Hello all, I just purchased my first 5th wheel. it's a 2006 Keystone Cougar bunkhouse. I want to go to the Smokey Mountains, but not real sure how my truck will do for that trip. I have a dodge 2500 with the 5.7 Hemi. I would take the I40 route through the mountains and jump off to go to Cherokee. What do u all think? or do I need to wait until I get a Diesel truck?

Hard to say without knowing the details of the trailer.Assuming you are within weight limits and the truck is in good mechanical shape, shouldn't be a problem. If decide to tow thru the park from Cherokee to Gatlingburg, it might be a slow trip but very doable.

Just hit the road, you'll be fine.I dont get it on these RV boards which is the only place you see these types of questions. I guess I can see it if you lived in the flatlands youre entire life. Those of us that live in the areas questioned never give it a thought.

Very doable. Some tight manuvering but not a real problem. Go slow and pay attention to your driving.

I expect you will be ok with your set up. That being said I am guessing you are within the towing capacity of your truck. Black mtn is a good pull going west and going east it is a equally downhill ride. Just stay aware and you should be ok.

Just don't expect to keep up with people going uphill. Just relax, let her slow down a bit, and be ready to spin a lot of RPM's. You will probably spen some time at 4K RPMs.

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phil-t
Explorer
Aug 09, 2018
Very doable. Some tight manuvering but not a real problem. Go slow and pay attention to your driving.
Ralph_Cramden
Explorer II
Aug 09, 2018
Just hit the road, you'll be fine.

I dont get it on these RV boards which is the only place you see these types of questions. I guess I can see it if you lived in the flatlands youre entire life. Those of us that live in the areas questioned never give it a thought.
valhalla360
Navigator
Aug 09, 2018
Hard to say without knowing the details of the trailer.

Assuming you are within weight limits and the truck is in good mechanical shape, shouldn't be a problem. If decide to tow thru the park from Cherokee to Gatlingburg, it might be a slow trip but very doable.

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