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05-14-2008, 10:29 PM
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Rivet Master 
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2007
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No VW tow vehicle here...BMW to the task
This is for the VW owners on the Wally's Bubble thread.
When you have a tough tow to make, use a BMW!
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05-15-2008, 11:23 AM
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1996 34' Classic
1996 34' Excella
Culpeper
, Virginia
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 392
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Ahhhhhhhhh the venerable Isetta.
Another engineering disaster.
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FordTruck
2016 GMC 2500HD Denali (Betsy 4)
1996 34' Excella 1000 (Arvin3 as this is our 3rd AS)
Fair is where they put ribbons on pigs.
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05-15-2008, 11:38 AM
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Rivet Master
1963 26' Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,640
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Hmmm, then perhaps I CAN someday realize my dream of towing a vintage Overlander with a '65 Mustang!
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05-15-2008, 12:27 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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A regional RV dealer included this image in their ad last weekend:
I'd really have ya going if I photoshopped out the stabilizers. 
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05-15-2008, 01:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Do people really tow boats behind their trailers? Is that even legal?
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North Vancouver, BC
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05-15-2008, 01:22 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Originally Posted by cameront120
Do people really tow boats behind their trailers? Is that even legal?
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In many states it is. However, those are mostly western states. In the southeast you can only tow one trailer behind a non-commercial vehicle, but, you do see it on the southeast interstates especially snowbirds heading down to Florida for the winter and back in the spring.
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2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
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05-15-2008, 01:24 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Originally Posted by FordTruck
Ahhhhhhhhh the venerable Isetta.
Another engineering disaster.
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I'd love to have an Isetta! Disaster or not.
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2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
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WBCCI# 4821
https://streaminacrossamerica.com/
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05-15-2008, 02:43 PM
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Rivet Master
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,025
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1956 and Wally's Isetta
On the European Caravan in 1956 Wally purchased an Isetta in Munich.
I drove the Isetta for 4 months in Europe. Wally used it occassionally if he needed to check out a camp site, a road, or a town's downtown area. He would hop in and tell me where he wanted to go. At our campsites Wally would take the Isetta out for short road hops to see this and that.
The story gets better.
I may not be the first, but considering the year 1956, I may have been the first Isetta driver to go from the Brooklyn docks to Los Angeles. At an average of 40 mph and a top speed of 50 mph...what a continental crossing.
In 1958 Wally gave me the Isetta to use as my go to school car.
It was a great little motorcycle looking for an automotive body.
The pictures shows Wally's Isetta at the 1956 Airstream Palm Springs Rally, with my Mother, and me.
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05-15-2008, 03:18 PM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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The only thing I don't understand is why the Germans think the best line of defense in a head on collision should be your knees: VW Vanwagon and Isettas. 
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2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
Family of Disney Fanatics
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https://streaminacrossamerica.com/
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05-15-2008, 03:59 PM
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Patriotic
1973 23' Safari
North of Boston
, Massachusetts
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 4,546
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Originally Posted by Minnie's Mate
The only thing I don't understand is why the Germans think the best line of defense in a head on collision should be your knees: VW Vanwagon and Isettas. |
I remember asking my dad a similar question along the same lines, IRT "the bus", and having nothing in front. His attitude was "{shrug} what's the difference? in a head on, its either your own engine on your lap, or the other guy's engine on your lap". 
this, before the days of "crumple zones" and the like. Back then, after a car was in such an accident, they'd just hose off the dash, and sell it to the next guy.  
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05-15-2008, 04:27 PM
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Rivet Master
Some Place with a German Name
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 908
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Originally Posted by cameront120
Do people really tow boats behind their trailers? Is that even legal?
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A few years ago, saw a guy towing a HUGE fifth wheel towing a Jeep Wrangler with big knobby tires towing towing a pair of wave runners.
I can't even imagine the sway.
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05-15-2008, 05:03 PM
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E Pluribus Aluminus
2008 34' Classic S/O
1967 22' Safari
2005 30' Classic
Land Of Enchantment
, New Mexico
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,300
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Originally Posted by Westfalia
A few years ago, saw a guy towing a HUGE fifth wheel towing a Jeep Wrangler with big knobby tires towing towing a pair of wave runners.
I can't even imagine the sway. |
Hummm.. reminds me of the famous American philosopher, F. Gump, who says... "Stupid is as stupid does".
Imagine the sway going on in his head!
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WBCCI 7005 * AIR 9218
The trouble with trouble is it always starts out as fun...
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05-15-2008, 05:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,153
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Pee Wee
Thanks for the memorys. Isetta was very popular when I was going to college. Along with Nash Metropolitians and Allstate scooters , I think they were Italian.
Roger
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05-15-2008, 06:07 PM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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Looks more fun than a 'Smart' car
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1989 Airstream 345 Liberator...
1972 Argosy 24'...
1954 Feathercraft Vagabond
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05-15-2008, 06:46 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 22' Sport
High River
, Alberta
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,190
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Originally Posted by cameront120
Do people really tow boats behind their trailers? Is that even legal?
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We have neighbours, former Albertans, who own a truck camper solely for fishing trips because they can't tow their aluminum fishing boat (which can't be anymore than 800 lbs including motor and trailer) behind their 5th wheel in this province.
I believe that in many jurisdictions, the "tow trailer" must be a fifth wheel type.
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05-16-2008, 02:21 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,616
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Originally Posted by cameront120
Do people really tow boats behind their trailers? Is that even legal?
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In Arizona it is legal if the trailer is a 5th wheel and the total length is 65 feet or less. People can ride in the 5th wheel and the max speed limit is 75 MPH.
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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05-16-2008, 02:35 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Originally Posted by cameront120
Do people really tow boats behind their trailers? Is that even legal?
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Yes. It's only legal in Minnesota if the trailer is a 5th wheel. Let's see 'em try to launch the boat at a ramp though!
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05-16-2008, 02:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Originally Posted by Minnie's Mate
The only thing I don't understand is why the Germans think the best line of defense in a head on collision should be your knees: VW Vanwagon and Isettas. |
How about the gas tank in the original Beetles. Wait -- that's wrong. Spare tire. Then gas tank. 
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