Big rig friendly or Truck camper?
We have a 39' fifth wheel that we fulltime in. My question is, would it be worth it to just store our fifth wheel and pick up a used truck camper for our Alaskan adventure? I'm concerned about the w...
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In Whitehorse, we met a couple from Texas who did just that. They had bought a used Lance camper for their Dodge/diesel and left their 5th wheel in Texas. They were also a hoot.
Have you had a truck camper before?
We loved the agility of our truck camper on our 8 weeks up north. Can't tell you how many times we turned around for a photo, animal view, boondocking spot, etc.
Also, the camper might bring the Alaska ferry into play. We had 2 weeks from Prince Rupert to Haines with 5 layovers for only $1206 (Alaska Ferry) and $400 (Inter Island Ferry) to PWI. We could not have afforded that with a big 5th wheel. They charge by the foot.
So, all the rigs have their advantages and disadvantages. It really depends on you.
Have you had a truck camper before?
We loved the agility of our truck camper on our 8 weeks up north. Can't tell you how many times we turned around for a photo, animal view, boondocking spot, etc.
Also, the camper might bring the Alaska ferry into play. We had 2 weeks from Prince Rupert to Haines with 5 layovers for only $1206 (Alaska Ferry) and $400 (Inter Island Ferry) to PWI. We could not have afforded that with a big 5th wheel. They charge by the foot.
So, all the rigs have their advantages and disadvantages. It really depends on you.
