Fifth wheel or truck camper for Alaska trip
I am trying to decide what would be the best type of RV to take on an Alaska road trip. My two options would be my 30' fifth wheel or short box truck camper. I have never traveled to the far North (...
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You'll see both types of rigs in Alaska. FWIW, based on very informal observation, not many Alaskans have fifthwheels, but there are lots of TC's, but again, both types show up in numbers in the summer.
Just a note of caution: there are many places to "boondock" along the sides of roads, near small towns, etc.....and while the TC may be a bit better for those, neither the TC nor the 5th wheel will be suitable for any type of "exploring". Once you get off the relatively few dirt roads connected to the road system, the trails are for ATV/UTV. A TC will be a bit easier to maneuver is some places, but won't help get off the road system.
Just a note of caution: there are many places to "boondock" along the sides of roads, near small towns, etc.....and while the TC may be a bit better for those, neither the TC nor the 5th wheel will be suitable for any type of "exploring". Once you get off the relatively few dirt roads connected to the road system, the trails are for ATV/UTV. A TC will be a bit easier to maneuver is some places, but won't help get off the road system.
