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Originally Posted by Director
I'm about to make a journey with my 2000 4x4 Lincoln Navigator to pick up and eventually use with a 1965 26' Overlander. The vehicle is prepared with a heavy duty hitch and I'm sure is well within the capabilities of the vehicle.
Could anyone of you direct me to a site which can provide me with the "dos" and "don'ts" of towing and Airstream.. ie: going up and grades, using other gears, stopping distances, etc. I'm not new to towing, having towed my 22' 1956 Chris Craft to many boat shows... the A/S world and towing this "silver beauty" is new to me and thought I'd seek any wise sages out there for a knowedgable response.
Thanks.
Director
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The first problem is that travel trailers tow very differently from loaded boat trailers.
The second is that you have a short wheel base vehicle. Not good.
The third is that it's a 4 x 4, which at best becomes very difficult to install a load equalizing hitch, and make it work properly, because of the excessive spring rates that are on it.
I would suggest that you consider a different tow vehicle for that 26 foot Airstream, certainly something with a much longer wheel base, and also without being a 4 x 4.
Many people can help you on this Forums, but you have to start with something that's workable, as far as a proper or acceptable tow vehicle is concerned.
Horsepower is not everything, rigidity works against you, and the hitch, and causes many types of damages to the trailer.
On the other hand, a long wheel base, that offers the trailer a soft ride, with adequate horsepower, is the way to go.
What you are suggesting, is like the tail wagging the dog.
Bottom line, in one word.
Don't.
Andy