I think he has the full size Expedition, not the Explorer!
Thanks, Geven
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From: Weimers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 8:04 AM
Subject: [VAC] Re: By way of introduction....
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Tim Shephard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > We looked at one last night, a '68 Globe Trotter that is 20' long. It
was
> > in real nice condition. It seemed a little small. However, I think
that
> is
> > probably all I can safely tow.
> >
>
> Tim:
> The consensus on this list seems to feel that the Explorer is a little
light
> for the job.
>
> I have Globe Trotters, one is a 1963 that weighs 3380 and I have a 1971
that
> weighs 4000.. I know this because I weighed them. This was the weight
they
> were when they were about ready to roll ...that is, with food, propane,
pots
> and pans, etc.. My water tanks were empty. The 1963 has a Reese Dual Cam
> Equalizer hitch. This trailer has fantastic tow manners. The 1971 has a
> regular Equalizer hitch and tows well, but feels heavier than the 1963
does
> (more of a difference than the actual weight difference suggests). I have
> towed both of these trailers with a 1968 Dodge with the small 318 V-8.
This
> was not recommended by Dodge in 1968; they recommended a larger engine. I
> have found, however, that this car works very well with either of my
> Airstreams except in the mountains where the 318 is a little weak. (my 440
> powered Chrysler has no problem)
> People will tell you that you need a larger tow vehicle. They are
> correct that the larger the tow vehicle, the better. My feeling about this
> is that with these small trailers like the Caravel, Bambi, Globe Trotter,
> etc. a lesser tow vehicle will work. These Airstreams tow easier than SOB
> trailers that are a fraction of the weight. I can tell you that I could
feel
> my Dad's 1100 pound, 11 foot Shasta trailer on the back of a 440 powered
> Chrysler wagon more than I feel my 4000 pound 21 foot Globe Trotter on the
> same car. I get better gas mileage than my Dad also. The Shasta has all
> the aerodynamics of a brick.. An Airstream is like a ....well, an
Airstream!
> Though I haven't tried towing with a Ford Explorer, I'd like to try a
> modern tow vehicle like it. (My old stuff isn't going to last forever
( .
> Your engine is only a little smaller than my 318. Your tow rating is much
> higher than my Dodge has. It would probably work fine if you are willing
to
> work with it's limitations (slow acceleration, slow climbing in the
> mountains, a little back heavy in a quick turn). As for the Globe
> Trotter, we have 5 kids and have used a Globe Trotter for many years
> ....they call us "sardines" sometimes. I wouldn't want a larger trailer.
> We wouldn't trade our 1971 Globe Trotter on anything else.
>
> There you have it ....one man's opinion.......
>
> MARC WEIMER
> Punxsutawney, PA - Home of the Groundhog
> #15767
> 1963 Globe Trotter
> 1971 Globe Trotter
> 1968 Dodge Polara
> 1973 Chrysler Town & Country
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