Regarding your tow vehicle, I'm not aware of a 4.2 ltr engine in the Jeep
Cherokee. Jeep has a 4.0 ltr 6 cy in the Cherokee, a 5.2 ltr V8 in the Grand
Cherokee, or now a 4.7 ltr V8 in the Grand Cherokee. If you have the 4.0 ltr 6,
stick to the real light weight trailers and stay at low elevations/flat lands. I
believe the 6 cy has a tow capacity no greater than 5000#'s, but I think that's
overly optimistic. There is no consistency in automotive/truck tow ratings. I
use a 50% greater than needed rule for Colorado.
Electric brakes work fine with a good controller.. get a good one with easily
adjustable feature so you can adjust the brake tension while driving/braking. On
the old a/s's, give the brakes a good going over at a reliable trailer shop. My
'66 26' Overlander (4250 lbs empty) has recurring wire chaffing.
Randy Unter
"Freeberg, Scott (STP)" wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I am trying to learn about the smaller Airstreams in order to figure out
> which one would work out best for my family. My 6 year old has been wanting
> to go camping, and I've always wanted an Airstream, so.....
>
> I'd like to talk to someone about the different sizes of the smaller
> Airstreams, like the Bambi's, or the 17' & 18' Caravelle, or the 19' Globe
> Trotter,models. There may be some small Models that I don't know about.
>
> Some of the questions I have are:
>
> What years were they manufactured?
> What is the dry weight?
> What are the floor plans? I get the impression that there are many (!) foor
> plans for each model over the years
> What do you love about it?
> What don't you like about it?
> Is there a drop table that turns into a bed?
> Are the aluminum panel seams caulked?
> I've have no experience with Electric Brakes. What are the like?
> How well do they tow?
> Wonder how they'd tow behind a Jeep Cherokee with 4.2 liter automatic.
> Do they all have black water tanks? If so, how large?
> Was three way 110 vac/12 vdc/propane refrigerators standard?
> Will they comfortably sleep two adults and a child?
> I'd sure like to see some pictures of the outside and insides of the smaller
> airstreams.
>
> I bought the 1984 Airstream book and the more recent Airstream History of
> the Land Yacht. They are good reading. I appreciate any input or advice.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Scott in Saint Paul Minnesota
