Re: [MBZ] Wagons Trailers, was TD Wagon
Have a look at the link attached. On the 4th and final page are a couple of photos of the rig I mentioned earlier - a Porshe 944 with a matching trailer made our of a wrecked one. Randy http://redriverpca.org/newsletters/2008/FROST%20FLING%20DE%202008%20BIR.pdf -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jim Cathey Sent: Friday, April 25, 2008 8:50 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Wagons Trailers, was TD Wagon wagon towing cutoff wagon seems laughable to me--an admirable looking conversion, but why not just sleep in the wagon itself, if you're going to do without other trailer amenities, The car itself was full of supplies, and had all four seats usable. The trailer had the seats folded down for the sleeping area. Helped keep the trailer lighter than the tow vehicle, which is always nice. as I like to be able to get right in a trailer in the rain, or at a rest stop, without having to unfold a fold-down. ALso, there are some vintage teardrops that are really classy looking and would look great There are those, indeed. They're just so small inside, I guess I'm spoiled with the truck camper. Shower, potty, full queen-sized bed, etc. Those westys do look interesting, if you could get them with a 60x in them! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Wagons Trailers, was TD Wagon
A wagon and a small trailer is a good traveling arrangement, as you can leave the trailer parked and tour in the wagon, plus with the TD's self-leveling suspension and diesel power, it would be a good tower. I vacationed for years in a Caprice wagon and a 16' trailer. The wagon towing cutoff wagon seems laughable to me--an admirable looking conversion, but why not just sleep in the wagon itself, if you're going to do without other trailer amenities, rather than tow another wagon body--which is VERY heavy. Caprices, with the exception of the LT1-powered 92 on ones, are stout, but not exactly overpowered even towing nothing. If you need a place for gear, tow a small covered utility trailer and sleep in the car. I love the idea of teardrops, as I like to be able to get right in a trailer in the rain, or at a rest stop, without having to unfold a fold-down. ALso, there are some vintage teardrops that are really classy looking and would look great and tow well behind a TD. But new ones are out of sight--5 or 6 grand for a tiny one. You could buy two wagons for that price. I travel a great deal--up to a couple months per year of road trips or more--and considered getting a teardrop to tow behind my SD. My eventual solution was to get a VW Vanagon Westfalia pop-top camper and convert it to turbodiesel power. The space and convenience-- cathedral ceiling with the top popped up, which takes about 5 seconds, lots of light, ventilation, and stand-up room, closet, sink, stove, two dining tables, swivel captains chairs up front, sleep four in two beds--add a portapotty, which I did, and you've got everything but a shower. Plus, mileage and maneuverability is better than with a trailer--25 mpg. Very comfortable seats, handle well, nice drivers. Great around-town haulers when you're not traveling--they're positively cavernous inside, unlike minivans which are much more wagonlike, and have one-ton suspensions. And you're still doing the German diesel thing. I've had mine 4 years and 40k miles--all most all multi-thousand-mile road trips. Great living and working space. Would rather sell my SD than my Westy, tho I love both. Dan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Wagons Trailers, was TD Wagon
wagon towing cutoff wagon seems laughable to me--an admirable looking conversion, but why not just sleep in the wagon itself, if you're going to do without other trailer amenities, The car itself was full of supplies, and had all four seats usable. The trailer had the seats folded down for the sleeping area. Helped keep the trailer lighter than the tow vehicle, which is always nice. as I like to be able to get right in a trailer in the rain, or at a rest stop, without having to unfold a fold-down. ALso, there are some vintage teardrops that are really classy looking and would look great There are those, indeed. They're just so small inside, I guess I'm spoiled with the truck camper. Shower, potty, full queen-sized bed, etc. Those westys do look interesting, if you could get them with a 60x in them! -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
