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Old 10-09-2009, 04:44 PM   #21
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Has anyone visited the Airstream Europe location near Waldernbach, Germany? I'm betting it would be worth the drive.
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Old 10-18-2009, 02:57 AM   #22
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Nothing over here will handle Airstream tongue weights except imported US vehicles.

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Hi John

Could use a bit of advice with this point.

I'm looking at a '65 GT with a Hitch/ Tongue weight of 260lbs (118kgs).

I intend to use a Land Rover Discovery as a Tow vehicle which according to the Owners Manual will take 250kgs (550lbs) as a maximum load.

This looks like over double what I'll need or am I missing something here?
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Old 10-18-2009, 02:59 AM   #23
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I am noticing more classifieds about vintage Airstreams being sold and shipped to Europe especially the UK. That just lit up a little light bulb in my cranium. Do you think it would be worth it to take a vintage Airstream to Europe for a nice long vacation and sell it on the other side of the pond when the trip is done? The big problem I see for me is the strong tendancy I have to become too emotionally attached to aluminum to sell it.

It is possible to rent a vintage airstream in the UK there are a number of companys that do this and offer trailers for european use.
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Old 10-19-2009, 02:07 AM   #24
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Chiefy, The Land Rover Disco has a maximum towing mass of 3500kg but the nose-weight on the hitch is only 150kg (approx. 330 lbs). At least that what mine says.

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Old 10-19-2009, 07:37 AM   #25
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Chiefy

Sorry for tongue weight confusion. I should have said there is nothing to handle the tongue weights of the newer Airstreams but the older trailers were lighter with less weight on the tongue, so there are a few UK vehicles that could tow the older Airstreams.

Can't help you with which vehicle (can't tell one from another!) - been a US pick-up truck driver for years.

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Old 10-19-2009, 12:23 PM   #26
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Thanks for the help guys, it's put my mind at rest.

Didn't stop me double checking the owners manual to make sure of the maximum hitch weight though, definitely 250kgs. Although LR are not beyond the odd typo here and there.

Once again many thanks.
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Old 10-19-2009, 12:55 PM   #27
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Hi uk Airstream
Another one here were from shropshire & recently imported 56 safari front kitchen model, currently restoring it & a 53chevy truck that were guna pull it with.Yeah we will all have to meet up & get together,did read somewhere on this forum a group of airsteamers in the uk did meet up this year.
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Old 10-19-2009, 11:48 PM   #28
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Hi Chevy

Nice to hear from a fellow countryman and welcome.

I'm from Worcestershire and am just starting the import process on a '65 GT.
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Old 10-20-2009, 03:00 AM   #29
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Chevy,

We did indeed have a get-together this year. Back in early September, 13 Airstreams got together in the Forest of Dean, not a million miles from you. There are some pics at..

Tracey & Pete on the road: The Rally Call

We'll be doing it again in the Spring and late Summer next year. If anyone's interested, PM me and I'll add you to the list.

And Chiefy, you're right - it is 250kg, but only if you're careful with loading of the car so as not to exceed the rear axle limit, otherwise it's only 150kg.

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Old 10-20-2009, 03:49 AM   #30
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Hi chiefy & bully boy
Will try & meet up next yr were currently restoring our 56 safari so dont know wether itl be ready for spring maybe be done for summer.Weve only had it since sept this yr allready stripped it renovated chassis & fitted new floor ill sort some pic out & post em for all to see soon
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Old 10-20-2009, 12:49 PM   #31
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And Chiefy, you're right - it is 250kg, but only if you're careful with loading of the car so as not to exceed the rear axle limit, otherwise it's only 150kg.

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That gets me out of taking the in-laws then
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Old 10-20-2009, 02:09 PM   #32
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I may have to import a trailer over here for these get togethers. My wife has insisted that our '68 Overlander stays in the US.
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Old 10-21-2009, 01:24 AM   #33
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Chevy

What a neat combination you will have - a classic truck towing a classic Airstream.

Hope to see you and your outfit at one of our UK gatherings next year.

Good luck with your restoration.

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Old 10-21-2009, 06:20 AM   #34
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Thanks john & carole
chevy truck was imported from california needed plenty work 99% done now its guna look awsome pullin 56safari on our little english roads.Carn't wait to hook up sometime next yr for a airsteam gathering
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Get a proper Land rover, a defender, will pull any thing up to 3.5 tonnes. 15000 miles pulling a fully laden 684 Int and no probs. Easy life.
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Old 10-25-2009, 04:41 PM   #36
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Get a proper Land rover, a defender, will pull any thing up to 3.5 tonnes. 15000 miles pulling a fully laden 684 Int and no probs. Easy life.

Defender's no different to a Discovery I or II Mate, all coil sprung witha proper frame.
The Disco has got 100" WB and you can get 90" or 110" in a Defender. Towing with a 90" is awful and definitely not to be recommended and the 110" is worse off-road than a 100" Disco.
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This year, 2014, will see the 10th Aniversary celebrations at Belrepayre Airstream and Retro Trailer Park in France (Perry's to those who have been!). We're calling in there at the moment and Perry tells me this year will be the biggest and best yet but he is being secretive about what he has in mind. It's the first weekend in August as usual and there are already Airstreamers booked up from all over Europe.
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