Keith, if you would cut that tall grass, you might find 2 tow vehicles & 3 dogs
you forgot you owned..........
Ed
Keith Turk wrote:
> 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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