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    Drew Wiley
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    Re: Camper Van Suggestions in 2021

    Academy Award or Darwin Award?

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    Re: Camper Van Suggestions in 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by Drew Wiley View Post
    Academy Award or Darwin Award?
    Darwin Awards are given posthumously. So, not that one.

    And not an Academy Award, either.

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    Re: Camper Van Suggestions in 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by Vaughn View Post
    Yeah, but a good winch will get you stuck out even further.
    Not if it's mounted on the BACK of the vehicle
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    Re: Camper Van Suggestions in 2021

    I have seen a few rigs with winches on both ends

    and one that can be put on a hitch front and rear

    My F150 is 2WD on purpose, to keep me out of the middle of nowhere

    that works sometimes

    I always have several long snatch straps on board

    Made in USA with some very large capacity at the link
    Tin Can

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    Re: Camper Van Suggestions in 2021

    F350 tow chains held up 100ft by trailer

    Wow!

    and the people survived
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    Re: Camper Van Suggestions in 2021

    Two wheel drive isn't so convenient when you're a 150 miles down a seemingly decent road in the desert and suddenly encounter a flashflood washout, and hope you have enough fuel left to get all the way back to where you came from. That has certainly happened to me, and many analogous incidents. A better incentive not to abuse the 4WD feature is the sheer cost of replacing suitable tires and shocks too often. But when you need it, you need it.

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    Re: Camper Van Suggestions in 2021

    In case you were wondering, no you can't tow a camper trailer with an Electric Vehicle across the long isolated stretches of Wyoming, Colorado etc. Honestly, though I could get to a lot of local destinations quite easily with that rig. I live in Washington where there are three national parks relatively close to each other. You always have to consider the use case.

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    Re: Camper Van Suggestions in 2021

    I've had 4WDs and will get another one next time 'round.
    There are too many good places beyond where the pavement ends
    Even if you never have to put it in 4WD the front ends are generally heavier than the 2WD versions
    That's important if you drive much on fire break roads
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    Re: Camper Van Suggestions in 2021

    I've only seen photos of Avion's.
    Did not know about the link to Airstream ex employees.
    Do you consider Avion's a better trailer or are they just different?

    Quote Originally Posted by Tin Can View Post
    Actually a 60's AVION made by a company formed with disgruntled Airstream employees

    Notice my connection to a far earlier club, let the slow link load for some interesting history

    AVION are not allowed in Airstream clubs

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    Re: Camper Van Suggestions in 2021

    Quote Originally Posted by John Kasaian View Post
    I've had 4WDs and will get another one next time 'round.
    There are too many good places beyond where the pavement ends
    Even if you never have to put it in 4WD the front ends are generally heavier than the 2WD versions
    That's important if you drive much on fire break roads
    I have a Lincoln SUV that I think switches the percent between front and rear depending on road conditions. There's no specific 4WD setting. I often go down fire break roads and was wondering just how reliable and safe these are?

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