The Start

We just bought our tow vehicle, never had a diesel. A 2004 Chevy 2500HD Duramax/Allison with just under 100,000 miles. Got a good tune up and all fluids/filters changed. The guys looked it over for me and said it should be good for a long time. One owner that took great care of it. Put new tires on as well and it drives super. It has a B&W goose neck hitch and I will install a slider 5th wheel type over that because it is a short bed. I need to get a brake controller because the last owner kept the one he had installed. I am told Prodigy 2 or 3 is the way to go. I need to start reading and talking to folks about what others have, how they like them etc... I am looking forward to see how this diesel pulls. It sounds like it is just waiting for a load. We are on the search for a used 5th wheel trailer to start with as soon as I sell the motorcycle. I have found many, many, many through all the usual sites. We are not new to camping just new to big trailer stuff. Mostly tents in the past and one coleman popup. I do have a friend who has done this (5th wheel camping) for many years and will be available to go with me when I get serious to buy. Once we get started we will go for a week or two at a time venturing further away from home as we gain experience and confidence. The first few days out will be just down the road. This will allow us to practice set up and take down with friends only a short phone call away, should we need their assistance. Ok so this is my first blog ... lets see how it goes from here ...