Re: [VAC] hello... (long)

["Whitlock, Marc" <Whitlock@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Doug
  As everyone has said that you need to get a vehicle that is
over powered because if you think about it in order to get any where from
Burbank you need to tackle large grades.(5,10,14,15,101,) .   
That is why I traded in my F150 for a F-250 Super Duty with the v-10 motor
It also has 4 wheel disk brakes.  The F-150 would do the job but you
will be slow on the grades and trips are long enough without adding time
climbing hills also the brakes are not up to the standard of the higher
rated vehicles.  Trust my you drive long enough that you will end
up testing the stopping power of your tow rig know matter how careful you
are you just can't control the other persons on the road with you. 
Remember that you are doing this for fun and adventures but you don't want
to risk you and your family's life to save a little gas.  My V-10
gets 15 mpg unloaded and 10.1 hauling my 28 ft. Airstream.  The smaller
vehicles that you are considering will almost run you the same gas mileage
because you will have to drive with the accelerator to the floor most of
the time.  The winds are also a concern  living in So. Ca. crossing
the deserts and the passes you will need the extra power and weight to
get through the winds.  The larger vehicles will allow you to arrive
at your destination more relaxed.  Remember this is fun! 
Not nerve racking.  Sorry for rambling on but this a important choice
to make. Just as important as the trailer purchase.  A lot of people
that live in So. Ca. don't realize how steep the grades are that we are
surrounded by.

Marc Whitlock
#1020