to be a lot longer than 60'. Probably closer to 75'.

Many rv parks (not campgrounds) will have an area just for items like this and is typically free for the overnight renter. Long stay rv'er will, I'm sure, have to pay a fee.

Ron

RickO · 12-08-2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by lanerd

Rick, a 45' motor home with a trailer that can haul a car plus workshop is going to be a lot longer than 60'. Probably closer to 75'.

Ron

Lanerd, I don't disagree.

I understood that the OP had a 40' motor home and was trying to decide between a trailer and a dolly. The embellishment of the trailer features was something I injected.

But at the end of the day, I'll agree that 75' is better than 60+'.

Rick

sctdixon · 12-08-2014, 07:15 PM

I call ahead to and tell them my rig length (42'+29') and ask it they have long enough pull-through's or do I have to disconnect. Most campgrounds have some pull-throughs that can accomodate big rigs.

But it does take some pre-planning.

Gordon Dewald · 12-08-2014, 07:34 PM

The resort we patronize has pull throughs and a storage lot. We prefer the back in we use so use the storage lot for a nominal fee. For that they provide security for our trailer.

We have overnighted in campgrounds that were able to accomodate our rig. Some have let us unhook and leave the trailer next door for the overnight. With the back camera it has become quite simple to disconnect and connect.

jeryan59 · 12-10-2014, 09:18 AM

I call ahead and verify the pull through length of the site and determine if that will work for me? Especially just for overnighting. If pull through isn't long enough or if they do not allow trailers to be on site, then I ask what the policy is for storing my trailer. I have yet to pay any extra but if it is a reasonable fee I wouldn't have an issue with it.

I like having my trailer on my site if possible as it can be a garage in the event of severe weather (hail) for my vehicle and I always put my Harley Road Glide back in the trailer if I can.

I started with renting cars, then tow dolly, then 4 wheels down, and now exclusively enclosed trailer. All have their advantages/disadvantages, I liked it best when I had a vehicle I could tow 4 down and the enclosed trailer option for my circumstances, but currently don't own a vehicle capable of towing 4 down. You really need to look at your personal circumstances and do what is best for you.

I really do not find any of the options that bad, but the tow dolly was my least favorite option when invariably the pavement was wet and I had to secure safety chains, it was also the method that I seemed to get the dirtiest. I love the trailer method, sometimes it is inconvenient, mainly to take the coach to get serviced, but that is usually only once per year for me.

KennyGolub · 12-11-2014, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by jeryan59

I call ahead and verify the pull through length of the site and determine if that will work for me? Especially just for overnighting. If pull through isn't long enough or if they do not allow trailers to be on site, then I ask what the policy is for storing my trailer. I have yet to pay any extra but if it is a reasonable fee I wouldn't have an issue with it.

I like having my trailer on my site if possible as it can be a garage in the event of severe weather (hail) for my vehicle and I always put my Harley Road Glide back in the trailer if I can.

I started with renting cars, then tow dolly, then 4 wheels down, and now exclusively enclosed trailer. All have their advantages/disadvantages, I liked it best when I had a vehicle I could tow 4 down and the enclosed trailer option for my circumstances, but currently don't own a vehicle capable of towing 4 down. You really need to look at your personal circumstances and do what is best for you.

I really do not find any of the options that bad, but the tow dolly was my least favorite option when invariably the pavement was wet and I had to secure safety chains, it was also the method that I seemed to get the dirtiest. I love the trailer method, sometimes it is inconvenient, mainly to take the coach to get serviced, but that is usually only once per year for me.

Thank you for the very detailed reply.

Did you ever use a state park whilst towing a trailer? Just curious if any of them make arrangements.

jeryan59 · 12-11-2014, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by KennyGolub

Thank you for the very detailed reply.

Did you ever use a state park whilst towing a trailer? Just curious if any of them make arrangements.

I have not used State Park, I have used the City Park in Omaha (Dodge Park) with no issue leaving it at premises, but not on a site.

Main reason I wanted a trailer was I wanted to take my motorcycle with me and a vehicle, and I was really tired of traveling on sloppy roads and my toad was so dirty it would take an eternity to clean. I mean, if you know what it is like driving on slushy roads with just your vehicle, imagine it behind your motorhome with soot and road grime from all the spray coming off the coach. I also was tired of having my toad with the bikes on hitch mount getting tampered with while I overnighted on my to my destination.

I don't have the luxury to avoid inclement weather and I tend to use my unit way more in the Fall through Spring, so I see way more inclement weather than the average RVer.