THIS IS WHAT GETS ME NERVOUS ABOUT GETTING A 5TH WHEEL AND MAYBE BEING OVER THE WEIGHT PAYLOAD

[Tuxedomouse]

This is the video you need to see. New lifted short bed Super Duty, aftermarket wheels/tires, big 5th wheel, inexperienced driver.

 

[Whyte Rhyno]

I know it's a totally different class of trailer but what about an airstream? Lighter. More aerodynamic. Apparently tow really well. That way you don't have such a large, lumbering mass sitting above and behind you. Just curious. We don't have a travel trailer so I have no experience with them at all but what I see on the highways scares the hell out of me.

 

[MRicepow]

I've had 2 different 5th wheels. Maybe rent a couple times to see if you enjoy doing it before you jump into a major purchase like that. For me, I didnt use it enough and spent more time working on it than I did using it. And towing it wasn't enjoyable for me. After doing the rough math it cost me approximately $2200 per trip, and that was just the cost for the trailer (payment, insurance, reg, maintenance, etc.). I realized for the few times I actually need an RV I can rent and not have to deal with all the other things and save quite a bit of money. Other trips are spent in cabins and beach houses and its actually cheaper than the RV would be. Just a suggestion. RV life isn't for everyone.

 

[stufarmer]

Pretty tough driving, let alone towing in Icy conditions. Even harder towing down hill. This video was a better example of speed in these conditions than anything else.

 

[Baddestt]

Dumbest ever. Should never have been driving in that. You’re pulling your house. Just pull over, chill and wait it out. I feel horrible for the kid having to see that. Easily avoided. Ironman, gotta be ready for everything and take your time. Before every trip I take I actually watch these crash videos to remind me what can happen if I try and make good time. Ain’t worth it.

Couldn't agree more. That kid crying like that really got to me.

 

[Dc501]

I’ve been asking questions and doing my DD and came across this. I was what I needed to see. Something to keep in mind.

Should have never been going that fast in that weather and road conditions.

 

[ShakeNBake]

Whenever I see videos like this I try to think what'd he do wrong, if anything, and what would I do differently given the same circumstances. Here's what I came up with:

1. Slow down, not sure how fast he was going but it seemed like it was too fast for my comfort on snow.
2. As a Texan, I've had several bad experiences driving on ice/snow, reiterating what I said above, I would likely have slowed WAY down and pulled over if there was a reasonable place to do it ... like a rest stop or hotel. Those type of stops may not have been available tho.

What do you all think?

 

[Rockshot]

I’ve been asking questions and doing my DD and came across this. I was what I needed to see. Something to keep in mind.

That lady shouldn't have stopped and got out of car in that spot either. Probably almost caused another collision/accident. People are stupid.

 

[ccw]

Whenever I see videos like this I try to think what'd he do wrong, if anything, and what would I do differently given the same circumstances. Here's what I came up with:

1. Slow down, not sure how fast he was going but it seemed like it was too fast for my comfort on snow.
2. As a Texan, I've had several bad experiences driving on ice/snow, reiterating what I said above, I would likely have slowed WAY down and pulled over if there was a reasonable place to do it ... like a rest stop or hotel. Those type of stops may not have been available tho.

What do you all think?

Agreed with both of those.

Would also add:
* Chain up if there’s a safe spot to do it.
* Particularly if regularly going into the mountains where it could be snowing, particularly when towing, consider dedicated winter tires or at least winter rated all terrains (mountain snowflake symbol).

 

[BroncOh]

That lady shouldn't have stopped and got out of car in that spot either. Probably almost caused another collision/accident. People are stupid.

Alot of 'mega' RVers have more money than brains

 

[Nick1236]

Don't discount the 320G yet. You could safely pull that trailer and be happy doing it. Just don't be a dumbass like in the video and drive in conditions like that.