Rich08
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I want to buy a Denali 289RK TT. The overall length is 33'8".The unloaded weight is 7442lb.
A lot of people say it is too long. It is more than 50' including the truck. It is hard to turn around the corner, to backup into the campsite, to gas station and Grocery store.I tow with a Ford F150 ecoboost with Max towing package.
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trike2
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I agree, it is a little long. My 29ft is hard to find a place to park in some campgrounds, depending on your choise, mine is forest land and private, some of the older ones are not capable of handling long units they build today. I have to back into some areas, then un hook, park my truck behind it. The fornt end does protroude beyond the site at time. Also are you sure the truck can pull with the unit loaded?
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Sandia Man
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We pull a 32' 10K lb TT with 3/4 ton crewcab gasser and don't have any problems getting around town or in and out of gas stations, but it does take some getting used to. We always manage to find spots in State, Federal, and COE parks, but we plan ahead when staying at these facilities and arrive or reserve early. Private parks will normally have spaces for the large rigs so that isn't much of an issue. If that's the rig/floorplan you want and your TV is capable, go for it and enjoy. Just start out slow and easy and you will get the hang of it quickly. Having a high quality, properly installed WD hitch will give you a smooth, balanced towing experience so you don't feel overwhelmed and out of control. Happy Camping!!!
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samsontdog
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I went from towing a 28ft TT to a 34 ft TT with very few problems other than some camping sites that I no longer fit in. Really like the extra room that the 34 ft has. Would not go smaller
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Tvov
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Have you ever towed a trailer before?
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autorot8
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I'm 60' total length and really have not had any issues towing or finding a campsite.
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mpfireman
Cook County Il
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You do realize that with that trailer, fully loaded, it will weigh about 2 thousand pounds more than your TV. Sometimes we are asking to much from our TV, even though it is rated to tow or haul that much.
Many of the state and federal parks have trailer length limits, but in canada that might be different.
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phenrichs
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You just need practice. Don't let anyone else influence what you like. We went from a 20ft HTT to a 35ft 2 slide TT. It is HUGE. I get it around no problem.
Can I get gas anywhere I want? No.
Can I camp anywhere? No.
Would I go back? No.
You simply adjust. You will learn to reserve earlier than you used to. You learn to call ahead and make sure that you will fit in the spot they claim is big enough on their website or brochure. You might drive around the block once or twice to find the right fueling station that will accommodate your rig.
These are little things in comparison to being happy with the overall experience. Once you get it. Just take a day and hook it up and drive around. Find a big mall or other parking lot and practice. If your wife will be helping to guide you into a space take her along to practice.
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rfryer
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Too big for some, not so for others. You trade maneuverability for space parked. It's not too big if you primarily stay in commercial parks, don't mind structuring your trips with advance reservations to be sure you can get a spot, and recognize you'll have limitations where you can stop for gas and so on.
It's too big if you want to camp on some public lands like national parks, forests and state parks. You'll be able to get in some, but many will be off limits. There's simply far more sites that fit smaller TT's than large ones. You'd be able to boondock on public land if you stay close to the pavement and avoid unimproved roads, but no many people buy that big a rig to boondock.
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JKQ
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A previous post said too big for some but not for others. I'm a total of 56'9" & have yet to have a problem. I usually get a pull through campsite but I will back in if necessary. I always refuel at truck stops & on many occasions have parked at a Wendy's or Crackerbarel for lunch, always being aware of how I'm going to exit. A little planning & common sence is all you need.
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