Eddie
Lynn and I did the Alpine Loop in our F-350/FWC with no issues. Just go slow, especially in certain areas.
We went in early summer after the snow melt. There were some deep rutted areas but no problem traversing.
There are some sketchy off-camber portions that might give you pause. Your rig's CG and GW is a bit higher than mine. As I recall, there were a couple of areas that had a fair amount of off-chamber traverse.
I wouldn't list the Loop as a "dangerous road" but certainly unforgiving if you aren't paying attention.
I highly recommending airing down. A gravel stretch out of Silverton isn't bad (just dusty), but expect rocks later on.
If able, make reservations early! Silverton can get super busy. We blasted out of Durango early morning. Ate an early lunch in crowded/busy Silverton. Then pressed on to Lake City. Trying to recall where we camped.
Lake City is nice but we preferred Ouray.
Ouray on the north end is a fantastic little town. Again, very busy so have reservations if you want to stay or dine in Ouray.
Expect ATVs, Quads and dirt bikes to be buzzing around everywhere.
Lots of other wilderness drives in the area that are worth seeking. As Durango1 mentioned, we saw only a couple of jeeps in the Bolam Pass area. We much preferred camping and exploring in this area compared to anywhere around the "Loop" due to much less human activity.
I know you don't have a winch, and you don't need one for these tracks (unless somethings goes wrong), I still recommend carrying some minimal recovery gear. A shovel is a must. I recommend a good snatch strap, tree saver and a soft shackle. These products will allow someone with a winch to assist you. However, not too many folks driving jeeps, Tacomas of half ton pickups will have winches/ropes and other gear of sufficient strength to help you out given the weight of your rig. Why I would carry some gear suitable for my rig's weight.
Bill
Edited by Advmoto18, 29 December 2018 - 01:10 PM.