Transitioning to 1st Fifth Wheel
Well, retirement is almost upon me (December if all goes well) and we're looking hard at a 5th wheel and a new tow rig to start things off right. Problem is, I'm not sure how to get started. I've towe...
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Thanks to all for the points to ponder and the advice.
I had planned a 3/4 ton, though I must say, had not considered a 1T. I figure there's hardly any way to have "too much" truck (and we do plan some excursions through the mountains at some point). I'll look at those.
The backing / turning / driving - you've reaffirmed what I've heard from others. Once you go to a 5th wheel, you'll love it. There's a local community college with a nice parking lot, where I took the TT when we first got it (gotta find those orange cones I put in the attic, someplace).
The one area looks like I'll need to really dig in an research is the hitch. So glad to hear that process is not as onerous as I had imagined. Just looks difficult. Hitch/pin systems are still a mystery. Fixed/sliders..... with/without cushioning systems....etc. I haven't really started that process yet, so will dig in.
Always glad to come to a place where those who know, are willing to share and teach others.
Thanks!!
I had planned a 3/4 ton, though I must say, had not considered a 1T. I figure there's hardly any way to have "too much" truck (and we do plan some excursions through the mountains at some point). I'll look at those.
The backing / turning / driving - you've reaffirmed what I've heard from others. Once you go to a 5th wheel, you'll love it. There's a local community college with a nice parking lot, where I took the TT when we first got it (gotta find those orange cones I put in the attic, someplace).
The one area looks like I'll need to really dig in an research is the hitch. So glad to hear that process is not as onerous as I had imagined. Just looks difficult. Hitch/pin systems are still a mystery. Fixed/sliders..... with/without cushioning systems....etc. I haven't really started that process yet, so will dig in.
Always glad to come to a place where those who know, are willing to share and teach others.
Thanks!!
