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sue_t
Sep 09, 2016Explorer
We've RVed in Yukon and Alaska in a motorhome, truck camper and fifth wheel.
The fifth wheel is favoured because we can drop it at a campsite and go exploring OR DH can take off fishing while I enjoy some quiet time at "home" in the fifth wheel. It also came in handy when the truck needed a repair - we had a place to stay while the truck was in the shop.
When towing, one still needs to be cautious of the frost heaves. Each year I see RVers parked on the shoulder of the highway with broken hitches soon after they've flown over a dip or heave. Also possible to break or bend a trailer axle.
Northern roads can be tough on any vehicle - need to realize your rig's limits and drive accordingly.
The fifth wheel is favoured because we can drop it at a campsite and go exploring OR DH can take off fishing while I enjoy some quiet time at "home" in the fifth wheel. It also came in handy when the truck needed a repair - we had a place to stay while the truck was in the shop.
When towing, one still needs to be cautious of the frost heaves. Each year I see RVers parked on the shoulder of the highway with broken hitches soon after they've flown over a dip or heave. Also possible to break or bend a trailer axle.
Northern roads can be tough on any vehicle - need to realize your rig's limits and drive accordingly.
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