[VAL] How fast can you tow?

[<Inlandrv@xxxxxxx>]

From the later part of 1969 to there later part of 1973, I was the  only 
field representative for Caravanner Insurance Company, the insurance  division of 
Airstream.
 
I was involved with many different projects, one of which was, "how  fast can 
you tow a loaded 31 foot Airstream"?
 
The tow vehicle was a 1968 Buick.
 
The tow vehicle had an "airspeed" indicator installed along with a  movie 
camera positioned on top of the front seat.
 
The camera would show the oncoming traffic, the speedometer and the  airspeed 
indicator.
 
The total combined weight of the Buick and the 31 foot Airstream  was 14,500 
pounds.
 
The state and highway number shall remain a secret, that was used  for the 
"speed test".
 
 
The speedo and airspeed indicator, were calibrated prior to the  test. 
 
Wide open, the recorded speed on film, showed 115  MPH.
 
The rig handled like a dream, and coasted a long long way down the  highway, 
when I took my foot off the gas pedal.
 
So trust those that say, "it will go as fast as you have  guts"!!!

 
Andy
Inland RV Center, Inc.