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First Time Towing

02-17-2005, 01:03 PM

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BDMiller

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First Time Towing

So I am about to pick up my first trailer on Friday afternoon. It is a 1962 Airstream Overlander. I have never seriously towed anything so I am looking for any suggestions on what to do, not do, or look out for. My rig has a trailer brake & hitch & everything & the Airstream comes with a weight distributing hitch. I will only be towing it about 90 miles & I drive like a man twice my age.
So any suggestions on a first time experience?

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Brian Miller

1966 IH Scout 800
1966 Ford F100
1999 CTD w/NV4500 & full gauges
1962 Airstream Overlander

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