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Is there a size limit for a 5th wheel toy hauler with slide outs in campgrounds in CA, OR, AZ, ID, NV? I heard it was 33 feet at some places, and that some places wont allow slide outs?
Is there any truth to that? I am sure it just depends on the campground, and will call ahead before, but before I buy a trailer, I want to make sure I am not limiting myself if I buy a 35 footer. We are looking at going for a 28-35 foot 5th wheel toy hauler, with a slide out or two.
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SeattleFire
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Have a 33' FW in WA State. I know of a few CG's that have "limits" and have been just fine writing them off. Only way to know is to contact any CG's you think you would frequent and ask.
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Jackthewonderdog
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No too many, have seen 42 and 45 ft units in many. It is a campground specific issue, not a state issue. Most campgrounds post their limits online.
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fla-gypsy
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Every indiviidual campground has it's own set of limitations based on it's unique characteristics. There is no "one size fits all" limitation for all campgrounds in a geographic region.
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State parks and other government campgrounds may have some.
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Admiral
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There seems to be alot of variance with posted length limits in campgrounds. You may be able to fit into a shorter posted site if your tail overhangs the pad and you can tuck the bed under the pin while parked. Length aside, the most neglected maintenance in campgrounds seems to be tree trimming. 5th wheels, due to their extra height, are least likely to get spots with overhead branches on the sites.
That said, don't back up without a spotter!!
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A lot depends on how well you can maneuver your rig and if it's a find you're own site type of CG. I like them better than ones where you are told to go to sit #21 as I can usually get into a site that is only big enough for a 38'. I started with a 36' DP because of posts on here that said that was the max for most CG's. Did not take very long to realize that was not true so next a 40' and now I have a 42'. Sure the bigger the rig the fewer sites that are big enough, especially if you show up Friday afternoon at a CG that does not take reservations. Just because it says 35' max does not mean there are not any sites that will fit a longer unit. Yes, I have some scratch's on the upper sides of my MH from getting into USFS, BLM, and even some SP CG but those are the types I like the best. The back of a 5er is higher off the ground so hopefully you will be able to back over the rocks that some CG's use at the back of the site.
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Tothill
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In BC Provincial Parks you can get site info on the website, but you also have to take into consideration that many of the park were developed years ago. Thus the roads may have tight turns that can limit rig size.
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Eurocamper
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ffpm wrote:Is there a size limit for a 5th wheel toy hauler with slide outs in campgrounds in CA, OR, AZ, ID, NV? I heard it was 33 feet at some places, and that some places wont allow slide outs?
Is there any truth to that? I am sure it just depends on the campground, and will call ahead before, but before I buy a trailer, I want to make sure I am not limiting myself if I buy a 35 footer. We are looking at going for a 28-35 foot 5th wheel toy hauler, with a slide out or two.
A lot depends on what kind of camping you want to do.
Most commercial campgrounds will not have a problem accommodating you. But if you plan on exploring rustic Forest Service campgrounds and some older National Park campgrounds, a 35-foot trailer is going to be way too big.
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Eurocamper wrote:A lot depends on what kind of camping you want to do.
Most commercial campgrounds will not have a problem accommodating you. But if you plan on exploring rustic Forest Service campgrounds and some older National Park campgrounds, a 35-foot trailer is going to be way too big.
And those rustic Forest Service campgrounds don't have a way to find out the length limitations. We have a 25' 5er and can't fit into some of the nicer spots. We have even had trouble maneuvering within the access road.
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