Hi Murray, I live in Wisconsin and have pulled a 26 foot 5th wheel Jayco RV
about 20,000 miles between Wisconsin and Arizona with a 1993 Dodge Dakota
with a 318 and the same tow package. I never had one bit of trouble pulling
it and got 10-15 mpg doing so. It strained just a little bit climbing
through the passes of New Mexico but it just took me a little longer then
those in a hurry. I upgraded to a 31 foot Jayco 5th wheel with a slider when
I retired and bought a 3/4 ton Chevy 4x4 and 454 engine to pull that. I
still have the Dakota and pulled a 1975 Sovereign 31 foot 200 miles from
northern Wisconsin to my home in central Wisconsin this spring with no
problems at all except for the fact I had no trailer brakes.
While I would recommend a little bigger truck for towing a 31 foot RV I
don't think you will have any trouble towing an Airstream as your dealer
said.
I say , go for it.
Just my opinion: Dave Carr
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From: "Murray Fraser" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2000 9:32 AM
Subject: [VAC] New member
>
> Hello all,
> My name is Murray Fraser and I live on Prince Edward
> Island, Canada and I have just joined your list.
> I am searching for an older Airstream at present.(My
> first)
> I have a 1998 Dodge Dakota with factory tow package a
> 318 engine and 3:55 rear end. I have been told by an
> Airstream dealer that with the right hitch I should
> have no problem hauling up to a pre 1987 31 foot.
> Any comments? Anyone else using the Dakota as a tow
> vehicle?
> Thank you and I look forward to learning more about
> Vintage Airstreams from the list.
> Murray
>
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