RRTom
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We checked out a state campground that all sites were listed as too small for our motor home. We paced one off and found that our motor home would fit in it.
HOWEVER, the "street" was too narrow to allow us to be able to get it backed in. We would never have been able to make the turn.
Just something to think about when looking at "conservative" size limits.
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bingoldsby
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The comment about campgrounds being designed at a time when campers, trailers, and motohomes were much smaller, is right on. Almost every state campground in existance was designed and built many many years ago. And most of them just aren't keeping up with accomodation for today's rigs.
Another point to consider is that the motorhome by itsself, even a quite long one, will fit in most places just fine. Towing a vehicle, boat, or some kind of trailer, will definately complicate the issue. And of course, the problem of low branches and winding roadways - well...
I suggest that you come up here to Oregon. We've got many wonderful state parks and every one I've been in so far would fit you up just fine with a 33, or even bigger.
Up until recently, the bigger problem in the peak season has been the availability of ANY site, rather than one big enough. So far this year, I haven't seen one "Campground Full" sign up at any place I've been. I'm talking about Oregon State Parks only.
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fish doctor
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stay under 34 for ca. state parks and watch hight clearance in the tree areas like sequoia or kings canyon and bridgeport. the taller or wider the fewer places you will go.all the oversize spaces go first.
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driveby
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last point on trees - I bought a coach with Fiberglass roofs because we do hit tree branches on our way in or out. We're 12' 3" tall. for us a TPO/EPDM or sometimes called rubber roof wouldn't work - it would get pierced for sure.
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psyflyjohn
San Diego, CA
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Have a 31' Seabreeze, and it will fit in most parks. A 29 ft. would be easier. Even with a 31', fitting into gas stations can be a problem, and we've side swiped things. Also, being 12' high doesnt help when squeezing under trees. Finally, pay attention the turning radius of the vehicle. Our Workhorse chassis has a very good one, which helps get us out of trouble at times.
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The Beave
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Most park campgrounds operated by state or other governmental entities tend to be older and the number of larger sites is relatively limited. It's not that you will not find a site for a big rig, its just that there are far fewer of them. This is more of an issue when you travel during heavy use periods.
During our trip along the golf and Georgia coasts this summer we found that many campgrounds had been damaged by storms, those still open and desirable were filled with local people who had made reservations in advance.
We found many campsites setting empty because people would reserve and pay for a week just to get a desirable site for the week end. Many of those desirable sites were the big ones and unfortunately they were sometimes reserved by tenter's.
Our rig is labeled at 30' but measures out at 33'. We didn't have a big problem finding a spot for 1 or 2 nights without a reservation however we had to sometimes move to a different site for that extra night.
The bottom line is that the bigger you are the more you will need to do more planning and rely on reservations as fewer sites will be available for you.
The only National park we visited that had a hard 30' limit was at the Grand Canyon. If you are over 30' they will direct you to a commercial park.
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sgt77
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Motor Home size envy....another thing for men to fret over.
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mblaster
Los Angeles
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Depends where you like to go. Some day I will go bigger and based on experience there will be some place I won't be able to fit. Especially some of the state beaches.
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J-Rooster
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M-M, Welcome to the post in my opinion buy a Class A type coach, and go with the largest size that you feel comfortable with. I own a 36 foot coach and of all the places I've been I always been able to find a spot! John
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