Shandysplace

We have a 1997 Suburban w/the towing package and prior to taking delivery of our new 3326 King soon, we had a 14' Zodiac we towed. So your situation is similar to yours--going from something rather short/light to something longer/heavier.

Backing the Zodiac was a challenge because, we're told, the TV was longer than the trailer. We solved the problem by putting a hitch on the front of the Suburban (about $125 in 2002). Without understanding the physics of it, 'fronting' is a snap compared to 'backing' into very tight spaces, especially at night w/the headlights lighting everything. This is particularly true if the space you're backing into is at right angles (meaning there's no room to cut the angle as backing our Zodiac into our driveway from the street).

Others on this forum have told us that backing our new TM will be easier because the trailer is longer than the TV. Our storage sight at KOA is only about 2' wider than the TM, but the angle is much smaller (about 30 degrees), so backing into it should be ok we hope.

Nevertheless, we think the cost/benefit ratio of having a hitch on the front is worth it.

w/r,

Shandysplace
2008 3326 King (on order)
1997 Suburban 1500 4WD