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11-25-2006, 10:07 AM
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Rivet Master 
2012 28' International
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Install Rear Hitch on AS to Pull Boat
This is an ebay listing. Check out the hitch installed to pull a boat behind the Airstream. I wonder if a dealer installed the hitch.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/30-ft...56610431QQrdZ1
I wonder it they tried to pull a boat?
Jim
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11-25-2006, 10:12 AM
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More than one rivet loose
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Say no to ground clearence? warrenty voided much?
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11-25-2006, 01:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 27' Overlander
Richmond
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How scary...
Just because you can have it done...
Sway... only when I am towing a boat behind my Airstream 
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1976 Overlander "Spirit"
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Hensley Hitch
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11-25-2006, 02:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2001 34' Limited
The State of
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Here in Ohio, where it's legal to tow tandem up to 75' overall length, I actually saw a towed Airstream (about 25', not much overhang) with a small (14-15' maybe) lightweight aluminum boat behind it. Boat tongue weight was probably 50 pounds for 600-700 pound total weight. Nice setup.
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11-25-2006, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Clark
I wonder it they tried to pull a boat?
Jim
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It says that is what the hitch is for, but I am not sure if it ever was done. I don't think it is a good idea, but you could probably get away with making the hitch into a thrid brake light mount. It would be eye level for any cars with lowered suspensions...
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11-25-2006, 04:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Excella
Broken Arrow
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Rear Hitch
All these posts trying to get rid of rear end sag/frame seperation and this comes along.
Wow
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11-26-2006, 05:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1973 Argosy 26
Norristown
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Originally Posted by overlander63
It says that is what the hitch is for, but I am not sure if it ever was done. I don't think it is a good idea, but you could probably get away with making the hitch into a thrid brake light mount. It would be eye level for any cars with lowered suspensions... |
The idea of the hitch on the back end of tow-able Airstream is as good as the format of the add and its description. I can just see towing 8K AS with half ton TV. I also wonder if a 200 lbs aluminum boat would tow or sail at 70mph, when TT goes by. Unless you have a lot of experience backing up a triple, especially those with multiple and unequal length pivot points, you better leave the boat at home. Thanks, "Boatdoc" 
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04-07-2007, 06:08 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 28' Classic
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tow a boat behind as
last time i was at jacksoncenter ,i watched a guy trying to hook up a boat to a as trailer. he spent two hours and finally got it done then i took some time and effort to get out of the repair parking lot. i dont think so i like to fish but not that bad.
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2007 chevrolet 2500 duramax 6.6
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2004 classic 28 WB , Pro Pride P-3 hitch
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04-07-2007, 06:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Huntsville
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Long time... no post
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last time i was ...
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Hi Al,
I was wondering how retirement was treating you since you hadn't posted in a while. You still parking your motorhome in English Village?
Tom
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04-08-2007, 07:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
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Battle drums a' coming
Oh man, I can wait to read the replys of the rear sep folks. I just hope they don't find out I have a dump hose, a garden hose AND a roll of duct tape stored in my rear bumper! I even towed a few miles with some liquid in my black water tank.
Livin' life on the edge
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