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Just in the last decade, I have owned, rented, and sold a number of travel trailers. I have my own share of experience with the different lengths and sizes of RVs. In this article, we get into the different travel trailer sizes and include a travel trailer size chart for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What size travel trailer should you buy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, the ideal travel trailer length for a family of 4 is 25-30 feet long. With a 27-foot travel trailer, you can likely park in your driveway, camp at 93% of national parks, and still have room to sleep 4-6 people comfortably.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Generally, for convenience, longer travel trailers are the best choices for a family with at least 4 members or more. However, there are roads and campsites that have limits on the lengths that they can accommodate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have personally experienced the benefits and drawbacks of traveling in different lengths of trailers. So I made this article in the hopes of helping you determine which is the best length for a travel trailer for you. It can also serve as a guide so you can rule out the other sizes that you know won\u2019t work for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter how long your trailer is you need to see behind you. Campsites can be tight and have obstacles (like kids). A wireless backup camera<\/a> makes life so much easier .. and safer. This wireless camera on Amazon is easy to install, budget-friendly, and best for shorter trailers (check price here<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Longer trailers and especially with metal siding will need a wired backup camera. This takes a little longer to install but you can still do it yourself. We suggest this wired backup camera on Amazon<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Size Travel Trailer by Length<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Some will say that anything above 30 feet is too long for a travel trailer. But the truth is that the answer to whether a travel trailer is too long lies on your tow vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a rule of thumb, the longest trailer that your tow vehicle can pull is the one that does not exceed 75% of the maximum loaded weight of your vehicle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Travel Trailer Size Chart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I put together this travel trailer size chart to help you see the length, weight, and accommodations for travel trailers. This is based on reviewing hundreds of RVs and my own experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A big consideration is the number of people in your family. How long does it have to be for you and your family to live in it comfortably?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trailer Length<\/strong><\/td>Weight<\/strong><\/td>Sleeps<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
10-12 feet<\/td>1250 \u2013 1300 pounds<\/td>2-5<\/td><\/tr>
14 \u2013 15 feet<\/td>1500 \u2013 1650 pounds<\/td>2-5<\/td><\/tr>
16 \u2013 18 feet<\/td>2200 \u2013 2300 pounds<\/td>2-5<\/td><\/tr>
18 \u2013 22 feet<\/td>2500 \u2013 2750 pounds<\/td>4-7<\/td><\/tr>
24 \u2013 26 feet<\/td>3600 \u2013 4100 pounds<\/td>4-7<\/td><\/tr>
28 \u2013 30 feet<\/td>4300 \u2013 4900 pounds<\/td>4-7<\/td><\/tr>
32 \u2013 38 feet<\/td>7200 \u2013 8500 pounds<\/td>9-12<\/td><\/tr>
39 \u2013 40 feet<\/td>7690 \u2013 10495 pounds<\/td>9-12<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Travel Trailer Length Based on Camping Preference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people report that a travel trailer that is more than 35 feet is a problem when they are looking for a campground to set up base on. Many of the available campgrounds, especially national parks, only have limited and small space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you own a bigger rig, finding the right campground is possible if you are willing to stay in the vicinity of the sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The question will lie in your preferences. Do you plan to camp in National Forests or dispersed campgrounds? If so, then having a long rig will seldom be a problem for you as these campgrounds usually can accommodate longer rigs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you prefer to camp in National Parks or small private campgrounds then this might prove to be a slight problem as these campgrounds usually have limits on how long of a rig they can serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read More: 11 Questions You Must Ask to Reserve the Perfect RV Campsite<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro Tip: Make sure to look into the campgrounds that you plan to stay at. When you are thinking about tight spaces or bumpy roads take into account eh turning radius and hinge point of the trailer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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