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Re: [a/s] First time out



 
Hello
 
We made it there and back with no problems!
The truck pulled great, I could run 70-75 mph as long as the road was fairly smooth. On some of the roads the truck and trailer wanted to "camel" as I put it, bounce front to rear. I have a class three hitch with load transferring bars and a sway bar. I added air shocks on the back of the truck and put in 110 psi in them. These made a great difference from the time I towed it home.
Running 60 mph or more I was able to run in overdrive with no problems through the rolling hills of Iowa.The truck seemed to have plenty of power left if needed. The gas mileage was not to good, around 7 mpg, but what do ya do? More horse power or fuel economy, can't have both with a gas engine.
 
Everything on the Airstream worked great,stove,fridge,a/c(thank god, it was 95-100 degrees everyday), water and sewer systems.
If anybody has any questions I'll try to answer them.
 
I have a question, has anybody ever had there shocks replaced on there older airstream trailer's? If so what kind? Can you use a normal light truck shock that has the correct mounts and length?
 
Thanks Again
 
Greg
73  27' Overlander