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07-23-2014, 10:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
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Re: World's Fastest Tow - 141.998 MPH!
"... Diesel Power's Jason Sands pilots a GMC 2500HD and tries to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest speed towing a trailer at El Mirage Dry Lake Bed."
The Downshift Episode 38:
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07-24-2014, 07:41 AM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 6,145
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They should have pulled an Airstream. They might have gotten even faster.
Perry
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07-24-2014, 08:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
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Brought back memories of my 97 propane assisted diesel Suburban.
http://mysite.verizon.net/vze54tx9
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07-24-2014, 08:58 AM
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Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by perryg114
They should have pulled an Airstream. They might have gotten even faster.
Perry
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Perry.
Some 40 plus years ago, Airstream said they towed an Airstream at 100 mph.
As a test, when I was with Caravanner Insurance Company, the insurance division of Airstream, I towed a 1970 31 foot loaded Airstream, with a 1973 Buick, at 115 mph.
This was also recorded on film, so that the proof was not an issue.
Would I do that today?? Heck NO. But I was a lot younger back then.
Andy
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07-24-2014, 09:00 AM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by perryg114
They should have pulled an Airstream. They might have gotten even faster.
Perry
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That was my thought too...
Aaron
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07-24-2014, 09:36 AM
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Rivet Master
1982 31' Airstream 310
champaign
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 4,071
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Awesome
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07-24-2014, 01:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,453
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Re: World's Fastest Tow - 141.998 MPH!
I am more impressed by a 1973 Buick towing a 31 foot Airstream at 115 mph, than with a highly-modified, 3/4 ton pickup with a 1,000+ hp Diesel V8, equipped with twin-turbos, upgraded intercooler, tuned exhaust and 2-stage nitrous-oxide system, towing a 14.5-foot, 2,700 pound SOB.
It's interesting to note that no WD, anti-sway hitch or SAFETY CHAINS were used. Perhaps, they figured it wouldn't make any difference at this speed.
However, like others, I wonder what the result would have been towing an Airstream...
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07-24-2014, 01:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
Vintage Kin Owner
Bad Axe
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 564
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My husband's comment was they should have used a Bambi and a Ford.
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1947 Spartan Manor
2005 28' Safari LS - traded
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07-24-2014, 01:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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I'm just glad they didn't use an AS.... because when the inevitable happened and they wrecked it, it would have shown up on Craigslist as "a few dimples and scratches" a true renovation project. At least with the SOB, when it started tumbling end over end, it would have just been a matter of picking up all the pieces.
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2006 Safari 23
2011 Tundra Double Cab
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07-24-2014, 01:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
GLENDALE
, AZ
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,453
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Re: Guiness World Record - Hi-Speed Tow
They should have CanAm make a hitch for the Bugatti Veyron and tow an Eddie Bauer:
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(OK, I guess any of these cars would work...)
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07-24-2014, 02:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 23' International
La Habra
, California
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,019
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Do you think the trailer tires were Goodyear Marathons?
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
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07-24-2014, 04:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2024 23' Flying Cloud
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 501
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I think that guy passed me on IH 10 last month on my way to Marfa.
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07-24-2014, 05:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,406
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Wow.. at the end of the video it was interesting they 'unloaded' all those folks and the trailer did not bounce or rise on suspension...would love to have been there!
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WBCCI# 30676
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07-24-2014, 07:11 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Oregon
, Ohio
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 491
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Who really cares about that much speed. A good line from the movie cars was -- back then people took to the road to have a good time not to make good time. Let us all slow down and enjoy the VIEW.
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