Trip to Yellowstone
We are looking to make a long trek from the Columbus Ohio area to Yellowstone and back in September. We'll be driving a '13 Ford F350 Powerstroke and pulling a '15 FR Sandpiper 35ROK fiver that is 2"...
Forum Discussion
jacketsbum wrote:
Again more great tips and suggestions. I'm a little concerned with the weight now if towing in the mountains makes a huge difference on pin weight. I'll get that checked next week. We've had the unit a year and camped about 12 trips, weight has never been an issue, half the time I forget its back there! But the mountains are a different animal, I will take the advice of those who have 'been there, done that'!
Even though we've been on a dozen trips, there is probably no more than 3000-3500 miles on the rig. Would wheel bearings need repacked after that? They are supposed to be EZ Lube but it seems a little early for that!
Its unfortunate that some have put doubt in your mind. I live in Utah , I have towed a lot of the western grades, trust me you have no worries with what weight you have, and that 6.7 Superduty. If you like the way it tows back east, you won't have a thought when you go over some of the mountain passes here in the west. I bought my fifth wheel in Indiana, and went back ,and picked it up. If you go the route I went to New Castle ,Indiana it was a walk in the park back to Utah. If not it still not an issue.
My fifth wheel is 15500 GVWR , last weigh in I was just shy of 13K partially loaded. Fully loaded right around 13300. Up until just over a year ago I towed that 38' fifth wheel with a 1999 Ford Superduty 350 with the 7.3 diesel. It didn't win any races on the long grades ,but did okay. With this new Ram with the 6.7 cummins its not an issue.
If it makes you feel better, have the bearings packed ,and brakes adjusted. I go longer then most ,but once a year will keep you out of trouble.
