There are Chevy people and there are Ford people and there are Chrysler
people. I am a Ford guy.. I would recommend at least and F-250 truck,
E-250 van or Expedition. All are 3/4 ton capacity.
I was lucky enough to find a 1966 F-250 Camper Special which has beefed up
rear suspension to carry extra wieght. It has a huge transmission cooler
(very important when pulling a 30+ footer). Reese or Hensley stabilizer
hitch is important because of the mass of your coach.
The Chevy 1/2 ton is not beefy enough for such a big heavy trailer in my
opinion.
If you choose a pickup, I recommend a camper shell so you can stow some of
your heavier stuff in the puller without exposure to tthe elements. The
shell also provides a windscreen for the front of the trailer.
If I had my choice of new vehicles I would get a Ford E-350 one ton van
with the diesel engine.
Hope this contributes.
Bob
At 07:53 AM 5/11/01 -0700, you wrote:
>Hey all - I got this question via email - any input?
>
>Toby
>
>By Roy & Debra on Friday, May 11, 2001 - 12:52 am:
>
>Just purchased a 1997 Excella 30/31 foot.
>We have received mixed signals on the vehicle needed
>to tow it.
>We have a Chevy 1/2 ton with a 5.3 liter V8 that is
>rated to tow 8,000 lbs.
>Our Airstream max's out at 8,300 lbs GVWR.
>We have heard of Chevy Suburban 1/2 ton vehicles
>towing
>variations on our unit. However, we have not
>discussed the issues with anyone in a similar
>position.
>We are obviously new to all this. Please send any
>relevant input to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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