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10-21-2009, 06:51 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1978 31' Sovereign
Montverde
, Florida
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 11
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Tow Vehicle Too Small???
The salesman said it was a 6 liter engine. I just didn't understand that it was the size of the entire engine....and transmission.
On a serious note, after way too many months, she is ready to roll! Thanks to all that post information on the forum. Could not have done 99.9% of the work on this beast without the help.
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10-21-2009, 07:00 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,961
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Congrats! More pics!!!!
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10-21-2009, 07:09 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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That mini will handle the 34 foot Airstream just fine.
Brian
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2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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10-21-2009, 07:19 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Cool Mini! Right hand drive, flared wheel weels with fat tires, mmMMmm...
Yeah, if that's a deisel one, you could definitely tow a 34-footer. 
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10-21-2009, 07:38 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Needs tow mirrors...
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10-21-2009, 09:11 PM
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Rivet Master 
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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I'll Race you
It only has 3 cylinders, so I'll need a head start.
Ken
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10-21-2009, 09:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,376
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Quote:
Originally Posted by la4photo
The salesman said it was a 6 liter engine. I just didn't understand that it was the size of the entire engine....and transmission.
On a serious note, after way too many months, she is ready to roll! Thanks to all that post information on the forum. Could not have done 99.9% of the work on this beast without the help.
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 Hi, I think you missed it when the salesman told you the engine size is .6 liter. [Point six] 
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10-21-2009, 09:52 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 22' Safari
Gresham
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 621
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OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'll keep our Tundra.
Thanks for the laughs.
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10-22-2009, 07:12 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
Colfax
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 740
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Will that tow the queen mary, what size weight distribution bars do you use, and your running gear will need to be rebalanced.
Marie 
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10-22-2009, 07:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,403
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don't forget the bike rack on the trailer bumper
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10-22-2009, 07:35 AM
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Patriotic
1973 23' Safari
North of Boston
, Massachusetts
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 4,546
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"6 liters" = the size of the passenger compartment; not the engine!
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10-22-2009, 12:24 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2007 25' International CCD
Sugar Grove
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 346
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...and once you get her rollin', how much room does it take to STOP??? And, does the
AS push the mini or does it really tow the AS?
Nice photo...dreamer.
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10-22-2009, 12:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1983 27' Excella
Walnut Grove/Laguna Woods
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,635
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When you get where you are going, you can park the Mini inside to keep it nice.
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10-22-2009, 12:50 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Foster
When you get where you are going, you can park the Mini inside to keep it nice.
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I never though of that. I wonder if a Pan American would carry our Smart. It probably doesn't out weigh a ATV by much.
Some one asked about weight distribution bars. We use a ProPride hitch. You can see in the photo that the WD bars keep the rear end up fine.
Regards,
Ken
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10-22-2009, 01:44 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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Small vehicle Predators
One thing I forgot to mention. If you use a Small TV, you MUST be on the lookout for large predators.
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10-22-2009, 02:44 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
tallahassee
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 341
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Hey, an Airstream and a Mini is already on the drawing board.
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10-22-2009, 03:53 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 4,463
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tallytwo1994
Hey, an Airstream and a Mini is already on the drawing board. |
The Trailer in the picture, looks like the door is on the left. Is that how they make them for Great Britain and other countries where the left side is the road side?
I also like the TV roof contoured to match a surfboard.
Regards,
Ken
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10-22-2009, 07:13 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
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Quote:
Originally Posted by w7ts
The Trailer in the picture, looks like the door is on the left. Is that how they make them for Great Britain and other countries where the left side is the road side?
I also like the TV roof contoured to match a surfboard.
Regards,
Ken
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Yes, that's a Euro model.
And I thought the "6 Liters" was the size of the fuel tank... 
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10-22-2009, 08:26 PM
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2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Quote:
Originally Posted by w7ts
It only has 3 cylinders, so I'll need a head start.
Ken
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off topic....
I drove a good friends Brabus Smart with a throttle chip and suspension kit. What an absolute blast! But, for the 30k he spent on it - I'd opt for a Ducati.
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10-23-2009, 06:48 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Dayton
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 313
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Love it! Maybe a roof mounted air wing will help the Mini get air up over the AS....good looking Mini and AS!
Al
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