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04-20-2010, 01:10 AM
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1972 31' Sovereign
Des Moines
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Will my tow vehicle kill my Sovereign?
Andy,
Just posted the pics from our maiden voyage, what do you think Andy? Will my truck hurt my Stream? I hope not it tows good and the truck and wife like it! 
Curt
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04-20-2010, 04:55 AM
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Ha!
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04-20-2010, 05:44 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2wheelin
Andy,
Just posted the pics from our maiden voyage, what do you think Andy? Will my truck hurt my Stream? I hope not it tows good and the truck and wife like it!
Curt |
I'd venture to say that, per some commercial members, you don't need weight distribution when using a Peterbilt... 
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04-20-2010, 06:18 AM
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04-20-2010, 06:38 AM
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Even better..... less weight to drag around!
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04-20-2010, 07:17 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1966 30' Sovereign
Bethany
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What kind of fuel mileage do you get?....I guess it doesn't matter when you have 2 100 gallon tanks.
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04-20-2010, 08:07 AM
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1992 34' Excella
Austin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2wheelin
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It's possible. Truckers do call that a Frightliner. 
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"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."
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04-20-2010, 08:18 AM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2wheelin
Andy,
Just posted the pics from our maiden voyage, what do you think Andy? Will my truck hurt my Stream? I hope not it tows good and the truck and wife like it!
Curt |
Curt.
No, your truck will not hurt your Airstream, it will destroy it, slowly, but very effectively.
The trailer must have a soft ride, from it's own suspension
system to the softness of the tow vehicle, and torsion bars.
Your tow vehicle killed two out of three of those requirements.
You asked.
Andy
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04-20-2010, 08:26 AM
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2002 27' Safari
Carmel-by-the-Sea
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Quote:
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It's possible. Truckers do call that a Frightliner. |
Old school drivers will tell you that they call them freightshakers 
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04-20-2010, 10:52 AM
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1960 22' Safari
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You need a WD hitch on that unit. 
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04-20-2010, 11:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2wheelin
Andy,
Will my truck hurt my Stream?
Curt |
Could be a Freightliner causing a "flatliner" 
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04-20-2010, 03:20 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 31' Sovereign
Des Moines
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Andy,
Do you agree that a air hitch would help? I believe my worst problem is the large bumps that make any vehicle and trailer combination "fold up and down". CanoeStream thanks for the air hitch info, I know it's a must for an HDT towing a 5ver. And yes all it's not as smooth as a Volvo, but I challenge any 1 ton to ride quality! Also 11-12 mpg no matter what and with 300 gallons, one fill and we can hit the right coast!
Thanks all!
Cheers!
Curt
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04-20-2010, 05:15 PM
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Most "road tractors" have air bag suspensions, which cushion the ride a lot. Does yours, or is it springs only?
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04-20-2010, 06:46 PM
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Question 
Curt.... I guess I thought this was just a one time pull you did for the fun of it. Is this a combination you are actually going to use on a regular basis???
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04-20-2010, 11:11 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1972 31' Sovereign
Des Moines
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Overlander, Yes
Road Ruler, Yes it is my pickup! I haul 2 wheel things on the back!
Curt
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04-21-2010, 01:53 AM
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Ok... understand... Wow!
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