Here is mine. It is a 33 foot long toy hauler. Tows no problem. This was taken at Newport Dunes, that is why the spots are so small.

Dave
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I pulled a 34' Airstream around with a 3/4 ton Suburban, never had a problem.

what is the GVW on some of these rigs? Do you guys need special permits?

I was told that I need a special permit, but the Cali DMV told me no.

I think mine is like 25000 or so. No permit required although I have a CDL from driving a truck in college...

Here is my old set up:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1363666927.jpg

My new setup (purchased in 2011):

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1363666967.jpg

A picture of the rear of it in my driveway:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1363667007.jpg

The gross vehicle wieght of mine fully loaded with 80 gallons of water, 25 gallons of gas, four wheelers etc is 12,500 pounds. I no longer have the Excursion but have an F350. I have never camped in an actual camground as we always camp on either state or national park land, where we know about spots. Living in Colorado has its advantages...:D

Bill

ok this is making some sense now. My trailer is around 24K GVW loaded, and the thing that I haul is around 12K of that, so half. I have brakes on all 4 of the trailer wheels. What kind of braking systems are on the camper trailers? Does anyone use air brakes or is an electronic braking system with a controller the most common?

Electronic with a controller.

That makes sense from a consumer standpoint. I could easily tow one of those then.

You guys with bumper hitches use a 2 5/8" ball? Anyone use a NATO style pintile hitch?

Yes, I believe mine is a 2 5/8" ball...

I get to play now. I bought a little smaller than I was originally thinking. It needs a little work as well, but like some of you, I love projects. I had to lift the floor, some soft spots, and lots of rot. Needs a good clean up, but should do us nicely.
We thought that we would buy a little cheaper, and kind of "break ourselves in" to the whole travel trailer thing.
Really easy to tow, I was able to back it into my driveway, and make a 90 degree turn into its temporary parking spot, until the ground dries up a little bit. http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1364225587.jpg
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1364225601.jpg

Looking forward to camping season with the family .

I had to fix spongy floors also, I ripped up the carpet, layed down 3/8" underlayment, and then layed down linoleum that looks like oak hardwood floors. Finished it off with some gold annodized transition strips and it looks great for very little money.

Insert obligatory top gear video below.

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I have had 4 Airstreams. First a 28 foot motorhome then 3 trailers. Two were 31'. My current one is a 26' 1966 Model, they were lighter then, It weighs only 4500. Easy to tow with my V10 Excursion.

I replaced parts of the floor and the rear corner framing in the '78 Mallard I posted a picture of. That was a fun job since i had to take part of the aluminum siding off, rebuild the door and frame around it, replaced the heater.... I was always working on something it seemed like, tweaking things to make them better, etc.

That looks like a nice little 5th wheel, what kind of camping are you planning on doing?

Bill

beauty fastfred!!

camping rig.......
 

We have a 27 foot tow behind that is pulled by a 2003 Ford Diesel Excursion. The best thing about this rig is the 44 gallon fuel tank. I can go 600+ miles, drop the camper at the campground and then go fill up the fuel tank. I normally won't stop anywhere except at a truck stop with acres of manuvering room. One thing to consider is that some camp grounds won't allow trailers over a certain length. Also, some have lots of trees which can make getting in and out a challenge. The 27 footer has a large slide out and is plenty big enough for me and the wife.