We wish Dr. Seuss would write a book about RVs. We can only imagine how hilarious it would be to read out loud “…Some are big, some are small, some go fast while others fall! Some you drive, some you tow, some ride high and some ride low!” Oh, the places you’ll drive…
RVs come in all shapes and sizes. Some want mansions on wheels, others want beach shacks on wheels. It all depends on the person and how you want to use your RV. How long is the RV you currently own? Do you wish it was longer? Shorter? Taller? Smaller?
Please vote in the poll below. If you’d like to leave a comment, we always enjoy reading them.
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We graduated from a 25’ TT to a 42’ 5er when we decided to full time. We thought bigger would be better as we sold our home and belongings. After nearly a year traveling, I’m wishing we had a smaller rig to make both the haul simpler and sites to stay in easier to find. It’s been a big surprise to see how much we DON’T need!
Oddly enough, our model is called a 25Y but is actually 30′ long inside.
When at the “Pit Stop” in Quartzsite I was asked how long my trailer was when we were going to dump our tanks. I said it was 30′ feet long, and asked what difference it made. She said there was one price for 26′ and up, and another price for 25′ and under. I told her our model was a 25Y. She gave me the 25′ price. This makes absolutely no sense, but I wasn’t going to argue about it.
Our Trillium is 10feet. The small fiberglass trailers measure length from tongue to bumper, so technically we are considered a 13′ er. There is no bathroom in ours, although we keep a portapotty. We love, love, love it and for us, it is perfect. We’ve never been denied a site because we can fit anywhere.
I had my eye on a 34 foot fifth wheel but our town has an ordinance prohibiting RV & boat trailer parking on the street. So I had to go with a 32 foot because that was the maximum length that would fit in my driveway.
Our “29DS” turns out to be 31’11”, which keeps us out of many older state & national park campgrounds (30′ limit). But we intended to spend enough time in it that we bought the shortest one where we didn’t have to give up anything important. Those 2 feet sometimes really frustrate us when planning a trip.
Our first motorhome was 35′, no slides. ’92 Journey front engine diesel, mfg by Journey Motorhome Inc, Elkhart IN. We owned it for 14 years, through thick and thin. 172k miles, 122k that we put on it, 2 engines, Cummins 6BT, 3 transmissions, 542 series Allison.
Sold our home in 2016, and upgraded in January 2017. Now we’re in the lap of luxury with an ’04 Newmar Mountain Aire (MADP) 40′, 3 slides. We enjoy it, it’s very comfortable and great for fulltime living. Sometimes we wish it was 37′, but we do fine with it. We’ve already logged 44k miles, total mileage on her is 192k now.
Our toy hauler is 46 ft overall. Usually not a problem but we learned the hard way about tail swing and not to trust the camp host when they say “we handle long rigs like yours all the time, follow me”.
17 foot LIL SNOOZY molded fiberglass trailer, which as someone mentioned is overall size trailer hitch to rear bumper. Never measured the cabin alone, but the LilSnoozy2 website may have that information. It’s fine for Dh, me, and the 3 cats.
We bought our Coleman TT in 2014. It’s a “16QB” but is 21′ long from hitch to tail-lights and has everything we need for our “camping” trips of 3 days to 2 weeks. With the extra batteries and the inverter I carry in the storage space, we can boondock for 3-4 days at at time. And then, when we stay at a state park or an RV park, we have AC and microwave. But sometimes I think the thing I like the most is having my own bathroom while traveling!
We bought a 43′ RV partly because I wanted a tag axle to demonstrate how manly I am, but also because we planned to live in it while our house was built (ultimately that took 9 months). We moved into the house 3 years ago and have made many trips, including a 4-month trip to Alaska, in our RV. We plan to downsize to a 35′ to 37′ RV in the next year, or so.
Our TT is 14 ft from hitch to rear, stand up hight with just enough room for 2 with all outdoors as our living room. We have pulled the trailer apx 45,000 miles in four years. We have thought about larger trailers but realize that the cost of gas and maintenance will sky rocket and result in fewer or shorter trips.
Thirty+ years ago a 28RKBH was a 28-foot long Rear Kitchen Bunk House trailer. Today a model number means nothing except a specific RV. length has nothing to do with the numbers any more.
39’+ class a. when reserving i describe it as a 40′.
We have a 22′ trailer. I wish it was 6″ longer with the extra space in the bathroom. When I sit on the toilet, my toes stick out under the door.
Otherwise it’s the perfect size for us. We’ve done trips as long as 6 weeks but most are a week. We don’t spend much time in it during the day so extra living space isn’t important.
I had to laugh at your comment! I feel your pain LOL. We have a 21 foot trailer and it has everything we need. But, we are looking for a bigger one only because we can’t stand that tiny little corner bathroom.
We have a 40ft Renegade Super C. And we love it. We did a lot of research for over two years. Was ready to order a Newmar Class A. Then I just happened to see a Renegade in a magazine. Took a trip to Florida to check one out and we were sold.
We went from a 12′ Playmor to a 34′ Avenger. Hubby, who does all the driving, say the big trailer is easier to drive and backin park. I miss the bed (dinette conversion) but love everything about our Avenger. It’s the gathering place for friends and family when we camp.
We have owned 36′ Diplomat, 40′ Dutch Star and enjoyed many trips. In our late 70s we decided to down size to a 25′ Winnebago View. Love the ease of parking, the twin beds, averaging 15+ mpg, even towing CRV. Miss some things from earlier coaches,but we are very satisfied with our View. Heck of a lot easier to wash and wax!
We have a 45 Ft. diesel pusher but we’re thinking about buying another used RV. It would be a smaller Class C that we’d be taking to Alaska and back. I am not planning on driving the Alcan but taking the ferry. We may sell it when getting back or give it to our son.
You will never forgive yourself if you don’t take the Alaska (Alcan) hiway. And it is much cheaper than the cost of the ferry and back.
So true! I drove the Alcan, alone, in spring 1992 and again at the end of that summer. An unforgettable experience.
Forgot to say, I was in a Honda Civic.
We upgraded to an Evergreen Everlite Select 27FKS after I retired. It was 30 feet long and just ideal for the two of us. Momma loved that long counter in the kitchen. Then Momma died a year ago and it’s just me and the dog, so I no longer need to run two vehicles. Last summer I traded the 30 foot rig for a 21 foot Bullet Crossfire 1700BH. When the lease is up next December I plan to sell the pickup and lease a new Subaru Ascent rated to tow 5000#, several hundred more than the Bullet’s GVWR. Plenty of room for one. It is also much easier to maneuver when towing.
Had a 25′ TT and sold it. Bought a 40′ fiver to live in while I build our house. After I finish I think I will sell the 40′ fiver and settle down with a fiver about 34′.
Evidently not too many Class B owners out there.
Our trailer was 30 ft long when new but every year older I get, it gets 2 ft longer!
33′ Super C International Nexus
I answered 25 or less because we just purchased a Class B at 21 ft. But we still own 30 ft. 5th wheel. We expect to use both: the short one for short trips, the longer one for long trips – when we feel that we can do long trips again.
28′; 31 ‘ counting A frame.
It’s ‘Seuss’. Not ‘Seuss’.
Thanks, Sean! When I looked at it last night, my brain saw it the correct way! Sheesh! I even have a Dr. Seuss quote above my computer to remind me of my 18 acres of mountain property waiting for me: “You’re off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” —Dr. Seuss
It’s been fixed. Have a good night. 🙂 —Diane (aka Mountain Mama) at RVtravel.com
Our Newell is 45’8” long….
35ft Forest River Georgetown with triple slides. Thinking of taking a road trip if we ever get vaccinated and go to Yosemite or maybe out across the Dakotas to Michigan. Just need to get away!!
Our RV is a Safari Trek. 24 feet long outside but 34 feet long inside. Check one out
Our RV is also a 24′ Safari Trek. Impressive machine in many ways. Count ourselves richly blessed to have it, couldn’t see anything larger matching our lifestyle.
I have yet to see an actual poll on this website. Where is the poll??
There’s one just above these comments as of 1/25/21. There’s one posted frequently, perhaps daily.
Thanks Bob. I’m on Chrome on a Win 10 PC, and I even turned off all ad and pop-up blockers, and there is absolutely nothing. In fact, I have attempted to look at multiple polls over the last few months on RV Travel. Never saw an actual poll yet. I certainly can’t be the only one…
At the beginning of last season we were lucky and found a 2018 Rockwood Signature Ultra Lite, that is 35′ quite an up-grade from our 20′ Travel Star Hybrid.
Our 2015 Grand Design Reflection 337 is 36.08 feet long.
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In about 2018, that model mysteriously shrunk to 35 1/2 feet. GD eliminated the rear bumper, 6+ inches long I guess.