[SIZE=14pt]Hello Everyone,[/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]I have routinely visited this site over the past couple of years, and have greatly appreciated the passion, experiences shared, and insight of those who post on this fantastic site. I am hopeful to purchase a camper this year after purchasing my truck (silverado 2500,10' bed) this past year. I am fortunate to live in Utah where I'm close to so much. I anticipate using the truck/camper for the following scenarios...(1) I backpack a lot in Escalante and would be driving down Hole In the Rock or the Burr Trail to trailheads or vistas. These roads can be pretty rough…washboard, and washed out. (2) I have a drift boat and would like to check out/fish all the great rivers in the surrounding regions….ID, MT, Wy, Ut. (3) Road Trips out to the coast, or in the surrounding states NV, ID MT, BC, Wy, CO, NM. As you can see I will be spending much of my time on paved roads, but will at times (25%) be off road….nothing too radical, just some tough road/sand sections. Based on the following intended use would you even consider an Alaskan? Does going off road prevent me from going with a cab over? Or would you recommend going with something lighter and more designed for off road use i.e. 4WC or ATC….Grandby type designs? I recognize there is no perfect set up, and that everything comes with advantages and disadvantages. I’m just looking for the best combination, given my intended use. If I have posted this in the wrong section, my apologies. Thanks in advance for your suggestions![/SIZE]
[SIZE=14pt]I have routinely visited this site over the past couple of years, and have greatly appreciated the passion, experiences shared, and insight of those who post on this fantastic site. I am hopeful to purchase a camper this year after purchasing my truck (silverado 2500,10' bed) this past year. I am fortunate to live in Utah where I'm close to so much. I anticipate using the truck/camper for the following scenarios...(1) I backpack a lot in Escalante and would be driving down Hole In the Rock or the Burr Trail to trailheads or vistas. These roads can be pretty rough…washboard, and washed out. (2) I have a drift boat and would like to check out/fish all the great rivers in the surrounding regions….ID, MT, Wy, Ut. (3) Road Trips out to the coast, or in the surrounding states NV, ID MT, BC, Wy, CO, NM. As you can see I will be spending much of my time on paved roads, but will at times (25%) be off road….nothing too radical, just some tough road/sand sections. Based on the following intended use would you even consider an Alaskan? Does going off road prevent me from going with a cab over? Or would you recommend going with something lighter and more designed for off road use i.e. 4WC or ATC….Grandby type designs? I recognize there is no perfect set up, and that everything comes with advantages and disadvantages. I’m just looking for the best combination, given my intended use. If I have posted this in the wrong section, my apologies. Thanks in advance for your suggestions![/SIZE]