Re: [A/S] Re: Tow vehicle for 28' Classic

[Airstream12557@xxxxxxx]

We purchased a new (at the time) 1999 Safari 27 ft. Airstream because it was 
within the tow limits of our existing 1995, 4WD, extended cab, short bed, 5.7 
l, 3.70 rear end 1/2 ton GMC.  Our initial towing was in the middle to eastern 
part of the US.  The rig did OK even over Mt. Eagle.  During the summer of 
2001 we took the rig out west and quickly realized that the truck didn't have 
enough capacity to tow the lighter Safari over the mountain passes at the higher 
altitudes.  One thing I might add, the 1995 engine had throttle body fuel 
injection.  GM switched to a true fuel injection in about 1996.  I understand the 
true fuel injection has better performance at higher altitudes.

I agree with Hunter on a larger truck.  Tim Taylor (The Tool Man) had it 
right when he said "Moooore power".  We now have a 2500 HD, GMC Duramax diesel 
with the Allison transmission.  It does fine over the high mountain passes.

Do some research on the automatic transmissions, especially in the larger 
vehicles.  Some don't seem to hold up well to hard usage over the long term.

Sam
WBCCI 12557