Hello, I�m new to the list, and while I don�t yet own an Airstream, I am interested in purchasing one. In order to help me with my decision, I�m wondering if I may pose a few questions to the community, and get your experienced feedback. I have a 1998 Ford Explorer with the 4.0L SOHC engine and towing package. It produces 205 horsepower at 5000 rpm, and 250 lb. ft. of torque at 3000 rpm. The stock bumper can support a maximum tongue load of 350 lbs., and a maximum trailer weight of 3500lbs. What is the largest Airstream that I can tow behind this vehicle? I realize that many people modify their Airstream, but assume that it doesn�t have oak with marble fixtures (i.e. all or mostly original). I also understand (from what I�ve read so far) that as the years progressed, Airstream seems to have gotten heavier, so I imagine the later the model, the smaller it must be. It seems like the older pictures often show larger, tandem-axle trailers towed behind passenger cars. I grant you that yesterday�s passenger car was probably stronger than today�s SUV, but does this imply that the older models are lighter, or more easily towed behind smaller vehicles? We plan to become �Continuous Travelers� and will be travelling and living in this trailer for the foreseeable future. I�ve spent the past few years living out of the Explorer with a tent and sleeping bag, but have since picked up a partner with a cat and dog, so I need something larger. We don�t really know where to begin, so does anyone have any tips, tricks, or advice to give the would-be vagabond living the trailer life? Thanks for your time, Ted To unsubscribe or to change to a daily Digest, please go to http://www.airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html If replying back to this message, please delete all the unnecessary original text from your reply.
