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04-17-2013, 08:18 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2009 34' Panamerica
weyburn
, Saskatchewan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 103
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Pulling 34 foot Panamerica
So I installed Equailzer hitch 10000 pound with 1000 pound bars on my 2009 Panamerica being pulled with a 2010 dodge 3500 diesel single rear axle. finally got it set up right and bars can be put on and off just using trailer jack now. I have never pulled a trailer with a equalizer hitch before and was it ever nice. I was going 110 km/hr no problem and getting 11-12 mile a gallon going against wind. On way home with wind behind me I was getting 12-14 mile per gallon and was even easier. I could see how you could forget trailer is behind and brakes really can slow down rig fast if needed. I pulled about 180 miles today and could easy have went another 180 if I wanted very calm pulling I can see how people put lots of miles on these trailers with this set-up. I have 8 weekend races so far this summer and a 2 week vaction down to the states planned so I should put on a couple miles this summer.
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04-17-2013, 08:31 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Great to hear that you, your tow vehicle, and the Panamerica have reached a harmonious equilibrium.
Now, how about s bunch of nice juicey and clear photos? I have not seen much on this rare gem of a trailer, and your TV sounds interesting too!
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04-17-2013, 09:21 PM
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Lost in America
2015 27' FB International
2006 25' Safari FB SE
2004 19' International CCD
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,151
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I don't think I could forget I had a 34 footer behind me.
What kind of toys ride along and what kind of races?
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2015 Airstream International Serenity 27FB
2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax Diesel
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04-17-2013, 09:37 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2009 34' Panamerica
weyburn
, Saskatchewan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 103
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Me and family race MX and off-road motorcycle racing. 2012 KTM 250sx,2010 Yz125,2008 husky cr165,2006 rm 85,2006 suzuki drz400,125. I did not get any photo of trailer truck hooked up but will soon. Truck pulls it super nice I am actually suprized am not get better gas mileage for how little I need to push gas pedal to maintain speed. Will try to post some pics.
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04-17-2013, 09:39 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2009 34' Panamerica
weyburn
, Saskatchewan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 103
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Another picture.
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04-17-2013, 09:42 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2009 34' Panamerica
weyburn
, Saskatchewan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 103
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picture
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04-18-2013, 07:51 AM
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,418
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Nice rig. I tow with a single wheel Dodge diesel 3500 also. Goes to show you that once you get to speed they will tow so nicely but there is always that weight behind you. I find mine to be a pleasant and relaxing tow also but I always know it's back there.
Wishing you many safe and healthy miles. See ya along the road sometime.
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" Democracy is the worst form of government. Except for all the rest"
Winston Churchill 1948
TAC - NJ 18
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04-18-2013, 11:21 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2009 34' Panamerica
weyburn
, Saskatchewan
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 103
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I guess the reason I find it tows so light is the picture with my truck has my work skid steer blower set-up that weights about 15000 lb. Even with fifth wheel trailer that load is a heavy to pull. Airstream feel light after that.
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04-19-2013, 06:25 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 23' Safari
Perrysburg
, Ann Arbor
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 916
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No ...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedecanada
I guess the reason I find it tows so light is the picture with my truck has my work skid steer blower set-up that weights about 15000 lb. Even with fifth wheel trailer that load is a heavy to pull. Airstream feel light after that.
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I think that the real answer is that the "Airstream IS light after that!"
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04-19-2013, 07:18 AM
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,418
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Like the old line, " what weighs more a ton of bricks or a ton of feathers ". It's all relative but first time I've seen mentioned an 8,000# AS referred to as LIGHT. But as compared to what he has been towing ..... I get it.
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" Democracy is the worst form of government. Except for all the rest"
Winston Churchill 1948
TAC - NJ 18
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