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Old 09-26-2007, 03:43 PM   #21
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Odyssey & Caravel

18' 69 Caravel with 99 Honda Odyssey. I have been towing this trailer all summer. The issues I have encountered are:

Check the sidewall stifness of your tires. I notice my tires wearing out very quickly with the extra weight of the trailer. Once the new tires were installed everything is much better. I run airbags in the back of the Odyssey and a Reese Straight line hitch. I have yet to encounter any sway or braking issues. I also have a Tekonsha P3 controller which does a very good job for us. I am also running synthetic oil in the trany along with the cooler.

We live in BC Canada and have done many mountain roads. Good luck with your trailer hunt!
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Old 09-26-2007, 03:56 PM   #22
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We're towing a 1978 24' Argosy with a 2000 Safari (GM's version of the Astro). The van has the tow package and 3.7 gearing. We're right at about 80% of the rated tow capacity. It does the job but I'd describe it as marginal. I've towed the same trailer with a Chevy Tahoe which isn't a HD truck by any means but it's small V8 is night and day better than the V6 in the Safari. Although TV weight and wheelbase aren't all that different the Tahoe just feels more solid. Which is interesting since the Tahoe has coil springs and the Safari has leaf springs.
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