Today, when planning a trip to any RV Parks, Campgrounds, Corp of Engineers locations, or state and federal parks you’re always going to have to call ahead to inquire about site sizes if they are not listed in the on-line directories.
Our trailer is 38’ and the combined length when it’s hooked to the trailer is 53’. Here are some examples of just how large some sites can be. This first one is a seclude site at Myrtle Beach SP, SC.
This huge back-in site is at Natchez Trace SP, TN. On the far left you can see our dish antenna. It’s on our site and located where we can get a signal over the trees.
This photo shows just how close it can get with a large trailer. The Pride parked on our right belonged to our travel companions. It’s 35’ long. The sites were FHU with CATV at a downtown Reno RV Park on motel property.
-- Edited by FastEagle on Friday 25th of January 2013 09:17:07 PM
-- Edited by FastEagle on Friday 25th of January 2013 09:22:33 PM
BMiller said
04:18 AM Jan 26, 2013
Howard, my husband and I are preparing for full timing. At this time we are getting ready to purchase our truck and 5th wheel. Many of the RV dealers are telling us that if we buy anything over 30 feet we will have a hard time finding parks to accomodate. We are looking a several that are 39' total length. What has your experience been?
Thank you for your thoughts.
Ken and Bekki Miller
Howard said
05:06 AM Jan 26, 2013
Hi Ken & Bekki,
Our fifth wheel is 39 feet and we have parked in fantastic places. Yeah, we can't get back some of the narrow back roads to some National forest campgrounds, but we get in a lot of state and national parks.
Very often, campground websites have incorrect information about length limits. We always call the campground directly and often are told the website restrictions are outdated or simply wrong.
From experience I can tell you 39 feet won't restrict you too much. Of course, a good deal of practice to gain confidence in parking helps.
cejones4210 said
05:03 PM Jan 27, 2013
That last picture is NOT a site I would ever consider!!!!!! Others definitely look good!!! Can't wait to get on the road later this year!!!! I love all the postings on this site and great ideas for places, just like you posted here!!! Thanks!!!!
Today, when planning a trip to any RV Parks, Campgrounds, Corp of Engineers locations, or state and federal parks you’re always going to have to call ahead to inquire about site sizes if they are not listed in the on-line directories.
Our trailer is 38’ and the combined length when it’s hooked to the trailer is 53’. Here are some examples of just how large some sites can be. This first one is a seclude site at Myrtle Beach SP, SC.
http://www.irv2.com/photopost/showfull.php?photo=23027
This huge back-in site is at Natchez Trace SP, TN. On the far left you can see our dish antenna. It’s on our site and located where we can get a signal over the trees.
http://www.irv2.com/photopost/showfull.php?photo=16890
Here we are parallel parking right on the St. Lawrence River at Coles Creek, SP, Massena, NY
http://www.irv2.com/photopost/showfull.php?photo=15905
This was taken at Roosevelt, SP near Morton, MS.
http://www.irv2.com/photopost/showfull.php?photo=14949
This photo shows just how close it can get with a large trailer. The Pride parked on our right belonged to our travel companions. It’s 35’ long. The sites were FHU with CATV at a downtown Reno RV Park on motel property.
http://www.irv2.com/photopost/showfull.php?photo=19010
Good Luck and travel safe.
FastEagle
-- Edited by FastEagle on Friday 25th of January 2013 09:17:07 PM
-- Edited by FastEagle on Friday 25th of January 2013 09:22:33 PM
Howard, my husband and I are preparing for full timing. At this time we are getting ready to purchase our truck and 5th wheel. Many of the RV dealers are telling us that if we buy anything over 30 feet we will have a hard time finding parks to accomodate. We are looking a several that are 39' total length. What has your experience been?
Thank you for your thoughts.
Ken and Bekki Miller
Hi Ken & Bekki,
Our fifth wheel is 39 feet and we have parked in fantastic places. Yeah, we can't get back some of the narrow back roads to some National forest campgrounds, but we get in a lot of state and national parks.
Very often, campground websites have incorrect information about length limits. We always call the campground directly and often are told the website restrictions are outdated or simply wrong.
From experience I can tell you 39 feet won't restrict you too much. Of course, a good deal of practice to gain confidence in parking helps.