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Agree that wheelbase and front wheel cut angle are what affects curb-to-curb turning radius/diameter most (with front overhang also affecting wall-to-wall turning radius/diameter).

In my experience, however, the rear overhang also affects maneuverability in campgrounds when on narrow paths with trees on both sides.

When making a U-Turn on highways, for example, the rear overhang doesn’t usually come into play, so a shorter turning radius is key. By comparison, in a tight campground with obstacles (often trees or other vehicles) on both sides of motorhome, the turning radius may not be the maneuvering limitation anyway. That was the condition I was visualizing when OP mentioned “tight turns” within a campground/site.