How not to tow your 5th wheel.

Back in 1990 I took our 28ft Jayco down "The Dragon", not knowing what I was in for. I would never try it again, especially with the 40ft now. We got lucky.

318 curves in 11 miles, I believe is the motto.

Sad the man did not know how to drive. I have been on roads with spots like that. 260" Wheelbase tractor and 52 ft trailer. And still make the curve. Now I did have to wait until traffic had cleared for me to get in the wrong lane to make the turn. And this was the only way to get into the place that was getting 6 skids of bar and chain oil.
Pete

Atom Ant wrote:

Bowti wrote:

The Weekenders wrote:

Atom Ant wrote:

jfkmk wrote:
As Bugs Bunny used to say....What a maroon!

Before you start throwing stones, you should learn to spell Moron :S

Maroon
A term of derision often uttered by Bugs Bunny when referring to an interaction with a dopey adversary. It is a mispronunciation of the word "Moron"
"What a Maroon!" "Will ya get a load of this maroon"

I'm thinking he put you in your place! How does it FEEL to be corrected?

Guess I should have spent more time watching Bugs Bunny (which I hated).

May you drop your wheels in the ditch someday :) Then you can feel what it's like to be called a Moron/Moroon when having one of the worst days of your life.

Well just a little good judgement would have prevented this situation.

As I stated before and others have stated also, the failure to use REVERSE to back away form the issue has been totally ignored.

With a 5er or any travel trailer about half the length is behind the wheels. As long a there isn't a hill (up) there you can carefully back to the edge of the road to turn around.

I sorry for the guys troubles, no way should he have forced his way through the tunnels.

Atom Ant wrote:

Bowti wrote:

The Weekenders wrote:

Atom Ant wrote:

jfkmk wrote:
As Bugs Bunny used to say....What a maroon!

Before you start throwing stones, you should learn to spell Moron :S

Maroon
A term of derision often uttered by Bugs Bunny when referring to an interaction with a dopey adversary. It is a mispronunciation of the word "Moron"
"What a Maroon!" "Will ya get a load of this maroon"

I'm thinking he put you in your place! How does it FEEL to be corrected?

Guess I should have spent more time watching Bugs Bunny (which I hated).

May you drop your wheels in the ditch someday :) Then you can feel what it's like to be called a Moron/Moroon when having one of the worst days of your life.

Best wishes from a Red *Ant* hill..:R..:R

~

Here's one lucky guy! Pretty sure the frame on the trailer is fine, but that truck may need some minor adjustments. :S

Link

stro1965 wrote:

drfife wrote:
Was the video shot in Custer State Park, SD?

Looked like Needles Highway maybe?

Yep

News for you. Because he was towing with a Chevy he totally forgot it was there. He probably had a Dodge before that truck.

There are lots of roads like that west of I-5 in central California, sans the tunnel. This video gives credence to: know your vehicle and get in the mindset of being big before you turn the key. You ain't in the BMW anymore, Toto. You must consider your size whether getting gas or trekking down an unfamiliar road. Many of these roads can be safely navigated if you remember to use all the room you have. Wait for oncoming traffic and use both lanes where necessary.

Because of the axle location, a 40' fifth wheel pulls like a 25' semi trailer. You DO have to consider tail swing but properly maneuvered, you can take these through some really tight spaces.

drfife wrote:
Was the video shot in Custer State Park, SD?

Looked like Needles Highway maybe?

Was the video shot in Custer State Park, SD?