donisasatx
san antonio
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Anyone have experience towing this 36' 8'' trailer? I currently tow a 31 foot Jayco Jay Feather 28R with my 2009 F250 and its easy. Is the 330 RLTS just too long to tow for a long distance get-away?
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fordsooperdooty
Southern California
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If you have a substantial tow vehicle..you'll beat the road, the wind and the weather into submission. Manuvering in a tight parking lot or campground may be a bit of a challenge occassionally!
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Sandia Man
Rio Rancho, NM
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Our rig comes in at nearly 33' and we find no difficulties going cross country. In our case, I wouldn't think a bit more than 3' will change much, but it will limit the sites available to your size rig especially in older state, federal, COE, county, and other similar type campgrounds. Obviously, a high quality, properly sized and correctly installed WD/SC hitch is paramount to a comfortable towing experience. You're going up roughly 5' from your current TT, so it shouldn't take much time to get the hang of towing your new rig. Enjoy your new camper!!!
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donisasatx
san antonio
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Thanks for the responses. My other option would be to go with a fifth wheel like the 351RLTS.
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301TBS
Ontario, Canada
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Wow, that is a beautifull trailer. Lots of room to stretch your legs in there! My only concern is the 1400 lb hitch weight. Is there anything that can support that? Choosing a campsite will be tricky too, i have trouble with mine at 33'6".
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usmc616
Orange County, New York
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My 32BHDS measures 38' 6" with the bike tray extended. So far in 2 years of going to full service CG's we have had no problem getting into a site.
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JTCR
Central Mass
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If you want a 2012 Eagle 330RLTS better buy one soon. Jayco has droped full size Eagle TT line for 2013. 2013 Eagles are the old super lite line. 
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LarryJM
NoVa
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donisasatx wrote:Thanks for the responses. My other option would be to go with a fifth wheel like the 351RLTS.
Your kidding right  with an F-250 in your profile ...
Below are the specs for that 351RLTS:
Floorplan 351RLTS
Weights
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs) 11,230
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs) 2,325
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs) 15,250
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) 4,020
Measurements
Exterior Length 38' 6"
Larry
2001 standard box 7.3L E-350 PSD Van with 4.10 rear and 2007 Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite 8306S Been RV'ing since 1974.
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LarryJM
NoVa
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usmc616 wrote:My 32BHDS measures 38' 6" with the bike tray extended. So far in 2 years of going to full service CG's we have had no problem getting into a site.
Have you every weighed your rig. That is a load with 4 kids and 3 dogs to put behind even the great TV the X is
Larry
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wannavolunteerFT
South Georgia
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I recently went from a 25 ft to a 28 ft TT and the biggest challenge in adjusting to the extra length is parking it in my drive. I live at the entrance to my subdivision, so can't block the road long getting it parked at home.. and somehow that extra few feet means a huge amount trying to get it parked in the drive.. don't know about in state parks, because so far, I have parked in pull through sites. will see soon though.
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