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Old 08-16-2022, 11:47 AM   #1
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Hi everyone! New to the forum. Have been reading lots of threads. You all have been helpfull in us making a decision on a purchase of a new 5thw and tow vehicle. Thank you. We will take possession of our GMC Denali 3500 diesel DRW 4×4 with a Riverstone 442mc this coming Saturday. Looking forward for more advice and tips. Not new to camping just new to Glamping.
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Old 08-16-2022, 12:05 PM   #2
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Very exciting! Do you plan on traveling as fulltimers or being stationary?
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Congratulations and welcome to the forum.

You might want to browse the 5th wheel and toyhauler forums to get tips specific to your type of rig.
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Old 08-16-2022, 10:34 PM   #4
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You might want to browse the 5th wheel and toyhauler forums to get tips specific to your type of rig.

They've already purchased a Riverstone 5th wheel. So they should start by checking out the Riverstone sub-forum.
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They've already purchased a Riverstone 5th wheel. So they should start by checking out the Riverstone sub-forum.
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Don't know where I got the toyhauler in my head.
Just did a YouTube tour of that rig and it's pretty impressive. It's definitely a rig you could fulltime in. It's an apartment on wheels.
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Welcome to the forum. Good luck on your new adventure. Later RJD
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Biggest thing I'll say is to make sure you weigh early and weigh often. Fulltiming is often heavier than most people expect! Mind the ratings on the RV- its maximum weight (gross vehicle weight rating/GVWR), the axle weight ratings (gross axle weight rating/GAWR), and the tire load capacity. Same with the truck, but it sounds like you'll have plenty of truck.

https://learntorv.com/weigh-rv/
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