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11-16-2002, 07:59 AM
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Retired Moderator
1992 29' Excella
madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 4,644
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your tow rig
now that we have seen what some of us and our pets look like.
how about your tow rigs?
i'll go first. this is my 2000 2500HD silverado.
john
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11-16-2002, 12:12 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 917
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1st signs of winter!!!
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11-16-2002, 08:00 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 103
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Someone else has cabin fever??
Well, I can see we're not the only ones bored with this winter thing already. We just hate the winter months, and especially now that we have our new Bambi to play with.
Oh well...here's a picture of my hubby, Tom, along side our '03 Bambi and the 1995 Chevy Silverado (V-8 with whatever the larger engine size is). We had one of those neat covers put on the truck bed. It isn't the hard shell type, but it does lift up either in one piece or in sections. We love it, and it looks great!
Cherie
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11-16-2002, 08:15 PM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,401
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Here's mine. 1999 Chevy Express 1500. We took this picture on the day our Safari arrived from the factory. Note the stone guards at this point are covered in plastic.
Jack
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Jack Canavera
STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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11-17-2002, 08:59 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,705
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your tow rig
My tow rig for the past four years has been this 1999 GMC K2500 Suburban. It was a special order, and was delivered on April 28, 1998 - - one of the first 1999s delivered to my local GMC dealer. It now has over 95,000 miles on the odometer and has been a fabulous tow vehicle - - consistently averaging 15 MPG solo and 12 MPG towing the Overlander. It has the 7400 Vortec, 4.10 differential gears, rear posi-trac, and 10,000 pound towing package.
My second tow rig was not originally purchased with the intent of towing a trailer. I purchased it as a collector vehicle when I was between trailers. It just seemed like a natural as a tow vehicle when I was nearing completion of the restoration on my Overlander - - it is rated to tow up to 6,000 pounds - - when fully loaded, the Overlander weighs right at 6,000 opunds, but I can pare 200 to 300 pounds from that figure by more carefull packing as the trailer is 4,700 pounds dry. The ideal combination, however, it the one that I am planning for a trip to the 2003 International in Vermont. This Cadillac with my recently acquired 1978 Argosy Minuet.
The Cadillac has had a fair amount of recent work to prepare it for towing including new rear springs and heavy duty air shocks (this photo demonstrates the need for this work), new 4-row core heavy duty radiator, 12,000 pound GCVWR transmission oil cooler, heavy duty dual exhaust with twin catalytic converters, rebuilt carburetor, new fuel pump, alternator, air conditioning compressor, rebuilt distributor, and new heavy duty ignition coil and major tuneup. I was fortunate to find a local welder who still fabricates trailer hitches for automobiles and light duty trucks who built the Reese Class III/IV receiver hitch for the car. It only has about 13,000 more miles than the 1999 Suburban - - and by Spring that mileage differential will likely be half the current differential.
Kevin
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Kevin D. Allen
WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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11-17-2002, 09:57 AM
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Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited
The State of
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,605
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Okay... here's our tow rig. A 2002 Ford F250 Superduty XLT SuperCab/LongBed. Silver to match the trailer. 7.3L PowerStroke Diesel with automatic transmission, electronic shift-on-the-fly 4WD, 3.73:1 limited-slip gearing, and optional larger LT265/75 tires. Has the towing, camper, and off-road packages, as well as the chrome nerf bars and power adjustable pedals for 4'10" Barbie.
We've added the Ford rubber floor mats, molded splash guards and bedliner, a Lund bug guard and snapless tonneau cover, a smoke-colored molded DashMat , and SureFit seat covers to protect the factory cloth ones, since we'll be eating on the road in it at times.
The 2002 "jeweled" factory headlights were upgraded with Sylvania Silverstar bulbs fed by an SUVlights relay/harness. Will probably also upgrade the fog lights by replacing the H10 bulbs with 9005 Silverstars.
The brake controller is the Jordan Ultima, mounted on the upper left side of the fuse panel cover, next to the drivers door.
Electronic warfare is provided by a Valentine One .
And yeah... it's 34 degrees here at noon, with rain. Thank goodness the Ford 400 starts in a bit.
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Maurice
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11-17-2002, 12:17 PM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Raleigh Retro bike, 7-speed, white wall tires 26x2.16, max psi 40#, chrome wheels, pin striping matches Airstream, custom basket carrier, dice valve stem covers.
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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11-17-2002, 01:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,701
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Cute Peter...
Here's ours...
This was taken last month on the top of Raton Pass, which is at the border of Colorado & New Mexico. We were on our way back from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta...it was a gorgeous autumn day...
Shari
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11-17-2002, 02:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,478
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1995 K2500, Diesel, 4x4 Suburban SLT
It does the Job... Shari, Lov that picture of the clouds over the Mtn..Nice setup~!!
ciao
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11-17-2002, 05:40 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 114
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Tow Rig
2003 3/4 ton Suburban, 6.0
1986 25 ft Sovereign (pick up next spring)
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11-18-2002, 01:41 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 104
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This is my tow vehicle. It is a 1968 Chevy Suburban "50th Anniversary Edition" It has a 350 engine with a Turbo 400 trans. It is getting ready for a new paint job this winter. 35 years of the Arizona Sun has taken a toll on the paint, but the body is Rust Free I get about 15 mpg unloaded. Im not sure what I will get towing the trailer.
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11-18-2002, 08:18 AM
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Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,164
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2001 Silverado
5.3L 1500 Z71 LT. Good match to the International AS. Sprayed bed liner. Roll'n Lock bed cover. Draw-Tite hitch.
I really like the nice interior with heated leather seats.
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2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
WBCCI #9632
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11-18-2002, 12:34 PM
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Nik
1995 21' Sovereign
Underwood
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 22
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2001 Ford E350, 7.3 PowerStroke with Quigley 4x4 conversion.
A go anywhere, do anything rig. Able to tow up to 10,000# and still get reasonable fuel milage towing (10mpg on a bad day and up to 16mpg on a good day, avg 13mpg). The best part is being able to carry all my toys inside (2 dirt bikes, 2 mt. bikes, windsurfing gear, and still have room for my wife and dog. It is a brute of a machine that is very tame rolling down the highway. We hardly notice the "lightweight" 5500# 21' Airstream following behind us.
Nik
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11-19-2002, 10:09 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 31' Classic
Golden Valley
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 569
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Tows the rig pretty good. Hardly feel it is back there. The Excursion is 19' and the A/S 25'. I wonder what it would feel like with a Bambi
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11-19-2002, 03:31 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 917
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With that Excursion of ours, you could pull a 34' Limited w/a slide with no problem. That V10 is a sweet motor! I'm a Chevy guy, but I'll have to be straight with the V10
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11-20-2002, 09:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 31' Classic
Golden Valley
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 569
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I am sure my wife would love a 34' but I now realize why my father didn't go larger than 25'. I would not be able to get into some of my favorite campgrounds like in the Sequoias if it was larger.
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11-20-2002, 05:16 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 118
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Here's our rig parked in camp at a state park in Michgan's Upper Peninsula this past August.
Anyway, it's a Ford Club Wagon 15 passenger van with a Triton V10. When not towing the A/S it's our hot air ballon chase vehicle.
Not the greatest gas mileage but it pulls our Overlander as if it wasn't even there! Plus we have room for tons of stuff in the van when we are on the road. (packrats ya know)
Still wanting to get a smaller trailer someday so we can use our alternate tow vehicle - a 68 Mustang Fastback. Gonna be hard to convince the rest of the family we need TWO Airstreams though...but I think it's a great idea!
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Tamara
"Airabelle" - '66 Overlander International 26'
"Mod-Pod" - '77 Argosy Minuet 6.0
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11-20-2002, 05:40 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 414
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My undersided set up
Okay Okay I know I'm pushing the limit here ... Trailer dry 2600.
Wet and loaded ... 3200????
Mini-Van's towing capacity ... 3500..
Strong V6 ...Brake controler ... tranny cooler ... and fairly slow local hops only for now.
If I didn't spend so much $ on restoration ... maybe I could afford a better tow vehicle.
DMC
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01-13-2003, 06:00 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
St. Catharines
, South Western Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,367
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Mighty Van and Humper
Nissan Quest is 10 years old and to date served us well. Has been towing various trailers for last 7years. It has 200,000 miles on it and still has original 4 core rad, engine, transmission, starter, and alternator. Tow mode alters tranny shift points. A good puller considering Mini-ute 3.0 V6 engine. Very good highway stability and passes most 18 wheelers on the Ontario hills. Averages 24MPG without trailer and 16MPG with. (imperial gallons) Leather, sunroof, etc makes for comfy touring and have to admit it will be difficult to give this one up when it is time for it to retire.
Hummer H2 is new and is "Tow vehicle in training". H2 belongs to sister and will be available to us for weekend outings. Will be good for traveling Canadian back roads for remote camping.
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Airstreams..... The best towing trailers on the planet!
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01-14-2003, 06:54 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 31' Excella 500
Palm Bay
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 269
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Here is my entry. A 2001 Ford Excursion V-10 Triton towing a 1978 Excella 31'.
Unfortunately Ford will discontinue the Excursion in 2004. Driving my SUV and towing my trailer, I really don't feel that I am supporting terrorism. I am kind of up-to-here with the effete snobs who say I am.
Sorry, for the soapbox, but I spent 20 years in the Air Force and another 15 working classified projects that help us all sleep at night. It just sickens me that when there are so many things that need to be addressed, to pick on us is just an unproductive waste of time. I object to being classified as un-American or sacreligious because of the vehicle I drive.
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