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jbarkley
Explorer
Mar 01, 2017

Went Bigger any advise

Recently upgraded from a 30 ft 7000 lb cougar x-lite to a 42 ft 12,000 lb Montana High country 5th wheel, also upgraded truck to a 2017 f350 6.7 l Do not have either yet as they are on order. Felt fairly at ease before pulling around my old set up, but feeling a little anxious about my new added length. Any advise please.
  • Nutinelse2do's avatar
    Nutinelse2do
    Explorer
    Mar 01, 2017
    You will have to learn to plan ahead to find camping spots available to you, due to the major length increase.
  • md_procouple's avatar
    md_procouple
    Explorer
    Mar 01, 2017
    You will adjust just fine, just take your time and remember you have a bit more length, and will have to compensate. Congrats on the new duo!! Good Luck and Happy Camping !!!
  • bighog01's avatar
    bighog01
    Explorer
    Mar 01, 2017
    The longer rigs really do pull pretty easy, as long as you have the proper truck which you will. As already advised, plan ahead. And you will probably need to use the truck stops to fuel up.
  • robrose1's avatar
    robrose1
    Explorer II
    Mar 01, 2017
    My biggest adjustment was getting used to the turning radius of the larger rig. Backing up seemed to take a bit of getting used to. You will be fine. Enjoy.
  • JnJnKatiebug's avatar
    JnJnKatiebug
    Explorer
    Mar 01, 2017
    Yes, go have fun and enjoy. You will soon be an ease with the new rig. There is always a spot you can fit in you just have to plan ahead.

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