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| Non-GMC Trailer Question [message #345089] |
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Brian K
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Hello all. I've been toying with using my GMC for primarily local trips (i.e. under 500 to 1000 miles), and getting a second travel trailer as a back up for much longer trips. This way I can tow it with my pickup truck, not worry about having to get a "towd" or unhook the GMC to go places, and have a little more enjoyable (and reliable) drive on real long trips.
I was thinking about looking at some used Airstreams, but they are pretty pricey. Does anyone have any recommendations on brands and what to look for? I would like to find something that is in the 15 to 30 foot range, and will be similar to our coaches.
Thanks, as always,
Brian K
1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261
Sherman Oaks, CA
Rebuilt 455, New brake system, a lot of Original Equipment ready to fall apart (discovering more as I go along....)
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non-GMC Trailer Question [message #345092 is a reply to message #345089] |
Wed, 10 July 2019 12:30  |
Dolph Santorine
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Brian:
Lots of options, but plan budget for a Hensley Arrow or a ProPride hitch.
If you’re towing, even with the largest pickup trucks, you will notice the difference, and appreciate the added safety.
Hopefully, you have an integrated brake controller that utilizes information from the yaw sensors, it makes for a much more pleasant experience towing.
JWIWD.
Dolph
DE AD0LF
Wheeling, West Virginia
1977 26’ ex-PalmBeach
Howell EFI & EBL, Reaction Arms, Manny Transmission
“The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"
> On Jul 10, 2019, at 1:22 PM, Brian Krikorian via Gmclist wrote:
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> Hi all. I've been toying with using my GMC for primarily local trips (i.e. under 500 to 1000 miles), and getting a second travel trailer as a back up
> for much longer trips. This way I can tow it with my pickup truck and have a little more enjoyable (and reliable) drive on real long trips.
>
> I was thinking about looking at some used Airstreams, but they are pretty pricey. Does anyone have any recommendations on brands and what to look
> for? I would like to find something that is in the 15 to 30 foot range, and will be similar to our coaches.
>
> Thanks, as always,
> --
> Brian K
> 1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261
> Bellevue, WA
> Rebuilt 455, New brake system, a lot of Original Equipment ready to fall apart (discovering more as I go along....)
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non-GMC Trailer Question [message #345094 is a reply to message #345089] |
Wed, 10 July 2019 12:31 |
k2gkk
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Look for one with good steel chassis frame and welded aluminum "house" frame. In "hail country" such as Oklahoma, also go for fiberglass shell!
D C "Mac" Macdonald
Amateur Radio K2GKK
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USAF and FAA, Retired
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Oklahoma City, OK
"The Money Pit"
TZE166V101966
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Subject: [GMCnet] Non-GMC Trailer Question
Hi all. I've been toying with using my GMC for primarily local trips (i.e. under 500 to 1000 miles), and getting a second travel trailer as a back up
for much longer trips. This way I can tow it with my pickup truck and have a little more enjoyable (and reliable) drive on real long trips.
I was thinking about looking at some used Airstreams, but they are pretty pricey. Does anyone have any recommendations on brands and what to look
for? I would like to find something that is in the 15 to 30 foot range, and will be similar to our coaches.
Thanks, as always,
--
Brian K
1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261
Bellevue, WA
Rebuilt 455, New brake system, a lot of Original Equipment ready to fall apart (discovering more as I go along....)
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non-GMC Trailer Question [message #345097 is a reply to message #345094] |
Wed, 10 July 2019 13:17 |
Clair Milton
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Hey please remove me from all comments thin is driving me nuts
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> On Jul 10, 2019, at 10:31 AM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald via Gmclist wrote:
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> Look for one with good steel chassis frame and welded aluminum "house" frame. In "hail country" such as Oklahoma, also go for fiberglass shell!
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> D C "Mac" Macdonald
> Amateur Radio K2GKK
> Since 30 November '53
> USAF and FAA, Retired
> Member GMCMI & Classics
> Oklahoma City, OK
> "The Money Pit"
> TZE166V101966
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> ________________________________
> From: Gmclist on behalf of Brian Krikorian via Gmclist
> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 12:22
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Cc: Brian Krikorian
> Subject: [GMCnet] Non-GMC Trailer Question
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> Hi all. I've been toying with using my GMC for primarily local trips (i.e. under 500 to 1000 miles), and getting a second travel trailer as a back up
> for much longer trips. This way I can tow it with my pickup truck and have a little more enjoyable (and reliable) drive on real long trips.
>
> I was thinking about looking at some used Airstreams, but they are pretty pricey. Does anyone have any recommendations on brands and what to look
> for? I would like to find something that is in the 15 to 30 foot range, and will be similar to our coaches.
>
> Thanks, as always,
> --
> Brian K
> 1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261
> Bellevue, WA
> Rebuilt 455, New brake system, a lot of Original Equipment ready to fall apart (discovering more as I go along....)
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Non-GMC Trailer Question [message #345101 is a reply to message #345097] |
Wed, 10 July 2019 13:34 |
Emery Stora
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Why don’t you do it yourself.
At the bottom of every email there is a link to unsubscribe or change list options.
Just click on it.
Emery Stora
> On Jul 10, 2019, at 12:17 PM, Clair Milton via Gmclist wrote:
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> Hey please remove me from all comments thin is driving me nuts
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> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Jul 10, 2019, at 10:31 AM, D C _Mac_ Macdonald via Gmclist wrote:
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>> Look for one with good steel chassis frame and welded aluminum "house" frame. In "hail country" such as Oklahoma, also go for fiberglass shell!
>>
>> D C "Mac" Macdonald
>> Amateur Radio K2GKK
>> Since 30 November '53
>> USAF and FAA, Retired
>> Member GMCMI & Classics
>> Oklahoma City, OK
>> "The Money Pit"
>> TZE166V101966
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>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Gmclist on behalf of Brian Krikorian via Gmclist
>> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 12:22
>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>> Cc: Brian Krikorian
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Non-GMC Trailer Question
>>
>> Hi all. I've been toying with using my GMC for primarily local trips (i.e. under 500 to 1000 miles), and getting a second travel trailer as a back up
>> for much longer trips. This way I can tow it with my pickup truck and have a little more enjoyable (and reliable) drive on real long trips.
>>
>> I was thinking about looking at some used Airstreams, but they are pretty pricey. Does anyone have any recommendations on brands and what to look
>> for? I would like to find something that is in the 15 to 30 foot range, and will be similar to our coaches.
>>
>> Thanks, as always,
>> --
>> Brian K
>> 1977 Eleganza II, TZE167V100261
>> Bellevue, WA
>> Rebuilt 455, New brake system, a lot of Original Equipment ready to fall apart (discovering more as I go along....)
>>
>> _______________________________________________
>> GMCnet mailing list
>> Unsubscribe or Change List Options:
>> http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
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