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punjab66
Explorer
Aug 13, 2013

How much is too much?

Recently purchased a new Chev Diesel, 1T, 4wd with Single rear wheels. Now we are looking for a good quality 5W and are ready to make the switch from a TT. Our first major trip will be to Alaska to full fill a life long dream. We have found an extremly well card for 2005 34.5 Hitch Hiker II. My question is this is it too big a rig for a 2 month trip to Alaska? Would we be better with a lighter shorter 5W to start with?
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Aug 13, 2013
    Get what YOU are comfortable with... Not me, or anybody else here.. Check ALL the weights BEFORE you buy to make sure you have enough truck to handle the pin weight

    I always say the bigger the better. :B. ...but that's me...that's why they make small pop ups to large class A busses...my momma always told me..... There is an butt for every seat !!!!

    Good luck with your search... Joe
  • gerrym51's avatar
    gerrym51
    Explorer II
    Aug 13, 2013
    people take big class A's so i don't see why not-but going to alaska is basically touring not camping.I see 5th wheels as drive to location-stop at least a week then move on. doing touring with one can be done but not easy.

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