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This thread was originated to discuss the
feasibility of using a small Toyota PU truck to move a 66 Safari (single axle)
in the event of a necessity (like getting service for the trailer). I have
no intention of touring America or even installing a weight distributing
hitch.
The ball hitch on the rear bumper of this
Toyota truck rates it at 3500 lbs. The Toyota manual rates the trucks pulling
capacity at 3500 lbs. I have and continue to take steps to reduce the
weight of my Airstream by removing forced air heater and soon
A/C. That should take me down from 3360 lbs. to under 3100 lbs and
well within the PU limits.
Before attempting such a pull I plan
to beef up the rear springs and to carry all heavy contents of the Airstream in
the truck bed to give the little truck more mass. I have no plans to cross
mountains.
I'm looking for well informed reasons why
this won't work. Put another way, am I to believe the gross vehicle
ratings and weights published by Toyota and Airstream?
Thanx.
Bob Kiger
89 Toyota truck 2.2L and 5 speed manual
tranny
66 Airstream Safari
Oceanside, CA
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