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Old 08-11-2007, 02:03 PM   #21
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G, I sent you an email. Pat
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Old 08-12-2007, 05:44 AM   #22
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My wife and I both share the driving on our A/S journeys. The new rig tow's easier than our 19' "63" Safari, the dual axle's making a big difference. It took no time at all to adjust to the added length and width. Our 95 3/4 ton Suburban being the tow vehicle for both. The ease of towing, with the proper set-up, is one of the A/S biggest +'s. Go for it!!
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Old 08-12-2007, 06:02 AM   #23
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I have a 78 24ft Argosy that I am left with most of the year. Having towed a 22ft AS for years while showing dogs, I have no problem with this. However, we all know the vintage Argosy is very light and I can easily pull it with my Tundra. I have never had a problem towing this 24ft, it's the backing that I just can't seem to get comfortable with. I've ordered the videos, made attempts to back the boat down the boat ramp for practice, and NOTHING. Towing an AS is sooooo easy and I would love to have a little more room in mine. I've searched for a 28ft rear bedroom for a long time. Someday I may find one and since I can't back anything anyway, what difference would it make to have 28ft you can't back instead of 24ft. I say go for the extra room if you have the tow vehicle to pull it. Pulling is no problem.
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Old 08-12-2007, 06:35 AM   #24
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We pick it up Friday!

We pick up our new 25' FB SE LS Safari AS next Friday from Colonial in NJ.!

They had 2 that I would like, but one had a deposit placed on it, so we were able to "make a deal" on the other. It has the Stratus interior and the big windows front and back. It was almost identical to the other, except for the interior color. The 23' we have now has the Stratus interior, so can just move the towels, etc. to the new one. They will move the Hensley for us.

I LOVE this forum! So full of incouragement! Made the decision quite easy.

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We pick up our new 25' FB SE LS Safari AS next Friday from Colonial in NJ.!

They had 2 that I would like, but one had a deposit placed on it, so we were able to "make a deal" on the other. It has the Stratus interior and the big windows front and back. It was almost identical to the other, except for the interior color. The 23' we have now has the Stratus interior, so can just move the towels, etc. to the new one. They will move the Hensley for us.

I LOVE this forum! So full of encouragement! Made the decision quite easy.

Thanks again,
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And by the time you make it back to Florida, you'll be towing it like a pro. Just be careful in construction zones, we don't want you joining the Orange Barrel Club.
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I've searched for a 28ft rear bedroom for a long time. Someday I may find one and since I can't back anything anyway, what difference would it make to have 28ft you can't back instead of 24ft.
Judy, a 28 foot is easier to back than a 24. Our 31 is easier to back than our 26, and it was way easier to back than our 20.
Remember, put your hand at the bottom of the wheel, and move your hand in the direction you want the back of the trailer to go. Start turning before you want the trailer to start turning, and remember a little turn on the wheel equals a big turn of the trailer.
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Old 08-12-2007, 07:58 AM   #27
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To Randy:

Yes, we are leaving the 23' club. But, just completed a wonderful, comfortable, 38 day, 9000 mile trip in our 23', and I never thought of getting a 25', UNTIL BobFowler's post. I am very impulsive, just needed the idea.

I am sure that you will have a great trip in your 23'. Getting fuel is where I really like the 23', plus it is a joy to tow, as you know.
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Old 08-12-2007, 07:59 AM   #28
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Judy, a 28 foot is easier to back than a 24. Our 31 is easier to back than our 26, and it was way easier to back than our 20.
Remember, put your hand at the bottom of the wheel, and move your hand in the direction you want the back of the trailer to go. Start turning before you want the trailer to start turning, and remember a little turn on the wheel equals a big turn of the trailer.
Yep, everything he said... with emphasis on "a LITTLE turn on the wheel equals a BIG turn of the trailer". Backing is an exercise in finesse... brute force backfires.

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Old 08-12-2007, 08:04 AM   #29
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To the Rivett Rally Group

I would love to attend one of your rallies. Thought about it this year, but the timing was not quite right for me. Sounds like you had a great time and a confidence building tow!
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