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01-17-2008, 06:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 28' Ambassador
1963 19' Globetrotter
1970 29' Ambassador
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,180
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TowVehicle - the Longer... the better??
If you are looking to tow REALLY safely...
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01-17-2008, 06:51 AM
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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I think I saw one of those pull up at the prom last spring!
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2006 30' Safari - "Changes in Latitudes"
2008 F-250 Lariat Power Stroke Diesel Crew Cab SWB
Family of Disney Fanatics
WBCCI# 4821
https://streaminacrossamerica.com/
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01-17-2008, 08:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Hernando
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 759
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WOW! I need to buy some more camping gear so I can fill it!
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Rgds,
Scott
Air 16426
Fully retired now!
Remember:
Never start anything before noon and always plan on being finished by 5.
I will never HAVE to be anywhere ever again!
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01-17-2008, 09:17 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
NE
, Indiana
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 620
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That truck is an answer to a "You might be a redneck if...." question.
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Hi Yo Silver, Away II?
looking for our next AS
TAC IN-3
AIR 7185
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01-17-2008, 09:58 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1965 22' Safari
Currently Looking...
Orinda
, California
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 221
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How many points to make U-turn on 6-lines highway?
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01-17-2008, 10:17 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 28' Ambassador
1963 19' Globetrotter
1970 29' Ambassador
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 1,180
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I have to wonder why it only has a standard length bed???
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01-17-2008, 10:47 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redeagle313
That truck is an answer to a "You might be a redneck if...." question.
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Or..."Here's your sign".
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01-18-2008, 12:34 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
holland
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 436
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Well, this is America at its best. U haul front end. Redneck rear end. White trash in the middle.
For those who think wheel base is essential to stability, well here is your dream tow vehicle.
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01-18-2008, 02:22 AM
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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Jist wait til I get 'er painted, y'all be beggin' to go for a ride in my new Limmo.
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05-06-2008, 03:54 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1959 24' Tradewind
BREA
, California
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 45
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dont forget the bbq
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1959 Airstream TradeWind
1959 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
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05-06-2008, 04:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
Currently Looking...
McHenry County
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,171
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redeagle313
That truck is an answer to a "You might be a redneck if...." question.
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Toilet BBQ? But where would you put the bumper dumper?
bumper dumper
Tom.
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05-06-2008, 04:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' International FB
1964 19' Globetrotter
1955 26' Cruiser Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 608
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That must have been the protype...
Here's a few more along those lines:
Custom Autos by Tim
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Kevin & Prim Li
Bandit the Siberian Husky (RIP) & "G" the Min-Pin (RIP)
Cosmo the Custom 2008 27FB Intl CCD
Maxwell the 1964 Globe Trotter
Name TBD the 1955 Overlander
WBCCI # 6155
AIR # 6155
2nd love - 2006 28' Safari LS
1st love - 2004 19' CCD Bambi
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05-06-2008, 05:04 PM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,659
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Blue Ridge Parkway Specials
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Click To See Me Wet
1989 Airstream 345 Liberator...
1972 Argosy 24'...
1954 Feathercraft Vagabond
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05-07-2008, 11:43 AM
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Vintage Kin
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 8,014
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Long wheelbase (120" or above, IMO) and short rear overhang is the quick answer.
From the 1960's and '70's the full-size cars (not Ford or Chevy or Plymouth, but Oldsmobile, Dodge and Mercury) and larger were the "better" tow vehicles due to longer wheelbase (122", 124") and the luxury cars were even longer (127", 129" and 130"; except some Lincolns).
By comparison, a current Suburban is about 130".
Depending on the year and model the rear overhang might be pretty long, a Suburban was sometimes better (though, recall, the half-ton trucks had brakes and axles no better, usually, than the big cars). By 1977 the favor had swung towards trucks as cars had been downsized a bit too much in wheelbase and in powerplant options.
Independent suspension is another relation to look act. Andy T/Can Am RV has made some comments worth looking into, here, other boards and on Web-available articles.
Were I starting from scratch I believe I'd be looking at a Ford Expedition as the baseline for "best" full-timing TV and make my comparisons from there.
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05-07-2008, 12:32 PM
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Rivet Master
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,721
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So what's that mean?
Is the 261" wheelbase parked outside the 7-11 twice as good as an Expedition?
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