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08-09-2013, 04:17 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
Madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 103
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What do you use to tow your 22' Safari?
Just a little future planning on replacing my '99 Tahoe someday. Would love your opinions and curious about your current tow vehicles.
Finally picking up my new 1966 Safari, on Tuesday!
Good-bye Eureka tent.
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08-09-2013, 04:23 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
St. Catharines
, South Western Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,367
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Airstreams..... The best towing trailers on the planet!
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08-09-2013, 04:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Less than 3500 pounds and a 377# tongue weight, I would think you could pick just about any vehicle you want.
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Cameron & the Labradors, Kai & Samm
North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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08-09-2013, 04:50 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2001 25' Safari
London
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 299
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cameront120
Less than 3500 pounds and a 377# tongue weight, I would think you could pick just about any vehicle you want.
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Yep, I'd pull a 22 Sport with a TDI Jetta! In fact that's one option I'm considering when I retire.
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Gary & Debbie
2001 Safari 25 SS
2011 Chevy Traverse 3.6L AWD • Hensley • DirecLink • McKesh
Set-up by Can-Am RV
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08-09-2013, 05:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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I keep waiting for Volvo to bring diesels to North America. My 850 wagon might be able to do it, but I'd love a diesel wagon.
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Cameron & the Labradors, Kai & Samm
North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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08-09-2013, 05:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1954 22' Flying Cloud
Saline
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 854
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We pull our 66 Safari with a naturally aspirated 2012 Flex AWL. Great ride lots of extra room and no pulling/braking issues
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08-09-2013, 05:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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The flex is a vehicle I'm really curious about. Do you find the ride very car-like or is it more like an SUV or van?
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Cameron & the Labradors, Kai & Samm
North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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08-09-2013, 06:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34' International
Toronto
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,499
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We test drove it before getting the Honda Odyssey instead. With, at the time, three kids under the age of three we needed the extra space the bigger van offered.
I really liked the Flex. We moved up from a Mercedes B-Class which despite its small size has an elevated driving position. The Flex offered the same, with a car-like drive.
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08-10-2013, 07:57 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 22' Safari
Oracle
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,174
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08-10-2013, 10:18 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
Hilltop Lakes
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,767
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2001 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab--5.2 liter V8. Does a very good job. Truck was part of the family before we bought the trailer.
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08-11-2013, 08:14 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
Madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 103
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Thanks for all the responses. I love the way the Flex looks.
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08-11-2013, 08:35 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
St. Catharines
, South Western Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 2,367
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TDOW
Thanks for all the responses. I love the way the Flex looks.
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It is different and kinda Funky. Although our TV is the car we have a 16 year old Nissan Van as a 2nd vehicle for getting groceries etc.
It is getting long on the tooth and needs to be upgraded. A 3 or 4 for year old Flex is one vehicle we are looking at. It could also be used as a TV for our 23' if we ever choose to retire the 11 year old car.
Another funky vehicle (similar in appearance to the Flex) we are looking at is the Scion Xb that my BH could use as a grocery getter.
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Originally Posted by TDOW
Good bye Eureka tent
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We used a couple of Eureka's too back in the day. We stopped tent camping after a Moose walked past the tent one night up in Algonqin PP. Thought we were going to be walked on. EEEEk!
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08-11-2013, 12:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34' International
Toronto
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,499
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The Scion isn't as well made as the Flex, IMO - not even close. We fitted out a Scion as a promotional vehicle two years back and I thought it was very plasticky whereas the Flex felt extremely solid and well built.
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08-12-2013, 04:03 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2001 25' Safari
London
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 299
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TDOW
Thanks for all the responses. I love the way the Flex looks.
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Nothing wrong with the Flex...except for the puny 18 Gal fuel tank. When towing you'll be stopping for gas, a lot! That's one reason we chose a Traverse.
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Gary & Debbie
2001 Safari 25 SS
2011 Chevy Traverse 3.6L AWD • Hensley • DirecLink • McKesh
Set-up by Can-Am RV
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08-12-2013, 06:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1954 22' Flying Cloud
Saline
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 854
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I like the 18 gal.tank, it's time for a stretch after 5 hrs of driving anyway.
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08-14-2013, 03:35 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2001 25' Safari
London
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 299
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5 hours? You'll be stopping for gas much more frequently than that, and learn to carry an extra gas can.
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Gary & Debbie
2001 Safari 25 SS
2011 Chevy Traverse 3.6L AWD • Hensley • DirecLink • McKesh
Set-up by Can-Am RV
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08-14-2013, 05:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1954 22' Flying Cloud
Saline
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 854
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Let's see.. last trip 18 gal. @13 mpg =244 miles. 55 mph is about 5 hrs. No need for extra gas either.
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08-15-2013, 03:57 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2001 25' Safari
London
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 299
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Flex gas tank is 18.6 US gals (exact) @ 13 MPG = 4:24 hr @55 MPH at which point you'll be burning fumes. Most would be stopping every 3 hours for gas, especially in unknown territory or in the boonies. Definitely not convenient.
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Gary & Debbie
2001 Safari 25 SS
2011 Chevy Traverse 3.6L AWD • Hensley • DirecLink • McKesh
Set-up by Can-Am RV
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08-16-2013, 06:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
1954 22' Flying Cloud
Saline
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 854
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What ever boss , we like it, we're happy about it, no issues. We're not interested in what everyone else will do or how often they stop. Then again more stops mean more chances to view this great land and it's people.
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