What length bumper pull for a couple?

[cptqueeg]

We've been considering a travel trailer primarily to camp at FS/BLM, National Park campgrounds and dispersed campsites. Hookups are not our thing and one of our primary destination is Yellowstone off season, which sometimes means snow and cold temps.

It'll be towed w a 1 ton, crew cab, LWB truck at 22' overall length. The truck has a pop-up camper (4 wheel camper) to carry a substantial amount of gear, 21 gallons fresh water, 400 Ah lithium w solar, and a king size bed to sleep additional people, if necessary. The primary needs are a suitable toilet/shower and some more comfort at night and during poor wx. What length would suitable to strike a balance between comfort and maneuverability?

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Most women have issues with a bed that needs to be "rolled out". Having a real bed puts you at 27+ft

 

[Rosy]

My wife's parents have one that's about 21' that they're happy with other than lack of storage, which it sounds like you can get around with the space in the truck.

 

[rjshiflet49]

Everybody's case is 100% different. I've known people completely happy in a teardrop camper, and others miserable in a 40' fifth wheel. This is pretty much an impossible question to answer by anyone other than the purchaser. Even couples are going to disagree - we did, but "happy wife...happy life" as the saying goes.

 

[cptqueeg]

I appreciate the comments above and realize it's an impossible question to answer for others, but based on your own experiences and the details provided how did you or would you in my case balance comfort and space w maneuverability?

Our favorite cg's 4 favored sites are maxed, 1 @ 30' and 3 @ 35', but I'm pretty sure a 25'+ trailer would need to be backed in 1/4 - 1/2 mile. Doable w a 27' but keeping ones anxiety to a minimum is important.