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Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-29-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,659
Posted By sbacon
Tundra 5.7L good, but getting old; ordered a Tesla Cybertruck.

I have an '08 Tundra, 2WD,5.7 liter engine, that I have had since new.
I have pulled a 25' and a 30' AS without any trouble.
My current miles driven are over 212 k, with full synthetic oil changes....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-06-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,090
Posted By sbacon
Tesla Cybertruck, full self-driving, 3 motor...

Tesla Cybertruck, full self-driving, 3 motor electric , 4wd, and other options as desired.
Gotion battery, L600, lithium ion LMFP, Astroinno, 240 Wh / kg. Look up the HP & range.
BUT, you will...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-25-2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 22,734
Posted By sbacon
Been there

Years ago we had a diesel 4x4 Suburban we used to pull our trailer; it had lots
of expensive problems. Now I have ordered the Tesla Cybertruck with 500 mile
range (without a trailer ) to pull a 30'...
Forum: On The Road... 12-16-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,208
Posted By sbacon
Smile Towing 1965

As soon as I got my learner's permit, my parents put me on the rotation for driving longer distances. The tow vehicle was a Plymouth station wagon with a
six cylinder engine. This worked fine, that...
Forum: On The Road... 07-30-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,211
Posted By sbacon
Something to consider

We are in the same situation that you describe, but not ready to give up our AS
just yet. We have ordered a new type of TV, a Tesla Cybertruck, which I hope
will make towing and traveling easier....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-11-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,986
Posted By sbacon
Thumbs up How Long ?

How long your next truck will last is definitely dependent on three things :
1) how dependable is the truck you're buying
2) how well are you prepared to maintain it
3) how good a driver you are...
Forum: Our Community 06-03-2021, 07:04 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 4,472
Posted By sbacon
Our online favorites are Rails to Trails and...

Our online favorites are Rails to Trails and Adventure Cyclist; check them out.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-01-2021, 07:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,965
Posted By sbacon
I have a 33' tri-axle 'Norman Rockwell' which I...

I have a 33' tri-axle 'Norman Rockwell' which I have towed to the west coast and back to
Tn. with a 5.7 Tundra. I do have to pull at a slightly lower speed, but had no problems with
the mountains....
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-18-2021, 07:50 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,217
Posted By sbacon
The lights are not decoration, guys !

The lights are for the rodents that want to get to the food in your trailer. They
also like to eat the fuel lines to your engines (soybeans ? ). The first time we
saw this in New Mexico, people had...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-17-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,817
Posted By sbacon
There is a European branch of WBCCI; why not try...

There is a European branch of WBCCI; why not try to work out an exchange of trailers and
tow vehicles with someone who wants to see North America for 3-4 months ? Be sure to
check this out with...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-06-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,200
Posted By sbacon
I've had the BakFlip on my truck since new in 'o8...

I've had the BakFlip on my truck since new in 'o8 and I carry two bikes on top (with the front wheels removed and the forks mounted to a fork stand + ratchet straps on front and
back of the bikes)....
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-08-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,710
Posted By sbacon
Wrecked AS

Our Airstream park, TCPC, had a trailer destroyed by a propane explosion years
ago. They converted it to a utility trailer after removing everything above floor
level, and it has seen lots of use...
Forum: On The Road... 10-29-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,277
Posted By sbacon
I think some of you miss the point; I know how to...

I think some of you miss the point; I know how to merge with traffic on the ramp, but this
driver was not interested in merging. He wanted to destroy a 'toaster' as AS's are named.
All this...
Forum: On The Road... 10-29-2020, 06:46 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,277
Posted By sbacon
Maniacs on the road.

I thought that we might all benefit by sharing our misadventures involving other drivers on the road; to be aware is to be forewarned. Stupidity and evil do exist.
About four days ago, I was on...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-19-2020, 08:39 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,578
Posted By sbacon
Too many Airstreams ; only one truck !

2008 Classic 25'
2011 Classic 30'
1997 Norman Rockwell 34'

I have towed all three of these extensively, including mountains.
My truck is a 2008 Tundra 2WD, 5.7L with over 200K miles driven...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-05-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,290
Posted By sbacon
If you can wait awhile.....

I have pulled our 30' Classic with an '08 Tundra 5.7 now with over 200K miles,
no problems with this truck. Planning ahead, I've ordered a Tesla Cybertruck,
the three motor version, rated to pull...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-17-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,932
Posted By sbacon
Angry Tundra

My Tundra has the large 9"x9" OEM tow mirrors that extend, and visibility is
very good. I have tried the smaller OEM mirror and found that backing up
was much more difficult using this mirror on...
Forum: Our Community 08-05-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,699
Posted By sbacon
Angry Bad sam

The first time I tried GS was on an Interstate in Texas in a remote area. They
wanted the mile marker, so I got it and called back. They asked me to "Look
around and tell me what you see"; answer:...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-30-2018, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,122
Posted By sbacon
1997 Norman Rockwell

I'm planning to go look at a 1997 Norman Rockwell, not yet purchased. Any info on what to look for from current or past owners would be appreciated.
I have heard of problems with an instant on type...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 05-04-2018, 03:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 17,034
Posted By sbacon
Good Ole Sam on a bender

I had a flat while on the interstate in Texas. I called good ole Sam, told him the
mile marker and he asked "What do you see nearby?" Answer was "Trees".
Good ole Sam finally said that he could not...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-18-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 33,557
Posted By sbacon
Need longer wheelbase for towing.

I had the Lexus version of the Land Cruiser and it had an automated suspension like the French Citeron; it would rise up as you started the vehicle.
I thought this might be a problem with towing,...
Forum: Global 'streaming 05-29-2012, 10:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,540
Posted By sbacon
Australia A/S's

What might the complications be if I were to buy an Australia spec Airstream in L.A. , have it shipped to OZ , travel about the country for 4-6 months using a locally purchased tow vehicle , then...
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