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Old-Biscuit
Aug 23, 2018Explorer III
That 2003 DRW has a RAWR 9350#......and 12,000# GVWR
SO wet pin weight from 5vr will nt be an issue
5vr vs MH
For me it was easy choice
Truck/5vr
1) I can walk from one end to other end WITHOUT having to duck/dodge
2) I do not foldup/be comfortable in smaller vehicles
3) She did not like the feeling on 'being right up front'
4) WE could USE the 5vr (kitchen/bathroom/bed) W/O having to extend slides if necessary
5) Our large dog was easily harnessed in truck rear seat and able to see out
WE traveled FT 7rs and MOVED weekly
Never bought into the 'concept' that MHs if traveling/5th wheels-trailers if parking for extended time
Folks FT in every type of Camping/RVs
Motorcycle, car/tents, TC, TT, FW, MH
Personal decision and what one wants for amenities
Enjoy your adventure.
Remember you will NOT be on vacation..stop/enjoy
Use secondary/back roads....Small Town USA (Leave the Interstates to those making a living/vacationers/commuters)
LESS is MORE (don't need all that stuff) 1 bag in/2 bags OUT!
Weigh RV yearly so you know you are under axle/tire ratings (ones that are important/legality)
GO.......embrace it!
SO wet pin weight from 5vr will nt be an issue
5vr vs MH
For me it was easy choice
Truck/5vr
1) I can walk from one end to other end WITHOUT having to duck/dodge
2) I do not foldup/be comfortable in smaller vehicles
3) She did not like the feeling on 'being right up front'
4) WE could USE the 5vr (kitchen/bathroom/bed) W/O having to extend slides if necessary
5) Our large dog was easily harnessed in truck rear seat and able to see out
WE traveled FT 7rs and MOVED weekly
Never bought into the 'concept' that MHs if traveling/5th wheels-trailers if parking for extended time
Folks FT in every type of Camping/RVs
Motorcycle, car/tents, TC, TT, FW, MH
Personal decision and what one wants for amenities
Enjoy your adventure.
Remember you will NOT be on vacation..stop/enjoy
Use secondary/back roads....Small Town USA (Leave the Interstates to those making a living/vacationers/commuters)
LESS is MORE (don't need all that stuff) 1 bag in/2 bags OUT!
Weigh RV yearly so you know you are under axle/tire ratings (ones that are important/legality)
GO.......embrace it!
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