determining length

[Octopus Prime]

When determining length, is the tongue included?
I can't get the same answer from different salesmen.

Example: If a trailer's length is listed at 27', is that the total length of the trailer with the tongue also, or do I need to add three feet for the tongue, making it a 30' trailer?

And when reserving a campground and they ask for trailer size, do you tell them the length of just the trailer, or the trailer with the tongue also?

[Grumpy]

If the spec says "overall length" that is ball to bumper.

[spoon059]

The length depends upon what you are asking.

The OVERALL length would be the length from the hitch coupler to the rear bumper. That is the number that I provide a campground asking the length of my trailer.

The BOX length is the length of the inhabitable area of the camper, front wall to back wall. This is the number that I provide when my buddy asks how long my camper is.

[shawnh]

Our 264 BHW is about 29' from hitch to back bumper. No problems finding a site at State Parks.

[bluegill1]

As mentioned , manufacturer will give you both. Campgrounds prob want "overall length" ( including hitch) to make sure you'll fit on the pad.