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Old 05-23-2021, 02:22 AM   #1
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How difficult for driving RV with long overhang?

Entegra odyssey 26D:

Length: 28.6 feet (343.2 inches),
Wheel base: 181 inches

It has the same wheel base as 24B (26.8 feet). So 26D has the relatively longer overhang(The distance between rear wheel and the RV tail), and need big space when turning to avoid hitting things. From video, the overhang is very long compared to its wheel base. How difficult is it when turning?
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Old 05-23-2021, 07:32 AM   #2
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One thing to be considered and allowed for is how sharp a turn you are making. The sharper the turn the more swing out you will have. One guy went to a empty parking lot with two wardrobe moving boxes to simulate gas station pumps. Practice making different type turns leaving gas pumps. Backing into camp sites etc. It helped him get use to what he was seeing in both the rear view mirrors and space he needed to allow for entering and exiting. Scope out where you are fixing to put it. When planing a trip I use Google Earth to scope out a planned gas stop to make sure I can get in and out since we tow a car.
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Old 05-27-2021, 08:33 PM   #3
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The overhang is a challenge- it's worse with a hangover.
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