Jim, The only problem with the diesel is that the 6.7 liter V8 turbocharged pickup version will not fit in the engine compartment (last I checked), but the naturally aspirated 6.0 unit is powerful enough to tow the Queen Mary (if you can find an appropriate trailer). By the way, how did the mainsheet track installation go? Tom On Apr 16, 2010, at 2:03 PM, Jim Ellsworth wrote:
I have to second that Tom. Been looking at those for some time and did not realize until recently you could get one with diesel. A little to pricy for my right now though.
Jim
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From: Tom Jenkins <tjenk@gte.net> Sent: Apr 16, 2010 11:45 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: M_Boats: Pop up truck camper recommendations
Yeah, baby, a 4x4 Sportsmobile built on a Ford E-350 chassis, sporting a 6.0 liter diesel and a towing capacity of 10,000 lbs; that should do it. My friend has just such an animal, and I love it. They are a little pricey, but they would seem ideal for someone who pulls a boat all over the country and does not need the space of a full motor home.
Tom Jenkins
On Apr 16, 2010, at 7:07 AM, Ronnie Keeler wrote:
Another alternative is a full size van with a camper/motorhome conversion. Sporstmobile will build you one on your choice of chassis with your own custom interior for a price comparable to a full size pickup and pop up camper. The vans are available in standard top, raised top and pop-up top configurations and even with 4x4 drivetrain. One real advantage for the ladies and when traveling in nasty weather is being able to use the potty or heat up a snack without leaving the vehicle.
For several years, I towed my Slipper 17 behind such a van and on a few occasions, much larger boats. My wife is in poor health and it was a great way for us to travel in comfort. I also towed a big pop up camper when we had a bunch of kids along on camping trips and then, when I needed the utility of a big pickup bed, I simply rented a U-haul trailer of appropriate size. While living in Germany, we had a VW diesel van and now that we are back and retired, we are seriously looking at Sportsmobile.
Whitebeard
M17 #14, Griselda
www.sportsmobile.com
Date: Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:24:58 -0700 From: wdscobie@yahoo.com To: montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: M_Boats: Pop up truck camper recommendations
alaskan campers are the norsea-26 of pop-up campers. they are TANKS, better the well built, excellent fit and finish, and weigh a TON. i hunt with people that own alaskans. if you review alaskan's 'e'-prochure the truck on the lower left, in the snow 'warm in winter', on page 7 is a best friend in his camper at our hunting site -
http://www.alaskancamper.com/eBrochure.html
a small-truck alaskan camper costs more than a new M15. the larger full-sized truck 8-foot models cost more than a new M17.
dave scobie M17 #375 - SWEET PEA visit SWEET PEA's www-site - http://www.m17-375.webs.com
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Doug,
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I have heard very good things about Alaskan campers, but I believe that they are heavy.
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Neil
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