sljkansas
Miami Co. Kansas
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We went from a 30 footer to a 38 footer. Rhe main differenace I noticed was making turns. With the axles back farther it's pivot point was back farther so the turn out my driveway meant I needed to pull out father in the road and move over right or left in the driveway to get over my culvert. It was a $85 lesson learned. drivers side dropped off the end of the culvert and into the ditch. Thank GOD for neighbors with big tractors.
Steve & Linda
Son married (1 DIL, 3 granddaughters 1 grandson)
Daughter Can now be called a Teacher.
Miami CO. Kansas
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skipnchar
Topeka or somewhere else
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I doubt if you'll even notice the difference except when backing. The longer trailer is always easier to back than a shorter one. IN this case the difference is so small you probably won't even notice THAT. Good luck with the new trailer.
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JIMNLIN
out here
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rick83864 wrote:JIMNLIN wrote:Hopefully the 35 footer will be a light as your present 5er as some 35' 5ers will overload your 2500 trucks rear axles/tires pretty quick.
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This from a non weight police member.
 
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45Ricochet
North Idaho
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JIMNLIN wrote:Hopefully the 35 footer will be a light as your present 5er as some 35' 5ers will overload your 2500 trucks rear axles/tires pretty quick.
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This from a non weight police member.
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Veebyes
Bermuda & Maryland
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Try going from 0 to 35'! You get used to it quickly. You have no choice. Just get used to having to be a bit more selective in site choosing.
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wellfooled
Auburn, WA
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Thanks to all of you for your input.
Now I'm starting to get excited.
Nicholas and Sharon
2003 Jimmy 2500HD SB, CC
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sirdrakejr
Las Vegas, Nevada
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I have towed a 36 footer, two 28s, a 29 and now a 32 footer. The only difference I felt was the work the truck did. I didn't notice any real difference in parking. It MAY depend on what you tow with too.
Frank
2011 Palomino Maverick 1000SLLB on a 2004 Dodge Quadcab CTD Ram3500 SRW long bed equipped with Timbren springs, Stable Load bump stops, Rickson 19.5" wheels/"G" range tires and a Helwig "Big Wig" rear anti sway bar.
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wildwood32
east moline,ill
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Well I went into camping with an 20' hybrid for 3 months to a brand new 32' TT.Holy******was what I said when we took delivery of it,all hooked up ready for us to haul away.Then a year later to a 36' 5ver.Holy******I said and then never looked back.Size does matter but you will get used to it real quick.Like the 1st time you camp,you will forget about how you towed it there.
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calliopeguy
Minnesota
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We've had rigs ~32' for quite a while. Last year we went to a 35'. We are now trying to sell our 35'....just ain't what we want or need. With a 35' you have to watch where you get fuel...the old Kwiktrip ain't so user friendly with a 35'...now have to stick primarily to truck stops. Some of the camp grounds required asking the folks across the street to move their cars or Tow vehicles so I could back into my spot. Just too much of a hassle for primary weekend campers. Towing the thing made no difference whatsoever. After arriving at your destination the 35' wins...nice to have that extra room. But for us....35' not worth the extra room.
Ken and Renee
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