OUR RIG
The luv sub - 2002 Airstream International AS
We purchased the Luv Sub brand new from Don Mar RV in Lynchburg, S.C. on April 11, 2002. Prior to that we had never owned an RV or towed anything. In 2002, the International line had just been re-introduced with two models - the AS (for Airstream) and the CCD (for Christopher C. Deam, a prominent architect/designer). The AS had a more traditional look while the CCD had many of the modern touches seen in today's Airstreams, i.e. lots of interior aluminum, lucite cabinets, chic colors. The primary reason we chose the AS was the huge kitchen which is actually bigger than 25' or 27' rigs. The CCD model took off while the AS version was discontinued after a few years. In 2007, we did a major interior redesign and have continued to make improvements ever since. We roll with Goodyear Endurance tires and an Equal-i-Zer 4 Point Sway hitch. The GVWR is 5,000 lbs. Onboard she carries 32 gallons of fresh water and her grey and black tanks are 21 gallons each. She is the first, only, and last Airstream we will ever own.
the luv truck - 2018 Ford f-150 4X4 XLT
The Luv Truck is only our second tow vehicle. Our first was a 2001 tan F-150 that we loved, but was starting to rust due to the harsh Vermont salted winter roads. We purchased our new truck on March 2, 2019 from Carbone Ford in Bennington, Vermont. We custom fitted it out to our own specifications. Here are some stats:
Engine: 5.0L Coyote V-8
Rear Axle Ratio: 3.31
Average MPG Towing: 12.0 - 12.4 mpg
Actual Tow Capacity: 9,000 lbs.
Transmission Oil Cooler
Payload Capacity: 2,097 lbs.
Body Style: Supercab
Color: Blue Jeans/Grey cloth interior
Major Equipment Deletion:
Trailer Back-Up Assist
Console Shifter
Push Button Start
Major Equipment Additions:
Heavy Duty Tow Mirrors
A.R.E. truck cap with Windoors