Momentum 385TH (or other long 5er) - Does this look like it would work? - Road Jct.

[RamGunner]

Here is a question for any of you that have taken a 385TH or other long 5th wheel off road. I mean really off road.

I was given some map coordinates for a place we could take the trailer and do some target shooting and ATV riding. We went out there without the trailer and I'm a bit concerned with the access road. The access road itself is compacted dirt and won't be a problem. The issue is with the transition from the paved road to the access road. I'm attaching some photos of the positioning of the truck on this. The truck doesn't bottom-out at any point, but I'm not sure about what the trailer will do.







Have any of you done anything similar, and do you have any input?

Thanks in advance!

Jim

[RamGunner]

Here are the rest of the photos

[FT4NOW]

I wouldnt do it if i were you. We went to a state park in SC with a significant grade site, but probably less than what your pictures show; my exhaust pipe from the generator was about 2" from scraping the ground. It looks like in your photos there will be a significant angle between the truck and trailer which i think will cause your trailer to bottom out in the front.

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[Capt Jim]

RamGunner, I'm just spitballin' here, but based on your photos It looks like you will drag the tail going in and possibly catch the front jacks on the pavement edge coming out. Also, depending on your bed clearance, the front of the trailer is going to come perilously close to your bed rails both coming and going.
I know you are aware of the risks. Tread lightly.

Safe Travels.

Jim

[arhayes]

Ram - I've got a 2 axle 380 and I believe the major problem will be the front jacks. I have never come close to bottoming the back end, but have had the front jacks make contact with the transition coming off a fairly steep gas station.


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[RamGunner]

Those responses essentially confirm what I've been concerned about as well.

The funny thing is that I was offered a chance to purchase the land, in which case, I would have a chance to use a tractor and build up the end of the access road to lessen the severity of that differential - there are materials on-site to do so.

Since it's really looking like the lots in St. George are now priced outside of what we would be able to do (the cheapest is now $42K), we were considering something like this. The price is really cheap for a lot of land, but I'm not sure how much I'd have to build that up.

I appreciate everyone that responded. This is a very helpful group.

[JCR GD]

Agreed, tail will drag maybe catch front jacks but gen pipe and dump connection may be in harm's way also.

[D2Reid]

If you hit that square on something will drag. There is also potential for the 5th wheel to hit the bed sides, forward going in, tailgate coming out.

I would have to be there to judge, but if you hit it at a 45 degree angle you will reduce the front/back roll of the trailer, then you have to deal with the side to side roll. Because the trailer is narrower than axle to axle distance your tilt will be less. Of course if the slope is too great you will roll the trailer. Looking at the pictures I don't think it is, but I would really want to put the Mark II ball on it.

[Big Mike]

The big problem is the drop frame. That being said, I echo what Alan said, I've had the front jacks bottom out in gas stations. If we had traditional frames, you probably would be ok.

Big Mike.

[PWRSTROKE]

Agree. You do not appear to have the necessary clearance.
We manage a nonprofit hunting club with campground. I construct, grade, and repair roads, etc.
If you can gain access to a tractor with front end loader, offer to make the improvement. We build relationships and gain access to land by improving such things. I would estimate you need nearly 2 triple axle dump trucks of material. Larger rocks would resist washing away.
Looks like awesome terrain.