View Poll Results: How many miles will you tow this year?
|
None
|
|
5 |
3.33% |
less than 500 miles
|
|
13 |
8.67% |
between 500 and 1500 miles
|
|
27 |
18.00% |
between 1500 and 2500 miles
|
|
34 |
22.67% |
between 2500 and 5000 miles
|
|
33 |
22.00% |
More than 5000
|
|
38 |
25.33% |
|
11-11-2004, 09:18 AM
|
#1
|
The Painted Pig
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Hailey
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 337
|
How many miles will you tow this year?
Like the title says, how many miles will you tow this year?
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 09:45 AM
|
#2
|
Cartoon Character
2004 34' Classic
On The Road
, U.S.A.
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 885
|
Since picking up our trailer in January .... we have towed it 3,400 miles. We are parked for the winter in Arizona ... so I guess that will be our total for the year.
Moonshot ... I like the name of your trailer!
__________________
Porky
TrailerGypsies.com
WBCCI #3405 — Escapees #80360
I live the life I love and I love the life I live.
-- Willie Dixon
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 09:58 AM
|
#3
|
Rivet Master
Elgin
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 800
|
Well, I'll tow nearly 400 this weekend, which will put us near about 700 this year, which I think is pretty good considering I've only had my A/S since July.
It'll get way more than that this spring when we pull it out to Vegas.
__________________
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 10:50 AM
|
#4
|
DayStreamer
2001 19' Bambi
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 163
|
SWe tow about 10,000 miles per year, 5k in the spring, and 5k in the fall -- and love every mile of it!
__________________
Dave
DayStreamer
2001 19' Bambi
02 Avalanche
Mesa Arizona
AIR #5591
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 10:56 AM
|
#5
|
Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,719
|
How many miles will you tow this year?
For the past ten years, I have averaged more than 4,500 miles per year with one of my Airstream product coaches. The 2004 travel season was one of my shorter seasons due to a major move - - only traveled 3,000 miles. Plans for the 2005 season currently include more than 6,000 miles, but much of that is dependent upon the cost of fuel and time availability due to employment change.
Kevin
__________________
Kevin D. Allen
WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 10:57 AM
|
#6
|
3 Rivet Member
vancouver
, Washington
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 136
|
Hmmm, I am somewhat surprised by our total.
We did over 2000 miles without going on any big trips! A Commwealth rally here, a WBCCI region 3 rally there, and a couple of unit Rallies and it all adds up.
Looks like next year could be even more miles with Florida State Rally as a first outing
__________________
Aluminauts
2003 34' Airstream Classic
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
Allison Duramax 4X4
Hensley Arrow hitch
Kodiak / Actibrake Disc Brakes
Tekonsha Prodigy brake controller
Doran Pressure Pro
WBCCI #2984 Air # 4173
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 11:25 AM
|
#7
|
Moderator
1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,255
|
We put on over 6000 this year, thanks to the trip to OK and a seperate trip to a rally in CA. Then there were the trips to Ashland, OR. It all adds up quick!
I think the poll needs a few more options with higher numbers. 1500 isn't all that much, I'm sure we got that much in our first year towing! Maybe it's the wide open spaces out here, we have to go further to get where we're going. Next year we're off to Mt Rushmore, so I'm expecting several thousand more miles. Good thing I got that new axel!
__________________
Stephanie
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 12:25 PM
|
#8
|
Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
|
In the last three years, we've averaged about 2000 miles per year and 30-35 nights out.
2005 will be much higher (over 5500/60+nights) as we will attend International and National Rallies which we haven't done before. Not bad for working folks!
Shari
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 12:32 PM
|
#9
|
The Painted Pig
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Hailey
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 337
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stefrobrts
I think the poll needs a few more options with higher numbers. 1500 isn't all that much, I'm sure we got that much in our first year towing!
|
I agree. I'll ask a moderator to add a new item or two and modify the last one. Thanks!
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 01:52 PM
|
#10
|
Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
|
I've added a couple of options for the 'high-octane' travelers ~
If you've already voted and want me to change your poll, let me know via a PM and I will do so.
Shari
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 02:25 PM
|
#11
|
Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural, blink and you'll miss it
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 692
|
How about a option for less than 100?!? By the end of the year we will have gone...ummm...maybe 5?
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 03:23 PM
|
#12
|
The Painted Pig
1979 Argosy Minuet 7.3 Metre
Hailey
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2002
Posts: 337
|
If you have a motorhome, please feel free to chime in with your mileage.
I don't live in that world so it just didn't cross my mind when creating the poll. Sorry!
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 05:58 PM
|
#13
|
Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited S/O
Moyock
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,010
|
We took the Southwest Caravan the round trip was over 7k. We already had a trip to Florida there and back about 1600 miles. Then the weekend rallys in Virginia 200-500 usually. They add up quick but they are a lot of fun.
__________________
Keep the shiny side up.
WBCCI # 348
Past Region 3 President
Past President Tidewater Unit 111
Rick Bell in "Silverbell"
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 06:23 PM
|
#14
|
Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
|
Eljay, in all good time! Meanwhile, think of the gas $$ you are saving!
__________________
maxandgeorgia
1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
|
|
|
11-11-2004, 07:26 PM
|
#15
|
Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
|
With only a few trips a year, we still managed to pull 3250 miles. WOW, those add up quick. Since having the trailer ready to roll since June 2002, we've done just under 9500. Wish I'd have put in an odometer when the new axle went in.
FF
__________________
4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
Charter Member of the 4 Corners Unit.
|
|
|
01-31-2005, 12:28 AM
|
#16
|
Confused & Wandering
1993 34' Excella
Right here,
, where ever I wake up
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 205
|
We did about 10,000 last year, I would imagine this will be much the same, though it is already the last day of January, and we have only done 800..
Theo
__________________
'05 Cargo hauler gooseneck, carrying an '05 Jeep TJ, all hauled by an '05 C4500 Kodiak Truck
|
|
|
01-31-2005, 08:48 AM
|
#17
|
Rivet Master
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,082
|
God willing
Many more!! Put on 3600 to the Southwest so far this year and headed now for another about 2800 to the Southeast (including Sarasota Rally) and back. Who knows what the rest of the year will bring. Very happy with the Airstream both on the road and stopped. Traveling has never been so comfortable.
|
|
|
01-31-2005, 08:50 AM
|
#18
|
Contributing Member
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Austin (Hays County)
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,164
|
10,000, at least
Living in Texas, the miles appreciate very quickly, even without leaving the state. A simple round trip this spring to Big Bend is about 1,000 miles.
So far, with 2 trips this year, we have about 600 miles. The Region Rally and the International will put on about 1100 and 1200 miles respectively. Eureka Springs to play banjo Labor Day will be another 1200 miles. Our 5 unit rallies will be at least another 1000 miles.
Add a bunch of 200 to 300 miles round trips to state parks and musical events and we are in at least the 10,000 range.
__________________
John W. Irwin
2018 Interstate GT, "Sabre-Dog V"
WBCCI #9632
|
|
|
03-08-2005, 09:04 AM
|
#19
|
Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited S/O
Moyock
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,010
|
It doesn't take long for the miles to add up. Just went to the Florida State Rally and then a little side trip to Miami all in all 2050 miles.
We are going to Region 3 in Winston Salem 550 miles then International in Springfield that will be another 2350 miles.
__________________
Keep the shiny side up.
WBCCI # 348
Past Region 3 President
Past President Tidewater Unit 111
Rick Bell in "Silverbell"
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|