Re: [A/S] towing an Airstream off road

[Rick Kunath <k9ao@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

You know... that' was one of my favorite books ever. I read it as a 
youngster, and finally got my hands on a used copy in good shape for my 
bookshelf.

I am working on a project like the rigs that made that trip to be used 
as an exploration base out west. Long-term boondocking capabilities, and 
ruggedness are important. So is communication capability. Small is going 
to be a good thing here.

The trails (what are commonly called "trails" on most western outings 
are boulder strewn tracks best suited to jacked-up scraped-up modified 
Jeeps), but there are an awful lot of backcountry destinations that 
don't require that sort of vehicle to get to.

I am almost certain that the type of serious off-road boulder-strewn 
trail that started this thread would be impassable for the 25-footer 
described. But I have dragged my old '60 Tradewind over some rough 
two-track trails in northern Michigan with no trouble. I did drive them 
fully and scope out things first. Snapped off the offending low limb, 
and moved the occasional log prior to making the trip with the rig.

Rick Kunath
WBCCI #3060