Trailer Length Conundrum

**Canadiansteelman** · 01-12-2022, 02:24 PM

Originally Posted by cbreglio

We are shifting gears from a 34' bunkhouse trailer and really like the Reflection 303 for just us as we retire and become empty nesters. We are worried that we will be limiting our access to campgrounds in National and State Parks and plan to do short trips around Colorado and long trips around North America. What has your experience been and is there really a big advantage in staying less than 30'? We really enjoy getting off the beaten path and prefer to stay away from RV parks that look like RV parking lots.

We have had a 303 since late July 2017. We have not had any issues with provincial parks in Ontario. Just have to be careful getting into the sites as some of the access roads can be a little tight on the corners. You won’t be disappointed with a 303.

**Wineman700** · 01-12-2022, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by cbreglio

We are shifting gears from a 34' bunkhouse trailer and really like the Reflection 303 for just us as we retire and become empty nesters. We are worried that we will be limiting our access to campgrounds in National and State Parks and plan to do short trips around Colorado and long trips around North America. What has your experience been and is there really a big advantage in staying less than 30'? We really enjoy getting off the beaten path and prefer to stay away from RV parks that look like RV parking lots.

I have a 313rlts and have never stayed in a campground with hookups. I live in Montana and stay in lots of campground with limits way less than my trailer. the thing is they are looking at overall length not the length from the back axle to the front of the trailer. as long as there is clearance behind the site the trailer overhang is fine and not taken into account. That being said there are some campgrounds that have turns that a long camper simply cant negotiate. Google maps is a great help. If you are staying in National and State parks you are going to have a bigger problem getting a reservation. google them and choose the right spot well in advance

**Swbailey** · 01-12-2022, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by RoJoSo

We own a 303 RLS and have never had any issues. We are also empty nesters
and absolutely love this floor plan. This floor plan is known as the Couples Rig.

Ditto to that. 303 was all the right stuff for us in 2017 after 19' TT. Happy trails.

**Beachcamper** · 01-13-2022, 07:13 AM

We fulltime in a 303 and it’s got a great floor plan for one or two people. It’s mid profile really helps with getting around places with a lot of trees and low bridges too. The issue with alot of these parks is the roads to get to your spot. Some are very narrow and trying to back up into a site with a long bed truck and fifth wheel is sometimes impossible. I use google earth and the measuring tool to look at sites and access before booking a spot. So far so good after 4 years fulltime. Our total length with a long bed super cab is 49’3”. If GD would make a 25’ fifth wheel I would gladly trade.