you know I used to think that I needed a Full Size truck to own a race
car... and that isn't the Whole truth... though it's semi True... you need
something that can haul... and a Mid sized Motor home or Gary Allens answer
with the Step Van are both very logical...
If I evaluate what the Full size 3/4ton Diesel Truck costs to have as a tow
vehicle... I could easily justify an older Motor home as a One time
expense... I have found several step vans that I thought were very cool
also....
In my case I really need a Truck on a Daily Basis in my business so all of
this is kinda Moot.... but I really like the Idea.... One of the advantages
of living in the south is that storage space isn't an issue... I have lots
of places to stick this thing if I ever go down the Motor home road...
Really all it has to do is be Dependable... and lots of retired folks have
bought these and realized they made a mistake.... so 10-15yr old models are
out there with NO miles on them. all they need is Hoses and tires... and
they can be extreamly functional...
I heard you when you said NO.... I just think it's a really neat idea....
kinda like the Bville school bus that is out there.... Very Cool...
Keith
----- Original Message -----
From: "Phillip Landry" <saltracer@netscape.net>
To: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>; "Phillip Landry" <saltracer@netscape.net>;
"Race Car" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, December 29, 2000 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Re: Suburban Tow vehicle]
> Keith,
> You know I thought a medium sized motor home was a pretty good idea too.
Part
> of the problem I have is I can't afford to just part whatever we use for a
tow
> vehicle all year, just to drag it out for speedweek or Maxton. A camper
could
> be used for somewhat rare family outings. The suburban could be worked
into
> the family fleet rotation (Ranger pickup, Camry, Isuzu pickup). When we
need
> extra room or just to get work done on something else.
>
>
>
>
> "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net> wrote:
> Phillip I really like the idea.... The Suburban offers lots of
> possiblities.... that a truck doesn't... like you can carry spares inside
> and Gary can work on that New motor on the way... and still ask you
> questions about How to torque the heads and such....
>
> I sold one last year because my wife conned me out of an Excursion ( I
keep
> thinking this will be an interesting tow Vehicle.... She keeps thinking
> NOT )
>
> I keep thinking a Motor home would be a neat tow vehicle... Not a Fancy
> Motor home but one that is designed specifically for a Racing.... I am not
> talking about a NASCAR style deal... I am thinking about a bucks down
sorta
> deal.... something with a Nice drive train and comfortable place to
> sleep....little area to wash up and stay out of the sun... but a back
> dedicated to racing... Tool storage so on and so forth....
>
> Don McMeekin had something like what I am talking about... an older but
nice
> motor home... They are out there and reasonably priced..... most don't
have
> a ton of miles on them....
>
> Just a thought.... Keith
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Phillip Landry" <saltracer@netscape.net>
> To: "Race Car" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2000 11:47 PM
> Subject: Suburban Tow vehicle
>
>
> > What do you guys think of a Suburban to tow a small roadster accross
> country?
> > Phil
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