Harvey,
Well said! It sums up nearly everything I have learned about tow vehicles
these last 25 years!
Scott Scheuermann
1960 Overlander
----- Original Message -----
From: "Harvey Barlow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
... Towing an Airstream, although it certainly requires a little more
attention,
> should not be stressful and normally isn't. The stress described above
most
> often results from towing with less than adequate equipment. A short
wheel
> base tow vehicle will always be somewhat directionally unstable. You will
> always feel some "tail wagging the dog effect" and frequent if not
constant
> steering corrections will be required. Another condition that causes
stress
> and is tiring to the driver is towing with a relatively small engine...
>
...the point I wish to make
> is this: A heavier, long wheelbase, pickup truck, van, or Suburban with a
> 350 cubic inch engine or, even better for larger trailers, a 454 or 460
> cubic inch big block or turbo-diesel, will tow more comfortably, perform
> with a much wider safety margin when conditions are adverse (strong and
> gusting winds, steep grades, wet road surface, etc) will deliver equal and
> sometimes better fuel economy, and the equipment will last longer with
less
> repairs...
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