Visit to France in our Globetrotter - Page 3

Bully Boy · 10-20-2009, 04:00 AM

Chevy,

We did indeed have a get-together this year. Back in early September, 13 Airstreams got together in the Forest of Dean, not a million miles from you. There are some pics at..

Tracey & Pete on the road: The Rally Call

We'll be doing it again in the Spring and late Summer next year. If anyone's interested, PM me and I'll add you to the list.

And Chiefy, you're right - it is 250kg, but only if you're careful with loading of the car so as not to exceed the rear axle limit, otherwise it's only 150kg.

Pete

chevy · 10-20-2009, 04:49 AM

Hi chiefy & bully boy
Will try & meet up next yr were currently restoring our 56 safari so dont know wether itl be ready for spring maybe be done for summer.Weve only had it since sept this yr allready stripped it renovated chassis & fitted new floor ill sort some pic out & post em for all to see soon
Ade.

Chiefy · 10-20-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Bully Boy

And Chiefy, you're right - it is 250kg, but only if you're careful with loading of the car so as not to exceed the rear axle limit, otherwise it's only 150kg.

Pete

That gets me out of taking the in-laws then

Yomster · 10-20-2009, 03:09 PM

I may have to import a trailer over here for these get togethers. My wife has insisted that our '68 Overlander stays in the US.

WK57ABF · 10-21-2009, 02:24 AM

Chevy

What a neat combination you will have - a classic truck towing a classic Airstream.

Hope to see you and your outfit at one of our UK gatherings next year.

Good luck with your restoration.

John & Carole in the UK

chevy · 10-21-2009, 07:20 AM

Thanks john & carole
chevy truck was imported from california needed plenty work 99% done now its guna look awsome pullin 56safari on our little english roads.Carn't wait to hook up sometime next yr for a airsteam gathering

alan cooch · 10-24-2009, 03:54 PM

Get a proper Land rover, a defender, will pull any thing up to 3.5 tonnes. 15000 miles pulling a fully laden 684 Int and no probs. Easy life.

Chiefy · 10-25-2009, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by alan cooch

Get a proper Land rover, a defender, will pull any thing up to 3.5 tonnes. 15000 miles pulling a fully laden 684 Int and no probs. Easy life.

Defender's no different to a Discovery I or II Mate, all coil sprung witha proper frame.
The Disco has got 100" WB and you can get 90" or 110" in a Defender. Towing with a 90" is awful and definitely not to be recommended and the 110" is worse off-road than a 100" Disco.