26' 1966 Airstream and a 71 GMC SWB 4x4 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BobbyK · 07-05-2007, 11:36 PM

Load leveler or a weight distributing hitch wouldn't hurt either.

Raguemoe · 07-05-2007, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyK

Load leveler or a weight distributing hitch wouldn't hurt either.

What do they go for? Do you recommend a brand/style! Thanks!

70rs/ss · 07-05-2007, 11:50 PM

Be careful and keep the speeds down till you get a feel for it, shorties really do not like hauling a trailer. They like to fishtail A LOT!! The load leveler will help the low backend and the sway. Good luck looks, sweet!!

HeavyD · 07-06-2007, 12:51 AM

Cool looking trailer

IAFF2407 · 07-06-2007, 01:45 AM

'66 is the last year you can polish it like a mirror, keep it clean or it will cost you a mint to have a professional do it (sometimes 5 grand) some will polish and then clear coat it (many grand)

I have a 3/4 sub that will be pulling a '72 silver streak trailer that I'm rebuilding. This is the same as an Airstream. these trailers can be heavy but pull easy. With a weight distribution setup and a good quality braking system you should be fine. The concern you might have is the higher center of gravity your truck has. Pulling a trailer (big) safely is a technique, go out and practice, like everything else it will become easier. Also, you have to have a mindset that everyone on the road is dangerous, if you have to break hard or swerve hard, good luck. you need lots of room ahead of you............I just re-read my reply, sound like someone's Dad. Let me know how it turns out.
Al.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 07-06-2007, 06:13 AM

Cool trailer. I bought a '76 Argosy 6 Meter Minuet [20 footer], back in March, '06. Argosy was Airstream's '70s experiment with a lightweight trailer. They are all-white in stock form. The nose and tail sections are made from stamped galvanized sheet steel, the "fuselage" section is aluminum skin just like the Airstream. The "Minuet" series are only 7'6" wide instead of the full 8' for even a Bambi A/S.
www.airforums.com is a website that covers all Airstreams and Argosys, even the vintage units. Lots of helpful oldtimers there. I'm still a lurker there. There's alot of lore to absorb before sounding off.
My Argosy is considered a 20 Footer. It has one axle. It tows pretty well behind my '71 Jimmy 4x4 (350/SM465/NP205/3.73 Posi.) However since mine's still a project, I haven't taken it anywhere yet.

07-05-2007, 11:36 PM	#1
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,772	Re: 26' 1966 Airstream and a 71 GMC SWB 4x4 Load leveler or a weight distributing hitch wouldn't hurt either. __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

07-05-2007, 11:50 PM	#3
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,270	Re: 26' 1966 Airstream and a 71 GMC SWB 4x4 Be careful and keep the speeds down till you get a feel for it, shorties really do not like hauling a trailer. They like to fishtail A LOT!! The load leveler will help the low backend and the sway. Good luck looks, sweet!!

07-06-2007, 12:51 AM	#4
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: 26' 1966 Airstream and a 71 GMC SWB 4x4 Cool looking trailer __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

07-06-2007, 01:45 AM	#5
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: 26' 1966 Airstream and a 71 GMC SWB 4x4 '66 is the last year you can polish it like a mirror, keep it clean or it will cost you a mint to have a professional do it (sometimes 5 grand) some will polish and then clear coat it (many grand) I have a 3/4 sub that will be pulling a '72 silver streak trailer that I'm rebuilding. This is the same as an Airstream. these trailers can be heavy but pull easy. With a weight distribution setup and a good quality braking system you should be fine. The concern you might have is the higher center of gravity your truck has. Pulling a trailer (big) safely is a technique, go out and practice, like everything else it will become easier. Also, you have to have a mindset that everyone on the road is dangerous, if you have to break hard or swerve hard, good luck. you need lots of room ahead of you............I just re-read my reply, sound like someone's Dad. Let me know how it turns out. Al.

07-06-2007, 06:13 AM	#6
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,642	Re: 26' 1966 Airstream and a 71 GMC SWB 4x4 Cool trailer. I bought a '76 Argosy 6 Meter Minuet [20 footer], back in March, '06. Argosy was Airstream's '70s experiment with a lightweight trailer. They are all-white in stock form. The nose and tail sections are made from stamped galvanized sheet steel, the "fuselage" section is aluminum skin just like the Airstream. The "Minuet" series are only 7'6" wide instead of the full 8' for even a Bambi A/S. www.airforums.com is a website that covers all Airstreams and Argosys, even the vintage units. Lots of helpful oldtimers there. I'm still a lurker there. There's alot of lore to absorb before sounding off. My Argosy is considered a 20 Footer. It has one axle. It tows pretty well behind my '71 Jimmy 4x4 (350/SM465/NP205/3.73 Posi.) However since mine's still a project, I haven't taken it anywhere yet. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.



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