Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 06-16-2005, 08:05 AM   #21
Aluminut
 
Silvertwinkie's Avatar
 
2004 25' Safari
. , Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 10,477
Quote:
Originally Posted by overlander63
That Chevy II weighed almost as much as my '95 Dakota did empty. The Chevy II was around 3400 pounds, and the Dakota was 3600. The weight of the tow vehicle matters, as the more mass it has, the less it is going to get pushed around. The Chevy II also had an optional V8, I think it was a 327, more convertibles came with that than the 230 L6, or the 153 L4, both available powerplants for that car. In modern terms, the 327 would be around 5.3 Liters, the 230 would be a 3.8 Liter, the 153 would be a 2.5 Liter.
How true...great info.
Silvertwinkie is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-16-2005, 08:23 PM   #22
Moderator
 
Stefrobrts's Avatar

 
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground , Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,254
Images: 50
Blog Entries: 1
The second car down is, I believe, a TBird, and those are actually HUGE up close. I'd love to tow with a classic 'bird! What's the third car down, some old Fairlane or something?

Another promo pic shows a 67 mustang fastback pulling a Caravel. Still, those cars are heavy, and pretty big compared to a Forester. I just don't think the Forester has the weight or wheelbase for a safe ride with something of that size.
__________________
Stephanie




Stefrobrts is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-16-2005, 08:43 PM   #23
Rivet Master
 
Coloradobus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 899
X-Ray,
We towed our Globetrotter with an '03 Discovery. With the increase in HP in 2003, it did an OK job. the short wheelbase though was a challenge. But other applications, it didn't do so hot. So, we now tow with a '04 Chevy 4X4 Duramax, and for special occasions 1969 Cadillac Deville Convertible with a 472 CID motor.
IMHO, a Subaru of any model will not be a fun tow vehicle to haul an airstream. If one could find a 1940's Airstream model, called the Wee Wind, the Forester maybe able to tow that.
Coloradobus is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-16-2005, 09:11 PM   #24
Moderator Emeritus
 
overlander64's Avatar
 
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna , Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,710
Images: 194
Send a message via Yahoo to overlander64
Towing with a Subaru Forester

Greetings Stephanie!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Stefrobrts
The second car down is, I believe, a TBird, and those are actually HUGE up close. I'd love to tow with a classic 'bird! What's the third car down, some old Fairlane or something?
The third car down appears to be a 1962 Chevrolet -- Belair or Impala -- at one time my family owned a total of six of the 1962 Chevrolet Belairs or Impalas. I suspect that it is likely an Impala, but the Belair was quite similar in exterior appearance -- in all probability, there were fewer Belair two-door hardtops than Impala two-door hardtops.

Kevin
__________________
Kevin D. Allen
WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
overlander64 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-20-2005, 06:30 PM   #25
1 Rivet Member
 
hellonewman!'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 5
Thanks for all of the info...

I appreciate all of the info that I got from this forum. I wasn't expecting such a rapid and voluminous response. Looks like I won't be towing with a Subaru. The A/S that I'd really like to have is the '64 Globetrotter. Does anybody have any recommendations as to a TV for it? Would a Toyota Highlander work?...Thanks for all your help....
hellonewman! is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-20-2005, 06:37 PM   #26
Rivet Master
Commercial Member
 
bredlo's Avatar
 
1954 22' Safari
Deerfield , Illinois
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 1,419
Images: 23
Send a message via AIM to bredlo
We use my mother-in-law's Tahoe to pull our Globe Trotter, and it felt just perfect in everything from the flat Wisconsin plains to the Bitterroot range in December.

Here's what it looks like... never ceases to amaze me at how small it makes that SUV look:
__________________
Brad
bredlo is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Towing Experience app Tow Vehicles 9 04-19-2004 09:51 PM
towing with Roadmaster/ Fleetwood Cruiser On The Road... 1 09-26-2002 04:14 PM
Towing Regulations by State InsideOut Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 2 09-16-2002 07:35 AM
Towing COArgosy78 1965 - 1969 Overlander 5 09-05-2002 10:18 AM
Towing cars CBBOB Airstream Motorhome Forums 13 07-24-2002 08:15 PM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:32 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.