As long term Airstream owners, we had years of experience
towing Airstream travel trailers with Ford vans. Airstream has a long
reputation for being a durable coach for extended use. We had
previously owned a 23' Airstream, which we had traded in on a 25'
Airstream. While the 25' was a wonderful size and weight for a trailer
used weekends and on 2-3 week vacations, it was too small for extended
periods for a couple with a large dog. We had towed both the 23' and
25' Airstreams with a half ton Ford conversion van.
As we began to plan for retirement and becoming full time
RVers, we purchases a 34' Airstream travel trailer. The added
length and weight of the 34' Airstream necessitated a change in our tow
vehicle. We solved this by purchasing a one ton Ford Super Club Wagon
with a V-10 engine.
The following pages provide information on our Airstream
and the Club Wagon and the modifications we made to
each to accommodate our lifestyle, including the Hensley
Arrow Hitch.
