Airstream Forums - Tow Vehicles http://www.airforums.com/forums/ en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:55:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.airforums.com/ugala/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Airstream Forums - Tow Vehicles http://www.airforums.com/forums/ Yukon Denali AWD http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/yukon-denali-awd-58688.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:18 GMT I have not seen this vehicle discussed in much detail, after searching. I am trying to decide Denali or Burb 2500. I know the 2500 is the choice for most here. Even though this is a 1/2 ton it is quite a different vehicle than an 1/2 ton Burb. - 403HP and AWD More torque than the 2500. ... I have not seen this vehicle discussed in much detail, after searching.
I am trying to decide Denali or Burb 2500.

I know the 2500 is the choice for most here.
Even though this is a 1/2 ton it is quite a different vehicle than
an 1/2 ton Burb. - 403HP and AWD
More torque than the 2500.

I just really like the ride (unloaded), AWD, and looks.

Planning on towing a 28 CCD.

It seems it has plenty of power 403HP vs 366 for the 2500.

Am I correct in thinking this would be in between the 1/2 and 3/4 ton given the HP and Torque ratings?


Thanks ]]> Tow Vehicles 1414lake http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/yukon-denali-awd-58688.html A minor modification... http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/a-minor-modification-58687.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:03:36 GMT I saw this pic in an ad for parts for sale on Craigslist yesterday. I just had to share. N-joy Rich the Viking I saw this pic in an ad for parts for sale on Craigslist yesterday. I just had to share.

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]]> Tow Vehicles VIKING http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/a-minor-modification-58687.html Need help fixing E150 door handle http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/need-help-fixing-e150-door-handle-58640.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:07:06 GMT Our TV is a 95 Ford E150 Club Wagon, and on the side it has two doors that open out (as opposed to the ones with the sliding door on the side). The forward door has the handle, and once you open it you can open the rearward door. On that forward door the exterior door handle no longer works. I... Our TV is a 95 Ford E150 Club Wagon, and on the side it has two doors that open out (as opposed to the ones with the sliding door on the side). The forward door has the handle, and once you open it you can open the rearward door. On that forward door the exterior door handle no longer works. I determined the cable has stretched, and I put a spacer in there which worked for a year or so, but it has stretched more and that no longer works.

I can get a replacement cable for about $30, but I don't know how to access it to install. Is the work done from entirely inside the door, or do I need to take off the door handle to access it? If I need to remove the door handle, it looks like there is a special tool required.

Does anyone have access to a repair manual for the 95 or newer E150? I believe the assembly is the same from 95 through current models. If anyone could give me the step by step, or scan any blow apart diagrams it would be helpful. ]]> Tow Vehicles Stefrobrts http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/need-help-fixing-e150-door-handle-58640.html Towing with a Dodge? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/towing-with-a-dodge-58625.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:42:14 GMT Just wondering if anyone is towing with one of the new ('09,'10) Dodge trucks with the coil spring rear suspension, and if so, how's it doing for ya?

I've looked under them, and they seem to be setup well with a four bar system and a anti-sway bar, but just wondering how stable they are towing. Any information appreciated. ]]> Tow Vehicles SteveH http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/towing-with-a-dodge-58625.html <![CDATA[Ford F150 with 7300 Max. Trailer Wt. ?'s]]> http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/ford-f150-with-7300-max-trailer-wt-s-58572.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:05:25 GMT I'm an absolute (retired) newbie planning on taking the plunge into the camping world of travel and excitement. I am considering buying a 2009/2010 Ford 150 Lariat/Kings Ranch with maximum towing package, camera etc. for towing an A/S 25', 27' or 28' ft trailer. I'm planning on an out West, East, Canada etc. voyages and may want to take the A/S on the beach (from Austin, TX.)

Questions:

1. Most come with a 3.55 slip axle but must purchase the 3.73 for the maximum tow package right?

2. Considering a 4x4 but would it be more practical to just go 4x2? Pros and cons.

2. 18" or 20" tires? Pros and cons.

3. Navigation included with vehicle or purchase one after-market?

4. Colors? Dark/Light? Black looks great but White/Silver etc. may seem more practical for showing less dirt. Any recommendations pros/cons?

5. Hitch recommendations?

6. Any other recommendations for Ford 150/towing options, needs or nice(ities)?

Thanks ]]> Tow Vehicles RavenDog http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/ford-f150-with-7300-max-trailer-wt-s-58572.html SUV can it tow? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/suv-can-it-tow-58524.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:15:12 GMT I have a 2005 SUV Rainer Buick, 8 cyclinder. I stopped by the buick dealership to ensure my SUV can pull a 25' Airstream, weighing dry 5100 lbs. They did a vin check on my SUV and said it could pull up to 6700 lbs. So I felt pretty comfortable knowing the SUV could handle the weight. I am about to buy an Airstream, Excella 1000 25' and it weights 5100 is it safe to pull this Airstream with my Buick? I was talking to another gentleman who owned one just like mine in CA and he said it would burn up my transmission and not to pay attention to the weighs, this was to much for my SUV. So my question is any advice from those with experience and hauling with an SUV?

Wally/AirForceOne ]]> Tow Vehicles wally_winter http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/suv-can-it-tow-58524.html E250 Possibilities http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/e250-possibilities-58522.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 17:57:56 GMT I picked up a Ford E250 super cargo van with the 5.4 EFI engine, 4 speed electronic o'drive transmission, 138" WB, anti-lock brakes, 16" wheels and a 3:71 rear end. It's in excellent shape with 70,000 miles. The book gives a tow rating capacity of 7400#. I have a 25' Safari FB with a 7300# GVW.

I'm interested in facts, not theory, on how much I can add to the van's towing capacity by installing a 4:11 limited slip rear end, K&N Filter Charger (yes, I know they're worthless in spite of the fact that I have them on several vehicles with excellent results) tube headers and/or a cat-back exhaust system. I'm reluctant to go the chip route unless somebody has some good hands on info.

Needless to say, I'll upgrade the tires and shocks and use a Reese WD hitch. Since I'm into this van at a right price, I'm open to upgrading to a PP or Hensley hitch if either one will really make a difference. ]]> Tow Vehicles Denis4x4 http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/e250-possibilities-58522.html Towing Question http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/towing-question-58485.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:17:37 GMT Hi folks
I'm looking for some input on my towing. We've got a Chrysler Aspen with a tow rating of 8750 lbs pulling my 27' classic. In a perfect world I would trade it in for a diesel F250 or F350, but since it only has 28000 miles, I want to do the best I can with it until I must take the loss on the trade.
After speaking to my mechanic, who also RVs, camping world and my AS dealer, the general opinion is that the TV is fine, but to improve they all suggest 3 things:
1. Better tow rated tires.
2. Better shocks.
3. Load leveling air cushions for the back springs.

Everyone also seems to agree that if I do the first 2, I may not need #3.
The reason I'm looking into this is just the feeling that I'm not in complete control when big rigs pass me on 95. I've gotten better at handling the vehicle and I know that a bigger TV would solve the problem, but this is my situation right now, and I was looking for comment on these 3 suggestions, plus any comment of the specifics of the 3.
Thanks ]]> Tow Vehicles monkeypants http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/towing-question-58485.html Driving a Toyota? Watch this http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/driving-a-toyota-watch-this-58246.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:29:37 GMT View Today's Top Videos on Comcast.net | Featured Videos| Popular Videos | Comcast.net]]> View Today's Top Videos on Comcast.net | Featured Videos| Popular Videos | Comcast.net ]]> Tow Vehicles finalcutjoe http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/driving-a-toyota-watch-this-58246.html <![CDATA[Tundras: All Show & No Go.... heh-heh]]> http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/tundras-all-show-and-no-go-heh-heh-58144.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:21:08 GMT A picture of The Midnight Rider Tailgater by Brooks & Dunn has everything you need for a big tailgate party before a show by the country music duo.
The Midnight Rider Tailgater by Brooks & Dunn has everything you need for a big tailgate party before a show by the country music duo.
By MARK VAUGHN



Toyota Division's SEMA show offerings are truck heavy, which is good news for anyone whose eyes still hurt from that George Barris Prius Toyota showed a few years ago.

The Midnight Rider Tailgater by Brooks & Dunn comes after three years of Toyota sponsorship of the duo's show tours. Brooks & Dunn fans like trucks, see, so it's a natural fit. As natural as the slide-out BBQ grill and veritable kitchen found in the bed of this Tundra CrewMax Limited 4x2 V8 rolling ranch house. A 42-inch TV and massive sound system make it the ultimate truck for either tailgating or post-apocalyptic survival.

The Tundra Hot Rod was a collaboration between Toyota and a Texas company named Sucker Punch Sally's. The 4x2 regular cab has genuine hot rod cues such as Bonneville wheel caps, cherry bomb exhaust and a nice flame job. All that's lacking is any actual power upgrades. ]]> Tow Vehicles Denis4x4 http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/tundras-all-show-and-no-go-heh-heh-58144.html I hate getting stuck http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/i-hate-getting-stuck-58134.html Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:10:47 GMT Ah, Halloween, trick or treat. My daughter had a friend come over and we set up pumpkins and decorations in our driveway. So, between a place for "Ed" (our old truck), my daughter's friend's car, and the festivities, I moved my two-wheel drive Titan around the back.

Halloween was a success, and rather than move everything back, we just went to bed. Ah, but the evil spirits of Halloween decided to drop over an inch of rain overnight. Now... not having had quite enough sugar the night before, my daughter and her pal wanted doughnuts. So, in a semi-stupor I staggered out the Titan failing to notice the saturated ground.

ZZZZZZZZZZ. Under our fairly decent lawn is a layer of clay which takes on the characteristics of axle grease when wet. So, still not thinking clearly I thought I could get a little momentum rolling downhill and then "take an angle" back up to the pavement.

Roll, roll, ZZZZZZZZZZ. The tire treads are packed with oily, sticky, heavy clay. My police officer neighbor comes over and asks if he can help... maybe push. He and I push while my wife puts on a clinic on how NOT to get a truck unstuck, shooting mud about 75' into the other neighbor's yard. Thanks, I tell the guy, barely holding back the river of Navy profanity welling up in my chest. I have another plan.

So, I go to shop and drag out some lumber and my floor jack. Putting the boards under the rear differential isn't bad. Getting the 80 pound floor jack to move on the soft ground requires a fair amount of rolling around in the mud. Finally, I get the jack under the "pumpkin." Pump, pump, pump.... The boards sink into the goo and then eventually snap.

Rassa, frassa, guldruned, piece of.... get more wood. Roll in mud. Pump, pump, pump. Max height, barely get the rear wheels up. Get the snow chains out of the shop. Roll in mud, trying to get them on. Jack slides over... backstroke under the truck again, replace jack, pump, pump, pump.

Chains now weigh about 200 pounds, covered in clay. Finally get them on tires. Peel off jacket and turn inside out to protect truck seat from the mud. By this time, my wife is watching nervously from the kitchen window, having seen an expression on my face normally associated with axe murder or finding out someone has eaten the last piece of pie. I have decided the truck is going to the road. Drop the truck into reverse and finally move... right over my elderly neighbors tomato cages. I use the crunching as an indicator to go forward. The ZZZZZZZZ become a deeper sound as a dig my way towards the asphalt, leaving a pair of truly admirable ruts.

The truck rumbles to a stop on the road, but since I haven't moved the Halloween crap, I have to park in the front yard. Fortunately, though, I didn't get stuck there.

I go into the mud room and made it live up to its name. I then tell my wife, whatever we take with us, whereever we go.... four-wheel drive. While I'm almost positive I said those words in English, my gave me a look as if I had said something in Hindi... something she did not completely understand but was too polite to do anything but smile and nod.

Yes, the kids did get their doughnuts... and I bought seed, straw and topsoil to repair the lawn. Now... any recommendations on where to buy a couple of tomato cages? ]]> Tow Vehicles hampstead38 http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/i-hate-getting-stuck-58134.html Titan or Tundra Tow Vehicle? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/titan-or-tundra-tow-vehicle-58068.html Sun, 01 Nov 2009 05:37:11 GMT Ok I've had great luck with his forum and a friend of mine also needs to get a pickup for towing a tt he hasnt bought yet, and he thinks he wants a Titan or a Tundra. I told him they were both gas hogs and I dont know if they were all that great for towing. I assume his tt would also be a 25-28 footer. What do you think???
Thanks again.....Dave ]]> Tow Vehicles dansdad http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/titan-or-tundra-tow-vehicle-58068.html Land Rovers and Airstreams? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/land-rovers-and-airstreams-57945.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:07:01 GMT My husband and I are looking to buy different Tow Vehicle and are considering purchasing a Series 2 02 -04 Land Rover Discovery. Another option is a 00-03 Range Rover or a Toyota Sequoia. Our Airstream is a 65 Overlander. We are open to suggestions.We do want an SUV tho as we have 3 dogs that... My husband and I are looking to buy different Tow Vehicle and are considering purchasing a Series 2 02 -04 Land Rover Discovery. Another option is a 00-03 Range Rover or a Toyota Sequoia. Our Airstream is a 65 Overlander. We are open to suggestions.We do want an SUV tho as we have 3 dogs that travel with us.

Thanks in advance for any input. ]]> Tow Vehicles NicheVintage http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/land-rovers-and-airstreams-57945.html