Re: [A/S] wheelbase VS max trailer length

[Rick Rorie <rickroriedesign@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

According to this, in order to pull a 34' Airstream trailer, (9800# 
GVWR - plenty of trucks can pull this) you would need a truck with a 
204" wheelbase!! For example, a Chevy 2500 HD truck with a Crew Cab and 
an 8' bed (a really LONG truck) has a wheelbase of 167 inches. This 
truck needs to be 3 feet and 1 inch longer in order to pull a 34' 
Airstream! This position is alarmist. While pulling travel trailers with 
Explorers and Blazers isn't a good idea, a lot of people could be made 
unnecessarily scared of pulling their trailers with suitable vehicles. 
We welcome advice that attempts to educate and assist, but some people 
take pleasure in making others question their own decisions, and causing 
worry with someone who doesn't share the writers extreme wisdom. The 
writer above is correct. There are many variables involved in proper 
matching of tow vehicle and trailer, and some others in these threads 
have pointed out to (praimond@optonline.net) that she is nuts for 
thinking of pulling a Safari with her Tahoe. She is not. She could 
definitely benefit from a Hensley Hitch, and needs to be on her toes. 
But who doesn't?

BTW: When I bought my Hensley Arrow, after a little badgering, they 
offered free MacKesh mirrors (with the optional Convex mirrors) with the 
purchase. These mirrors are the Bees Knees. I can see traffic dircectly 
behind my trailer for the first time! I can put both mirrors on in less 
than two minutes, and they do nothing to the finish on my doors. Get 
these, even if you have to pay for them! :-)



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Rick Rorie
rick@rickdesign.com