 Poster: A snowHead
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I'm toying with the idea of a 5th Wheel trailer of about 23-26ft, towed behind a pick up (for those not "au fait".)
The idea is to spend some time traveling around both in winter and summer. (Imagine a couple of weeks in Tignes in summer then down to the Med).
In winter it could be the same traveling to various resorts.
Has anyone got one, or had experience of one?
Are there any regulations in Europe (France) regarding these and snowchains for example?
Will places like Tignes take them?
I'm sure I could think up a lot more questions but that's enough for a start.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Michael B, Masque has done a fair bit of research on this type of thing. Have a search with him as the author.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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Michael B, Maybe worth pm'ing Masque, he was on line jst now but must have missed this thread 
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Michael B, If you want a 4/5 seat pickup then from what I have been told the only current generation twincab that will take a fifth wheel is the Nissan Navara as it's the only one with a big enough bed area when the twin cab bosy is on the chassis. Previous generation L200 etc can take the wheel but the last generation of trucks were much heavier on juice.
If you go onto navara.net (or something like that) then there are a few owners with trailers.
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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Michael B, When the bike racing is on at Thruxton there are quite a few of those for sale in the paddock (usually the youngsters trading up!). It may be worth having a look around when they are over with you for the TT.
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good idea. Only 3 weeks to go.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Michael B, They must be coming to you from me, actually, that explains why I have a fair number staying on for Sunday night this year
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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achilles, Yes. Long bed truck needed plus a sliding hitch for certain. This is why I need some first hand knowledge.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I've noticed a few UK sites say they won't take them
Used too often by pikies I believe
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£17k including the truck! and no one is bidding, seems like a bargain to me.
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You know it makes sense.
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midgetbiker, That's what I thought. But it's bigger than I want and I need to know its winterised fully.
http://www.niche-marketing.net/used.php These are used (1-2 years old) and seem a bargain add a good Navarra at about £10K and in business.
A Similar motorhome is about £35K or more.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Boris, I think it's the ones over 30 feet that dont get a welcome most places.
Anyone know how they are received on the continent, particularly Ski resorts?
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