Re: [A/S] Grand Cherokee and Safari

[ericj@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Hi,Here's another of those post you probably don't want to see but this 
was our experience and how we solved our problemWe have a Ford Bronco, 
full sized.  (Yes, quite different from a Grand Cherokee)  It's rated to 
tow 7000#.  When we went shopping for an airstream we promised ourselves 
we wouldn't get anything theBronco couldn't handle so we wouldn't have 
to change tow vehicles.  We purchased a 1976, 25' International that 
weighs 5500# when loaded and ready for a trip.  This combination is 
awful.  The Broncois under powered and struggles with the trailer even 
though it's 1500# under it's rating.  It's also an uncomfortable 
handful.  If I get too close to passing semis they really push me 
around, etc.,etc.....Here's what we did.  We kept the Bronco to run 
around in.  We bought an older, low mileage, 1984 Ford conversion van.  
It's a 1 ton with a 460.  It looks great.  It handles the trailer with 
ease.  Itgets lousy gas mileage solo, but does better than the Bronco 
when towing.  Here's the key, it was inexpensive enough I can let it sit 
in the shed next to the trailer and basically only use it justfor 
towing.  With the mileage it gets solo I wouldn't want to use it as 
a daily driver.  My local car dealer says the auctions just about have 
to give the older, large block, (460, 454) vehicles awayas there is so 
little demand for them right now.  Just an idea.That's just one solution 
(of many) to your towing question and only my opinion.Welcome to the 
list and good luck,
Eric#949776 International 25'84 E-350