Class A or 5th wheel best for Alaskan trip
Planning a trip of about 2 months this coming summer 2017. Leaving somewhere between late June to early July. We have a Fleetwood Revolution 40' and we also have a pickup with a 35' toy hauler. We wer...
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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.
