Pull Through Sites
Who Should Use Them?
Every so often, campground etiquette becomes a hot topic on RV social media groups.
Most of the discussions are pretty straightforward.
Pick up after your dog.
Observe quiet hours.
Respect your neighbors.
Almost everyone agrees on those.
Then there are the topics where opinions vary.
One that seems to come up regularly is who should use pull-through campsites.
Different Opinions
I’ve seen posts where people argue that pull-through sites should be reserved only for large Class A motorhomes or the biggest RVs in the campground.
Others believe that if a pull-through site is available, anyone should be able to reserve it.
Personally, I fall into the second group.
Why We Like Pull-Through Sites
We tow a 39-foot fifth wheel.
Can I back it into a campsite?
Absolutely.
In fact, every time we return home, I have to back it into our storage space.
It’s part of RV ownership.
That said, if a pull-through site is available—especially for a one-night stop while traveling—I usually reserve it.
They’re often easier to get into and out of, and many have a little extra room around the campsite.
After a long day on the road, it’s nice to pull in, set up quickly, and head out the next morning without having to maneuver the trailer.
Every Camper Has Different Needs
Some RV owners choose pull-through sites because they’re still learning to back their rigs.
Others may have physical limitations or simply find them less stressful.
There’s nothing wrong with that.
Everyone has different experience levels and different reasons for choosing one type of campsite over another.
It’s the Campground’s Decision
Ultimately, it’s the campground that decides how its campsites are assigned.
Some campgrounds reserve certain pull-through sites for larger RVs or specific types of rigs.
We’ve stayed at places that do exactly that, and I have no problem with it.
It’s their campground, and they know which sites work best for different types of equipment.
Other campgrounds make pull-through sites available to anyone who wants to reserve them.
That’s their choice as well.
Sometimes a smaller trailer may be in a pull-through simply because that’s what was available when they made their reservation.
There’s no way for the rest of us to know the circumstances.
A Little Courtesy Goes a Long Way
If you believe a campground should reserve certain sites for larger rigs, that’s a conversation to have with campground management—not with the campers enjoying their vacation.
They’re simply using the site they were assigned or the one they reserved.
At the end of the day, we’re all there for the same reason.
To relax.
Enjoy the outdoors.
And have a good camping experience.
One Last Thought
Whether you’re driving a Class A motorhome, towing a fifth wheel, or pulling a small travel trailer, we’re all part of the same camping community.
A little patience, understanding, and courtesy toward one another goes a long way.
After all, it’s much easier to enjoy the campground when we’re focused on our own campsite instead of worrying about someone else’s.