I am so new to this I haven't even taken delivery of our new 5th wheel and truck.this will happen this week.I have just purchased a 2015 Ram 2500 mega cab 4x4 diesel to haul a new 2015 Jayco 337flqs.We are planning to go to California from here in New York of course stop along the way. Also have an event near Spokane WA in middle of January.I believe the first part taking the southern tier should be ok, but what about southern Cali to Spokane in the middle of January? As a newbie I want to be confident and I am concerned about traveling if there is snow or ice. Any thought or recommendations would be appreciated.

Are you serious? That is an awfully ambitious plan first time out in a totally new rig anytime of the year but WINTER:@ Where are you going in CA? Los Angeles or San Fran to Spokane in January involves crossing the mountains a few times and not to be taken lightly. Do you have experience towing in those conditions? The west coast is experiencing unseasonably balmy weather at the moment but that can change in a hurry.

Enjoy your new rig. I would seek out lo term weather forecasts, for sure.

Given that some RV's have problems out of the gate your first trip should be a shakedown cruise close to home. I wonder if you will be doing a thorough predelivery or will just rely on the salesman's assertions ( A BIG MISTAKE).You do not know if the tires on the 5er are adequate for the job. (Yes they are new but some manufacturers put tires on that are so near the max load limit it is a disgrace).There are other gotcha's that you need to know before you go.At least find out if the selling dealer has a space with hookups you can use for a couple of days while you familiarize yourself with all the systems on the 5er.I wish you luck and look forward to your reports on the road.

Hi. Are you serious? Question: Have you given a REAL good look into what you will need just to start a coast to cast trip. Especially the first run with a NEW, un-tested set-up. This year with an EL NINO weather pattern are shaping up out west.

Spokane in January? Be prepared for wind and snow. I would leave the trailer in a park around Portland and drive up to Spokane and stay in a motel. On the way to Portland from So. CA budget extra travel time so you can avoid bad weather and possible snow at the Siskiyou pass.Plan ahead and take it easy.

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darsben
Explorer II
Dec 09, 2015
Given that some RV's have problems out of the gate your first trip should be a shakedown cruise close to home. I wonder if you will be doing a thorough predelivery or will just rely on the salesman's assertions ( A BIG MISTAKE).
You do not know if the tires on the 5er are adequate for the job. (Yes they are new but some manufacturers put tires on that are so near the max load limit it is a disgrace).
There are other gotcha's that you need to know before you go.
At least find out if the selling dealer has a space with hookups you can use for a couple of days while you familiarize yourself with all the systems on the 5er.

I wish you luck and look forward to your reports on the road.
Charley67
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015
Enjoy your new rig. I would seek out lo term weather forecasts, for sure.
romore
Explorer II
Dec 09, 2015
Are you serious? That is an awfully ambitious plan first time out in a totally new rig anytime of the year but WINTER:@ Where are you going in CA? Los Angeles or San Fran to Spokane in January involves crossing the mountains a few times and not to be taken lightly. Do you have experience towing in those conditions? The west coast is experiencing unseasonably balmy weather at the moment but that can change in a hurry.

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