RE: Hwys closed and wild fires in BC & Alberta
The same problems we have in the US. Too much fire suppression and not enough logging. Remoteness and lack of access is even worse.
RE: Some sites just are not accessible..
Some people think that is fun.
Get out and test soft spots. Pulling a trailer is a lot harder than just running free on soft roads. I would have turned around.
RE: Steep Off-Road Grade with Truck Camper
You must secure the camper to the truck bed. You can use turnbuckles and cables. The best way is to use adpaters to secure it to the frame.
Counting on friction to keep in place is a huge potentially very dangerous mistake.
RE: Ram Cummins/Aisin Failures
I would rather focus on the success of the Ram gen 4.5.
There seems to be strong correlation between hauling 10,000-20,000 pounds on a regular basis and drive train failures.
RE: Insane first RV trip plan?
If you have a brave and flexible family, you can plan an ambitious trip. But be prepared to modify it and shorten it if the group starts to get overwhelmed. I hate making reservations well ahead of time, because most are not refundable. You can call ahead on the road a day or two and find places to stay (maybe except for popular NPs).
RE: Insane first RV trip plan?
Listen to KD4UPL.
If you call ahead on the road a few days in advance you will be able to find places to stay except for major National Parks.
RE: Price of camping
Boondocking is free.
USFS camp sites are half price with a senior card.
RV prices are all over the place. I rarely use them.
Still cheaper than other vacations and trips.
RE: 2023 camping season
Boondocking is free.
USFS camp sites are half off with a senior card.
There is a lot of snow in the West and many places won't open time.
Some of the passes may open in July.
RE: How To Set Up An F-250 For Towing?
Trailer hitch
Ball mount that makes your trailer level.
Weight distribution hitch with sway control.
Brake controller in the cab under the dash.
Adjust the WDH.
You are going to need all of these in order to tow safely.
Figure out which ones you have.
Show our truck to a person that installs trailer hitches to be sure.