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Re: [A/S] New Truck Time Questions



> I'm pulling a 25ft Airstream, but would like the option to upgrade to
> a 31ft to 33 ft Airstream/Silver Streak/Avion later on.>

So far so good (c:

> 
> And I live in California, land of the grapevine and Highway 80 and 5.>

Yea!

> 
> I'm looking at diesel one ton Fords (also vans), GMC/Chevy and Dodges
> and the question comes to mind about rear end ratio's and duelly's
> verus single rims on the rear end axles and stick or automatic?>


No need for a one ton... or a dually. A 3/4 ton Ford/Chevy/Dodge with the 
diesel will do fine. Automatic.... 3.73 rear.

> 
> So what diesel's trucks are you running with what rear end ratio's, 
> tranmissions (stick or automatic) and rims. >


Rims?  Tires are load range E. 16" wheels.  8 lug nuts.

> 
> Short beds or extended wheel bases?>


Short bed, crew cab...... get the long bed if you go with a fiver.

> 
> White or Red or Green?>


Don't be silly, Red.

> 
> Also will I be banned from the group if I use a Fifth wheel setup :)?
> Has anyone done this?>


Huh?  You won't be banned, but what are you talking about?  An Airstream 
Integrity fifth wheel?

Hunter